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Bruce Thornton News / The Dream Shake / July 11
Impressive NBA Summer League debut for Rockets draft pick Bruce Thornton 
Friday July 10 marked the start of the Houston Rockets’ Summer League campaign. Unlike previous years, Houston does not have top lottery talent, or even
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 10
Rockets Vegas Summer League 2026
Rockets VSL vs Nuggets VSL Time: 5:30 PM CST Watch: ESPN2 Where: Pavillion, Las Vegas, NV Tonight the Houston Rockets begin their 2026 Las Vegas Summer League experience.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 10
Amen Thompson Is the Future of the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are a very talented team with a ton of potential. The roster is built around young homegrown players and savvy veterans. The Rockets have had a relatively quiet offseason, and one question has begun to surface.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9
Rockets’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NBA free agency
During the summer of 2025, the Houston Rockets made the biggest move of the offseason. They partook in the biggest trade of all time, a seven-team deal that landed them Kevin Durant.
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 9
Should Kevin Durant lead the 2026-27 Rockets or is it time to move on?
Is Kevin Durant worth handing the keys over to lead the 2026-27 Rockets given the rollercoaster-like feel to his first season in Houston? There’s no question that the on-court results Durant, who turns 38 years old on Sept.
Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / July 9
Will Kevin Durant request a trade from the Rockets?
Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant is no stranger to a trade request. Durant has made a few throughout his career, specifically in his last couple of years with the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 8
Could Kevin Durant be the next NBA superstar to be on the move?
Durant's first season in Houston was a disappointment. Could he be the next NBA superstar to be on the move?
Gary Trent Jr. News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 7
Gary Trent Jr. Makes Sense for Rockets for Shooting Depth
The Houston Rockets still need to address a few areas this offseason before they begin training camp later this summer. The Houston Rockets need to add another proven shooter and scorer.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 7
Rockets Sign Bruce Thornton To Four-Year Contract
Bruce Thornton, the first player selected in the second round of this year’s draft, has officially signed his first NBA contract, the Rockets announced today in a press release.
DeMar DeRozan News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 6
Rockets Should Target DeMar DeRozan After Kings Waive Six-Time All-Star
The Houston Rockets are looking to get back into contention after a disappointing season. The Rockets need to maximize their window around Kevin Durant.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / July 6
Kevin Durant’s Next Trade Destination Revealed in Failed Three-Team Deal That Would’ve Sent Jaylen Brown to Rockets
Just last season, Kevin Durant was viewed as the missing piece for the young Houston Rockets. But with another first-round exit and drama related to the 37-year-old’s burner account, it seemed he was on his way out already.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / July 5
There might be a front-runner for a Kevin Durant trade
The Houston Rockets' postseason failure could lead to a major locker room shake-up.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Rockets Can Solve Point Guard Problem With Bold Kyrie Irving Trade
Even though Fred VanVleet will return to the Houston Rockets next season, there are still questions regarding the point guard room. VanVleet missed the entire season last year after he suffered a torn ACL.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4
Kevin Durant trade speculation swirling around Rockets
Just one year after the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a historic seven-team trade, the future Hall of Famer has once again become the subject of trade speculation.
Kevin Durant News / The Spun / July 3
'Serious' Suitor Has Emerged For Kevin Durant Trade
While there's plenty of buzz surrounding LeBron James and his future in the NBA, it sounds like Kevin Durant could be on the move yet again. Durant just spent the 2025-26 season with the Houston Rockets, averaging 26.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Rockets lose a Kevin Durant favorite in free agency
Kevin Durant is losing a compadre amid growing rumors over his future with the Houston Rockets. Veteran NBA forward Josh Okogie is leaving the Rockets in free agency to sign with the Utah Jazz, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Friday.
Josh Okogie News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Josh Okogie To Sign Two-Year Deal With Jazz
Free agent wing Josh Okogie is signing a two-year, $12MM contract with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Okogie’s new deal features a team option for 2027/28, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3
Five best signings of NBA free agency
Here's a look at the five best signings of free agency so far.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / July 3
Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again
Durant still has two years left in his contract, including a player option for next year.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / HITC / July 3
Rockets trade veteran forward to Hornets one year after overpaying him to ensure he left the Lakers
Dorian Finney-Smith’s time with the Houston Rockets has ended one season after he signed a $52.7 million contract in July 2025. The 33-year-old Finney-Smith joined the Rockets after capitalizing on a strong few seasons in Brooklyn and half-a-season in LA with his enticing three-and-D skillset.
Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Tari Eason appears to complain about his new $81.5 million contract from Rockets
Tari Eason is delving dangerously close to Latrell Sprewell territory. The Houston Rockets forward Eason was rewarded by the team with a lucrative new contract extension on Thursday.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 2
Jaylen Brown Almost Joined The Rockets In Failed Three-Team Trade Involving Kevin Durant And Alperen Sengun
Star swingman Jaylen Brown is finally on the move, and it’s to a team (the 76ers) that nobody expected. As the NBA community begins to accept this new reality, many questions have emerged about how this whole process played out.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Rockets Add Former Defensive Player of the Year in $13 Million Deal
The Houston Rockets entered NBA free agency looking to strengthen an already promising roster, and on Wednesday they added one of the league's most accomplished defensive guards.
Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / June 29
Houston Rockets guard opts into $25 million player option
Houston Rockets veteran Fred VanVleet opted into his $25 million player option according to Shams Charania. This will be the final year of VanFleet’s two-year $50 million contract he signed with Houston back in 2025.
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