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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 23
Houston Rockets' Bruce Thornton tops list of potential second-round gems
The NBA draft’s second round can be a treasure trove of talent, routinely yielding rotation players and occasionally, a starter. The Houston Rockets’ Bruce Thornton is on the short list of players who have an opportunity to break through sooner than later from the 2026 class.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23
Five Summer League players who earned bigger NBA roles
NBA Summer League is a chance for rookies to get their feet wet in the NBA, while veterans show off for roster spots and G League jobs. Sometimes, players stand out so much that they change their teams' plans for the upcoming season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 16
NBA Notes: Sixers, Mike Gansey, Nuggets, Rockets, Bruce Thornton
Mike Gansey didn’t spend long settling into his new job. The Sixers’ president of basketball operations made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Celtics, and he admitted he never expected things to unfold so quickly.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Lead / July 16
Rockets’ Bruce Thornton Is Checking Every Box at NBA Summer League
The Rockets didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2026 Draft. Instead, they traded up as far as they could into the second round to draft Bruce Thornton at pick No.
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 / June 26
Did the Rockets Make a Reach for Bruce Thornton in the NBA Draft?
The Houston Rockets came into the 2026 NBA Draft with two second round picks and a chance to improve on their areas of weakness from the previous year.
Houston Rockets News / The Lead / June 26
Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Reaction
The Houston Rockets entered the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft without making a selection, but left with a clear victory. Before the second round even
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 26
3 Undrafted Players the Rockets Should Consider Taking a Flyer On
The Houston Rockets originally held two selections, albeit both of which were later round selections. The Rockets packaged both picks (39 and 53) to move up to 31, which they used to select Ohio State four-year guard Bruce Thornton. Houston also landed the 55th pick in the deal and walked away with an additional second-round draft pick in 2029.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 25
Bruce Thornton's Leadership Stands Out From His Time in College
The Houston Rockets were one of the few teams that were watching from the sidelines on day one of the NBA draft. With zero first-round picks for the first time since 2018, the Rockets were focused on day two, as they came in with two second-round picks.
College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 25
Inside Ohio State's Bruce Thornton's 2026 NBA Draft Selection
Former Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton Selected No. 31 by the Houston Rockets in 2026 NBA Draft. After acquiring the draft pick from the NBA Champion New York Knicks.
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.
Bruce Thornton drafted, traded to Houston Rockets: Analysis, contract details, more
Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft, as the New York Knicks selected him with the No. 31 overall pick, which was traded to the Houston Rockets.
Knicks To Trade No. 31 Pick Bruce Thornton To Rockets
After trading down three times on the first night of the 2026 NBA draft, the Knicks are opening the second round by doing so again. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), New York has agreed to a trade that will send the 31st and 55th overall picks to the Rockets in exchange for No.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 16
Top under-the-radar 2026 NBA Draft prospects
A look at five potential steals in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Buckeyes' Bruce Thornton Given Massive Opportunity to Take Next Step in Career
Bruce Thornton is being given a chance to show what he's got. On Friday, May 1, it was announced that the former Ohio State guard had earned an invitation to attend the 2026 NBA Draft Combine.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 4
Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton Enjoying Final Four Moment While Looking Ahead to NBA Draft
Indianapolis was a stop along the way. Not the destination. The West pulled away for a 110–93 win in Friday’s Reese’s College All-Star Game, as Corey Stephenson was named East MVP and Rafael Castro led the West’s balanced effort.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 17
Four candidates for this year's March Madness icon
The time has arrived again. Which players will make their mark and live on in the memory of fans across the nation?
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 11
Ohio State clicking, follows Bruce Thornton into Iowa rematch
Not himself recently, Iowa is banking on Bennett Stirtz to find his March magic. Stirtz scored 17 points with eight assists and six rebounds for the Hawkeyes on Wednesday, including 13 points in the second half, to send Iowa (21-11) to a third-round Big Ten tournament matchup with eighth-seeded Ohio State (20-11) on Thursday in Chicago.
College Basketball News / The Forkball / March 9
Ohio State Enters Postseason with Momentum
Bruce Thornton and the Ohio State Buckeyes finished the regular season with momentum! The Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team had a cathartic finish to their regular season on Saturday against Indiana.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 7
Bruce Thornton Becomes Ohio State’s All-Time Leading Scorer in Win Over Indiana
Bruce Thornton entered Ohio State’s final game of the regular season just 12 points away from history. Just before halftime, he knocked down a three to become Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 6
Bruce Thornton’s Storybook Finish in Reach as Ohio State Hosts Indiana
Bruce Thornton has a chance at a storybook ending to his Ohio State career. Ohio State hosts Indiana in its regular-season finale, which also serves as Senior Day and Bruce Thornton Bobblehead Night.
College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 25
Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Must Outplay Ohio State's Bruce Thornton
Iowa Hawkeyes senior guard Bennett Stirtz has played all 40 minutes in seven of the team's nine last games. He's played the entire game in their last two, and five of their last six.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 18
Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton eclipses 2,000-point milestone in win over Wisconsin
Ohio State got back into the win column on Tuesday night. Ohio State took the victory over Wisconsin, 86-69, moving them to 9-6 in Big Ten play this season.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 11
Bruce Thornton’s hot hand leads Ohio State over Southern California
Bruce Thornton scored 21 points to lead four Ohio State scorers in double figures as the Buckeyes defeated Southern California 89-82 in Columbus on Wednesday.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 10
Ohio State to rely on Bruce Thornton against App State
Ohio State knows it can rely on its best player to calm the storm if needed when the Buckeyes face Appalachian State on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Bruce Thornton had a career-high 38 points Friday in a 94-68 win over Purdue Fort Wayne, but the total wasn't as important as when he scored.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7
Bruce Thornton scores career-high 38 as Ohio State bests Purdue Fort Wayne
Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 38 points to lead host Ohio State to a 94-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne in Columbus on Friday. Thornton made 14 of 17 field goals, was 5 of 8 on 3-pointers and hit all five free throws to break his previous best of 33 vs.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 6, 2025
Ohio State erases 17-point deficit, knocks off No. 18 Maryland
It was the Bruce Thornton show in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday night as he helped Ohio State scratch and claw all the way back from 17 points down to beat No. 18 Maryland, 73-70.
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