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How Critical Is Reed Sheppard's Growth For The Rockets?

The summer projects to be somewhat of a training camp for the young players on the Houston Rockets. The front office is banking on improvements across the board from their top young players, relying on their growth to support the play of impact veterans like Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams.

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Comparing the Rockets to the Top Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Suitors

With the NBA Draft Lottery behind us and the season over for most of the league's teams, it's time for the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors to flare up again.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Rockets' 2024 Trade With Nets is Aging Well After the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The Houston Rockets have no first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but they were watching this year's lottery closely with one team in mind: the Brooklyn Nets.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Former Rockets Standout Wing Pushes Back Against Overrated Moniker for Alperen Sengun

Last week, The Athletic released their annual survey, which included the player poll for the league's most overrated player. Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun, the two-time All-Star, took home the title, as he received the most votes.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Active 5 3s, 5 steals NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz

P.J. Tucker News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Rockets Wish PJ Tucker a Happy Retirement

It's been a while since we've seen PJ Tucker on the basketball court. In fact, his last season was technically during the 2024-25 calendar year with the New York Knicks.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

These Proposed Kevin Durant Trades from the Rockets Are Unreasonable

The Kevin Durant storylines have taken a wild turn during and after the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. With the significant increase in national attention, those who haven't been watching the Houston Rockets all season have different ideas of what was going on with Durant and the team.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 12

NBA Draft Lottery a mixed blessing for Rockets

For the first time in five years, the Houston Rockets had no direct stakes in the NBA Draft Lottery. Sure, indirectly, they’re affected by the Brooklyn Nets’ pick slipping to sixth.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 11

Rockets Land Major Victory During Draft Lottery

The NBA’s draft lottery took place on Sunday, in what will ultimately be the final year under the old draft format. Teams have been attempting to tank their way to the top overall pick of the draft.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 11

Rockets Land Two-Way Forward in Second Round in Latest Mock Draft

This year’s NBA draft lottery just took effect on Sunday, meaning we’re one step closer to the NBA Draft. The playoffs are still alive and well, but the second round is wrapping up also.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 11

NBA Rumors: Rockets, Tari Eason, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Pelicans

The Rockets could be headed for a tricky offseason financially. Per cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, Houston’s proximity to the tax aprons, along with Tari Eason’s restricted free agency, could delay some roster moves into the fall.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

Pessimism Growing Regarding the Rockets' Chances of Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The offseason is upon us. Well, somewhat. The second round of the playoffs are still ongoing. Which means eight teams are still playing in the postseason.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

What More Can Kevin Durant Do For The Rockets?

Last offseason, the Houston Rockets made a move they hoped would be the finishing touch on their rebuild by acquring Kevin Durant in a trade that key figures in the rebuild, Jalen Grenn and Dillon Brooks, to Phoenix.

P.J. Tucker News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

PJ Tucker Retires as One of Rockets' Most Selfless Players in Franchise History

On Thursday, Houston Rockets legend and fan favorite PJ Tucker announced his retirement on social media, officially putting an end to his basketball life.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Donovan Mitchell News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

Rockets Could Explore Trade for Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell This Summer

The Houston Rockets could be going star hunting this summer, following a disappointing postseason exit in the Western Conference Quarterfinals against an undermanned Los Angeles Lakers ball club.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

How The Rockets Can Maximize Alperen Şengün

The Houston Rockets are heading into the offseason with a high possibility that most of their main rotation players return for next season. They're expecting improvement from their young players like Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason to help supplement what they're getting from the team's returning veterans.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Houston Rockets Reportedly Including Superstar Center in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter is already loud across the NBA, and now Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has officially entered the conversation.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

Rockets' Ben Sullivan Interviews for Trail Blazers Vacancy

The 2025-26 Houston Rockets ball club were a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The team pulled off key wins against legitimate contending teams. In fact, the Rockets beat each of the eventual top three seeds in the Western Conference, in the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 9

Rockets Ready to Cut Ties With $185M All-Star to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo: Report

The Houston Rockets were coming off a strong 52-30 regular-season performance. In fact, the fifth seed in the West was a relatively top-heavy ball club in 2025-26.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

Houston Rockets Thank Fans Following Conclusion of Season

Earlier this week, the Houston Rockets sent a message thanking their fans following the conclusion of the 2025-26 NBA season. The message stated the below: "Thank you for all of your support this season, Rockets fans. ❤" The team went 52-30 this season, posting an identical record to their record from last season.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

NBA Broadcaster says Media did a 'Poor Job' Covering Kevin Durant's Injury

One of the key concerns when the Houston Rockets made the blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant last summer centered around Durant's health, or lack thereof.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9

Charles Barkley claps back at Draymond Green after on-air insult

There was some awkwardness on the set of "Inside the NBA" this past week when Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took an unbelievable shot at the end of Charles Barkley's career.

Watch: Green insults Barkley's career right to his face on live TV

Green teases Warriors exit again amid Steve Kerr uncertainty

Ex-NBA champ announces retirement

Nuggets owner sends message to team

ESPN: Celtics may have a 'simple' trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6

Draymond Green takes unbelievable shot at Charles Barkley's career during 'Inside the NBA'

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy about voicing his opinions and delivering some brutally honest statements.

Warriors linked to new potential Steve Kerr replacement

Draymond Green had scathing response after Austin Rivers belittled him

Austin Rivers fires back at Draymond Green

The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Trade Talk Sports / May 6

Rockets Star Labeled NBA’s Most Overrated in Player Poll

With another NBA regular season in the books, lists, polls, and rankings begin to resurface, sparking conversations and debates about some of the league’s best players.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core

The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN.