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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 11

Rockets Accomplished Something in the Playoffs They Hadn't Done Since 1997

The Houston Rockets season shockingly came to an end in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to the injured Los Angeles Lakers. While the Rockets were injured throughout the entire season, this was a series that they were expected to win.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 11

A two-step plan for a successful Rockets offseason

NBA fans often want their general managers to make decisions that, if they were in the same shoes, they may not make themselves. It’s human nature. If you’d been there, he wouldn’t have gotten away with it.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 11

NBA Rumors: Rockets, Tari Eason, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Pelicans

The Rockets could be headed for a tricky offseason financially. Per cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, Houston’s proximity to the tax aprons, along with Tari Eason’s restricted free agency, could delay some roster moves into the fall.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

Pessimism Growing Regarding the Rockets' Chances of Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The offseason is upon us. Well, somewhat. The second round of the playoffs are still ongoing. Which means eight teams are still playing in the postseason.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

What More Can Kevin Durant Do For The Rockets?

Last offseason, the Houston Rockets made a move they hoped would be the finishing touch on their rebuild by acquring Kevin Durant in a trade that key figures in the rebuild, Jalen Grenn and Dillon Brooks, to Phoenix.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

How The Rockets Can Maximize Alperen Şengün

The Houston Rockets are heading into the offseason with a high possibility that most of their main rotation players return for next season. They're expecting improvement from their young players like Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason to help supplement what they're getting from the team's returning veterans.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Houston Rockets Reportedly Including Superstar Center in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter is already loud across the NBA, and now Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has officially entered the conversation.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

Rockets' Ben Sullivan Interviews for Trail Blazers Vacancy

The 2025-26 Houston Rockets ball club were a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The team pulled off key wins against legitimate contending teams. In fact, the Rockets beat each of the eventual top three seeds in the Western Conference, in the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 9

Rockets Ready to Cut Ties With $185M All-Star to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo: Report

The Houston Rockets were coming off a strong 52-30 regular-season performance. In fact, the fifth seed in the West was a relatively top-heavy ball club in 2025-26.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

Houston Rockets Thank Fans Following Conclusion of Season

Earlier this week, the Houston Rockets sent a message thanking their fans following the conclusion of the 2025-26 NBA season. The message stated the below: "Thank you for all of your support this season, Rockets fans. ❤" The team went 52-30 this season, posting an identical record to their record from last season.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

NBA Broadcaster says Media did a 'Poor Job' Covering Kevin Durant's Injury

One of the key concerns when the Houston Rockets made the blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant last summer centered around Durant's health, or lack thereof.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9

Charles Barkley claps back at Draymond Green after on-air insult

There was some awkwardness on the set of "Inside the NBA" this past week when Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took an unbelievable shot at the end of Charles Barkley's career.

Watch: Green insults Barkley's career right to his face on live TV

Green teases Warriors exit again amid Steve Kerr uncertainty

Ex-NBA champ announces retirement

Nuggets owner sends message to team

ESPN: Celtics may have a 'simple' trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

Rockets’ Royal Ivey is Linked to Blazers’ Coaching Vacancy

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets’ coaching staff, ever since Houston’s disappointing postseason defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. The staff has lacked an offensive mind, which isn’t exactly surprising, since Rockets coach Ime Udoka is more of a defensive-centered coach.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

One Area Each Player of the Rockets’ Young Core Needs to Improve On

After the Houston Rockets traded away their franchise player, James Harden, in the middle of the 2021-22 season, they wanted to lean heavily into the youth movement and a full rebuild.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

Jabari Smith Jr. Could Unlock The Rockets' Offense Next Season

The Houston Rockets are going into next season banking on some growth from the young players on the roster and the return of the impact veterans. While there may be some moves along the margins during the offseason, the main pieces are likely to stay intact as the Rockets seem content to run it back with their current core.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Rockets rumors: Why Kevin Durant trade is extremely unlikely

As the Houston Rockets face many questions after the team’s NBA Playoffs flop, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round in six games, the conversation now surrounds star Kevin Durant.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

The Real Issues with the Player Poll that Tabbed Rockets' Alperen Sengun as Most Overrated

On Wednesday, The Athletic released the results of their annual survey, which included the player poll for the league’s most overrated player. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun took home the honors, receiving 10 votes, which represented 12.6 percent, in total.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8

Rockets cannot let Kevin Durant tension put Alperen Sengun plan at risk

The Houston Rockets do not need to panic after one rough playoff exit. They do need to make sure Kevin Durant’s timeline does not take over the young core they spent years building.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

The Rockets Cannot Escape This Painful Playoff Trend?

The Houston Rockets have been in search for that third championship in franchise history since 1995. There have been some tough endings at home in the NBA Playoffs for the Rockets in the drought that has now gone past three decades.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6

Draymond Green takes unbelievable shot at Charles Barkley's career during 'Inside the NBA'

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy about voicing his opinions and delivering some brutally honest statements.

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Alperen Sengun News / Total Pro Sports / May 6

Anonymous NBA Player Calls Out Alperen Sengun After 'Most Overrated' Label

The league talks. Even when it’s anonymous, the message usually leaks out. And this time, Alperen Sengun found himself right in the middle of it. The Houston Rockets’ big man has been rising fast, but not everyone is buying the hype.

Houston Rockets News / Trade Talk Sports / May 6

Rockets Star Labeled NBA’s Most Overrated in Player Poll

With another NBA regular season in the books, lists, polls, and rankings begin to resurface, sparking conversations and debates about some of the league’s best players.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core

The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN.