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As transaction-heavy portion of the offseason comes to a close, the Rockets have a good idea of what their roster looks like heading into their highly anticipated 2025-2026 season.

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Kevin Durant's Gravity and Passing Will Make Every Rocket's Life a Lot Easier

The Houston Rockets have steadily improved over the last two seasons, progressing from a bottom-tier lottery team to a 41-win team on the rise, which narrowly missed the playoffs, to a 52-win team that finished second in the Western Conference.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 18

Rockets Guard Extension Regarded as One of Summer's Best Moves

When the Houston Rockets first inked Fred VanVleet in 2023, they had to overpay in a major way. The Rockets were essentially an AAU team loaded with youth and wanted to bring consummate professionals and vets to the roster. However, a 60-loss team didn't have much to entice VanVleet, who was one of the marquee free agents at the time.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 18

Rockets reaching their final stage?

Ever wondered what Pokemon each member of the Rocket’s starting five would be? look no further Having been born in the 2000’s like many of you reading this, Pokémon was a huge part of my childhood.

Bradley Beal News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz

How many of the players to finish the NBA season with the most made field goals-per-game since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA active leaders in 20-point-per-game seasons' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA 10,000-point club members' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 18

Rockets, Thunder Land Top Offseason Grades

The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will forever be intertwined. After all, the Rockets' second-best player in franchise history arrived via

Jalen Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 18

Draya Michele reveals true feelings on Jalen Green’s Suns trade

Draya Michele is sharing how she feels amid her boyfriend, Jalen Green, trade from the Houston Rockets to the Phoenix Suns. In the blockbuster trade, Kevin Durant was traded from the Suns to the Rockets for Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and five second-round picks.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Houston Rockets Fall to Portland Trail Blazers in Final Summer League Game

As the Houston Rockets concluded their four-game trip at the 2025 NBA Summer League, they would go winless after taking a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their final game in Vegas.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 17

Rockets-Blazers to wrap up regular season Summer League

Sources tell me Damian Lillard won’t be playing tonight Location: Las Vegas, NV TV: NBA TV Radio: SportsTalk790 Online: Rockets App Damian Lillard is back on the Blazers.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Shutting Down Reed Sheppard Was Best for Rockets' Future

Amidst Reed Sheppard's solid scoring outputs against the LA Clippers and Detroit Pistons in this year's NBA Summer League, the Houston Rockets made a smart decision shutting down the second-year guard as he seemingly showed coaches and the front office everything they needed to see.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Kevin Durant-Rockets Trade Reportedly Solidified Bradley Beal Buyout

The LA Clippers have made another major splash this offseason, signing Bradley Beal to a two-year, $11 million contract after successfully negotiating a buyout with the Phoenix Suns.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Houston Rockets Look For a Win in Final Summer League Matchup

As the Houston Rockets get set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in their final Summer League matchup, they will hope to garner at least one victory before leaving Las Vegas and give fans something to cheer for until the fall.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18

Timberwolves dodged a bullet with rejected superstar trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly had a huge trade proposal in place for Kevin Durant. They're fortunate that Durant wasn't interested.

Kevin Durant had notable reaction to Bradley Beal’s farewell post

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'Active NBA 10,000-point club members' quiz

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

The Houston Rockets Will Be Able to Roll Out Multiple Types of Lineups This Season

The Houston Rockets have made it clear this offseason that winning fifty-plus games, making the playoffs, and surprising people around the league is no longer enough.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Ime Udoka gets real on what Kevin Durant’s addition means for the Rockets

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is excited for Kevin Durant. While adding a veteran All-Star to his team could yield his first trip to the NBA Finals since his lone season with the Boston Celtics in 2022, Udoka is happy to see Durant in a winning situation with the Rockets.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Investing In Vets Is An Investment For the Rockets' Future

When the Houston Rockets pulled the trigger on the trade that sent Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks out for Kevin Durant, the NBA world immediately considered Houston as a team trying to win a championship as soon as possible.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 16

Can Dorian Finney-Smith Replace the Production of Dillon Brooks?

The Houston Rockets have made several drastic changes since the offseason began back in May. Multiple signings and contract extensions, and of course, made the most significant trade of the offseason in the NBA when they sent Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant.

Jock Landale News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 16

Former Rockets Big Man Lands with Memphis Grizzlies

Following his waiver from the Rockets a week ago, former Houston center Jock Landale was announced by the Memphis Grizzlies as a recent addition to their team.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Houston Rockets 2025 NBA free agency grade for every signing

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a singular vision: championship contention. Years of rebuilding had culminated in a roster filled with potential, but general manager Rafael Stone knew potential alone wouldn’t bring banners to Houston.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 16

Rockets' Kevin Durant Leads NBA in Jersey Sales

The trade that saw Kevin Durant leave the Phoenix Suns for the Houston Rockets is already paying dividends, before Durant has even stepped foot on the court for the 2025-26 season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

Multiple Rockets Featured on Bleacher Report's Top 100 NBA Players of All Time

As the NBA offseason carries on, many of the headlines have been captured by a new list from Bleacher Report. Every summer, as people eagerly wait for the season to start, conversations open up about the state of the league's all-time player rankings.

Reed Sheppard News / Fadeaway World / July 15

Grading Reed Sheppard's Summer League Performance After Rockets Shut Him Down

The Rockets have decided to shut down Reed Sheppard, the former Kentucky star, for the remainder of the NBA 2K26 Summer League. The star sophomore was

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / July 14

Rockets’ Kevin Durant Had Thumb Surgery Recently

New Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant had thumb surgery recently, NBA sources told Chris Baldwin of PaperCity. The surgery is considered minor. “New Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant underwent thumb surgery recently, NBA sources tell PaperCity,” Baldwin wrote.

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 13

Houston Rockets Release 3-Year NBA Player

Nate Williams has spent the last two years playing for the Houston Rockets. He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 3.3 points per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field in 20 games.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Rumors / July 12

One-time NBA champion elected new NBPA president

The National Basketball Players Association has elected Rockets guard Fred VanVleet as its new president.

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The 'NBA champion Houston Rockets' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Rockets Summer League Star Auditioning For Larger Role

The Houston Rockets made their Summer League debut Friday night. This offseason, the Rockets traded away their tenth overall pick for Kevin Durant and thus, don’t have any high-profile rookies on the roster.