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Rockets NBA Draft Update: Second-Round Prospects Amid the Combine

The 2026 NBA Draft Combine is underway in Chicago, with prospects' measurements, athletic abilities and overall skill sets are being measured. For the top prospects, not much is expected to change drastically: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson are still projected to be the consensus top four in June.

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Mock Draft: Rockets Select Son of NBA Legend in Second Round

The Houston Rockets are wild cards in this year’s NBA Draft. It’s unknown just what they will do. Furthermore, the Rockets are wild cards this offseason, across the league.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / May 14

Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Jae’Sean Tate

Jae’Sean Tate is the longest-tenured player on the Houston Rockets, as he’s been on several iterations of the team. Tate burst on the scene as an undrafted rookie, averaging 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his debut NBA season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13

Rockets Legend Tracy McGrady to Take Administrative Role at Wagner College

The Tracy McGrady trade is still one of the biggest splash acquisitions in Houston Rockets history, even if Cuttino Mobley is still in disagreement with the deal.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The '35-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most NBA playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NBA franchise scoring records' quiz

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 13

Houston Comets get WNBA Board of Governors’ approval, will begin play in 2027

The Houston Rockets are going to have to make some room inside Toyota Center for the Houston Comets, who will be returning to the Lone Star State for the 2027 WNBA season.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13

The Rockets Have Been Lapped By Their Rivals

The histories of the Houston Rockets, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Oklahoma City Thunder have been tied together as an underrated part of the league's wider history.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's KD 6 Meteorology Colorway in July

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant is one of Nike's longest tenured athletes across all sports. Especially in NBA circles, as he's the second-longest tenured NBA player behind only Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13

Two Tari Eason Suitors if Rockets Don't Re-Sign Him in NBA Free Agency

One of the biggest storylines to watch regarding the Houston Rockets this offseason is Tari Eason's potential departure. After four seasons with the team, the 24-year-old will enter restricted free agency with the chance to leave for another organization.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13

Rockets Could Address Their Lack of Point Guard Depth During the Draft

The Houston Rockets faced a deficit at the point guard position this past season, as the team struggled to adjust to life without Fred VanVleet. The Rockets moved Amen Thompson to the on-ball position at the onset of the season, which posed problems for the team offensively.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13

What Ime Udoka Thinks of Reed Sheppard's Growth on Defense

So much of the Houston Rockets’ story over the past few years has been the growth of the young talent and draft picks on the team. The Rockets’ future

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Comparing the Rockets to the Top Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Suitors

With the NBA Draft Lottery behind us and the season over for most of the league's teams, it's time for the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors to flare up again.

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Rockets' 2024 Trade With Nets is Aging Well After the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The Houston Rockets have no first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but they were watching this year's lottery closely with one team in mind: the Brooklyn Nets.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Former Rockets Standout Wing Pushes Back Against Overrated Moniker for Alperen Sengun

Last week, The Athletic released their annual survey, which included the player poll for the league's most overrated player. Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun, the two-time All-Star, took home the title, as he received the most votes.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

P.J. Tucker News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Rockets Wish PJ Tucker a Happy Retirement

It's been a while since we've seen PJ Tucker on the basketball court. In fact, his last season was technically during the 2024-25 calendar year with the New York Knicks.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

These Proposed Kevin Durant Trades from the Rockets Are Unreasonable

The Kevin Durant storylines have taken a wild turn during and after the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. With the significant increase in national attention, those who haven't been watching the Houston Rockets all season have different ideas of what was going on with Durant and the team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 11

Rockets Land Major Victory During Draft Lottery

The NBA’s draft lottery took place on Sunday, in what will ultimately be the final year under the old draft format. Teams have been attempting to tank their way to the top overall pick of the draft.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 11

Rockets Land Two-Way Forward in Second Round in Latest Mock Draft

This year’s NBA draft lottery just took effect on Sunday, meaning we’re one step closer to the NBA Draft. The playoffs are still alive and well, but the second round is wrapping up also.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 11

Rockets' Alperen Sengun has Reportedly been Mentioned in Trade Talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Houston Rockets front office executive Rafael Stone has major decisions to make this summer. Well, not just Stone. The Rockets' brain power is comprised of many different leaders, including Rockets coach Ime Udoka.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 11

Rockets Accomplished Something in the Playoffs They Hadn't Done Since 1997

The Houston Rockets season shockingly came to an end in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to the injured Los Angeles Lakers. While the Rockets were injured throughout the entire season, this was a series that they were expected to win.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 11

NBA Rumors: Rockets, Tari Eason, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Pelicans

The Rockets could be headed for a tricky offseason financially. Per cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, Houston’s proximity to the tax aprons, along with Tari Eason’s restricted free agency, could delay some roster moves into the fall.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Houston Rockets Reportedly Including Superstar Center in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter is already loud across the NBA, and now Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has officially entered the conversation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9

Charles Barkley claps back at Draymond Green after on-air insult

There was some awkwardness on the set of "Inside the NBA" this past week when Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took an unbelievable shot at the end of Charles Barkley's career.

Watch: Green insults Barkley's career right to his face on live TV

Green teases Warriors exit again amid Steve Kerr uncertainty

Ex-NBA champ announces retirement

Nuggets owner sends message to team

ESPN: Celtics may have a 'simple' trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6

Draymond Green takes unbelievable shot at Charles Barkley's career during 'Inside the NBA'

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy about voicing his opinions and delivering some brutally honest statements.

Warriors linked to new potential Steve Kerr replacement

Draymond Green had scathing response after Austin Rivers belittled him

Austin Rivers fires back at Draymond Green

The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Trade Talk Sports / May 6

Rockets Star Labeled NBA’s Most Overrated in Player Poll

With another NBA regular season in the books, lists, polls, and rankings begin to resurface, sparking conversations and debates about some of the league’s best players.