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Isaiah Crawford News / The Dream Shake / July 24
Rockets re-sign Jae’Sean Tate and Isaiah Crawford 
Veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate has been re-signed by the Houston Rockets, the team announced on Thursday. Tate, who is currently 30 years old, first signed with the Rockets in the 2020 summer as an undrafted free agent.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24
Rockets re-sign veteran forward to one-year contract
The Houston Rockets re-signed veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Tate originally joined Houston as an undrafted free agent on Nov.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 23
Houston Rockets' Bruce Thornton tops list of potential second-round gems
The NBA draft’s second round can be a treasure trove of talent, routinely yielding rotation players and occasionally, a starter. The Houston Rockets’ Bruce Thornton is on the short list of players who have an opportunity to break through sooner than later from the 2026 class.
The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 23
Rockets Re-Sign Jae’Sean Tate To One-Year Contract
The Rockets have re-signed veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate, they announced today in a press release. According to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter link), Tate received a one-year, minimum-salary contract that includes a partial guarantee.
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 23
Rockets Chip Engelland hire could change the team
If Amen Thompson could shoot. If Alperen Sengun could shoot. If pigs could fly… Well, that wouldn’t benefit the Houston Rockets in any immediate way. It’s been one of the two biggest questions surrounding this team.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 23
Former Rockets Big Man Ralph Sampson Compares Legacy to Victor Wembanyama's Rise
Ever since Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA, he has drawn comparisons to Rockets legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson. Ralph Sampson won the 1984 Rookie of the Year Award and received four All-Star nods throughout his career.
Isaiah Crawford News / Hoops Rumors / July 23
Rockets Re-Sign Isaiah Crawford
Isaiah Crawford, the last remaining two-way restricted free agent on the market, has officially re-signed with the Rockets, the team announced in a press release.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 23
Amen Thompson's Contract Extension Should Be Houston Rockets' Top Priority
The Houston Rockets have had a relatively quiet offseason so far. One of their biggest decisions is still looming on the future of their young star Amen Thompson.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 23
Rockets must fix offensive environment
Men lie, women lie, and numbers lie too. Well, people use numbers to lie. Guns don’t kill people. People kill people with guns, and it’s harder to kill people without guns, so guns are still part of the problem.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Rockets poach a cult hero coach from the Thunder
Kevin Durant’s current team is raiding the cupboard of his former team. The Houston Rockets are hiring Chip Engelland to serve as an assistant coach, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Wednesday.
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.
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22
Rockets’ Reed Sheppard reveals ‘biggest thing’ he’s done in offseason to improve
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard took a big leap in production in his second season in the NBA. Playing all 82 games last year, the former Kentucky Wildcat star proved to be a reliable option off the bench.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 22
Rockets hire noted assistant Chip Engelland for Ime Udoka's staff
The Houston Rockets have hired highly regarded shooting and player development coach Chip Engelland as an assistant on Ime Udoka's staff, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Chip Engelland News / Hoops Rumors / July 22
Rockets Hiring Chip Engelland As Assistant Coach
Veteran assistant coach Chip Engelland is leaving the Thunder to take a position as an assistant coach with the Rockets under Ime Udoka, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Kendrick Perkins calls out Kevin Durant for offseason workout
Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant were once teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that hasn’t stopped Perkins from calling out the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / July 22
Kevin Durant hit with surprising trade rumor narrative
Adding Durant has done little to help the three teams he's played for since he left the Bay Area.
Bruce Thornton News / The Dream Shake / July 22
What’s next for Bruce Thornton this upcoming season
Editor’s Note: Welcome back to our old friend, Lachard! The Houston Rockets Summer League saw their season come to an end Saturday with a 97-86 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the semifinals.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 22
The One Thing the Rockets Will Regret About This Offseason
In a summer buzzing around Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James, the Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA’s quieter teams this offseason.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
Kendrick Perkins urges Rockets’ Kevin Durant to mentor Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun
The Houston Rockets disappointed last season, as they were once again a first-round exit team even though they came up against a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers squad that was without its best player in Luka Doncic.
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
Alperen Sengun named the key to unlocking Rockets’ ceiling
The Houston Rockets have made the NBA Playoffs in each of the last two seasons, but they barely have anything to show for those two trips to the postseason, having been eliminated twice in the first round during that stretch.
Kevin Durant News / Stadium Rant / July 20
Kevin Durant Trade: Why The Rockets May Already Regret The Deal
Kevin Durant is known as one of the best scorers, and depending on who you ask, the best scorer to ever play this game. The veteran has been in Houston now for a full season, but it didn’t turn out well, and you could say it was awkward.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / July 17
NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes he’s on track to be back on the court this fall. Speaking with Erik Horne of Andscape, VanVleet said he expects to be available for Houston’s preseason schedule as he continues recovering from the torn ACL and meniscus that sidelined him throughout the 2025-26 season.
Bruce Thornton News / The Lead / July 16
Rockets’ Bruce Thornton Is Checking Every Box at NBA Summer League
The Rockets didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2026 Draft. Instead, they traded up as far as they could into the second round to draft Bruce Thornton at pick No.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 10
6 Free Agents The Houston Rockets Should Target To Improve Their Roster
The Houston Rockets have already done most of their expected moves this offseason. Kevin Durant is still in town, Tari Eason was re-signed on a team-friendly deal, Marcus Smart brings another defensive-minded veteran to Ime Udoka‘s rotation, and Bogdan Bogdanovic gives the second unit some shooting.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 8
Could Kevin Durant be the next NBA superstar to be on the move?
Durant's first season in Houston was a disappointment. Could he be the next NBA superstar to be on the move?
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.
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.
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