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Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2
Amen Thompson Has a Real Shot at This Award
I know how difficult it is for a player like Amen Thompson to win Defensive Player of the Year. If you're not a center or a big power forward protecting the rim and getting stocks, you're most likely not going to win the award.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2
Should the Houston Rockets Sign This Two-Time All-Star?
Victor Oladipo is one of the most intriguing names left on the free agent market. The 34-year-old guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game with the Milwaukee Bucks’ G-League affiliate last season, though he has not been part of an NBA roster since 2024.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2
Previewing the Houston Rockets Point Guards for the 2026-2027 Season
With training camp set to begin within the next few weeks, the Houston Rockets will have time to prepare and evaluate how their talent has progressed over the summer.
The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant makes huge HBCU move
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant made a huge move that benefited Tennessee State’s men’s basketball program. According to a social media post from the TSU Tigers men’s basketball account, the two-time NBA champion sent Tennessee State pairs of his Nike KD19s.
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.
Hakeem Olajuwon News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 1
2-Time All-Star Details How Hakeem Olajuwon Impacted His NBA Career
Hakeem Olajuwon is widely considered to be one of the greatest centers of all-time, leading the Houston Rockets to two NBA championships during the 1990s.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 1
Kevin Durant Says Some Of His Closest Friends Are 9-To-5 Workers He Met Through Video Games
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has been an avid gamer for years, and it turns out that hobby has led to him making some pretty special friends.
Ime Udoka News / The Dream Shake / August 31
High stakes Rockets season in three parts: Coaching 
Now we come to the part of the Rockets that I think needed to change at the end of the previous playoffs: coaching. This isn’t because I dislike Ime Udoka on a personal level (as much as a stranger to the man can), although I do.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 31
Kevin Durant Shocked By NBA Superstar’s Retirement
Last month, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after an 18-year career. The nine-time All-Star and 2017 MVP retired as the league’s leader in triple-doubles, building a strong resume as a future Basketball Hall of Famer.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 31
Projecting the Houston Rockets’ Starting Lineup for 2026-2027
With free agency settling down and training camp only a few weeks away, the majority of NBA franchises can piece together their optimal starting lineups for the upcoming season.
Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / August 30
High stakes Rockets season in three parts: players.
Why is there a picture of James Harden? Read on. Welcome to Part Two of three covering what I believe is a high stakes season (in terms of sports for entertainment) for the Houston Rockets.
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.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 30
Amen Thompson Ranked Top 5 Shooting Guard in NBA
Amen Thompson is a rising star for the Houston Rockets. Last season, he averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists on 53.4% field goal shooting over 79 games.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 30
Alperen Sengun Featured on List of 50 Greatest European Players
Alperen Sengun is coming off a productive season with the Houston Rockets. Averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists over 72 games, the center earned his second All-Star selection.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 30
Kevin Durant Stands Firm On Not Letting Women Stay Overnight: 'She’ll Get Over It'
Kevin Durant is not changing his weird relationship rules anytime soon, as he doubled down on his stance that women shouldn’t expect to spend too much time at his home after spending the night.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 30
Will Kevin Durant Be the Next NBA Star to Request a Trade?
At 37 years old, 16-time All-Star Kevin Durant is still considered one of the top players in the NBA. Last season, Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game over 78 games.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / August 29
Kevin Durant Explains What Went Wrong In Failed Suns Tenure
NBA superstar Kevin Durant has played for five different teams over his 18-year career. From the Thunder to the Rockets, he’s been a star at every stop so far, but that hasn’t always translated into team success.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29
Kevin Durant wants 1 notable executive job after he retires
Kevin Durant is hoping to go into front office work … at the national team level. The Houston Rockets star forward Durant appeared this week on the latest episode of “Boardroom Talks.” During the interview, Durant said that he is eyeing the general manager job of Team USA Basketball once he retires.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 29
Kevin Durant Questions Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as International Star
International stars are dominating the landscape of the NBA, so much so that the annual All-Star Game changed its format to reflect an increase in global representation.
Houston Rockets News / Lindy's Sports / August 29
Kevin Durant Is About To Make More Money From Nvidia Than His NBA Salary
Kevin Durant, over the course of his career, has earned $598.2 million, including the two- year ($90 million) deal he signed last season with the Houston Rockets, based on current and future salaries, according to ESPN’s Sham Charania.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / August 28
Should the Rockets worry about a Kevin Durant trade request?
The Houston Rockets will enter the 2026-27 season with a rather interesting situation.
Vince Carter News / Fadeaway World / August 28
Tracy McGrady And Vince Carter Explain Why Rockets Could Make Surprise Finals Appearance Next Season
With the NBA talent pool at an all-time high, the NBA is as stacked as it’s ever been. In the Western Conference alone, there are at least five teams with a realistic chance to win the title, and many more that are capable of outperforming expectations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 27
Kevin Durant thinks LeBron James will turn 76ers into ‘juggernaut’
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has never had a problem with voicing his opinions. So what does KD think about LeBron James and the Sixers?
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 26
Rockets Sign Rafael Castro To Two-Way Deal, Cut Tristen Newton
After signing Sean Pedulla to a two-way contract last week, the Rockets have brought in another newcomer on a two-way deal, announcing today that they’ve finalized an agreement with undrafted George Washington big man Rafael Castro, per Ben DuBose of RocketsWire.
Cam Whitmore News / Yardbarker / August 22
Cam Whitmore enters NBA purgatory after trade
Playing for his NBA future may be what it takes for Whitmore to realize he's no longer a star, and transform himself into a useful NBA player.
Aaron Holiday News / Hoops Rumors / August 19
Aaron Holiday Signs With Maxima Roma
After spending the past eight seasons in the NBA, free agent point guard Aaron Holiday will continue his career overseas, per Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.
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