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Former Rockets Coach Reflects on James Harden During HOF Speech

This week, Mike D’Antoni was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. D’Antoni served as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Houston Rockets throughout 16 seasons.

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Honoring new Hall of Fame inductee, former Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni

Rudy Tomjanovich is the best coach in Houston Rockets history, but there’s a pretty good chance that the best skipper you ever saw run the team was Mike D’Antoni.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Mike D’Antoni thanks James Harden for trusting his vision in Houston

Former Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni shouted out James Harden during his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 15

Here’s the Worst Free Agent Signing in Houston Rockets History

The annual free agency period gives NBA franchises a chance to retool their rosters ahead of the upcoming season. This edition saw LeBron James agree to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / August 15

Kevin Durant Explains Why MVP Award Is More Precious Than A Championship Ring

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant is among a relatively small group of players in NBA history who have won both the regular season MVP award and a championship.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 15

The Worst Draft Choice in Houston Rockets History

Throughout NBA history, each franchise has made at least one regrettable decision in the annual draft. There is one draft choice that stands out as an undeniable loss for the Houston Rockets.

Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Rockets 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release

The Houston Rockets must have been very disappointed with the way they ended the 2025-26 season. Their goal heading into last season was to compete for a championship, but they didn’t even come close in the end.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 14

Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on Russell Westbrook’s NBA Retirement

On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 years in the league. The nine-time All-Star ends his career as the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / August 14

Remembering Russell Westbrook’s lone season with the Rockets

Russell Westbrook, we hardly knew ye. No, seriously. Russell Westbrook played one season with the Houston Rockets. So why does he feel like such an integral part of their recent past?

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / August 14

'Completely Bigoted': Royce White Breaks Silence After WNBA’s Meeting on Trans Eligibility Resulted in Former NBA Star’s Denouncement

The WNBA’s transgender eligibility debate was supposed to move toward clarity this week after a task force of team presidents and general managers met on Wednesday to discuss the issue that has gripped the community since July 21.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 14

'Wish We Could Go Back': Kevin Durant Pens Emotional Message After Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement

On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook unexpectedly dropped his retirement announcement video narrated by Michael B. Jordan. Former teammates, including LeBron James, were quick to share their reaction, while Kevin Durant stayed silent.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Kevin Durant Issues Lengthy Statement After Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement

Russell Westbrook's retirement has sparked an outpouring of messages from across the NBA, but few carry the history or weight of the one Kevin Durant shared Thursday.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / August 13

Breakdown of Rockets 2026-2027 NBA schedule

The Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA are deep into the 2026 offseason, with all the major roster moves and most of the major NBA stories (outside of Russell Westbrook’s recent retirement announcement) concluded at least before the start of the new season.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 13

5 Games to Circle on the Houston Rockets' 2026-27 schedule

The NBA schedule has finally been released. The Rockets will open the season on October 21 at home against the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., which will be the new standard tip time for home games after more than a decade of starting at 7:00.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 13

How Tough is the Houston Rockets’ NBA Cup Schedule?

On Wednesday, the schedule was revealed for the 2026 NBA Cup. The in-season tournament was established in 2023, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and New York Knicks each winning the NBA Cup.

Houston Rockets News / Stadium Rant / August 12

Russell Westbrook To Rockets: Epic 2026 KD Reunion?

As the 2026 NBA offseason winds down, the Houston Rockets have a quiet opportunity to make a loud addition to their locker room. Could a familiar face be returning to Houston?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 11

Who Else Should the Houston Rockets Face During NBA Rivals Week?

On Tuesday, the NBA announced the matchups for Opening Night and Christmas Day. While the Houston Rockets are not slated to play on December 25th, the franchise will be facing a divisional rival in its first game of the season.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / August 8

Jabari Smith Jr. speaks out on Rockets future after Kevin Durant chemistry concerns

Jabari Smith Jr. has addressed concerns over his partnership with Kevin Durant, insisting the Houston Rockets are ready to take a big step forward. Questions had been raised last season after visible chemistry issues following Durant’s arrival in Houston.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 5

Suns make Dillon Brooks part of core with contract extension

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.

Nick Nurse reveals how 76ers plan to use LeBron James

LeBron given a golden reason to continue playing until 2028

Steph Curry addresses state of Warriors amid underwhelming offseason

Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga

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