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Here's Why the 2026-2027 Season Could Be Crucial for the Rockets

With Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson continuing to elevate their respective career ceilings, there are hopes for the Houston Rockets to emerge as serious title contenders in the Western Conference.

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Two paths to stardom for Rockets Amen Thompson (besides developing a three)

“If Player X gets a jumper”… Ben Simmons Disease. If pigs could fly, we’d avoid walking under them, for what should be obvious reasons. If Amen Thompson

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2

Should the Houston Rockets Trade Kevin Durant to... the Celtics?

With training camp just weeks away, there’s ongoing speculation that the Houston Rockets could trade away Kevin Durant. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over 78 games last season, earning an All-NBA Second Team selection.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2

The Award that Reed Sheppard Could Win in 2026-27

ESPN recently polled its experts on who they believe will win the Sixth Man of the Year award next season. Alex Caruso finished first with 34 points, followed by Dylan Harper with 23 and Ajay Mitchell with 22.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?

The '30 PPG NBA Playoffs' quiz

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2

Amen Thompson Has a Real Shot at This Award

I know how difficult it is for a player like Amen Thompson to win Defensive Player of the Year. If you're not a center or a big power forward protecting the rim and getting stocks, you're most likely not going to win the award.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2

Should the Houston Rockets Sign This Two-Time All-Star?

Victor Oladipo is one of the most intriguing names left on the free agent market. The 34-year-old guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game with the Milwaukee Bucks’ G-League affiliate last season, though he has not been part of an NBA roster since 2024.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2

Previewing the Houston Rockets Point Guards for the 2026-2027 Season

With training camp set to begin within the next few weeks, the Houston Rockets will have time to prepare and evaluate how their talent has progressed over the summer.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant makes huge HBCU move

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant made a huge move that benefited Tennessee State’s men’s basketball program. According to a social media post from the TSU Tigers men’s basketball account, the two-time NBA champion sent Tennessee State pairs of his Nike KD19s.

Hakeem Olajuwon News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 1

2-Time All-Star Details How Hakeem Olajuwon Impacted His NBA Career

Hakeem Olajuwon is widely considered to be one of the greatest centers of all-time, leading the Houston Rockets to two NBA championships during the 1990s.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Kevin Durant Says Some Of His Closest Friends Are 9-To-5 Workers He Met Through Video Games

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has been an avid gamer for years, and it turns out that hobby has led to him making some pretty special friends.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31

Rockets’ Kevin Durant isn’t losing sleep over NBA becoming more global

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s revealing interview about the NBA discussed how the game has evolved internationally. Looking back on his career, Durant confirmed he made music with LeBron James.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Houston Rockets on SI / August 31

Three Bold Predictions for the Houston Rockets’ 2026-2027 Season

As the dust of free agency has settled, the majority of NBA franchises have a clear picture of their projected lineups for next season. Some teams will be experimenting with a new look, while others are retaining the same core.

Ime Udoka News / The Dream Shake / August 31

High stakes Rockets season in three parts: Coaching

Now we come to the part of the Rockets that I think needed to change at the end of the previous playoffs: coaching. This isn’t because I dislike Ime Udoka on a personal level (as much as a stranger to the man can), although I do.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 31

Kevin Durant Shocked By NBA Superstar’s Retirement

Last month, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after an 18-year career. The nine-time All-Star and 2017 MVP retired as the league’s leader in triple-doubles, building a strong resume as a future Basketball Hall of Famer.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 31

Projecting the Houston Rockets’ Starting Lineup for 2026-2027

With free agency settling down and training camp only a few weeks away, the majority of NBA franchises can piece together their optimal starting lineups for the upcoming season.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / August 30

High stakes Rockets season in three parts: players.

Why is there a picture of James Harden? Read on. Welcome to Part Two of three covering what I believe is a high stakes season (in terms of sports for entertainment) for the Houston Rockets.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 30

Amen Thompson Ranked Top 5 Shooting Guard in NBA

Amen Thompson is a rising star for the Houston Rockets. Last season, he averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists on 53.4% field goal shooting over 79 games.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 30

Alperen Sengun Featured on List of 50 Greatest European Players

Alperen Sengun is coming off a productive season with the Houston Rockets. Averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists over 72 games, the center earned his second All-Star selection.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 30

Kevin Durant Stands Firm On Not Letting Women Stay Overnight: 'She’ll Get Over It'

Kevin Durant is not changing his weird relationship rules anytime soon, as he doubled down on his stance that women shouldn’t expect to spend too much time at his home after spending the night.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 30

Will Kevin Durant Be the Next NBA Star to Request a Trade?

At 37 years old, 16-time All-Star Kevin Durant is still considered one of the top players in the NBA. Last season, Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game over 78 games.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / August 28

Should the Rockets worry about a Kevin Durant trade request?

The Houston Rockets will enter the 2026-27 season with a rather interesting situation.

Kevin Durant thinks LeBron James will turn 76ers into ‘juggernaut’

Stephen Curry could be tied to the Warriors fumbling the bag on LeBron James

Bradley Beal signing could be another shady Clippers move

Bennedict Mathurin is betting on himself with the Pelicans

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

Vince Carter News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Tracy McGrady And Vince Carter Explain Why Rockets Could Make Surprise Finals Appearance Next Season

With the NBA talent pool at an all-time high, the NBA is as stacked as it’s ever been. In the Western Conference alone, there are at least five teams with a realistic chance to win the title, and many more that are capable of outperforming expectations.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 26

Rockets Sign Rafael Castro To Two-Way Deal, Cut Tristen Newton

After signing Sean Pedulla to a two-way contract last week, the Rockets have brought in another newcomer on a two-way deal, announcing today that they’ve finalized an agreement with undrafted George Washington big man Rafael Castro, per Ben DuBose of RocketsWire.

Cam Whitmore News / Yardbarker / August 22

Cam Whitmore enters NBA purgatory after trade

Playing for his NBA future may be what it takes for Whitmore to realize he's no longer a star, and transform himself into a useful NBA player.

Cavs haven’t decided Cam Whitmore’s fate, could explore trade first

Rich Paul makes a notable admission about his client Peyton Watson

Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Aaron Holiday News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Aaron Holiday Signs With Maxima Roma

After spending the past eight seasons in the NBA, free agent point guard Aaron Holiday will continue his career overseas, per Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.