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Houston Rockets News / Kicks on SI / October 5
Kevin Durant Calls Out Nike Over Football Cleats
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has 19 signature basketball shoes and a lifetime contract with Nike. Despite his status in the NBA and footwear industry, that doesn't mean Nike will meet all of Durant's requests.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 4
Ime Udoka Considered Western Conference's Coach Under Most Pressure
Ime Udoka is heading into his fourth season as the head coach of the Houston Rockets. His debut year as a head coach led to an NBA Finals appearance with the Boston Celtics, though he has yet to reach similar success with the Rockets.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 4
Rockets Discussed By Mavericks Coach Ahead of Preseason Opener
Later this week, the Houston Rockets will face the divisional rival Dallas Mavericks in preseason action. The teams are scheduled to face off in Macao, as the latest installment in the NBA China Games series.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 3
Here’s Why the Rockets Should Trade for Kyrie Irving
While the 2026-2027 NBA season has yet to kick off, there is ongoing speculation that multiple big-name players could be moved prior to February’s trade deadline.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Rafael Castro News / The Dream Shake / October 3
Rockets waive two-way center Rafael Castro 
Rafael Castro, a 23-year-old big man who was recently signed to a two-way contract back in August, has officially parted company with the Houston Rockets after being waived.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 3
How a Rockets Star Could Earn First All-Star Selection in 2027
During the early part of the decade, the Houston Rockets were a consistent presence in the NBA Draft Lottery. After multiple years at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, the franchise has developed a young core with a competitive edge.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 3
Kevin Durant Gives First Impression Of Rockets’ Veteran Additions Bogdan Bogdanovic, Marcus Smart
The Houston Rockets’ superstar Kevin Durant spoke to the reporters at the media scrum after today’s training camp and discussed his first impressions of playing alongside Bogdan Bogdanovic and Marcus Smart, the team’s new league veterans.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 2
Rockets Head Coach Explains Decision to Waive Rookie Center
This week, the Houston Rockets made the decision to waive Rafael Castro. For the 2025-2026 NCAA season, Castro averaged 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for George Washington University.
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / October 2
Ime Udoka On The Hot Seat: Rockets Must Win, Or He Could Lose His Job
The Houston Rockets have taken some big steps recently. Just a few years ago, they were afterthoughts in the West, undergoing a full rebuild. But now, they are poised to become one of the most competitive teams in the league, complete with solid star power and a deep supporting cast.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
Rockets’ Kevin Durant responds to Victor Wembanyama’s gambling comments
Ahead of Kevin Durant’s second season with the Houston Rockets, he was asked about San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s recent comments about sports gambling.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
Rockets’ Kevin Durant jokes about playing flag football in Olympics
NBA training camp is in full swing and one Houston Rockets player is in danger of losing his job (not Kevin Durant). Durant has worked to build a rapport with rising star Amen Thompson, who just signed a long-term deal to stay in Houston.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 2
Where does the Rockets top trio rank in the NBA?
The Rockets have one of the NBA's strongest trios. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson would be in my top five entering this season, and what I like about Houston’s trio isn’t just the talent.
Kyrie Irving News / The Dream Shake / October 2
Rockets must not overpay for Kyrie Irving
Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact. Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland.
Rafael Castro News / Hoops Rumors / October 1
Rockets Waive Two-Way Player Rafael Castro
The Rockets have waived Rafael Castro, tweets Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Castro signed a two-way contract with Houston in August. That two-way deal covered two seasons, but all two-way contracts are non-guaranteed and don’t count against the salary cap, so the Rockets won’t carry any dead money on their books by releasing the 6’11” big man.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1
Rockets rumored Kyrie Irving trade interest turns season into fierce audition
The reported interest in Irving from the Rockets sends a message to the team's current roster.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
1 Rockets player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp
It looked like the Houston Rockets were destined for bigger and better things prior to the 2025-26 season when they traded for Kevin Durant to complement their fast-rising young core.
Houston Rockets News / The Lead / September 29
Houston Rockets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Houston Rockets’ Finals hopes last season seemingly vanished before the first tip-off. After acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, many viewed Houston as a true contender.
Marcus Smart News / Yardbarker / September 25
Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster
Following late-season injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers played with an all-new starting five in last season's playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 24
Odds are against Rockets' optimism about better health
The Houston Rockets are banking on the return of two veterans who missed all or most of last season. They've also added two veterans not known for staying on the court.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Marcus Smart says the Lakers disrespected him
Marcus Smart clearly has no love lost for his former team. The new Houston Rockets guard Smart spoke this week in an interview to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle.
Amen Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Amen Thompson reveals first purchase after signing a stunning contract
Amen Thompson is now hundreds of millions richer after landing a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, but you wouldn’t know it from the first item he bought with that money.
Fred VanVleet News / TWSN / September 22
Houston Rockets Receive Massive Fred VanVleet Injury Update Before Training Camp
Ahead of the 2026 NBA season getting underway, the Houston Rockets have received encouraging news ahead of the season. Head coach Ime Udoka announced that
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Yardbarker / September 22
Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer
Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.
Amen Thompson News / Yardbarker / September 3
Rockets secured a stunning bargain with Amen Thompson deal
The most impressive part about this new deal is the fact that the franchise will get to savor their young star for the foreseeable future without having to pay the usual premium which other players of his caliber demand nowadays.
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