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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 3
Houston Rockets trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte Hornets
The Houston Rockets are remaking their roster and seeking improved financial flexibility, which is why Dorian Finney-Smith will suit up with the Charlotte Hornets in 2026-27 instead of returning for Year 2 of a four-year, $53 million deal inked last offseason.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
1 team has pursued a Kevin Durant trade
The Houston Rockets have shown no indication that they are looking to trade Kevin Durant, but one team has made it clear that they would be interested if that changes.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3
Five best signings of NBA free agency
Here's a look at the five best signings of free agency so far.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 3
Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again
Durant still has two years left in his contract, including a player option for next year.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Rockets To Trade Finney-Smith, Three Second-Round Picks To Hornets
The Rockets and Hornets have agreed to a trade that will send forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round picks to Charlotte, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / July 3
Rockets sign Tari Eason to five-year deal 
Perhaps the most pressing question heading into the Houston Rockets’ offseason has been settled. OK, fine. The question of whether they’d acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo was settled some time ago.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 3
Youngest Rockets must improve most to keep Houston from staying grounded
The San Antonio Spurs stole the Houston Rockets’ thunder during these most recent playoffs. If you were told going into the 2025-26 season that a Southwest
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Tari Eason appears to complain about his new $81.5 million contract from Rockets
Tari Eason is delving dangerously close to Latrell Sprewell territory. The Houston Rockets forward Eason was rewarded by the team with a lucrative new contract extension on Thursday.
Tari Eason News / Field Level Media / July 2
Reports: Rockets F Tari Eason agrees to 5-year, $81.5M contract
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the team, according to multiple reports on Thursday night.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 2
Jaylen Brown Almost Joined The Rockets In Failed Three-Team Trade Involving Kevin Durant And Alperen Sengun
Star swingman Jaylen Brown is finally on the move, and it’s to a team (the 76ers) that nobody expected. As the NBA community begins to accept this new reality, many questions have emerged about how this whole process played out.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 2
NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Tari Eason, Thunder, Kenrich Williams, Suns
The Rockets have agreed to a new five-year, $81.5 million contract with restricted free agent forward Tari Eason, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a player option for the fifth season, along with a 10% trade kicker, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick.
Tari Eason News / Hoops Rumors / July 2
Rockets, Tari Eason Agree To Five-Year Deal
The Rockets and Tari Eason have reached an agreement on a five-year deal that will keep the restricted free agent forward in Houston, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter).
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 2
Is Houston's Point Guard Rotation Good Enough to Win a Championship?
The Houston Rockets will enter next season with multiple point guards in their rotation, including Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart, and Reed Sheppard. Last season, Fred VanVleet missed the entire season, and the Rockets were shorthanded at the position, struggling all season long.
LeBron James News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 1
Why the Rockets Should Pursue LeBron James in Free Agency
The Houston Rockets had a disappointing season last year. They had championship expectations, but they fell short, losing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Rockets Add Former Defensive Player of the Year in $13 Million Deal
The Houston Rockets entered NBA free agency looking to strengthen an already promising roster, and on Wednesday they added one of the league's most accomplished defensive guards.
Bogdan Bogdanovic News / Fadeaway World / July 1
Rockets Sign Bogdan Bogdanovic On A One-Year Deal To Address Bench Scoring Concerns
The Houston Rockets have completed their first signing in free agency as they have landed the former Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic on a one-year deal.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Rockets rumors: The player most likely to get traded to help Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets are one of several teams that likely need to make adjustments. Especially after the club experienced an early first-round exit from the playoffs after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.
Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / June 29
Houston Rockets guard opts into $25 million player option
Houston Rockets veteran Fred VanVleet opted into his $25 million player option according to Shams Charania. This will be the final year of VanFleet’s two-year $50 million contract he signed with Houston back in 2025.
Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Kawhi Leonard reportedly has interest in one new team
Leonard, who turns 35 on Monday, is coming off the strongest statistical season of his NBA career.
Houston Rockets News / The Lead / June 26
Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Reaction
The Houston Rockets entered the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft without making a selection, but left with a clear victory. Before the second round even
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