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Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Sets Expectations for Rockets Season After Alleged Chemistry Issues With Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant survived an awkward first dance. Now, the Houston Rockets forward believes the real show is about to begin. After a rocky debut season spent finding chemistry with the 16x All-Star, Smith says the growing pains are behind Houston and a major leap awaits in 2026-27, no matter what the offseason noise suggests.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Rockets’ Ime Udoka Addresses Marcus Smart Reunion; Expects Him To Play A Role Like Dillon Brooks
The Rockets have made several offseason moves this summer. But to their head coach, one move is a bit more personal than the others, as Ime Udoka reunites with Marcus Smart.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Speaks On Kevin Durant’s Lessons, Rockets’ Expectations And One Key Area To Improve
The Rockets’ young starlet, Jabari Smith Jr, recently sat down with Chiney Ogwumike of ESPN for an interview ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old, who is primed to be one of the Rockets’ young players to leap to All-Star caliber next season, addressed various aspects of the team.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Amen Thompson News / Fadeaway World / August 7
Both Thompson Twins Will Get Massive New Extension, But One Is Worth More Than The Other
The NBA’s current CBA makes it harder than ever for teams to balance their budget. No longer is the era of top-heavy superteams, and executives have adjusted by learning to be more selective with their cap space.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 7
Houston Rockets Star Kevin Durant ‘Triggered’ By NBA 2K27 Rating
Prior to its September release, NBA 2K has started to reveal the player ratings for its upcoming title NBA 2K27. On Thursday, the video game company listed
Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / August 7
Kevin Durant Gets ‘Triggered’ Over NBA 2K Ratings, Sends Public Message to $46.3 Billion Company
Kevin Durant has always viewed himself as the best player to ever set foot in the NBA, making his NBA 2K ratings a curious source of frustration. Now, with NBA 2K27 arriving September 4, 2026, the game has begun revealing its ratings.
Amen Thompson News / Fadeaway World / August 7
Amen Thompson Not Expected To Receive Max Extension As Rockets Look For Team-Friendly Deal
Amen Thompson has emerged as one of the Houston Rockets’ most important future building pieces, but that does not really mean the franchise is prepared to offer him a maximum contract extension.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / August 7
Kevin Durant Gets Mad At 2K Over His Mid-Range Rating In NBA 2K27
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has complained a fair few times over the years about his NBA 2K ratings, and this year is no different. With NBA 2K27 releasing on Sept.
Reed Sheppard News / The Dream Shake / August 6
Rockets Reed Sheppard named as a top NBA trade target 
Over the past few years, the Houston Rockets have assembled one of the most talented young teams in the NBA. A large portion of such trade value is retained.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 5
Suns make Dillon Brooks key part of core with contract extension
The Phoenix Suns are trying to rebuild their roster, their on-court image and their overall mentality. They see Dillon Brooks as being a significant part of that, and rewarded him on Wednesday night with a long-term contract extension that will keep him as a foundational piece of their roster.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
JD Davison News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Rockets Waive JD Davison
The Rockets have waived guard JD Davison, the team announced today. Houston picked up its 2026/27 team option on Davison in June, but his $2,584,539 salary remained entirely non-guaranteed even after that option was exercised.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 5
Warriors Star Responds to Kevin Durant's Superteam Debate
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is drawing strong reactions on social media for comparing the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers to the 2017 Golden State Warriors.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 5
Rockets' Amen Thompson punching back after down year
Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson were photographed in South Florida last week wearing boxing gloves, having put in some work in the squared circle. The most athletic twins ever to grace the NBA have been staying active and getting stronger. The logical next thoughts are shared by the entire basketball committee.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 5
Should the Houston Rockets Trade Kevin Durant This Offseason?
Although the majority of this NBA offseason’s fireworks have already ignited, the rumor mill is still very active as the league approaches mid-August. The latest trending trade idea connects Kevin Durant to the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 4
Evan Turner issues blunt reaction to Kevin Durant’s wild Klay Thompson shade
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant set the internet ablaze with his honest response to a question about comparing the dynasty of the Golden State Warriors to the current lineup of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 4
Rockets Star Kevin Durant Stirs Pot with Comment About Former Teammate
Last month, LeBron James made the decision to join a Philadelphia 76ers core featuring Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe. With the five players combining for 120.8 points per game last season, social media continues dubbing Philadelphia’s new lineup as a superteam.
Houston Rockets News / The Spun / August 4
'Inside the NBA' Star Kenny Smith Gets Married For Third Time
Former Houston Rockets star and "Inside the NBA" personality Kenny Smith has officially tied the knot for the third time in his life. Smith, a two-time NBA champion, played professionally from 1987-1997 before calling it a career.
Steven Adams News / AirJordanChronicles / August 5
'I’ll Play As Long as I Can': Steven Adams Gets Candid About NBA Future
Twelve NBA seasons in, most centers start planning their exit. Steven Adams, the Houston Rockets veteran big man, is doing the opposite, and his latest comments make that stance impossible to ignore.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 3
Eastern Conference team continues to 'loom large' as potential Kevin Durant suitor
Durant hasn't had the impact the Rockets had hoped, leading to speculation about his future.
Tari Eason News / HITC / July 31
‘Struck me in the face’ – Houston Rockets star Tari Eason files for restraining order against his ex
TMZ has released details of Houston Rockets star Tari Eason applying for a restraining order against an ex, including both violence and property damage.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 30
Why adding Marcus Smart is a step in the right direction of reshaping the Rockets’ identity
Veteran guard Marcus Smart proved his worth in his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning him a pay raise and a reunion with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka.
Alperen Sengun News / HITC / July 28
Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun reveals reason he no longer opens X
The social media landscape isn’t always kind to athletes, and Alperen Sengun shared his tough experience on X. Houston Rockets fans had big expectations for their team last season, but Alperen Sengun and his co-stars failed to live up to those.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27
Jonathan Kuminga's agent has poor recent history with clients
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga spent all of last summer trying to escape the Golden State Warriors before signing a one-year deal with a team option.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 23
Rockets Re-Sign Jae’Sean Tate To One-Year Contract
The Rockets have re-signed veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate, they announced today in a press release. According to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter link), Tate received a one-year, minimum-salary contract that includes a partial guarantee.
Chip Engelland News / Hoops Rumors / July 22
Rockets Hiring Chip Engelland As Assistant Coach
Veteran assistant coach Chip Engelland is leaving the Thunder to take a position as an assistant coach with the Rockets under Ime Udoka, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
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