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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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Klay Thompson claps back at Kevin Durant's take on 76ers-Warriors
Klay Thompson had something to say about former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant’s insinuation that the current Philadelphia 76ers are better than the Warriors teams he helped lead to two NBA championships.
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / August 4
Amen Thompson Is Ready to Become the Houston Rockets' Next All-Star
The Houston Rockets have one of the best up-and-coming young stars in the NBA. It only feels like a matter of time before he takes the next step and makes another big leap.
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 / Fadeaway World / August 4
Kevin Durant Explains Why The 2027 76ers Are A Better Superteam Than The 2017 Warriors: 'Ain’t Close'
Kevin Durant recently spoke about the 76ers, and in an honest review of their roster, he compared them to the 2017 Warriors, saying they had three 20-point scoring threats on a nightly basis, as compared to four of them on the 76ers’ roster.
Russell Westbrook News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3
Exclusive: Rick Barry Discusses Russell Westbrook to Houston Rockets
As the Houston Rockets continue to gain support as a playing destination for Russell Westbrook, Basketball Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors legend Rick Barry has added to the ongoing commentary.
Marcus Smart News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3
What Marcus Smart Brings to the Houston Rockets on Offense and Defense
Last month, former Defensive Player of The Year Marcus Smart signed a two-year contract with the Houston Rockets worth $13 million. The deal reunites Smart
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 3
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Nets, Julius Randle, Timberwolves
Kevin Durant played 78 games last season at age 37. The Rockets may not want him doing that again. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists while finishing ninth in MVP voting, but injuries late in the season and playoffs brought his first year in Houston to a premature end.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2
Should Houston Load Manage Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant's first season with the Houston Rockets was technically a success when he was on the floor, giving the Rockets the elite half-court scorer and veteran leader it had been missing.
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.
Russell Westbrook News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2
7-Time NBA All-Star Endorses Russell Westbrook to Houston Rockets
With the Houston Rockets gaining momentum as a playing destination for Russell Westbrook, another former NBA player has added fuel to the fire. Seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson expressed that the Rockets should make an offer to Westbrook.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1
Kevin Durant is being linked to 1 possible suitor
Kevin Durant is being monitored by one team for any possible signs of discontent. The Detroit Pistons would “loom large” for the Houston Rockets star Durant if he were ever to ask out of Houston, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
Russell Westbrook News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 1
Former NBA Veteran Endorses Russell Westbrook to Houston Rockets
The possibility of Russell Westbrook re-joining the Houston Rockets continues to gain momentum. Former Rockets forward Kenny Thomas is the latest figure to speak on the matter. Thomas was selected by the Rockets with the No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 31
Warriors won't be denied in their pursuit of another star
LeBron James turned down a chance to join the Golden State Warriors before this year's failed pursuit. Kevin Durant didn't want to return to his old team at the 2025 trade deadline.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 31
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is wise not to meddle with team 
You don’t need to understand basketball to own an NBA team. You need to understand money. How it talks and walks. The mechanisms it uses to make the world go around.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 31
Warriors might be working on bombshell Kevin Durant move
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been left empty-handed (again) and with an aging, brittle roster that may simply not be good enough to compete for a championship.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 27
1 undrafted Rockets 2026 NBA Summer League star who could make roster
More often than not, the difference between a very good NBA team and a legitimate title threat comes from discovering contributors hiding in plain sight.
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.
Isaiah Crawford News / Hoops Rumors / July 23
Rockets Re-Sign Isaiah Crawford
Isaiah Crawford, the last remaining two-way restricted free agent on the market, has officially re-signed with the Rockets, the team announced in a press release.
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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