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Jabari Smith Jr. recently signed a five-year, $122 million contract extension with the Rockets, where all five seasons are guaranteed. Smith Jr is one of the key young core pieces of the Rockets who are building a championship contender for the coming season.

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Rockets Could Set NBA Record with New Kevin Durant Trade Details

The Houston Rockets shook up not just the Western Conference but the entire NBA when they made a move for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant before the NBA Draft.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Kevin Durant trade expected to be completed as seven-team deal

When the Suns and Rockets agreed a week-and-a-half ago to a deal that will send Kevin Durant to Houston, they negotiated it as a two-team trade. However, after the July moratorium lifts on Sunday and that trade can be officially completed, it’s expected to be finalized as a seven-team mega-deal.

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Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 3

Laughing At People For Giving Up At The Malibu Sand Dunes, Kevin Garnett Tips His Hat To Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant has been the talk of the basketball town the last few weeks. The 15-time All-Star was dealt from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets and is now getting into shape this offseason.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

John Hollinger blasts Rockets for ‘no wings’ team-building strategy

The Houston Rockets have turned heads this 2024–25 NBA offseason, with their biggest move being the stunning trade for Kevin Durant. The franchise, after a 52-30 season and a seven-game first-round playoff exit to the Golden State Warriors, made it clear that mediocrity would no longer be tolerated.

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Wild Kevin Durant Workout in the Sand Going Viral

Basketball superstar Kevin Durant is making waves again, but this time it’s not on the court—it’s in the sand. A recent Instagram post by @houseofhighlights

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Former NBA Exec Reveals Problem With Rockets After Big Moves

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and the Houston Rockets have been one of the most active teams in the league. While the draft serves as the unofficial start of the offseason, the Rockets were already getting set for next season on the day of Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 2

Rockets lineup versatility might be unmatched in the NBA

The Legos are all there - build something cool, Ime. The Houston Rockets might have the most lineup versatility in the NBA. They can play it anyway they want it, or rather, the way that gives them the biggest advantage.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Rockets’ Kevin Durant promises to ‘troll on Twitter’ until he ‘expires’

Kevin Durant may have recently changed shops and will be seen playing for the Houston Rockets next season. However, that is expected to bring forth no change to his online activities.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 2

Will Rockets' GM Lure Former All-NBA Guard to the Houston Rockets?

In what has been one of the most productive offseasons for the Houston Rockets, it has also been one of the most intriguing for other teams around the league.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 2

Rockets Star Kevin Durant and Lakers' LeBron James Debate the Mid-Range Game

It is not often that fans of basketball can watch two of the greatest minds, and not just two of the greatest players, in the history of the game sit down and talk basketball.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 2

VanVleet Is Still The Rockets' Leader

The Houston Rockets have elevated their championship chances significantly in the first few days of the offseason. The expectations for next season are much higher than those from this past season, as the team now has a premier scorer in Kevin Durant, along with some rising stars in Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 2

Rockets Making Win-Now Moves in Free Agency

The Houston Rockets have committed significant resources to their offseason moves so far. The headline addition is Kevin Durant, as the all-time forward brings his elite offensive talent to become the team's top bucket-getter.

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Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 2

Rockets May Trade Another Exciting Young Player

The Houston Rockets have been the darlings of the offseason so far. Their flagship move was to acquire the services of superstar mercenary Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant News / The SportsRush / July 2

Kevin Durant Gives Honest Feedback On Rockets Fans 'Embracing' Him

The biggest blockbuster trade of the offseason was arguably Kevin Durant’s move to the Houston Rockets, ending his turbulent two-year stint with the Phoenix Suns.

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.

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Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Rockets Reunion Now Gives Houston Three Viable Centers

The Houston Rockets won two championships in the 1990s with the great Hakeem Olajuwon manning the middle. Thirty years later, the team still seems to realize the importance of the center position.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

Rockets reunite with former starting center

The Houston Rockets are adding a familiar face to their revamped lineup for next season. Several reporters confirmed Monday that the Rockets are signing veteran big man Clint Capela to a three-year contract worth $21.5 million.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Houston Rockets Add Key Sixth Man in Dorian Finney-Smith

Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Finney-Smith's agent, Michael Tellem of Excel Sports, negotiated the terms of the deal tonight with Rockets executives for the 3-and-D wing.

Houston Rockets News / Total Apex Sports / June 30

Houston Rockets Add 3-And-D Wing During 2025 NBA Free Agency

The Houston Rockets may have been the most aggressive team in terms of shaking up their roster since the end of their season and today continues that.

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.

LeBron James-to-Cavaliers rumors ignore one huge factor

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Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / June 30