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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
Lakers GM may have kneecapped himself with free-agency gambit
Dorian Finney-Smith left the Los Angeles Lakers for a lucrative deal with the Houston Rockets. According to a Lakers insider, GM Rob Pelinka's attempt to keep his player's price tag down blew up in his face.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / June 30
Houston Rockets find perfect replacement for Dillon Brooks, upset Luka Doncic along the way
After trading away top wing defender Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets landed an elite replacement in the opening hours of NBA free agency.
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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30
Lakers lose key free agent to Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers’ loss is now the Houston Rockets’ gain. Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to sign with the Houston Rockets in free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Yardbarker / June 30
Lakers dealt a blow with forward's move to Western Conference rival
The Lakers went into the offseason knowing they needed to add to their core of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Early in free agency, they've had to subtract a player instead.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Rockets to sign reliable veteran forward to four-year contract
It’s a major loss for the Lakers.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / June 30
Rockets Bringing Back Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday On Minimum Deals
The Houston Rockets are bringing back a pair of veterans, reaching one-year agreements with guard Aaron Holiday and forward Jeff Green, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko.
Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / June 30
Houston Rockets cash out to keep forward Jabari Smith
It lost Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, but the Houston Rockets have made major moves this summer. The franchise have its coach (Ime Udoka) for the long-term, re-signed center Steven Adams and point guard Fred VanVleet, and acquired the greatest bucket-getter of his generation in Kevin Durant.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
Will Houston Rockets be Contenders Next Season?
The Houston Rockets have already had a busy offseason, and aren’t done just yet with free agency ahead. The team has already made one of the biggest trades
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Rockets, Jae’Sean Tate agree to a one-year deal
The Rockets and free-agent forward Jae’Sean Tate have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3M, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
Houston Rockets: What Role Will Jabari Smith Jr. Play Next Season?
The Houston Rockets gave Jabari Smith Jr. a five year, $122 million contract extension on Sunday evening, solidifying him as a long-term piece of the core.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Lakers Forward Among 3 Key Rockets' Targets for Start of 2025 NBA Free Agency
The Houston Rockets have been one of the most active teams at the start of the 2025 offseason. They secured the deal of the summer by acquiring Kevin Durant.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Kevin Durant breaks silence on trade while teasing Rockets fans
The Houston Rockets made some waves after trading for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. It’s a move that signifies the club is all-in on making a run for a title next season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
Rockets Reportedly Scheduling Meetings with Marquee Free Agents
As NBA free agency kicks off, the Houston Rockets are expected to make big moves even after major roster reconstructions. The Rockets recently acquired star forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, trading away major pieces such as Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.
Jabari Smith News / Field Level Media / June 30
Rockets retain Jabari Smith on $122M extension
Houston is buying into Jabari Smith playing a key role for the Rockets in more ways than one. Smith, the No. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, is set to sign a five-year, $122 million extension with the revamped Rockets, who also put together a new deal with point guard Fred VanVleet in a remodeled rotation that will feature Kevin Durant.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / June 30
Rockets got a deal on young big man
He averaged 12.2 points and seven rebounds while shooting 35.4 percent from three-point range during a season where he suffered a broken hand and lost his starting spot.
Kevin Durant News / The SportsRush / June 30
'Made That Relationship More Intimate': Notorious Troll Kevin Durant Reveals How Social Media Has Changed Fan Interactions
During the recent Boardroom Talks Live in partnership with FanDuel, where Kevin Durant shared some simple words of wisdom for the 2025 NBA Draft Class, the future Hall of Famer also delved into another topic that he knows oh so well: Social Media and fan interactions.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / June 30
Rockets Guarantee $122 Million Contract To 6'10 Big; Still Have $80 Million Space To Extend Kevin Durant
The Rockets have hit the ground running in the offseason and have now locked in another key piece in their frontcourt. They extended Jabari Smith Jr to a five-year $122 million contract that keeps him with the team till the end of the 2030-31 season. Jabari Smith Jr., the former No.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Houston Rockets Signing Three Players
The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams in the NBA. They have acquired Kevin Durant in free agency as well as signed their free agents. The Houston Rockets intend to sign their free agents Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday, and Jeff Green on new contracts to bring them all back for next season, sources tell ESPN.
Jack McVeigh News / Fastbreak on SI / June 29
Houston Rockets Reportedly Release 1-Year NBA Player
Jack McVeigh spent his rookie season in the NBA with the Houston Rockets. He finished with averages of 1.6 points per contest while shooting 29.4% from the field and 30.8% from the three-point range in seven games.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / June 27
Rockets Expected To Retain Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate And Jeff Green
The Houston Rockets plan to bring back veterans Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate and Jeff Green this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. While Tate and Green are set to hit unrestricted free agency, Holiday is under team control via a $4.9 million option, one Houston is expected to decline in favor of a new deal.
Fred VanVleet News / Yardbarker / June 25
Rockets lock in key contributor to bolster 2025-26 championship outlook
He has been an indispensable veteran for the Rockets as they've risen from the West's cellar to title contender.
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