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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 7
Which Ex-Rockets Players Are Next In Line For Future Naismith Hall Of Fame Induction?
Last Saturday night, the gates of basketball immortality opened once again as the Naismith Hall of Fame welcomed the newest legends of the sport for this year’s class.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 7
Rockets 2025-26 Predictions: New Signing Gone By The Deadline
With predictions, it’s easy to over-indulge in the happily-ever-after or the doom-and-gloom. What about a prediction that sounds doom-and-gloom but is actually riding into the sunset?
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 7
Rockets' Kevin Durant Ranks as League's Second-Best Long-Range Shooter
Kevin Durant is an NBA legend. He's had one of the greatest NBA careers that we've ever seen. He's not exactly universally liked, but few have been better at what he does than he is.
The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 7
Ranking 25 Best Power Forwards For 2025-26 NBA Season
After ranking the league’s best point guards, shooting guards, and small forwards, it’s time to move up a position and focus on the power forwards. The role of the modern four has transformed into one of the most versatile positions in basketball, which is why some of the greats today occupy that spot.
PJ Washington News / Hoops Wire / September 7
West Notes: Rockets, outlook, Mavs, PJ Washington, Grizzlies
The Rockets made headlines by trading for Kevin Durant, but other offseason moves may prove just as important. Houston extended center Steven Adams and re-signed Fred VanVleet to a more team-friendly contract, as Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle noted.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 7
Five standout players from first EuroBasket knockout games
The first four games of the Round of 16 knockout phase at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 are in the books, and there were several standout performances.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 6
How Do the Rockets Stack Up Against the Southwest Division This Season?
The Houston Rockets are set to begin a 2025-26 NBA season with major title hopes. With all-time great Kevin Durant at the helm, a team that was once regarded as an up-and-comer is poised for a huge leap.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 6
Rockets' Turkish Big Man Looks Like Himself in EuroBasket
The Houston Rockets' star big man, Alperen Sengun, is putting the basketball world on notice with his performance in the 2025 EuroBasket tournament. He leads the Turkish national team as its best player, creating opportunities for himself, his teammates, and playing impactful defense when necessary.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 6
Alperen Sengun Receiving Praise From NBA Legends and EuroBasket Opponents
Alperen Sengun has been one of the standouts of the EuroBasket 2025 tournament. Coming into the tournament, Türkiye was ranked 27th in the world and was an afterthought when it came to teams that fans and the media believed could not only win a medal but take home the gold.
Cam Whitmore News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 6
Rockets' Cam Whitmore Deal Cited as One of Most Lofty Summer Deals
The Houston Rockets' multi-year rebuild proved fruitful, as it pertains to constructing a title-contending roster. The level of talent catapulted them to second in the Western Conference. They hadn't even sniffed the play-in tournament, let alone the playoffs, for nearly half a decade prior.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / September 6
Amen Thompson cannot hold back his true feelings about playing with Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are one of the most interesting teams heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. They pulled off the Kevin Durant trade, which means they have a stacked roster with top-level talent, including the promising Amen Thompson.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 6
Rockets' Fred VanVleet Ranks as NBA's 25th-Best Floor General
The topic of Fred VanVleet’s value can be a polarizing one. The counting stats aren't exactly eye-popping. Far from it, actually. The Houston Rockets floor general averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 assists, and 3.7 rebounds just last season.
Dwight Howard News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 5
Looking Back at Dwight Howard’s Rockets Tenure as He Enters the Hall of Fame
As the NBA offseason carries into the final stage, the league will once again be welcoming another class of inductees into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 5
Amen Thompson reveals how DeMar DeRozan still embarrassed him and Cam Whitmore after Fred VanVleet warned them
Amen Thompson told a story of how he and Cam Whitmore were taught a lesson by DeMar DeRozan despite being warned. Amen Thompson has quickly made a name for himself as one of the brightest prospects in the NBA thanks to his exciting play.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 5
How the Rockets Match Up Against the Nuggets
The Houston Rockets believe that they have risen to the upper tier of NBA teams after making several offseason moves and providing another offseason of training for the team's young players.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 5
Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Set for Early EuroBasket Matchup vs. Sweden
Houston Rockets superstar Alperen Sengun has been one of the most talked-about players so far in the EuroBasket tournament. Sengun and Türkiye are coming off their biggest win of the tournament as they handed Nikola Jokic and Serbia their first loss of the tournament.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 5
Richard Jefferson eviscerates Charles Barkley for LeBron James comments, makes Houston Rockets point
Richard Jefferson had no patience for Charles Barkley taking negative digs at LeBron James, and clapped back in brutal fashion. There seems to be a lot of discrepancy among the current and previous generations of NBA stars about the state of the league today.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 5
Rockets Front Office Draws Praise for Managing Salary Cap Amid Busy Summer
The NBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement has struck fear in the hearts of front office executives. Gone are the days of stockpiling superstars. The Big Three model of yesteryear is a thing of the past, and will remain buried.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 5
'It’s Going to be Fun Playing With Him' – Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson is Relieved to be Teammates With Kevin Durant
Houston Rockets swingman Amen Thompson is excited about the chance to play alongside one of the best scorers in NBA history, Kevin Durant, this upcoming season.
Alperen Sengun News / Last Word On Sports / September 5
Sengun’s EuroBasket Dominance a Sign For Rockets?
Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun has been on a tear in this year’s EuroBasket. Most importantly, his native Turkey has advanced to the round of 16.
Tari Eason News / Athlon Sports / September 4
3 Potential Houston Rockets Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season
The Houston Rockets were one of the surprise teams in the NBA last season as they finished second in the Western Conference standings with a 52-30 record.
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