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Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / July 22
Rockets receive unfortunate offseason grade 
The Houston Rockets are maneuvering through their offseason trying to get better with smaller details compared to last year’s big, splashy trade for Kevin Durant.
LeBron James News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 22
Where Do the Houston Rockets Stand in the LeBron James Sweepstakes?
Heading toward the later part of July, LeBron James has yet to make a decision on his next playing destination. Last season, James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Houston Rockets 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.
The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 35 points in a game before turning 20 years old can you name in five minutes?
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.
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 / 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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 21
The Houston Rockets will thrive if this happens
Jabari Smith Jr. was in the running to be the No. 1 pick in 2022. As the college basketball season unfolded, Duke’s Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Smith, having led Auburn to its first No.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
Rockets labeled NBA title contender despite playoff flop, quiet offseason amid chaos
The Houston Rockets enter the 2026–27 season with questions surrounding their championship outlook, but The Ringer’s Michael Pina believes they remain one of the NBA’s legitimate title contenders despite a disappointing playoff exit and a relatively quiet offseason.
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.
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 / The Dream Shake / July 18
Rockets Face Grizzlies In VSL26 Semi-Finals
5:30pm CT July 18th 2026 Amazon Prime Video That’s right, it’s the Vegas Summer League Semi Final! The Rockets made it! The 3-1 Rockets will take on the 3-1 Memphis Gristlies for the right to play the winner of Los Angeles Lakers Vs Golden State Warriors in the VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE 2026 GRANDE FINAL!
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 18
Three Rockets on the worst-layup-percentage list
A curious statistic is making its way across social media that connects four Houston Rockets players in a not-so-good way. Here’s a list of the worst layup FG% in the NBA over the last 5 seasons (min.
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.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Rumors / July 17
Fred VanVleet Talks ACL Recovery, Optimism For 2026/27
Speaking to Erik Horne of Andscape last week in Las Vegas, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet said his recovery from a torn right ACL and meniscus has “tested”
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 16
GM Stone and Coach Udoka will end up on hot seat if Houston Rockets struggle
Houston GM Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka shouldn’t feature prominently in any hot seat rankings entering 2026-27, but can’t get too comfortable. Unless the Rockets trade Kevin Durant, they’re running it back without many major shakeups and letting the long-term vision continue to play out.
Houston Rockets 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.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15
Why trading for Kevin Durant was the right move
Kevin Durant's first regular season with the Rockets could not have gone much better on the court. The 37-year-old star, acquired in a trade from Phoenix for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick in the draft, authored one of his best seasons since returning from the Achilles tear that cost him the 2019-20 season.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 11
Rockets May Have Point Guard Solution in Second-Round NBA Draft Pick
Yesterday's slate of NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas provided a lot of interesting and unexpected performances. Outside of the stars (lottery picks), plenty of sleepers, both drafted and undrafted, impressed many with significant production.
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?
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 7
Rockets Sign Bruce Thornton To Four-Year Contract
Bruce Thornton, the first player selected in the second round of this year’s draft, has officially signed his first NBA contract, the Rockets announced today in a press release.
Josh Okogie News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Josh Okogie To Sign Two-Year Deal With Jazz
Free agent wing Josh Okogie is signing a two-year, $12MM contract with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Okogie’s new deal features a team option for 2027/28, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
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.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / July 3
Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again
Durant still has two years left in his contract, including a player option for next year.
Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Tari Eason appears to complain about his new $81.5 million contract from Rockets
Tari Eason is delving dangerously close to Latrell Sprewell territory. The Houston Rockets forward Eason was rewarded by the team with a lucrative new contract extension on Thursday.
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