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Lakers Forward Among 3 Key Rockets' Targets for Start of 2025 NBA Free Agency

The Houston Rockets have been one of the most active teams at the start of the 2025 offseason. They secured the deal of the summer by acquiring Kevin Durant.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30

Rockets Reportedly Scheduling Meetings with Marquee Free Agents

As NBA free agency kicks off, the Houston Rockets are expected to make big moves even after major roster reconstructions. The Rockets recently acquired star forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, trading away major pieces such as Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.

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Jabari Smith News / Field Level Media / June 30

Rockets retain Jabari Smith on $122M extension

Houston is buying into Jabari Smith playing a key role for the Rockets in more ways than one. Smith, the No. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, is set to sign a five-year, $122 million extension with the revamped Rockets, who also put together a new deal with point guard Fred VanVleet in a remodeled rotation that will feature Kevin Durant.

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Every NBA Finals MVP winner

Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.

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.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30

What to Know as Houston Rockets Prepare for NBA Summer League

On June 27, the NBA released the 2025 NBA Summer League schedule, an annual showcase in Las Vegas that allows all 30 NBA teams to fill out their final roster spots, see the growth of second-year players and also gauge their rookie draft picks in an NBA setting.

Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Rockets forward has drawn trade interest from Bulls, Nuggets

The Bulls and Nuggets are among the teams that have registered some level of interest in Rockets forward Cam Whitmore, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30

Has the Rockets General Manager Built a Real Contender?

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone is having a tremendous offseason as he has spearheaded the moves to set up the Rockets to hopefully compete for an NBA Championship in the near future.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Bag Secured! Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Contract Details Revealed

Houston Rockets fans will remember the summer of 2025 with uncommon fondness. Acquiring Kevin Durant from the Suns? Check. Drafting Duke Blue Devils giant Khaman Maluach?

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / June 30

Three potential NBA Free Agency MLE targets for the Rockets

The Rockets just might be one piece away... Here are the pieces I believe they should be targeting. The NBA free-agency moratorium begins tonight at 6:00

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 30

Is This Houston Rockets Wing Next In Line for Extension?

The Houston Rockets recently announced their intent to extend Jabari Smith Jr. to a five-year deal, which now leaves a question mark surrounding 2022 first-round selection Tari Eason, who could be in line next for an extension.

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Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Jabari Smith Jr’s $122 Million Extension Lets Rockets Stay Greedy

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets have locked up a key piece of their future, as Jabari Smith Jr. will sign a five-year, $122 million extension. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the fully guaranteed deal ties Smith to Houston through the 2030-31 season.

Kevin Durant News / The SportsRush / June 30

'Made That Relationship More Intimate': Notorious Troll Kevin Durant Reveals How Social Media Has Changed Fan Interactions

During the recent Boardroom Talks Live in partnership with FanDuel, where Kevin Durant shared some simple words of wisdom for the 2025 NBA Draft Class, the future Hall of Famer also delved into another topic that he knows oh so well: Social Media and fan interactions.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / June 30

Rockets Guarantee $122 Million Contract To 6'10 Big; Still Have $80 Million Space To Extend Kevin Durant

The Rockets have hit the ground running in the offseason and have now locked in another key piece in their frontcourt. They extended Jabari Smith Jr to a five-year $122 million contract that keeps him with the team till the end of the 2030-31 season. Jabari Smith Jr., the former No.

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.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / June 29

Reports: Rockets reward Jabari Smith Jr. with 5-year, $122M extension

The Houston Rockets and forward Jabari Smith Jr. agreed to a five-year, $122 million extension of his rookie contract, ESPN and The Athletic reported Sunday.

Jabari Smith News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Rockets sign Jabari Smith Jr. to huge new contract extension

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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.

Jock Landale News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Rockets, Jock Landale Push Back Salary Guarantee Date

The Rockets and big man Jock Landale have agreed to push back the salary guarantee date on his contract for 2025/26, reports Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

1 sneaky good player Rockets must sign in 2025 NBA free agency after Kevin Durant trade

There’s no two ways about it: the addition of Kevin Durant makes the Houston Rockets one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Suddenly, a team that finished

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / June 27

Houston Rockets Reportedly Sign Defensive-Minded Forward

Cameron Matthews played all five seasons of his college career for Mississippi State. This past year, he averaged 7.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.4 steals per contest while shooting 51.4% from the field and 24.0% from the three-point range in 34 games.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / June 27

Rockets Expected To Retain Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate And Jeff Green

The Houston Rockets plan to bring back veterans Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate and Jeff Green this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. While Tate and Green are set to hit unrestricted free agency, Holiday is under team control via a $4.9 million option, one Houston is expected to decline in favor of a new deal.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / June 25