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Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

NBA Broadcaster says Media did a 'Poor Job' Covering Kevin Durant's Injury

One of the key concerns when the Houston Rockets made the blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant last summer centered around Durant's health, or lack thereof.

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

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

Rockets’ Royal Ivey is Linked to Blazers’ Coaching Vacancy

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets’ coaching staff, ever since Houston’s disappointing postseason defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. The staff has lacked an offensive mind, which isn’t exactly surprising, since Rockets coach Ime Udoka is more of a defensive-centered coach.

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA franchise single-season leaders in 25-point playoff games can you name in five minutes?

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The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

One Area Each Player of the Rockets’ Young Core Needs to Improve On

After the Houston Rockets traded away their franchise player, James Harden, in the middle of the 2021-22 season, they wanted to lean heavily into the youth movement and a full rebuild.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

Jabari Smith Jr. Could Unlock The Rockets' Offense Next Season

The Houston Rockets are going into next season banking on some growth from the young players on the roster and the return of the impact veterans. While there may be some moves along the margins during the offseason, the main pieces are likely to stay intact as the Rockets seem content to run it back with their current core.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Rockets rumors: Why Kevin Durant trade is extremely unlikely

As the Houston Rockets face many questions after the team’s NBA Playoffs flop, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round in six games, the conversation now surrounds star Kevin Durant.

Donovan Mitchell News / The Dream Shake / May 8

Rockets could trade for Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell

The Houston Rockets are sitting at home for the second round of the playoffs trying to make sure they don’t suffer the same fate next season. This could lead to another aggressive offseason where the team scours the trade market.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

The Real Issues with the Player Poll that Tabbed Rockets' Alperen Sengun as Most Overrated

On Wednesday, The Athletic released the results of their annual survey, which included the player poll for the league’s most overrated player. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun took home the honors, receiving 10 votes, which represented 12.6 percent, in total.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8

Rockets cannot let Kevin Durant tension put Alperen Sengun plan at risk

The Houston Rockets do not need to panic after one rough playoff exit. They do need to make sure Kevin Durant’s timeline does not take over the young core they spent years building.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

The Rockets Cannot Escape This Painful Playoff Trend?

The Houston Rockets have been in search for that third championship in franchise history since 1995. There have been some tough endings at home in the NBA Playoffs for the Rockets in the drought that has now gone past three decades.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 7

Lakers Challenged Deandre Ayton with Defensive Matchup Against Rockets' Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets' opening round postseason series against the Los Angeles Lakers was one that was believed to swing heavily in the Rockets' favor. At least before the start of the series.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 7

Rockets' Youth Didn't Give them an Advantage vs Lakers

The Houston Rockets have one of the league's more formidable young cores throughout the league. It's a by-product of tanking and/or rebuilding, to be politically correct.

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The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 7

Rockets' Steven Adams Shares Thoughts on Kevin Durant's Social Media Scandal

Kevin Durant was a Godsend for the Houston Rockets in 2025-26. The Rockets utilized him in a multitude of ways. He played some point guard, along with essentially every other position on the floor.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 7

Winners and Losers from the Rockets 2025-26 Season

The Houston Rockets' season was full of highs and lows that ultimately saw its end in the first round once again, this time to an undermanned Los Angeles Lakers squad.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 7

Rockets 2027 NBA Draft could change everything

The Rockets’ post-mortem press conference provided some clarity about the team’s direction. The operative word there is “some”. From what we can gather, Rafael Stone thinks Reed Sheppard is Steve Nash, and Ime Udoka thinks he’s Steve Kerr.

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 / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

Rockets Believe Young Core can Contend for Next Decade

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets' young core. For years, there have been debates regarding exactly where the Rockets' core stacks up among other formidable cores around the league. The Rockets have mostly been compared to teams that started their rebuilding phase at or near the same time as Houston did, which was in 2020.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

The Rockets Believe In Their Veteran Players

The Houston Rockets have acknowledged that they did not have enough this season to truly compete at the highest level. Their assessment showed that the absence of several of the high-value vets in the playoffs were a major key behind their early exit and an up-and-down regular season.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

Rockets Weren't Bothered by Kevin Durant's Absence on the Bench in Game 3 vs Lakers

Kevin Durant's debut 2025-26 NBA campaign with the Houston Rockets was easily one of the greatest individual seasons in the history of the Rockets franchise.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

Two Players the Rockets Should Consider a Reunion With This Offseason

The Houston Rockets are gearing up for an offseason that could bring some significant changes to the roster. The 2025-26 season was hampered by injuries across the roster, but there is still a belief among fans that the current rotation isn't good enough to win a championship.

Alperen Sengun News / Total Pro Sports / May 6

Anonymous NBA Player Calls Out Alperen Sengun After 'Most Overrated' Label

The league talks. Even when it’s anonymous, the message usually leaks out. And this time, Alperen Sengun found himself right in the middle of it. The Houston Rockets’ big man has been rising fast, but not everyone is buying the hype.

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.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core

The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN.