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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 16
Here’s Why the Rockets Should Retire Tracy McGrady’s Jersey Number
One of the biggest honors that an NBA franchise can bestow on a former player is a jersey number retirement. The decision to retire a jersey number varies from team to team, from the Chicago Bulls honoring Michael Jordan to the Oklahoma City Thunder honoring Nick Collison.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / August 16
Honoring new Hall of Fame inductee, former Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni 
Rudy Tomjanovich is the best coach in Houston Rockets history, but there’s a pretty good chance that the best skipper you ever saw run the team was Mike D’Antoni.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 15
Former Rockets Coach Reflects on James Harden During HOF Speech
This week, Mike D’Antoni was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. D’Antoni served as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Houston Rockets throughout 16 seasons.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15
Mike D’Antoni thanks James Harden for trusting his vision in Houston
Former Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni shouted out James Harden during his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
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 / August 15
The Worst Draft Choice in Houston Rockets History
Throughout NBA history, each franchise has made at least one regrettable decision in the annual draft. There is one draft choice that stands out as an undeniable loss for the Houston Rockets.
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15
Rockets 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release
The Houston Rockets must have been very disappointed with the way they ended the 2025-26 season. Their goal heading into last season was to compete for a championship, but they didn’t even come close in the end.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 14
Here’s What the NBA’s Television Schedule Reveals About the Rockets
On Thursday, the NBA released the full schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. One notable observation is the allocation of nationally televised games, factored by a combination of team strength and popularity.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 14
Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on Russell Westbrook’s NBA Retirement
On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 years in the league. The nine-time All-Star ends his career as the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / August 14
Remembering Russell Westbrook’s lone season with the Rockets
Russell Westbrook, we hardly knew ye. No, seriously. Russell Westbrook played one season with the Houston Rockets. So why does he feel like such an integral part of their recent past?
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / August 14
'Completely Bigoted': Royce White Breaks Silence After WNBA’s Meeting on Trans Eligibility Resulted in Former NBA Star’s Denouncement
The WNBA’s transgender eligibility debate was supposed to move toward clarity this week after a task force of team presidents and general managers met on Wednesday to discuss the issue that has gripped the community since July 21.
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.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 14
'Wish We Could Go Back': Kevin Durant Pens Emotional Message After Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement
On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook unexpectedly dropped his retirement announcement video narrated by Michael B. Jordan. Former teammates, including LeBron James, were quick to share their reaction, while Kevin Durant stayed silent.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Kevin Durant Issues Lengthy Statement After Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement
Russell Westbrook's retirement has sparked an outpouring of messages from across the NBA, but few carry the history or weight of the one Kevin Durant shared Thursday.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / August 13
Breakdown of Rockets 2026-2027 NBA schedule
The Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA are deep into the 2026 offseason, with all the major roster moves and most of the major NBA stories (outside of Russell Westbrook’s recent retirement announcement) concluded at least before the start of the new season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 13
5 Games to Circle on the Houston Rockets' 2026-27 schedule
The NBA schedule has finally been released. The Rockets will open the season on October 21 at home against the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., which will be the new standard tip time for home games after more than a decade of starting at 7:00.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 13
How Tough is the Houston Rockets’ NBA Cup Schedule?
On Wednesday, the schedule was revealed for the 2026 NBA Cup. The in-season tournament was established in 2023, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and New York Knicks each winning the NBA Cup.
Houston Rockets News / Stadium Rant / August 12
Russell Westbrook To Rockets: Epic 2026 KD Reunion?
As the 2026 NBA offseason winds down, the Houston Rockets have a quiet opportunity to make a loud addition to their locker room. Could a familiar face be returning to Houston?
Houston Rockets News / HITC / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. speaks out on Rockets future after Kevin Durant chemistry concerns
Jabari Smith Jr. has addressed concerns over his partnership with Kevin Durant, insisting the Houston Rockets are ready to take a big step forward. Questions had been raised last season after visible chemistry issues following Durant’s arrival in Houston.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Sets Expectations for Rockets Season After Alleged Chemistry Issues With Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant survived an awkward first dance. Now, the Houston Rockets forward believes the real show is about to begin. After a rocky debut season spent finding chemistry with the 16x All-Star, Smith says the growing pains are behind Houston and a major leap awaits in 2026-27, no matter what the offseason noise suggests.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Rockets’ Ime Udoka Addresses Marcus Smart Reunion; Expects Him To Play A Role Like Dillon Brooks
The Rockets have made several offseason moves this summer. But to their head coach, one move is a bit more personal than the others, as Ime Udoka reunites with Marcus Smart.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Speaks On Kevin Durant’s Lessons, Rockets’ Expectations And One Key Area To Improve
The Rockets’ young starlet, Jabari Smith Jr, recently sat down with Chiney Ogwumike of ESPN for an interview ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old, who is primed to be one of the Rockets’ young players to leap to All-Star caliber next season, addressed various aspects of the team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 5
Suns make Dillon Brooks key part of core with contract extension
The Phoenix Suns are trying to rebuild their roster, their on-court image and their overall mentality. They see Dillon Brooks as being a significant part of that, and rewarded him on Wednesday night with a long-term contract extension that will keep him as a foundational piece of their roster.
JD Davison News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Rockets Waive JD Davison
The Rockets have waived guard JD Davison, the team announced today. Houston picked up its 2026/27 team option on Davison in June, but his $2,584,539 salary remained entirely non-guaranteed even after that option was exercised.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / August 3
Eastern Conference team continues to 'loom large' as potential Kevin Durant suitor
Durant hasn't had the impact the Rockets had hoped, leading to speculation about his future.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27
Jonathan Kuminga's agent has poor recent history with clients
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga spent all of last summer trying to escape the Golden State Warriors before signing a one-year deal with a team option.
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