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Where Would Kevin Durant Rank All-Time if He Leads Rockets to NBA Championship?

After going 52-30 this past season, there was no extreme need for the Houston Rockets to level up their roster. Their young core took an incredible leap, and while the offense lacked late in the playoffs, the Rockets could have easily run it back when considering their timeline.

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Could Russell Westbrook Reunite with the Houston Rockets?

Russell Westbrook had a major bounce-back season for the Denver Nuggets this past year. The 36-year-old helped his team get to the Western Conference Semifinals as a major rotational piece, pushing the eventual-champion Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 19

Houston Rockets Have Claim to Being NBA’s Deepest Team

The Houston Rockets have undoubtedly had one of the best offseasons in the league, catapulting themselves from good to great team with a few moves. They

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 19

Regular Season Wins are No Longer the Only Goal for Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have had quite a journey over the last several years. After Mike D'Antoni decided not to return to the Rockets, the trade of Russell Westbrook and, ultimately, James Harden led the Rockets to tear down the entire team and begin rebuilding.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 19

Rockets Face Undefeated Timberwolves In Summer League Consolation Game

The Houston Rockets will have one last opportunity to leave Las Vegas with at least one win in the column as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a consolation game with neither team making the Summer League playoffs this year.

Damian Lillard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 19

Did the Houston Rockets Miss Out on Damian Lillard as He Returns to Portland?

While it was certainly a long shot that the Houston Rockets actually landed Damian Lillard as he searched for his next stop following a waiver by the Milwaukee Bucks, fans were still hopeful that a move for Lillard could potentially get made during this offseason.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 19

The Rockets' Shot Distribution Likely to See Changes Next Season

Everything has changed for the Houston Rockets as they try to reconfigure the team after a significant shake-up throughout the roster. Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks are now former Rockets.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 19

Rockets Need Former Version of Durant To Contend

The Houston Rockets are entering next season with the confidence that they can match any of the league's top teams if they were to meet in the postseason.

Amen Thompson News / NBA Analysis Network / July 19

Iman Shumpert admits Amen Thompson reminds him of former number one overall draft pick

Amen Thompson is on a positive trajectory, as he could become the Houston Rockets’ next star. Many people see his potential, including former NBA champion Iman Shumpert, who is a big Thompson fan.

Kevin Durant News / Fastbreak on SI / July 19

Houston Rockets Star Kevin Durant Makes First Instagram Post In 200 Days

Kevin Durant is still one of the best players in the NBA at 36. Despite having nearly 14 million followers on Instagram, the new Houston Rockets star rarley makes posts.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 18

Houston Rockets: Biggest Wildcards for 2025-2026

As transaction-heavy portion of the offseason comes to a close, the Rockets have a good idea of what their roster looks like heading into their highly anticipated 2025-2026 season.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 18

Kevin Durant's Gravity and Passing Will Make Every Rocket's Life a Lot Easier

The Houston Rockets have steadily improved over the last two seasons, progressing from a bottom-tier lottery team to a 41-win team on the rise, which narrowly missed the playoffs, to a 52-win team that finished second in the Western Conference.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 18

Rockets Guard Extension Regarded as One of Summer's Best Moves

When the Houston Rockets first inked Fred VanVleet in 2023, they had to overpay in a major way. The Rockets were essentially an AAU team loaded with youth and wanted to bring consummate professionals and vets to the roster. However, a 60-loss team didn't have much to entice VanVleet, who was one of the marquee free agents at the time.

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 18

Rockets reaching their final stage?

Ever wondered what Pokemon each member of the Rocket’s starting five would be? look no further Having been born in the 2000’s like many of you reading this, Pokémon was a huge part of my childhood.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 18

Rockets, Thunder Land Top Offseason Grades

The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will forever be intertwined. After all, the Rockets' second-best player in franchise history arrived via

Jalen Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 18

Draya Michele reveals true feelings on Jalen Green’s Suns trade

Draya Michele is sharing how she feels amid her boyfriend, Jalen Green, trade from the Houston Rockets to the Phoenix Suns. In the blockbuster trade, Kevin Durant was traded from the Suns to the Rockets for Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and five second-round picks.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Houston Rockets Fall to Portland Trail Blazers in Final Summer League Game

As the Houston Rockets concluded their four-game trip at the 2025 NBA Summer League, they would go winless after taking a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their final game in Vegas.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 17

Rockets-Blazers to wrap up regular season Summer League

Sources tell me Damian Lillard won’t be playing tonight Location: Las Vegas, NV TV: NBA TV Radio: SportsTalk790 Online: Rockets App Damian Lillard is back on the Blazers.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Shutting Down Reed Sheppard Was Best for Rockets' Future

Amidst Reed Sheppard's solid scoring outputs against the LA Clippers and Detroit Pistons in this year's NBA Summer League, the Houston Rockets made a smart decision shutting down the second-year guard as he seemingly showed coaches and the front office everything they needed to see.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Kevin Durant-Rockets Trade Reportedly Solidified Bradley Beal Buyout

The LA Clippers have made another major splash this offseason, signing Bradley Beal to a two-year, $11 million contract after successfully negotiating a buyout with the Phoenix Suns.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

Houston Rockets Look For a Win in Final Summer League Matchup

As the Houston Rockets get set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in their final Summer League matchup, they will hope to garner at least one victory before leaving Las Vegas and give fans something to cheer for until the fall.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18

Timberwolves dodged a bullet with rejected superstar trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly had a huge trade proposal in place for Kevin Durant. They're fortunate that Durant wasn't interested.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Houston Rockets 2025 NBA free agency grade for every signing

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a singular vision: championship contention. Years of rebuilding had culminated in a roster filled with potential, but general manager Rafael Stone knew potential alone wouldn’t bring banners to Houston.

Reed Sheppard News / Fadeaway World / July 15

Grading Reed Sheppard's Summer League Performance After Rockets Shut Him Down

The Rockets have decided to shut down Reed Sheppard, the former Kentucky star, for the remainder of the NBA 2K26 Summer League. The star sophomore was

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Rumors / July 12