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Early Power Rankings See Rockets Regress in Western Conference

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Houston Rockets' offseason is all but over. The team added Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Clint Capela, in addition to retaining Aaron Holiday, Jae'Sean Tate, and Jeff Green.

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‘I still got…’ Jalen Green explains reaction to Houston Rockets trading him for Kevin Durant

Jalen Green has some thoughts about the Houston Rockets trading him for Kevin Durant. It’s been a few weeks since the Houston Rockets made one of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 12

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Reacts To Suns-Rockets Trade

Kevin Durant is still an elite forward despite the fact that he will turn 37 in September. Earlier this month, Durant was traded (via the Phoenix Suns) to the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 12

Jalen Green On Playing With Devin Booker: 'We Gon’ Shock The World'

Expectations are low for the new-look Suns next season, but Jalen Green believes looks can be deceiving. Speaking in a recent chat with the media, the young two-way guard opened up on the trade that sent him to Phoenix and offered an optimistic perspective on his developing situation.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Houston Rockets’s biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a clear and ambitious goal: to transform from a promising young core into a legitimate title contender.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Kevin Durant Reveals Big Goal for NBA Career After Rockets Trade

Kevin Durant has been around the NBA block more times than we can count after 18 seasons of breaking ankles, draining clutch threes, hoisting trophies and silencing critics. You’d think a guy with MVPs, Finals rings and All-Star nods piled up like laundry would be content to ride off into the sunset, right?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Reed Sheppard Talks Kevin Durant, Overall Game in NBA Summer League Interview

Reed Sheppard dominated last year's NBA Summer League. In four games, the No. 3 overall pick averaged 20 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks before being pulled from the lineup for the summer.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Three Free Agents the Rockets can Sign to Fill Out Roster

The Houston Rockets have had a busy offseason, adding Kevin Durant, retaining veterans Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, extending head coach Ime Udoka and more.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Rockets’ Kevin Durant defends calling out Michael Jordan’s retirements

Newly acquired Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t taking back what some perceived as a slight to Michael Jordan. On LeBron James and Steve Nash’s ‘Mind the Game’ podcast, Durant said, in regards to the constant commitment of playing professional basketball at an elite level, “Some people say, ‘I wanna go play baseball.

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Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Playmaking Sengun Should Be More Prominent For The Rockets

The most accomplished young player for the Houston Rockets is the first-time All-Star Alperen Sengun, who has elevated his game each season he's been in the league.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Summer League Preview: Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers

Day one of the NBA's Summer League mini-camp is in the books, and as teams prepare for day two, the Houston Rockets and LA Clippers are gearing up to face off in each team's first game in Las Vegas.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / July 11

Kevin Durant Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT; Reveals He's Got $1 Million Worth Of MJ Shoes

Kevin Durant has recently been forced to defend himself on social media in light of his recent comments about Michael Jordan. While doing so, the Houston Rockets forward has had to reiterate how he believed Jordan was the GOAT while also sharing how he owns $1 million worth of Jordan shoes. Durant tweeted saying: "MJ retired 3 times.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Cited as One of Most Intriguing Players in Summer League

On Thursday, the NBA officially kicked off the NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League, giving fans their first look at the league's newest draftees. It's also become commonplace for other players around the league to utilize the Summer League as an opportunity to sharpen their skills, especially if they had a minimal role in their rookie season.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10