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Two Sleeper Point Guard Trades for the Houston Rockets This NBA Offseason

The Houston Rockets have enormous decisions to make this NBA offseason, but the ultimate goal is to jump into title contention. They'll have to figure out how to fix their weaknesses, but the biggest positional disparity comes at the point guard position.

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Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta Strikes Major Deal to Acquire Caesar's Entertainment

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has grown his business portfolio quite significantly, of late. This month, Fertitta was granted team ownership of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, as the governing board of both the WNBA and NBA officially approved the purchase.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / May 30

Where Rockets Tari Eason ranks among top free agents

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is a free agent for the first time in his career. The former first-round pick out of LSU has grown in each of his four seasons with the Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

NBA's Anti-Tanking Draft Lottery Rules Couldn't Come at a Better Time for Rockets

The NBA's new anti-tanking rules have been all the buzz right now outside of the playoffs. For the 27 other teams not competing, this is a major headline to watch, regardless of who is rebuilding and who isn't.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's 'Night Vision' KD 6 Colorway

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant has had a rather successful business partnership with Nike, as he’s currently the second-longest tenured NBA athlete on the label, behind just Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

The Rockets Must Reestablish Their Elite Defensive Identity

The Houston Rockets returned to competitiveness by becoming one of the league's best defenses and rebounding units. This helped them even when their offense wasn't able to match their defensive performance.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Short Term Deal Could be the Answer for Amen Thompson and Rockets

Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets have a bit of a conundrum on their hands. Thompson is eligible for a new deal this summer and he’s eligible for a deal worth $251 million in total, which would comprise 25 percent of the overall salary cap.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Mock Draft: Rockets Get Impact Player In Second Round

The Houston Rockets’ roster has been comprised of wing players over the last several seasons. Well, really ever since the arrival of coach Ime Udoka. It’s no secret that Udoka values and covets wings who provide length.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Bucks Giannis Antetokoumpo Cites Rockets' Kevin Durant as Best Scorer Ever

Kevin Durant showed no signs of slippage this past season with the Houston Rockets. Durant finished with the sixth-most 30-point games, while averaging

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Rockets Hint at Potential New Uniforms on Social Media That Are a Fan Favorite

The Houston Rockets look to be potentially making changes to their uniforms. There have been a variety of throwback uniforms released over the years and new additions to the City Connect style, but none of those have become a new primary uniform.

Tari Eason News / Fadeaway World / May 29

6 Restricted Free Agents Who Could Change Teams This Offseason

Restricted free agency is not always the loudest part of the offseason, but it can become one of the most difficult areas for front offices. Several teams have young players they want to keep, but the second apron, luxury tax, and long-term salary structure can change the decision fast.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Celtics Star, NBA Champion Should Become the Rockets' Clear Offseason Target

The offseason rumors are heating up before the NBA Finals even kick off. With 27 of the 30 teams beginning their summer sooner than they hoped, there's already plenty of speculation regarding star movement and blockbuster deals that could go down.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Ball Movement Is The Key To The Rockets' Offense

Near the end of the regular season, the Houston Rockets found some success offensively by moving the ball quickly and allowing each of their decision makers to have the opportunity to make decisions every possession.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Ime Udoka Makes Interesting Analogy for Rockets' Point Guard Growth

Arguably the biggest issue for the 2025-26 Houston Rockets was the point guard situation. The injury to Fred VanVleet obviously created most of that problem, but even then, the Rockets lacked depth at the position.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Underrated Players the Rockets Should Monitor in NBA Free Agency

The Houston Rockets are entering the offseason with plenty of questions. They had a disappointing 2026 playoffs that ended in the first round for the second straight year, despite high expectations with Kevin Durant on the roster.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Will Amen Thompson's All-Defensive Snub Affect his Contract Extension with the Rockets?

The Houston Rockets are expected to strike a contract extension with Amen Thompson this offseason. The franchise is very high on the 23-year-old, and rightfully so.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Inside the Numbers: How the Rockets Fared in the League's Top Awards

The NBA announced their awards over the last week, as the postseason is winding down and the 2025-26 calendar year is nearing an end. The MVP award went

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Mock Draft: Rockets Land Underrated Wing in Second Round

Next month’s NBA Draft will present a great opportunity for teams to upgrade their rosters with relatively team-friendly contracts. The top of the draft class is rich and loaded with players capable of single-handedly elevating the stakes of a franchise.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / May 28