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Kevin Durant News / Hoops Rumors / September 13

Kevin Durant Reiterates Desire To Play For Team USA In 2028

Kevin Durant has won four Olympic gold medals and is Team USA’s all-time leading scorer. The Rockets’ star will be nearing 40 years old when the 2028 Olympics come around again, but despite his age and significant previous accomplishments, he’s not ready to hang up the international towel just yet.

Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 13

Rockets rumors: Why Marcus Smart decided it was time to move on from Lakers

Marcus Smart’s one season in Los Angeles ended quietly this offseason, and the reasoning behind it is only now coming into focus. Appearing on Third Apron, Lakers insider Jovan Buha addressed the veteran guard’s departure to the Houston Rockets and pointed to Smart’s own readiness for a change.

Yao Ming News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13

Tracy McGrady Shares Houston Rockets Playoff Story About Yao Ming

During the mid-2000s, the Houston Rockets’ roster featured the likes of Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming, and Dikembe Mutombo. While Mutombo was in the later stages of his NBA career, the 8-time All-Star provided veteran leadership as a backup center.

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Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / September 13

Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Thompson, Engelland, More

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka recently gave an encouraging health update on Fred VanVleet, who’s in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered a year ago, according to Brian Barefield of Big Sarge Media (Twitter video link).

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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.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13

NBA Executive Sets Kevin Durant's Trade Price

While the Houston Rockets have had a relatively quiet offseason, there is ongoing speculation that Kevin Durant could be moved within the upcoming season.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12

Kevin Durant Shares Advice for Rising Star Athletes

Kevin Durant has built a name for himself outside of his professional basketball career. His investment firm Thirty Five Ventures has accumulated a portfolio of startup investments, brand deals, a media network, and more.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Rockets GM Rafael Stone Talks Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanovic, And Expectations For Young Players

The Houston Rockets’ general manager, Rafael Stone, was part of the team contingent that visited the Fire Station 08 Downtown in Houston as part of their homage to the firefighters who gave up their lives on September 11, 2001.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Fred VanVleet Injury News: Ime Udoka Gives Latest Update On Point Guard’s NBA Return

Fred VanVleet last played for the Rockets in 2024-25 before tearing his right ACL and meniscus during training last summer. After sitting out a year to recover from his injury, VanVleet is ramping up his workouts to tick off the final checklist of injury recovery activities before being declared fully healthy to return.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / September 11

Rockets honor first responders and talk upcoming season

With it being the 25th anniversary of the 911 attacks, people around the world remember the people who were lost that day and honor the heroes who sacrifice their lives not only that day but every day of the year.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 11

Previewing the Houston Rockets Shooting Guards for the 2026-27 Season

Later this month, the Houston Rockets will begin their annual training camp. It is an opportunity for the franchise to evaluate talent and make adjustments to the rotation.

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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.

Reed Sheppard News / The Dream Shake / September 11

What counts as a successful season for Rockets Reed Sheppard?

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Draymond Green Shuts Down Amen Thompson’s Shooting Critics After $208 Million Contract Extension

Amen Thompson has signed a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the Rockets that will keep him in Houston until the end of the 2031-32 season.

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Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 10

Four-Time All-Star Defends Amen Thompson’s Massive Contract Extension

Amen Thompson is set to be a central piece for the Houston Rockets’ future. Earlier this month, Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie contract extension with the franchise.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / September 10

Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal

Just to be clear, Fred VanVleet has not been traded to the Hawks. Nobody is reporting that a trade is close. This is September, actual NBA business has slowed down and proposed trades are one of the ways we entertain ourselves until training camp.

Tari Eason News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Rockets’ Tari Eason Calls Out Trinity Tatum For Her Definition Of Success

Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai were crowned winners of season 8 of Love Island USA, and the two recently sat down for an interview with Flaunt Magazine.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

Draymond Green claps back at Amen Thompson critics after $208 million contract extension

The Houston Rockets made a move this past week to keep one of their top rising young players in the fold for the foreseeable future after agreeing to a five-year, $208 million contract extension with forward Amen Thompson.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 9

Did Kevin Durant’s Trade Value Plummet This Summer?

The Houston Rockets have had a relatively quiet offseason, only adding a few rotational pieces in free agency. The majority of last year’s roster is set to roll over to the next, though ongoing speculation continues to suggest that the Rockets could trade away Kevin Durant.

Tari Eason News / EssentiallySports / September 9

NBA Star Tari Eason Calls Out ‘Love Island’ Winner Trinity Tatum’s Take on Success: 'Social Media Got Everyone Checking the Price'

Instead of the upcoming training camp and the new NBA season, it’s the relentless pressure from social media that’s left Tari Eason frustrated. He just saw a prime example of the false illusion of achievement and had to say something.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Mike D’Antoni likes what Rockets have built, hasn’t completely closed door on coaching

Mike D’Antoni has been away from NBA head coaching for a while now. He still sounds like a coach. In an exclusive interview with Eric Jay Santos of NBA On SI, D’Antoni praised the current Rockets roster and explained why he believes the talent would be fun to work with.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 7

Insider delivers harsh reality regarding Kevin Durant

Not so long ago, two-thirds of the NBA would've sold the farm to get their hands on Kevin Durant, and the other third would've at least considered it. But things change quickly in this line of business.

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Houston Rockets 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.

Rockets, Thompson reach five-year, $208M extension

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Amen Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Amen Thompson lands stunning new contract with the Rockets

Amen Thompson will be with the Houston Rockets for more years to come. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that Thompson and the Rockets have agreed to a new multi-year deal.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / August 28