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Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / October 21
How will the Rockets do this season? 
Happy start of the NBA Season! With the Rockets’ season kicking off at home against the Dallas Mavericks, I figured now was a good time to get into my pre-season predictions.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 21
Join us for the 2026-27 Rockets season on the SB Nation app
Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak!
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Kevin Durant Fires Back At Critics Calling Rockets Underdogs: ‘Who Cares?’
Kevin Durant spoke to the media after practice tonight ahead of the Houston Rockets’ season-opening game against the Dallas Mavericks tomorrow night. While reviewing the game, a reporter asked the 38-year-old what he felt about several critics calling the Rockets “underdogs” in the Western Conference.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Kevin Durant fires back at Rockets ‘underdog’ narrative with spicy retort
Heading into the season, Kevin Durant ranks among the game’s best players. Meanwhile, some are labeling the Houston Rockets as an ‘underdog’ team even with a solid core.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20
Rockets Name Starting Point Guard for Games Fred VanVleet Misses
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will not play in back-to-back games this season, and Marcus Smart will start at point guard when VanVleet is unavailable.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / October 20
2026-2027 NBA Season Starts Today – Talk About It Here
Finally. I know we have to wait until tomorrow to watch the Rockets versus Mavericks (because they didn’t see enough of them in China) but actual basketball is here!
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20
Could the Rockets Trade Fred VanVleet if He Struggles After Injury?
While there was never any reason to think it was under consideration, the Rockets could not have traded Fred VanVleet after he suffered a season-ending knee injury last September, even if they had wanted to.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20
Here’s Where the Rockets Stand in Preseason Power Rankings
On Tuesday, the 2026-2027 NBA season is set to tip off. This summer saw the moves of LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and Kawhi Leonard, which are certain to have an impact on the league’s title picture.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 19
Rockets make multiple roster moves
The Rockets are keeping Oscar Tshiebwe and Julian Phillips, converting both players’ training camp contracts to two-way deals, the team announced. Houston also waived guard Sean Pedulla to create room for both conversions.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla
The Rockets have made a series of moves in order to set their roster for the regular season, announcing in a press release that they’ve converted the Exhibit 10 contracts of big man Oscar Tshiebwe and forward Julian Phillips to two-way deals.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
How Fred VanVleet’s Return Will Help the Rockets in 2026-27
The Rockets’ 2025-26 season was derailed when Fred VanVleet blew out his knee just before the start of training camp. They didn’t have another true point guard on the roster, and the hard cap made it nearly impossible to find one.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Rick Barry Talks Kevin Durant’s Impact on Team Culture
Last week, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia expressed that Kevin Durant’s 2025 departure led him to better define the team’s culture and become more personally involved in roster decisions.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Four-Time All-Star Stresses Importance of Fred VanVleet
After missing the entirety of the 2025-2026 season following an ACL injury, Fred VanVleet is gearing up for his return to competition. VanVleet is expected to step back into to his role as the team’s starting point guard.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
The Houston Rockets' Best Move This Offseason
This week, the 2026-2027 NBA season is set to kick off. The likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Kawhi Leonard are all set to make their regular-season debuts with a new team.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Rockets Waive 3 Players Before Regular Season
The 2026-2027 NBA season is set to kick off later this week. With only days before the start of competitive play, multiple NBA teams recently made the decision to cut the size of their rosters.
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18
Rockets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season
The Houston Rockets were dealt a major blow before last season even began when it was revealed that starting point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the whole year due to an ACL injury.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Rockets waive three players
The Rockets have waived Bryce Harris, Cameron Matthews and Caleb McConnell, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Houston Rockets News / Viral Sports News / October 18
Rockets Officially Release 3 Players Days Before NBA Season
The Houston Rockets continued trimming their training camp roster on Saturday by releasing three players who had been brought in on Exhibit 10 deals. Wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell were all waived, according to the NBA’s official transaction log.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Rockets Cut Three Camp Invitees
The Rockets have waived wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three players were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to end up with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston’s G League affiliate.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17
Kevin Durant fires back at Mat Isbhia’s comments about him
Mat Ishbia certainly succeeded in getting Kevin Durant’s attention this week.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 15
5 Things We Learned After Rockets Destroy Thunder Behind Elite Three-Point Shooting
The Houston Rockets delivered an impressive preseason statement, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-89 behind a barrage of three-pointers and a dominant defensive performance.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Rockets sign G League standout
The Rockets are bringing back a familiar face from their G League program. Houston signed forward Cameron Matthews to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 10
The Houston Rockets Should Avoid This Dangerous Trade At All Costs
Winning 52 games last season wasn’t enough for the Houston Rockets, who finished fifth in the Western Conference before losing to the Lakers in six games during the first round.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 9
Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / October 1
Rockets rumored Kyrie Irving trade interest turns season into fierce audition
The reported interest in Irving from the Rockets sends a message to the team's current roster.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 24
Odds are against Rockets' optimism about better health
The Houston Rockets are banking on the return of two veterans who missed all or most of last season. They've also added two veterans not known for staying on the court.
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