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Rockets’ Tari Eason one of 12 eligible players to fail to reach extension

Rockets’ Tari Eason one of 12 eligible players to fail to reach extension

The Rockets and forward Tari Eason failed to reach a rookie-scale extension before Monday’s 6 p.m. EST deadline, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Eason entered the day as one of the most likely players to sign, especially after Houston finalized a two-year, $90 million extension with Kevin Durant over the weekend.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Rockets' Tari Eason among players without rookie scale extension

Rockets' Tari Eason among players without rookie scale extension

The Houston Rockets and forward Tari Eason failed to come to terms on a rookie scale extension ahead of the 6 p.m. EST deadline on Monday, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.

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Kevin Durant Taking Less Money Shows How Rockets' Reputation Has Changed

Kevin Durant Taking Less Money Shows How Rockets' Reputation Has Changed

The Houston Rockets have had an interesting last five seasons. Over the previous five seasons, the Rockets were dismantled in one of the strangest seasons in NBA history when they lost 4-1 to the eventual NBA champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, in the bubble.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20
Houston Rockets Crack Top 10 in Latest NBA Power Rankings

Houston Rockets Crack Top 10 in Latest NBA Power Rankings

The 2025-26 NBA season is nearly here, with opening night right around the corner. This season could be the most exciting we've seen in years with the amount parity and skill that highlights the league.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / October 20
Houston Rockets Announce Tallest Starting Lineup In NBA History

Houston Rockets Announce Tallest Starting Lineup In NBA History

The Houston Rockets shook the NBA world on Monday when they announced their starting lineup for opening night. With Fred VanVleet sidelined for the season with a torn ACL, they decided to go all in with the tallest starting lineup in NBA history.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20
Opening Night Has Not Been Kind To The Rockets

Opening Night Has Not Been Kind To The Rockets

The Houston Rockets are just one day away from taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder on the first day of the regular season. The Rockets enter the year with one of their best teams in years, beginning the season with legitimate championship aspirations.

Ime Udoka News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Rockets' Ime Udoka Reveals Starting Lineup for 2025-26 Season Opener vs. Thunder

Rockets' Ime Udoka Reveals Starting Lineup for 2025-26 Season Opener vs. Thunder

The 2025-26 NBA season officially begins on Tuesday night with two games taking place with the return of the NBA on NBC. In the first game of the new season, the new-look Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Rockets’ Amen Thompson makes surprising admission about Kevin Durant’s ‘generous’ sacrifice

Rockets’ Amen Thompson makes surprising admission about Kevin Durant’s ‘generous’ sacrifice

NBA All-Star Kevin Durant is showing that his “sacrifice” with the Houston Rockets goes way beyond buckets and box scores. His recent decision to take a discount caught many by surprise, including Rockets guard Amen Thompson, who was unaware of the move until a reporter mentioned it.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
There is a new NBA career earnings leader

There is a new NBA career earnings leader

Kevin Durant is entering his 18th NBA season, and he is now doing so as a player who has made more money on the court than any other superstar in league history.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20

Rockets' Ability to Replace Fred VanVleet Remains a Question After the Preseason

The Houston Rockets will be surefire title contenders in 2025-26. Even the least optimistic people have the team penned for 47 wins. The masses have the team right around 50 wins.

Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / October 20
Kevin Durant’s $30 Million Discount GiftWraps Forward For Rockets

Kevin Durant’s $30 Million Discount GiftWraps Forward For Rockets

HOUSTON — The Rockets just received an unexpected gift from a future Hall of Famer. On Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Kevin Durant and the franchise agreed to a two-year, $90 million extension.

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Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / October 20
Kevin Durant’s Contract Extension With Rockets Made NBA History

Kevin Durant’s Contract Extension With Rockets Made NBA History

At 37 years old, Kevin Durant continues to redefine longevity and excellence. This time, it’s off the court. KD’s two-year, $90 million contract extension

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20
Rockets Boast Two Top-10 Players in CBS Sports '25 Under 25'

Rockets Boast Two Top-10 Players in CBS Sports '25 Under 25'

The Houston Rockets' rebuild was curtailed, as a result of stellar drafting. Sure, they went through the dreary, painful phase, in which games were largely over by the second quarter, but it seemed worse than it was.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 20
Warriors Fans Roast Rockets Players For Thinking They Are Rivals: 'One Team Wins Every Time'

Warriors Fans Roast Rockets Players For Thinking They Are Rivals: 'One Team Wins Every Time'

Houston Rockets players sat down for interviews with Sports Illustrated recently, where they were asked if they’re going to have a rivalry with the Golden State Warriors moving forward.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Kevin Durant finally defeats LeBron James in a career milestone

Kevin Durant finally defeats LeBron James in a career milestone

Durant, 37, will likely never surpass James in countless other NBA accolades.

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Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / October 19
Assessing Reed Sheppard’s Progress From Preseason

Assessing Reed Sheppard’s Progress From Preseason

The main talking point of the Houston Rockets’ preseason was, unsurprisingly, the first glimpse of ageless superstar Kevin Durant in Rockets red. The next biggest talking point was probably the play of promising sophomore guard Reed Sheppard.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 19
Kevin Durant's new contract could be his last

Kevin Durant's new contract could be his last

By inking Durant to a two-year, $90 million extension, the Rockets will have a defined window of contention.

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Rockets' Ime Udoka Has Stern Message for 'Copycat' Teams Who Try to Replicate His System

Rockets' Ime Udoka Has Stern Message for 'Copycat' Teams Who Try to Replicate His System

Ime Udoka was asked about 'copycats' The Rockets boss had a stern take Houston's season opener is a big one The Houston Rockets made it to the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs only to lose to the Golden State Warriors in seven games.

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