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NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 1
Kevin Durant Accidentally Dissed His New Teammate In Viral Moment With LeBron James
In a recent guest appearance on the 'Mind the Game' podcast, Kevin Durant spoke on countless subjects, including his career, the NBA, and life as a professional athlete.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 1
How Clint Capela Helps the Houston Rockets' Playoff Hopes
The Houston Rockets signed Clint Capela to a three year, $21.5 million dollar contract on Monday evening, marking the organizations second addition of the day.
Jabari Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 1
Dorian Finney-Smith Could be the 2025 Version of Luc Mbah a Moute for the Rockets
The Houston Rockets have been the talk of the offseason. The Rockets have been the busiest team in the NBA since the season ended with a Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?
Cam Whitmore News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 1
Rockets Continue to Explore Cam Whitmore Trades Amid Free Agency Start
The Houston Rockets have started 2025 free agency with some major splashes, signing a few major free agents to bolster the rotation. After the Rockets pulled off a massive blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, they continued to make headlines on day one of free agency.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Rockets’ Kevin Durant minds the game, brilliantly explains mid-range jumpers
Kevin Durant hasn’t played a minute for the Houston Rockets, but he’s already making his presence felt, not with a ball in hand, but with a microphone in front of him.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 1
6 Moves Show Why The Rockets Are The Winners Of 2025 Offseason
The Houston Rockets are no longer rebuilding; they’re reloading. After a solid 52-30 season that saw them finish second in the Western Conference and push the Golden State Warriors to seven games in the first round, Houston made it clear: moral victories weren’t enough.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Grading Jabari Smith Jr’s $122 million Rockets contract extension
The Houston Rockets have locked in another key piece of their youth movement. They have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $122 million rookie extension with Jabari Smith Jr.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Rockets to Strike Trade With Hawks for $21 Million Longtime Starter: Report
The Houston Rockets are bringing back a big man to bolster their frontcourt: Clint Capela, by way of a sign-and-trade, costing $21.5 million over three
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 1
'Rich Paul Said 4 Teams Contacted Him' – LeBron James’ Agent Addresses Trade Rumors Amid the Lakers’ Plan to Focus on 5x All-Star
Even at 40 years of age, LeBron James is still determined to compete for an NBA championship as he enters his 23rd season. However, recent reports suggest that the Los Angeles Lakers are planning on focusing on building around five-time All-Star guard Luka Doncic.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 1
Houston Rockets are Early Free Agency Winners
NBA free agency opened on Monday, allowing teams to sign new players in hopes of making a title run in the 2025-26 season. The opening of free agency didn’t bring any seismic, star-alining moves for teams at the highest level.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 1
Rockets Reunion Now Gives Houston Three Viable Centers
The Houston Rockets won two championships in the 1990s with the great Hakeem Olajuwon manning the middle. Thirty years later, the team still seems to realize the importance of the center position.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1
Rockets reunite with former starting center
The Houston Rockets are adding a familiar face to their revamped lineup for next season. Several reporters confirmed Monday that the Rockets are signing veteran big man Clint Capela to a three-year contract worth $21.5 million.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1
Winners and losers from opening day of NBA free agency
After the first day of free agent action, here are the winners and losers of the NBA offseason so far.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 1
NFL Legend Accepts Shaquille O’Neal or Michael Jordan Couldn’t Guard Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers the NBA has ever seen. That isn’t an opinion; that is a fact. Aside from his rookie year, Durant has averaged 25 or more points in every season of his career.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Houston Rockets Add Key Sixth Man in Dorian Finney-Smith
Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Finney-Smith's agent, Michael Tellem of Excel Sports, negotiated the terms of the deal tonight with Rockets executives for the 3-and-D wing.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Grading Dorian Finney-Smith’s $53 million Rockets contract in 2025 NBA free agency
The Houston Rockets aren’t just signaling that they’re all-in. They’re acting like it. Mere days after pulling off the most shocking trade of the summer by acquiring Kevin Durant from Phoenix, the Rockets are staying on the offensive.
Clint Capela News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Houston Rockets Make Another Splash Signing with Clint Capela
Free agent center Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Major frontcourt addition – and return to Houston for Capela.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / The Dream Shake / June 30
Rockets still cooking, sign Dorian Finney-Smith to a four-year deal 
Are we allowed to say Shams-Bomb? Shams Charania of ESPN is reporting that the Houston Rockets have agreed to sign former Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, to a four-year $53 million dollar contract.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
Lakers dealt a blow with forward's move to Western Conference rival
The Lakers went into the offseason knowing they needed to add to their core of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Early in free agency, they've had to subtract a player instead.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / June 30
Rockets Bringing Back Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday On Minimum Deals
The Houston Rockets are bringing back a pair of veterans, reaching one-year agreements with guard Aaron Holiday and forward Jeff Green, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / June 30
Rockets got a deal on young big man
He averaged 12.2 points and seven rebounds while shooting 35.4 percent from three-point range during a season where he suffered a broken hand and lost his starting spot.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Houston Rockets Signing Three Players
The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams in the NBA. They have acquired Kevin Durant in free agency as well as signed their free agents. The Houston Rockets intend to sign their free agents Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday, and Jeff Green on new contracts to bring them all back for next season, sources tell ESPN.
Jabari Smith News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Rockets sign Jabari Smith Jr. to huge new contract extension
The Houston Rockets are betting big on Jabari Smith Jr. as a long-term piece.
Jack McVeigh News / Fastbreak on SI / June 29
Houston Rockets Reportedly Release 1-Year NBA Player
Jack McVeigh spent his rookie season in the NBA with the Houston Rockets. He finished with averages of 1.6 points per contest while shooting 29.4% from the field and 30.8% from the three-point range in seven games.
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