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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 2
Houston Rockets: Day 3 Training Camp News and Notes
The Houston Rockets are only four days away from their first preseason game after an eventful offseason that saw them trade away their leading scorer, Jalen Green, and bring in future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 2
Rockets' Ime Udoka Ranks as League's Fourth-Best Coach
Houston Rockets Media Day on Monday gave fans their first official opportunity to hear from all of Houston's offseason acquisitions, of which there were many.
The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz
How many of the 49 players in NBA history to haul in at least 20 rebounds in a game on 30 or more occasions can you name in seven minutes?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
Rockets’ Ime Udoka still evaluating fifth starter spot after Fred VanVleet injury
The Houston Rockets have some questions to answer as the team is getting ramped up for the season. With the injury to Fred VanVleet, the one question is what the Rockets will do at the point guard position, and it seems like they could have a few options at their disposal.
The 25 greatest international players in NBA history
Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.
Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 2
Can Reed Sheppard Truly Be A Difference-Maker for the Rockets?
When ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL before the start of training camp, almost all eyes turned toward Reed Sheppard.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 2
ESPN Analyst Explains Why Rockets Don't Need to Replace Fred VanVleet
The Houston Rockets' season has gotten off to a bit of a bumpy start before the team has even taken the court, as starting floor general and captain Fred VanVleet suffered a season-ending knee injury, leaving Houston desperate for a substitute.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 2
Dorian Finney-Smith’s Rockets season debut date in question 
Dorian Finney-Smith was a top offseason acquisition for the Houston Rockets. Following point guard Fred VanVleet’s ACL tear at preseason training camp, Finney-Smith is anticipated to miss games at the beginning of the season while he recovers from ankle surgery.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
3 Kevin Durant bold predictions for 2025-26 Rockets season
Kevin Durant will write another chapter in his colorful career as he is set to enter his first year with the Houston Rockets in the upcoming season after being traded by the Phoenix Suns.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Kevin Durant's Last Stand
The Houston Rockets have a new No. 7. He has scored more points than all but seven players in NBA history. And, poetically, it required a first-of-its-kind trade — involving a league-record seven teams — for the Rockets to get him.
The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship
Achievements like scoring titles, All-Star appearances, and MVP awards can really cement a player as an all-time great. What really helps put them in that conversation, too, are championships; however, some of the best-ever NBA stars never managed to get over that hump.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 1
Ime Udoka's Legacy As The Rockets' Coach Is On The Rise
Entering just his third season with the Houston Rockets, head coach Ime Udoka has already made a lasting impression with the franchise. The Rockets were one of the league's worst teams for several seasons until the front office brought in Udoka to turn things around.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Rockets’ Dorian Finney-Smith likely to miss start of season with ankle injury
The Houston Rockets are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a game against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 1
Ime Udoka Compares Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. to Former Orlando Magic Duo
The Houston Rockets have a plethora of lineups to deploy next season, using various combinations of both old and new faces. One of those pairings is the lengthy forward duo of Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr., who've both drew comparisons in playstyle to each other.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
The young Rockets star Kevin Durant is ‘bonding’ with
When the Houston Rockets made their blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, it was more than just about adding one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. It was about pairing him with a young core hungry to learn, grow, and win.
Kevin Durant News / Fastbreak on SI / October 1
Kevin Durant’s NBA Free Agency Chances Get Insider Breakdown
Will the NBA free agency market land Kevin Durant next summer? Don’t count on it. In case anybody was wondering if Durant was just trying to make his media day presser sound as positive as possible for the cameras, an NBA Insider made it clear that Durant and his camp truly believe that an extension will get done with the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Jabari Smith Jr. Admits Amen Thompson Has Improved His Jump Shot
The Houston Rockets are set for an exciting 2025-26 season because of Kevin Durant's arrival. Ime Udoka's team is filled with talented players apart from Durant, including names like Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 1
Jabari Smith Jr. on what he has spotted about Amen Thompson in practice, could make Rockets ‘totally different team’
The Houston Rockets have high hopes going into the 2025-26 NBA season. The Houston Rockets were the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference last season and they made a big splash trading for Kevin Durant this past summer.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 30
Kevin Durant alone can’t save the Rockets’ middling offense
Last season, despite finishing 52–30 and grabbing the No. 2 seed in the West, the Houston Rockets’ offense was middling.
Fred VanVleet News / Last Word On Sports / September 28
Analyzing the Sans-VanVleet Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are expected to be without starting point guard Fred VanVleet for the entire 2025-26 season. Even with some faintly positive historical precedent to fall back on, it’s a major blow to the team’s contender credentials.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 27
Rockets not expected to seek Fred VanVleet replacement
Houston isn't expected to seek a replacement for VanVleet ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Rockets are expected to delegate their playmaking among multiple members of the roster.
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