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Kevin Durant News / HITC / September 22
Kevin Durant reveals how he really feels about the current state of the WNBA
The WNBA is even catching the eyes of NBA superstars, with Kevin Durant weighing in. With the WNBA pulling in eyes like never before, not all of it is about basketball.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22
Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer
Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Kevin Durant isn’t a fan of Rockets’, Ime Udoka’s minutes plan for upcoming year
The Houston Rockets are just under a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season. The Rockets made some additions this offseason, including veteran point guard Marcus Smart, and will also be getting Fred VanVleet back after he missed the entire 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury.
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 / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 22
Kevin Durant Offers Spot-On Assessment of Drama Around WNBA
The WNBA is in search of a new commissioner. But whoever inherits that role would be wise to heed the words of NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant, who
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22
The Best News That Came Out of Rockets Media Day
HOUSTON (OnSI)- Rockets guard Fred VanVleet isn’t back to 100% from the knee injury that cost him last season, but he’s in a much better position than he was a year ago.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Kevin Durant Rejects Rockets’ Plan To Manage His Minutes This Season
The Houston Rockets would understandably want to reduce Kevin Durant’s workload this season. But Durant, however, does not sound very interested in being placed on a minutes restriction just because he’s getting older.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Marcus Smart Relieved He No Longer Has To Guard Kevin Durant: 'Shoots Right On Top Of Me'
Marcus Smart has spent most of his NBA career embracing the challenge of guarding the league’s best scorers. But there is one assignment he certainly won’t miss this season, and that is trying to stop Kevin Durant.
Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Steven Adams Hilariously Predicts GTA VI Will Impact NBA Performance League-Wide
Steven Adams has issued perhaps the funniest warning of the 2026-27 NBA season. Don’t be surprised if the quality of basketball suddenly drops across the league in November.
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.
Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Ime Udoka’s confession on Rockets crashing out of playoffs comes with warning to rest of NBA
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka acknowledged his team fell short of its internal expectations last season, but he made it clear that simply reaching the playoffs will not be enough as Houston prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22
This Rockets Player Is Ready For A Bigger Role
The Houston Rockets are set to start training camp this week. The franchise is heading into the introductory period with a few key differences from 2025, particularly in the backcourt.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 21
Why Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Could Be the Big Surprise of Rockets Camp
There are a lot of obvious names to watch when the Houston Rockets open training camp. Kevin Durant is going to get the attention. Amen Thompson is one of the most exciting young players in basketball.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21
3 Rockets on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp
The Houston Rockets enter training camp with championship expectations, enviable depth and an inevitable numbers problem. Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 21
3 Early NBA Destinations for Kevin Durant in 2027
At 37 years old, Kevin Durant is still considered to be one of the top players in the NBA. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over 78 games last season, earning All-NBA Second Team honors.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 21
3 Factors That Could Complicate Houston Rockets Training Camp
Training camp for the Houston Rockets is set to begin this week. The Rockets are expected to enter next season as a top playoff contender in the Western Conference, led by a core mixed with proven veterans and maturing talent.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 20
Ex-Rockets Guard Fuels Potential Russell Westbrook NBA Comeback
Patrick Beverley has a complex history with Russell Westbrook. It started after Beverly collided with Westbrook during a 2013 playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, causing a season-ending injury to the nine-time All-Star.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 20
Which Houston Rockets Player Is Likely to Be Traded Next?
The Houston Rockets have an intriguing championship window. While the 37-year-old Kevin Durant should have the Rockets operating with a sense of urgency to maximize his value, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson have shown strong potential as franchise cornerstones for years to come.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / September 8
Mike D’Antoni likes what Rockets have built, hasn’t completely closed door on coaching
Mike D’Antoni has been away from NBA head coaching for a while now. He still sounds like a coach. In an exclusive interview with Eric Jay Santos of NBA On SI, D’Antoni praised the current Rockets roster and explained why he believes the talent would be fun to work with.
Amen Thompson News / Yardbarker / September 3
Rockets secured a stunning bargain with Amen Thompson deal
The most impressive part about this new deal is the fact that the franchise will get to savor their young star for the foreseeable future without having to pay the usual premium which other players of his caliber demand nowadays.
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