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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29
The Rockets Must Reestablish Their Elite Defensive Identity
The Houston Rockets returned to competitiveness by becoming one of the league's best defenses and rebounding units. This helped them even when their offense wasn't able to match their defensive performance.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29
Short Term Deal Could be the Answer for Amen Thompson and Rockets
Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets have a bit of a conundrum on their hands. Thompson is eligible for a new deal this summer and he’s eligible for a deal worth $251 million in total, which would comprise 25 percent of the overall salary cap.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29
Mock Draft: Rockets Get Impact Player In Second Round
The Houston Rockets’ roster has been comprised of wing players over the last several seasons. Well, really ever since the arrival of coach Ime Udoka. It’s no secret that Udoka values and covets wings who provide length.
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 29
The NBA’s tanking reforms are unfair (no matter how they affect the Rockets) 
In recent years, I’ve come to wonder whether I’m on the autism spectrum. Then again, I kind of think everyone’s on the spectrum now. That could be selection bias – I’m mildly autistic, so I gravitate to mildly autistic people.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29
Bucks Giannis Antetokoumpo Cites Rockets' Kevin Durant as Best Scorer Ever
Kevin Durant showed no signs of slippage this past season with the Houston Rockets. Durant finished with the sixth-most 30-point games, while averaging
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29
Rockets Hint at Potential New Uniforms on Social Media That Are a Fan Favorite
The Houston Rockets look to be potentially making changes to their uniforms. There have been a variety of throwback uniforms released over the years and new additions to the City Connect style, but none of those have become a new primary uniform.
Tari Eason News / Fadeaway World / May 29
6 Restricted Free Agents Who Could Change Teams This Offseason
Restricted free agency is not always the loudest part of the offseason, but it can become one of the most difficult areas for front offices. Several teams have young players they want to keep, but the second apron, luxury tax, and long-term salary structure can change the decision fast.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 29
What a Kyrie Irving trade looks like for Rockets
The Houston Rockets are being floated as a team to watch in the blockbuster trade market this offseason. Last summer, the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, acquiring him for Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the number 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, which was used to select Khaman Maluach out of Duke.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28
Celtics Star, NBA Champion Should Become the Rockets' Clear Offseason Target
The offseason rumors are heating up before the NBA Finals even kick off. With 27 of the 30 teams beginning their summer sooner than they hoped, there's already plenty of speculation regarding star movement and blockbuster deals that could go down.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28
Ball Movement Is The Key To The Rockets' Offense
Near the end of the regular season, the Houston Rockets found some success offensively by moving the ball quickly and allowing each of their decision makers to have the opportunity to make decisions every possession.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28
Ime Udoka Makes Interesting Analogy for Rockets' Point Guard Growth
Arguably the biggest issue for the 2025-26 Houston Rockets was the point guard situation. The injury to Fred VanVleet obviously created most of that problem, but even then, the Rockets lacked depth at the position.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28
Underrated Players the Rockets Should Monitor in NBA Free Agency
The Houston Rockets are entering the offseason with plenty of questions. They had a disappointing 2026 playoffs that ended in the first round for the second straight year, despite high expectations with Kevin Durant on the roster.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / May 28
Kevin Durant already facing trade speculation after one year with Rockets
The Houston Rockets took a major swing by trading for Kevin Durant. Now, despite the move barely settling in, some around the league are already wondering how long the partnership could actually last.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 27
Depth Vs Stardom: What Should Be The Rockets' Priority?
The Houston Rockets are moving into the offseason with at least some knowledge of what needs to be different for next season. They need better outcomes from their young players, and they need more shooters on the team to help space the floor.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 27
Rockets tease new throwback uniforms
The Houston Rockets could look a little different next season, and that isn’t just the players on the roster. On social media this week, the Rockets have teased a new look for their jerseys coming soon.
Tari Eason News / Athlon Sports / May 27
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Quiet Offseason Situations That Could Pay Off Big
The best fantasy basketball values usually do not arrive with sirens. They show up quietly. A coach hints at playing faster. A veteran backup leaves in free agency.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 27
NBA Western Conference Finals Expose What the Rockets Are Missing
There is a clear gap right now between the top two teams in the Western Conference and the rest of the competition. It seems like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are on another level.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 27
Rockets' Potential Second-Round Draft Target Announces Return to College
The Houston Rockets own two second-round picks in next month’s NBA Draft, as the Rockets own the 39th pick and the 53rd pick. It’s unclear what the Rockets will do with their selections.
Houston Rockets News / The Lead / May 27
The Rockets Have to Swing for Giannis Antetokounmpo
With one stunning blockbuster, the Rockets could stop building toward a window and leap through it. There is a version of this Houston Rockets offseason that looks a lot like the last one.
NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26
James Harden Eyeing a Return to the Houston Rockets?
James Harden is no stranger to switching teams; however, it sounds as if he might be looking to head back to where he spent the majority of his career and had the utmost success.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 26
Rockets Could Offer Kevin Durant or Alperen Sengun in Pursuit of Celtics Star Forward
The Boston Celtics had shown a lot of promise this season. Unfortunately, despite a lot of expectations, the team could not get past the initial phase of the postseason.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25
Rockets’ Kevin Durant moves past Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Stephen Curry in All-NBA history
Kevin Durant just passed three of the greatest players in basketball history. Let that sink in. With his latest All-NBA selection, Durant moved ahead of Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, and Stephen Curry on the all-time list, cementing his place among the most decorated players the league has ever seen.
Kevin Durant News / HITC / May 25
Kevin Durant’s historic All-NBA feat adds twist to Rockets future debate
Kevin Durant has reached another individual milestone, even as debate continues over his broader impact. Since leaving Golden State, every stop has come with title expectations and plenty of scrutiny.
Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / May 21
The NBA will never be the same after Victor Wembanyama’s masterpiece
There are nights when you watch an NBA playoff game and you can literally feel the tectonic plates of the league shifting through an individual player's first legendary performance.
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