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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Field Level Media / July 5
Report: Rockets trade F Cam Whitmore to Wizards
The Houston Rockets are trading forward Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, per ESPN. The 20-year-old was selected by the Rockets with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Wire / July 5
Wizards Acquiring Cam Whitmore In Trade With Rockets
The Washington Wizards are acquiring Cam Whitmore in a trade with the Houston Rockets for a 2026 second-round pick, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Whitmore
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 5
Rockets Trade Promising First Round Pick To Eastern Conference
After spending the first two seasons of his career with the Houston Rockets, 2023 No. 20 pick Cam Whitmore has been traded to the Washington Wizards for a pair of second-round picks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / July 5
Former first-round pick getting 'tremendous opportunity' with trade to hometown team
While he flashed some major upside as a scorer off the bench during his first two NBA seasons, he wasn’t able to carve out a consistent role.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 5
Rockets Still Need to Add a Guard Despite the Blockbuster Kevin Durant Trade
The Houston Rockets have been the winners of the NBA offseason, having made multiple high-profile moves since the season ended in early May. The Rockets have been able to retain all of their free agents while reportedly completing the most significant trade of the offseason.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 5
Returning Houston Rockets Player Hopes to Impress in Summer League
A little over a week ago, the Houston Rockets decided to offer one of their two-way contracts to former Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante. This put the 23-year-old center on a fast track to be a player to watch out for the Rockets' Summer League trip to Las Vegas starting July 11.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 5
How Much Will The Rockets Rely On Kevin Durant?
The Houston Rockets are entering the final phase of their rebuild that began in 2020 with the trades of Russell Westbrook and James Harden. The first phase was acquiring talent through the draft as a bottom-dwelling team.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / July 5
NBA insider explains why Kevin Durant’s shooting patterns fit the Rockets perfectly, makes Kobe Bryant comparison
Few players in NBA history have combined volume and efficiency as seamlessly as Kevin Durant. The 14-time All-Star continues to re-write the record books when it comes to scoring.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 5
ESPN Tabs Rockets as Early Offseason Winner
Although the NBA offseason just officially started, it largely feels like it's already over. Which is strange considering that Game 7 of the NBA Finals wasn't even two weeks ago.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / July 4
NBA insider explains why Kevin Durant’s shooting patterns fit the Rockets perfectly, makes Kobe Bryant comparison
Kevin Durant stands among the greatest shooters in NBA history. His statistical dominance speaks volumes about his elite scoring ability. Durant has averaged more than 26 points per game across 13 different seasons.
Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
NBA Summer League: Reed Sheppard Expected to Dominate for Rockets
Reed Sheppard didn't have the greatest rookie season for the Houston Rockets after entering the league in 2024. Coming in as the No. 3 overall pick, the Kentucky product was revered for his shooting, but also his abilities to make an impact from anywhere on the floor.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
The Houston Rockets Boast the Best Center Rotation in the NBA
The Houston Rockets just finished their most successful season in the last five years, going 52-30 and finishing second in the tough Western Conference.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Three Rockets to Look for in NBA 2K26 Summer League
The Houston Rockets have had a busy offseason, trading Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for Kevin Durant, extending Jabari Smith Jr. and bringing in free agents Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, just to name a few moves.
Kevon Harris News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Houston Rockets Use Two-Way Contract Slot on Kevon Harris
Houston Rockets continue to make moves this offseason, even if they are flying under the radar, like their recent two-way contract addition of Kevon Harris.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Houston Rockets Waive Frontcourt Piece
The Rockets have been one of, if not the most successful, team during this offseason as they have continued to make the right moves in preparation for challenging for an NBA Championship next season.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 4
'He’s Got Some Missing Screws' – Houston Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Gets 100% Honest on Being Coached by Ime Udoka
Jabari Smith Jr. believes that Ime Udoka deserves his long-term extension with the Houston Rockets after he guided the team to its first Top 2 seed finish in the Western Conference since 2018 and playoff appearance since 2019-20.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 4
'Ain't Nobody Had Wives Back Then': Ex-Rockets Player Reveals They Were Allowed To Bring Women They Just Met, On The Team Plane
The Rockets found themselves in a tough spot after back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995, and they were looking for ways to build a roster around
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 4
Cuttino Mobley Compares Yao Ming to Hakeem Olajuwon, Reveals How He Helped Bring Out Rocket Legend’s Dominance
When looking at the best big men in NBA history, people often cite Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O’Neal, or Wilt Chamberlain. But one man who deserves some recognition is Yao Ming.
Clint Capela News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4
The signing Houston Rockets should have made instead of Clint Capela
To say that the Houston Rockets have had anything less than an A-plus offseason thus far would be a lie. Fresh off their first playoff appearance since
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / July 3
NBA Record Seven-Team Trade Sending Kevin Durant To Rockets Has Been Fully Agreed To In Principle
The NBA record seven-team trade sending Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets has been fully agreed to in principle. The seven teams
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 3
Rockets Surprisingly Cut Key Player Amid Wild Summer Moves
The Houston Rockets have reportedly made yet another a bold roster change to top off a summer that's already full of them. Despite registering a 52-30 record and returning to the postseason for the first time in five years during the 2024-25 season, Houston was ousted by the Golden State Warriors in a seven-game first round playoff encounter.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3
Bill Simmons hints that Rockets are loading up for huge 3 for 1 trade
NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes the Houston Rockets are preparing for a significant consolidation trade, pointing to the team’s depth and flexibility as signs of a potential “three-for-one” move during the upcoming 2025–26 season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2
The Rockets and Nuggets are ready to dethrone the Thunder out West
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the kings of not only the Western Conference but of the entire NBA. But several rivals are positioning themselves to dethrone the champs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
Lakers dealt a blow with forward's move to Western Conference rival
The Lakers went into the offseason knowing they needed to add to their core of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Early in free agency, they've had to subtract a player instead.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / June 30
Rockets got a deal on young big man
He averaged 12.2 points and seven rebounds while shooting 35.4 percent from three-point range during a season where he suffered a broken hand and lost his starting spot.
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