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The Houston Rockets have an intriguing championship window. While the 37-year-old Kevin Durant should have the Rockets operating with a sense of urgency to maximize his value, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson have shown strong potential as franchise cornerstones for years to come.

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NBA scout sees Fred VanVleet as key to easing Rockets’ Kevin Durant dependence

The Rockets were “way too reliant” on Kevin Durant last season, according to an anonymous NBA scout. The playoffs made that painfully clear. Houston lost to the Lakers in six games after Durant injured his ankle, despite Los Angeles playing the entire series without Luka Doncic and most of it without Austin Reaves.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 19

The 3 Players Most on the Spot for Rockets as Training Camp Opens

There were no seismic moves for the Houston Rockets after a somewhat disappointing season that ended with a first round flameout against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 19

NBA Insider Predicts Rockets Will Make A Major Trade In Near Future

The Houston Rockets have already made one massive swing by acquiring Kevin Durant last offseason, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes another significant trade could be coming in the future.

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In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

Rockets rumors: Why 2026-27 season could determine Alperen Sengun’s future in Houston

Despite signing a five-year, $185 million extension, Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun’s future could be in jeopardy according to one NBA insider. The Rockets will look to build off their first-round playoff exit against the Los Angeles Lakers last season.

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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.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 19

3-Time All-Star Defends Kevin Durant’s Championship Legacy

The ultimate goal for an NBA player is to win a championship. Although all championships are weighed equally on paper, the public commentary behind each title varies depending on the player’s path to success.

Bruce Thornton News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 18

NBA Player Comparisons for Rockets Rookie Bruce Thornton

With training camp soon approaching, it’s an opportune time to take a closer look at Houston Rockets rookie Bruce Thornton. The New York Knicks drafted Thornton with the No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 17

Former Rockets Head Coach Joins New NBA Team

This week, TSN reported that Stephen Silas will be joining the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach. Silas will be working under Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Kevin Durant Among NBA’s Top Trade Candidates This Season

Kevin Durant could once again find himself at the center of major trade rumors this season if the Houston Rockets start poorly and end up failing to emerge as serious championship contenders.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 17

Is Amen Thompson Untouchable on the NBA Trade Market?

While Kevin Durant’s trade value has been debated this summer, teammate Amen Thompson continues to elevate his profile in the NBA. In his third year with the Houston Rockets, Thompson averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals over 79 games.

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 17

Grading the Houston Rockets’ Projected Starters for Next Season

With training camp on the horizon, it is an opportune time to assess the Houston Rockets’ potential heading into the 2026-2027 season. Coming off another 50+ win year, there are high expectations for the franchise within the Western Conference title picture.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / September 17

ESPN ranks Rockets for the future

Yes, it’s the last of the NBA doldrums before Houston Rockets season kicks off. They begin training camp on September 23 — six days away — because they are one of the teams playing international games in the preseason.

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Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Thunder Fan Claims Kevin Durant Cursed When Asked To Help With Oklahoma Kids’ Fundraiser

Kevin Durant is infamously accused of having a social media personality that is starkly different from what one would expect from a professional basketball player.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 16

Former NBA Veteran Starts Online Argument About Kevin Durant

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant experienced significant success after joining the Golden State Warriors in 2016. The Warriors went on to win two consecutive NBA titles, with Durant being named the NBA Finals MVP for both series.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 16

Who Should the Houston Rockets Protect in NBA Expansion Draft?

This week, NBA commissioner Adam Silver provided an update on ongoing discussions about the league’s potential expansion for franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Iman Shumpert Labels Kevin Durant ‘Petty’ for Response to His Brutal Accusation: 'I Missed Out On Two Rings'

The Warriors and Cavaliers built one of the defining rivalries, meeting in four straight Finals from 2015 through 2018. Even years later, that rivalry still finds a way to resurface.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Kevin Durant Fires Back After Iman Shumpert Calls Out Warriors Move, Then Deletes Comment

Iman Shumpert called out Kevin Durant after receiving a new deal to appear on the ‘Gil’s Arena’ show for the 2026-27 season. In just his second episode, the former NBA champion blamed Durant for costing him two NBA rings when he joined the Warriors in free agency in 2016.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 15

What Kevin Durant Needs to Do for Rockets This Season

The Houston Rockets brought Kevin Durant in for one reason. They believe this team can win a championship. So what does Kevin Durant need to do for the Rockets this season?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 15

Jabari Smith Jr. Ranked Top 20 Power Forward in NBA

Jabari Smith Jr. is one of the developing talents that have made a meaningful impact in the Houston Rockets’ starting lineup. Last season, Smith averaged 15.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 77 games.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Rockets GM Rafael Stone Talks Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanovic, And Expectations For Young Players

The Houston Rockets’ general manager, Rafael Stone, was part of the team contingent that visited the Fire Station 08 Downtown in Houston as part of their homage to the firefighters who gave up their lives on September 11, 2001.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 10

Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal

Just to be clear, Fred VanVleet has not been traded to the Hawks. Nobody is reporting that a trade is close. This is September, actual NBA business has slowed down and proposed trades are one of the ways we entertain ourselves until training camp.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Mike D’Antoni likes what Rockets have built, hasn’t completely closed door on coaching

Mike D’Antoni has been away from NBA head coaching for a while now. He still sounds like a coach. In an exclusive interview with Eric Jay Santos of NBA On SI, D’Antoni praised the current Rockets roster and explained why he believes the talent would be fun to work with.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 7

Insider delivers harsh reality regarding Kevin Durant

Not so long ago, two-thirds of the NBA would've sold the farm to get their hands on Kevin Durant, and the other third would've at least considered it. But things change quickly in this line of business.

Former champion sounds the alarm on fatal Lakers playoff issue

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Hornets waive Kobe Stewart

Amen Thompson News / Yardbarker / September 3

Rockets secured a stunning bargain with Amen Thompson deal

The most impressive part about this new deal is the fact that the franchise will get to savor their young star for the foreseeable future without having to pay the usual premium which other players of his caliber demand nowadays.

Rockets, Thompson reach five-year, $208M extension

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Klay Thompson wants to break a Heat record

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Amen Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Amen Thompson lands stunning new contract with the Rockets

Amen Thompson will be with the Houston Rockets for more years to come. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that Thompson and the Rockets have agreed to a new multi-year deal.