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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 19
Rockets plans for their rotation and minutes for Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams 
After a long offseason and a preseason that sent them thousands of miles to play two games against the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets are only a few days away from opening their 2026-27 season against the same team on October 21.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Rick Barry Talks Kevin Durant’s Impact on Team Culture
Last week, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia expressed that Kevin Durant’s 2025 departure led him to better define the team’s culture and become more personally involved in roster decisions.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Four-Time All-Star Stresses Importance of Fred VanVleet
After missing the entirety of the 2025-2026 season following an ACL injury, Fred VanVleet is gearing up for his return to competition. VanVleet is expected to step back into to his role as the team’s starting point guard.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
The Houston Rockets' Best Move This Offseason
This week, the 2026-2027 NBA season is set to kick off. The likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Kawhi Leonard are all set to make their regular-season debuts with a new team.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Rockets Waive 3 Players Before Regular Season
The 2026-2027 NBA season is set to kick off later this week. With only days before the start of competitive play, multiple NBA teams recently made the decision to cut the size of their rosters.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Kevin Durant Gets Trash Talk Returned By Suns Starter
This weekend, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia engaged in a viral social media exchange. It came after Ishbia told CNBC that he had learned to better define the team’s culture since Durant’s departure in 2025.
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18
Rockets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season
The Houston Rockets were dealt a major blow before last season even began when it was revealed that starting point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the whole year due to an ACL injury.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Ralph Sampson Says Rockets Legend Hakeem Olajuwon Would Do This Today
In the mid-1980s, the Houston Rockets put two 7-footers on the floor at the same time and dared the league to figure them out. Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon, the “Twin Towers,” were a matchup problem without a clear answer.
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Rockets Ranked Best in NBA At This Position
Earlier this week, The Athletic released a list ranking all 30 NBA teams by position. The list evaluates the team’s starters and reserves as a unit, factoring in recent production, availability, and morale.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Rockets waive three players
The Rockets have waived Bryce Harris, Cameron Matthews and Caleb McConnell, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Rockets Cut Three Camp Invitees
The Rockets have waived wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three players were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to end up with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston’s G League affiliate.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17
Kevin Durant fires back at Mat Isbhia’s comments about him
Mat Ishbia certainly succeeded in getting Kevin Durant’s attention this week.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17
Rockets Ranked Near Bottom of NBA At This Position
On Friday, The Athletic released a list ranking all 30 NBA teams by position. The list evaluates the team’s starters and reserves together, factoring in recent production, availability, and morale.
Bogdan Bogdanovic News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17
Bogdan Bogdanovic Explains Decision to Sign With Rockets
Bogdan Bogdanovic is a key role player who was added to the Houston Rockets’ roster this offseason. The Serbia native is signed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the franchise.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17
Which Rockets Player Has the Most to Prove This Season?
Entering mid-October with many upsides, the Houston Rockets have the potential to improve upon last season’s performance. The team finished with a 52-30 regular-season record and was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16
What the NBA GM Survey Has Wrong About the Rockets
The 25th annual NBA GM Survey was released earlier this week. For the annual list, NBA general managers vote on 48 questions regarding the best teams, players, coaches, and offseason moves.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 15
5 Things We Learned After Rockets Destroy Thunder Behind Elite Three-Point Shooting
The Houston Rockets delivered an impressive preseason statement, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-89 behind a barrage of three-pointers and a dominant defensive performance.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Rockets’ Marcus Smart drains insane pregame shot in preseason clash vs. Thunder
The Houston Rockets returned to Toyota Center on Thursday to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the preseason. The Rockets were coming off a two-game series against the Dallas Mavericks in China, which ended in a split.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Rockets sign G League standout
The Rockets are bringing back a familiar face from their G League program. Houston signed forward Cameron Matthews to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Rockets’ Amen Thompson will put $208 million contract to test after winning NBA GM poll question over Alex Caruso, brother
The Houston Rockets are just days away from getting their upcoming 2026-27 NBA regular season underway. Many an eyebrow was raised when the team brought back Amen Thompson on a contract worth over $200 million this offseason, although he is expected to be a part of the team’s core over the long haul.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9
Kevin Durant has interesting take when asked about Russell Westbrook’s retirement
Kevin Durant did not think the end was near for Russell Westbrook prior to the latter’s sudden retirement this offseason. Westbrook announced in August that he was retiring from the NBA after nearly two decades.
Fred VanVleet News / Yardbarker / October 9
Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Was Kevin Durant responsible for Rockets’ ‘connectivity’ issues?
Kevin Durant gave the Rockets plenty of scoring last season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes Houston also asked him to handle responsibilities that weren’t suited to his strengths.
Kyrie Irving 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 / 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.
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