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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 2
Is Houston's Point Guard Rotation Good Enough to Win a Championship?
The Houston Rockets will enter next season with multiple point guards in their rotation, including Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart, and Reed Sheppard. Last season, Fred VanVleet missed the entire season, and the Rockets were shorthanded at the position, struggling all season long.
LeBron James News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 1
Why the Rockets Should Pursue LeBron James in Free Agency
The Houston Rockets had a disappointing season last year. They had championship expectations, but they fell short, losing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Tari Eason News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Rockets Looking to Offload 10-Year NBA Veteran: Report
The Houston Rockets entered the NBA offseason looking to upgrade their roster to try and compete for a top seed in the Western Conference and make a run at a championship next season.
The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to average the most points per game for each NBA franchise in the 2018-19 season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 1
Rockets Bogdan Bogdanovic signing represents a philosophical shift 
It was Bruce Lee who said, “Be water, my friend”. Water is shapeless. Formless. Water will take the shape of whatever it’s in. Water is weak, right? Marcus Aurelius said that one should “Be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over.
Rockets Around the Web
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
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Rockets Add Former Defensive Player of the Year in $13 Million Deal
The Houston Rockets entered NBA free agency looking to strengthen an already promising roster, and on Wednesday they added one of the league's most accomplished defensive guards.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Rockets rumors: What Marcus Smart deal means for Tari Eason amid free agency dilemma
While the Houston Rockets added defensive veteran guard Marcus Smart, the move reportedly makes re-signing Tari Eason all the more difficult in free agency.
Marcus Smart News / The Dream Shake / July 1
Rockets sign Marcus Smart to two-year deal
The Houston Rockets are wasting no time in 2026 NBA Free Agency. According to reports, they have signed away former Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million deal.
Bogdan Bogdanovic News / The Dream Shake / July 1
Rockets sign Clippers Bogdan Bogdanovic
The Houston Rockets are adding to their depth by assigning former Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovich. ESPN insider Shams Charania was the first to report the news.
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.
Bogdan Bogdanovic News / Hoops Rumors / July 1
Rockets To Sign Bogdan Bogdanovic
The Rockets have reached a contract agreement with free agent guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Rockets executives recruited Bogdanovic on Tuesday and secured a commitment on a one-year deal.
Marcus Smart News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
More Details Emerge on Rockets' Potential Deal For Marcus Smart
NBA free agency has arrived for the Houston Rockets this summer, and there still remain some key needs for the team to address. While Fred VanVleet picked
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
This Isn't The Rockets' Last Chance To Compete
The Houston Rockets are doing everything they can to create a championship team with Kevin Durant and their current cast of players. Instead of making a big swing like some of Houston's peers, the front office seems content to make moves on the margins to increase the production from the bench.
Fred VanVleet News / The Dream Shake / June 30
Fred VanVleet exercises player option to return to Rockets
According to team sources who spoke to The Athletic on Monday, Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has activated his $25 million player option for the 2026–27 campaign.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Rockets rumors: The player most likely to get traded to help Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets are one of several teams that likely need to make adjustments. Especially after the club experienced an early first-round exit from the playoffs after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.
Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Why Rockets aren’t in mix for Jaylen Brown trade
The Houston Rockets have had a quiet offseason thus far, mostly opting to wait on the sidelines ahead of free agency. Some have speculated that the Rockets could be a landing spot for disgruntled Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown, but thus far, nothing serious has materialized on that front.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
Rockets Might Be Falling Behind Amid NBA Free Agency News
NBA free agency is set to kick off tonight at 5 p.m. CT, opening the floodgates for player movement. But the headlines have already been making the rounds amid plenty of blockbuster trades finalized or nearing completion.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
Rockets Deemed Most Likely to Land Lakers Guard in NBA Free Agency
Ahead of NBA free agency, starting today at 5 p.m. CT, headlines are starting to heat up for the Houston Rockets. They already have most of their rotation set to return for the 2026-27 season, but one familiar foe could end up with the organization by the end of the summer.
Anthony Edwards News / The Dream Shake / June 30
Should the Rockets make a run at Anthony Edwards?
The Houston Rockets’ brass has drawn a good bit of criticism this offseason for a lack of activity. Understandably, as we’ve seen other teams make moves,
Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / June 29
Houston Rockets guard opts into $25 million player option
Houston Rockets veteran Fred VanVleet opted into his $25 million player option according to Shams Charania. This will be the final year of VanFleet’s two-year $50 million contract he signed with Houston back in 2025.
Tari Eason News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Rockets Extend Qualifying Offer To Tari Eason
The Rockets are extending an $8,014,182 qualifying offer to forward Tari Eason, making him a restricted free agent, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports tweets. This confirms Iko’s report over the weekend that Houston was likely to give Eason his QO.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Fred VanVleet To Exercise $25MM Player Option
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will pick up his $25MM player option for the upcoming season, Clutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Kawhi Leonard reportedly has interest in one new team
Leonard, who turns 35 on Monday, is coming off the strongest statistical season of his NBA career.
Houston Rockets News / The Lead / June 26
Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Reaction
The Houston Rockets entered the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft without making a selection, but left with a clear victory. Before the second round even
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / June 21
Under-The-Radar Players The Rockets Could Acquire In 2026-27
The Houston Rockets have made it clear they are operating in win-now mode. After acquiring Kevin Durant last season and pairing him with Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and a talented young core under contract, Houston enters the 2026-27 season with legitimate championship aspirations after a disappointing first-round exit.
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