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Rockets' Special 2017-18 Team Was Recently Remembered Again for Special Reason

The Houston Rockets are still searching for that first NBA Finals appearance since the 1995 back-to-back championship season. It's been a long time, and the Rockets have gotten very close on a multitude of occasions.

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Shams Charania says how Giannis trade could rival complicated Kevin Durant move to Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s drawn-out future could be settled within hours — and the resolution may not be as simple as it first looks. The trade saga has dragged on for more than a year, with a long list of suitors circling the Milwaukee Bucks star.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / June 22

Can Jabari Smith Jr. build on a career season?

Imagine a world where we all had collective amnesia, specifically about the NBA Draft. Weird world, right? How did that happen? It doesn’t matter. Life is the same as before, only nobody knows where any NBA player got drafted.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

The Five Greatest Houston Rockets Draft Picks Since 2000

The Houston Rockets' NBA Draft brilliance doesn't stop at the turn of the century. Their greatest hits certainly include most of their stars from the late '60s onward, but since 2000, the Rockets haven't had any shortage of homegrown stars.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

Rockets Boast Just One Player in Latest Top-25 Player Rankings

It's been said before that the Houston Rockets were a relatively top-heavy ball club last season. The Rockets had just one All-NBA player this past season in Kevin Durant. And his placement wasn't much of a debate.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Kevin Durant reveals blunt ‘underdog’ view of Warriors before joining

Nearly 10 years have passed since Kevin Durant made the league-altering decision to join the Golden State Warriors in free agency. It was an unprecedented

Kawhi Leonard News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Kawhi Leonard Could be Rockets' Most Realistic Star-Level Option this Summer

It's been suggested that the Houston Rockets could have interest in possibly exploring a trade for LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard. Which doesn't seem like a far-fetched idea.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Rockets NBA Draft Board: Which Prospects Fit Houston in Round Two?

With the NBA Draft just a few days away, the Houston Rockets are set to bring in two prospects to join the roster (barring trades) and help them compete for a championship.

Rafael Stone News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

One Area Rafael Stone Excelled at and One Area That Needs Improvement

When it comes to the person who has the longest tenure on the current Houston Rockets. It isn’t a coach or even a player; the person who has been part of the current organization the longest is General Manager Rafael Stone.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Rockets' Options for Adding Star-Level Talent are Dwindling

The NBA offseason has been uneventful thus far. Which is quite the opposite of what was expected. We've been told that there would be a significant amount of moving and shaking.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Former Rockets Teammates Clash, Leading to Brawl on Big3 Opening Day

The 2015-16 Houston Rockets were one of the most disappointing ball clubs of James Harden's career. Certainly among any of the Rockets teams that Harden

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 20

Rockets Legend With Some Hilarious Words After Knicks Won NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are currently the kings of the NBA world after they won the 2026 NBA Finals in six games over the San Antonio Spurs. It was a long time coming for the organization and Knicks fans, as New York won its third NBA championship after 53 years.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 20

The Rockets' Young Wings Are Wild Cards For Next Season

The Houston Rockets have constructed a team built to feature the performance of multiple young wings who contribute significantly to both sides of the ball.

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Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 20

No, the Rockets Won't be Trading Kevin Durant This Offseason

This offseason, we've seen many suggest that the Houston Rockets trade Kevin Durant. The reasons are varied. In many respects, Durant was a one man show for the Rockets last season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 20

Rockets can Learn a Valuable Lesson from the Spurs This Offseason

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs were polar opposites. On more fronts than one. The Spurs had depth. The Rockets were top-heavy, behind Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 20

Watch: Rockets' Alperen Sengun Posts Videos of Offseason Workouts

Alperen Sengun has developed into a promising young player throughout his five seasons in the NBA. He's become a two-time All-Star center in the ironclad Western Conference and received a $185 million contract over five years. Not bad for a player that wasn't viewed as good enough to start on a 20-62 ball club.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 19

The Rockets Have Championship Pieces Despite Falling Short

Through several years of drafting and free agency, the Houston Rockets have built a team they believe can compete with any of the best teams in the NBA when fully healthy.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / June 19

Houston Rockets take aim at BBC’s World Cup coverage as Houston landscape goes viral

The Houston Rockets have mocked the BBC for an embarrassing mistake during their World Cup 2026 coverage. The BBC have broadcast the United States’ second World Cup match against Australia on Friday.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 19

Is a Kevin Durant Trade Really An Offseason Need for the Rockets?

The Houston Rockets are currently going through an important offseason that will determine if the team will be true contenders heading into next season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 19

Former Rockets Star Calls Out Media for Selective Bias Towards Victor Wembanyama

The James Harden era of the Houston Rockets was quite truly a time. Harden set records on a nightly basis and even put the Rockets on his back -- single-handedly willing and carrying the Rockets to the playoffs in several years.

Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Rockets rumors: Houston free agent gets $75 million prediction

The Houston Rockets have another long-term decision to make in the offseason in addition to Fred VanVleet’s future, as Tari Eason entered restricted free agency on June 30.

Rick Adelman News / The Lead / June 16

Rick Adelman Had a Remarkable Run With the Rockets

Rick Adelman passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 79. No cause of death was publicly released. Within hours, tributes came pouring in from everywhere — the responses said a lot about the man, and even more about what he meant to the players who played for him.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Rockets rumors: What Houston isn’t targeting this offseason despite playoff disaster

The Houston Rockets are in the early stages of what could be a highly eventful 2026 offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Rockets are coming off an ugly first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a series in which Kevin Durant missed five of the six games.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / June 13

Kyrie Irving to Houston Rockets? The explosive truth behind the endless rumours

The real intrigue around the Kyrie Irving rumours isn’t about him as much as it is about which team’s name has popped up – the Houston Rockets. It’s a notable shift for a team that spent years stockpiling draft picks, developing young players and preaching patience.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12

The Houston Rockets keep getting linked to Kyrie Irving for a reason

The most interesting part of the Kyrie Irving rumors has less to do with Irving than with the team attached to them: the Houston Rockets. For years, the Rockets ran their operation like a rebuilding franchise.