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Mock Trade: Rockets Move into NBA Draft’s First Round

The 2026 NBA Draft is coming up, though the Rockets don’t have a first-round pick. Despite that, they need to plug a few holes on the roster, and the guard-laden 2026 class could be a great way to add depth.

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Rockets' Center Explains Similarities Between Soccer and Basketball

Houston Rockets legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the league's greatest two-way players to ever lace up a pair of sneakers. Not just that, Olajuwon is also viewed by many as a top ten player altogether. There's certainly an argument to be made.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 2

Which Of The Rockets Young Players Could See The Biggest Leap?

The Houston Rockets are depending on their young players to take a leap next season and make some lasting improvements to help the team elevate to the league's upper tier.

Rick Adelman News / The Dream Shake / June 2

Former Rockets coach and NBA legend Rick Adelman passes away at 79

The basketball community is in mourning, following the news of former Rockets coach Rick Adelman’s passing on Monday. Adelman was 79 years old. The cause of death has not been disclosed or announced by Adelman’s family.

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

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

The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 2

Rockets' Kevin Durant's 'Bubble Gum Bounce' KD 19 Colorway to Drop on July 1

Kevin Durant is the second-longest tenured active NBA player under Nike's line. The only other player ahead of Durant is Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward

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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.

Clint Capela News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 2

Rockets Center Clint Capela is Excited About the World Cup Coming to Houston

The city of Houston is about to be marred with a significant bevy of traffic, starting June 14th, as the fourth-largest city in the United States will be one of just 11 American cities to host the FIFA World Cup.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 2

Where Rockets' Tari Eason Is Ranked Among Top Free Agents This Offseason

The Houston Rockets face some key decisions this offseason in order to re-establish themselves as contenders in the Western Conference. The Rockets have a bunch of young talent, but it remains to be seen if that is enough surrounding Kevin Durant and the expected return of Fred VanVleet.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / June 2

Realistic guards the Rockets should target this summer

The Western Conference Finals are depressing. Some Rockets fans are watching them for keys to the future. What do they have that we don’t? What if the answer is “just about everything”?

Rick Adelman News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Former Rockets Coach, NBA Legend Rick Adelman Passes Away at 79

On Monday, the basketball world was saddened when news broke about the passing of former Rockets coach Rick Adelman, who passed away at the age of 79 years old.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Three Prospects the Rockets Could Trade Into the First Round for

The Rockets don’t currently own their first-round pick at the 2026 NBA Draft, but are still in need of several things moving into next season. The first of which is more guard help.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

What Does Success Look Like For Each Of The Rockets' Rotation Players?

The Houston Rockets seem to be running it back, bringing some veterans back from injury to reintegrate with the rest of the young players who they hope will be on the rise next season.

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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.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Rockets' Steven Adams Makes Appearance During Thunder-Spurs Game 7

It's been said that the best two words in sports are Game 7. And the last one between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder proved the old adage to be true.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Mock Trade: Rockets Make Deal with Celtics for Jaylen Brown

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka has illustrated somewhat of a pattern of targeting former players of his to join the Rockets. We've heard about Houston

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

The Rockets' Key Questions and Needs Heading into Next Season

The Houston Rockets have an intriguing offseason on their hands and will have to make some important decisions in order to try and reestablish themselves as contenders.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Can The Rockets Catch Up To The West's Best?

The Western Conference Finals are officially over; the Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA world just finished watching what it looks like for two elite teams to play at the highest level with some of the highest stakes possible in the sport.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Grading the Kevin Durant Trade One Year Later: Suns Surprise, Rockets Puzzle

One year ago, the basketball world was laughing at the Phoenix Suns for trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. But it wasn't because they parted ways with the now-37-year-old; it was what they got in return.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Mock Trade: Rockets Land All-NBA Wing in Four-Team Deal

The Houston Rockets are rumored to be interested in acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. Granted, the Rockets have been linked to a myriad of superstars.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Rockets' Potential Target Withdraws from Draft, Announces Return to College

The 2026 NBA Draft is nearing. We've got about three more weeks before the draft starts. Well, at least until the first round starts, as the first round and second round will be held on different days, much like the NFL format, although they have more rounds than the NBA's draft.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Amen Thompson's Rockets Contract Extension Widely Expected To Be Significant

The Houston Rockets are still loaded with plenty of young talent. Among them, arguably the player with the most potential is guard Amen Thompson. The former fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Thompson was viewed as a project who could develop into a special player.

Kyrie Irving News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Latest News on Kyrie Irving Makes Rockets' Rumored Pursuit Even More Logical

The Houston Rockets have major decisions to make this summer, particularly from a roster construction standpoint. Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone was one of the more active front office executives last offseason, yet the Rockets were eliminated in the Western Conference Quarterfinals once again.