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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1
Winners and losers from opening day of NBA free agency
After the first day of free agent action, here are the winners and losers of the NBA offseason so far.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 1
NFL Legend Accepts Shaquille O’Neal or Michael Jordan Couldn’t Guard Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers the NBA has ever seen. That isn’t an opinion; that is a fact. Aside from his rookie year, Durant has averaged 25 or more points in every season of his career.
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.
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Grading Dorian Finney-Smith’s $53 million Rockets contract in 2025 NBA free agency
The Houston Rockets aren’t just signaling that they’re all-in. They’re acting like it. Mere days after pulling off the most shocking trade of the summer by acquiring Kevin Durant from Phoenix, the Rockets are staying on the offensive.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / The Dream Shake / June 30
Rockets still cooking: Sign Dorian Finney-Smith to a four-year deal 
Are we allowed to say Shams-Bomb? Shams Charania of ESPN is reporting that the Houston Rockets have agreed to sign former Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, to a four-year $53 million dollar contract.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / June 30
Rockets' New Depth After Signing Clint Capela And Dorian Finney-Smith In Free Agency
The Rockets hit the ground running in the free agency market as they acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and former Rocket Clint Capela within the first few hours of free agency.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Clint Capela agrees to three-year contract with Rockets
The Rockets continued to retool their frontcourt by agreeing to a three-year, $21.5M contract with Hawks free agent Clint Capela, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Lakers Lose Key Forward in Free Agency to Rockets
A critical free agent forward has abandoned the Los Angeles Lakers for the Houston Rockets in free agency. Houston has had a dynamite offseason already, and we're just half an hour into the start of free agency.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / June 30
Rockets Sign 41.1% Wing To $53 Million Deal, Completing Heist
HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets struck swiftly to lock in Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the agreement, which came together after Finney-Smith’s agent, Michael Tellem of Excel Sports, met with Rockets executives late Sunday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
Lakers GM may have kneecapped himself with free-agency gambit
Dorian Finney-Smith left the Los Angeles Lakers for a lucrative deal with the Houston Rockets. According to a Lakers insider, GM Rob Pelinka's attempt to keep his player's price tag down blew up in his face.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / June 30
Houston Rockets find perfect replacement for Dillon Brooks, upset Luka Doncic along the way
After trading away top wing defender Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets landed an elite replacement in the opening hours of NBA free agency.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Rockets re-signs 2 veteran reserves after Kevin Durant trade
The Houston Rockets lured back two familiar faces Monday. Delivering this NBA free agency move following the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade that sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks to Phoenix.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30
Lakers lose key free agent to Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers’ loss is now the Houston Rockets’ gain. Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to sign with the Houston Rockets in free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday.
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 / Hoops Wire / June 30
Rockets Bringing Back Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday On Minimum Deals
The Houston Rockets are bringing back a pair of veterans, reaching one-year agreements with guard Aaron Holiday and forward Jeff Green, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Rockets’ Kevin Durant clowns NBA fans over sports betting fails amid Malik Beasley probe
Houston Rockets newest superstar, Kevin Durant, gave an eye-opening statement on NBA fans’ sports betting fails amid the Malik Beasley probe. The investigation into the Pistons’ shooting guard has renewed the conversation of gambling in sports as it continues to become more popular.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
Will Houston Rockets be Contenders Next Season?
The Houston Rockets have already had a busy offseason, and aren’t done just yet with free agency ahead. The team has already made one of the biggest trades
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Rockets, Jae’Sean Tate agree to a one-year deal
The Rockets and free-agent forward Jae’Sean Tate have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3M, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30
Houston Rockets: What Role Will Jabari Smith Jr. Play Next Season?
The Houston Rockets gave Jabari Smith Jr. a five year, $122 million contract extension on Sunday evening, solidifying him as a long-term piece of the core.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Kevin Durant breaks silence on trade while teasing Rockets fans
The Houston Rockets made some waves after trading for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. It’s a move that signifies the club is all-in on making a run for a title next season.
Jabari Smith 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.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / June 30
Rockets Guarantee $122 Million Contract To 6'10 Big; Still Have $80 Million Space To Extend Kevin Durant
The Rockets have hit the ground running in the offseason and have now locked in another key piece in their frontcourt. They extended Jabari Smith Jr to a five-year $122 million contract that keeps him with the team till the end of the 2030-31 season. Jabari Smith Jr., the former No.
Jack McVeigh News / Fastbreak on SI / June 29
Houston Rockets Reportedly Release 1-Year NBA Player
Jack McVeigh spent his rookie season in the NBA with the Houston Rockets. He finished with averages of 1.6 points per contest while shooting 29.4% from the field and 30.8% from the three-point range in seven games.
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