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Shams Charania says how Giannis trade could rival complicated Kevin Durant move to Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s drawn-out future could be settled within hours — and the resolution may not be as simple as it first looks. The trade saga has dragged on for more than a year, with a long list of suitors circling the Milwaukee Bucks star.

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Can Jabari Smith Jr. build on a career season?

Imagine a world where we all had collective amnesia, specifically about the NBA Draft. Weird world, right? How did that happen? It doesn’t matter. Life is the same as before, only nobody knows where any NBA player got drafted.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

The Five Greatest Houston Rockets Draft Picks Since 2000

The Houston Rockets' NBA Draft brilliance doesn't stop at the turn of the century. Their greatest hits certainly include most of their stars from the late '60s onward, but since 2000, the Rockets haven't had any shortage of homegrown stars.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

Rockets Boast Just One Player in Latest Top-25 Player Rankings

It's been said before that the Houston Rockets were a relatively top-heavy ball club last season. The Rockets had just one All-NBA player this past season in Kevin Durant. And his placement wasn't much of a debate.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Kevin Durant reveals blunt ‘underdog’ view of Warriors before joining

Nearly 10 years have passed since Kevin Durant made the league-altering decision to join the Golden State Warriors in free agency. It was an unprecedented

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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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Kawhi Leonard Could be Rockets' Most Realistic Star-Level Option this Summer

It's been suggested that the Houston Rockets could have interest in possibly exploring a trade for LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard. Which doesn't seem like a far-fetched idea.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Rockets NBA Draft Board: Which Prospects Fit Houston in Round Two?

With the NBA Draft just a few days away, the Houston Rockets are set to bring in two prospects to join the roster (barring trades) and help them compete for a championship.

Rafael Stone News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

One Area Rafael Stone Excelled at and One Area That Needs Improvement

When it comes to the person who has the longest tenure on the current Houston Rockets. It isn’t a coach or even a player; the person who has been part of the current organization the longest is General Manager Rafael Stone.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Rockets' Options for Adding Star-Level Talent are Dwindling

The NBA offseason has been uneventful thus far. Which is quite the opposite of what was expected. We've been told that there would be a significant amount of moving and shaking.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Former Rockets Teammates Clash, Leading to Brawl on Big3 Opening Day

The 2015-16 Houston Rockets were one of the most disappointing ball clubs of James Harden's career. Certainly among any of the Rockets teams that Harden

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / June 21

Under-The-Radar Players The Rockets Could Acquire In 2026-27

The Houston Rockets have made it clear they are operating in win-now mode. After acquiring Kevin Durant last season and pairing him with Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and a talented young core under contract, Houston enters the 2026-27 season with legitimate championship aspirations after a disappointing first-round exit.

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Five Greatest NBA Draft Picks in Houston Rockets History

The 2026 NBA Draft is days away, which means it's time to reminisce about the historic brilliance the Houston Rockets have demonstrated over their franchise's history.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 20

Rockets can Learn a Valuable Lesson from the Spurs This Offseason

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs were polar opposites. On more fronts than one. The Spurs had depth. The Rockets were top-heavy, behind Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr.

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Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 20

Watch: Rockets' Alperen Sengun Posts Videos of Offseason Workouts

Alperen Sengun has developed into a promising young player throughout his five seasons in the NBA. He's become a two-time All-Star center in the ironclad Western Conference and received a $185 million contract over five years. Not bad for a player that wasn't viewed as good enough to start on a 20-62 ball club.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 19

The Rockets Have Championship Pieces Despite Falling Short

Through several years of drafting and free agency, the Houston Rockets have built a team they believe can compete with any of the best teams in the NBA when fully healthy.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / June 19

Houston Rockets take aim at BBC’s World Cup coverage as Houston landscape goes viral

The Houston Rockets have mocked the BBC for an embarrassing mistake during their World Cup 2026 coverage. The BBC have broadcast the United States’ second World Cup match against Australia on Friday.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 19

Is a Kevin Durant Trade Really An Offseason Need for the Rockets?

The Houston Rockets are currently going through an important offseason that will determine if the team will be true contenders heading into next season.

Victor Wembanyama News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 19

Former Rockets Star Calls Out Media for Selective Bias Towards Victor Wembanyama

The James Harden era of the Houston Rockets was quite truly a time. Harden set records on a nightly basis and even put the Rockets on his back -- single-handedly willing and carrying the Rockets to the playoffs in several years.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 19

New Brooklyn Nets Report Opens Door for Potential Houston Rockets Trade

At the end of the offseason, if the Houston Rockets aren't in a legitimate position to outperform the last two seasons, then the summer will have been a failure.

Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Rockets rumors: Houston free agent gets $75 million prediction

The Houston Rockets have another long-term decision to make in the offseason in addition to Fred VanVleet’s future, as Tari Eason entered restricted free agency on June 30.

Rick Adelman News / The Lead / June 16

Rick Adelman Had a Remarkable Run With the Rockets

Rick Adelman passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 79. No cause of death was publicly released. Within hours, tributes came pouring in from everywhere — the responses said a lot about the man, and even more about what he meant to the players who played for him.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Rockets rumors: What Houston isn’t targeting this offseason despite playoff disaster

The Houston Rockets are in the early stages of what could be a highly eventful 2026 offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Rockets are coming off an ugly first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a series in which Kevin Durant missed five of the six games.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / June 13

Kyrie Irving to Houston Rockets? The explosive truth behind the endless rumours

The real intrigue around the Kyrie Irving rumours isn’t about him as much as it is about which team’s name has popped up – the Houston Rockets. It’s a notable shift for a team that spent years stockpiling draft picks, developing young players and preaching patience.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12

The Houston Rockets keep getting linked to Kyrie Irving for a reason

The most interesting part of the Kyrie Irving rumors has less to do with Irving than with the team attached to them: the Houston Rockets. For years, the Rockets ran their operation like a rebuilding franchise.

Houston Rockets News / The Lead / June 8

Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Houston Rockets’ window is open. Two second-round picks won’t close it — but the right selections could sharpen the edge. The Rockets were supposed to take a step forward this season.