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Kyrie Irving News / The Dream Shake / October 2
Rockets must not overpay for Kyrie Irving 
Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact. Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland.
Rafael Castro News / Hoops Rumors / October 1
Rockets Waive Two-Way Player Rafael Castro
The Rockets have waived Rafael Castro, tweets Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Castro signed a two-way contract with Houston in August. That two-way deal covered two seasons, but all two-way contracts are non-guaranteed and don’t count against the salary cap, so the Rockets won’t carry any dead money on their books by releasing the 6’11” big man.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1
Rockets rumored Kyrie Irving trade interest turns season into fierce audition
The reported interest in Irving from the Rockets sends a message to the team's current roster.
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 30
Rockets' Kevin Durant Credited by Magic Star for Offseason Assistance
Two months ago, a video surfaced of Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Magic power forward Paolo Banchero working out with each other. As expected, when fans started to react to the two in the gym together, it went viral.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 30
Head Coach Confirms Rockets Projected Starting Lineup for 2026-2027
The Houston Rockets have less than a month to prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Although preseason action has yet to take place, there isn’t much to decide when it comes to choosing the team’s starters.
Houston Rockets News / The Lead / September 29
Houston Rockets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Houston Rockets’ Finals hopes last season seemingly vanished before the first tip-off. After acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, many viewed Houston as a true contender.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 29
Alperen Sengun Advised to Make Change by Rockets Assistant Coach
Looking toward his sixth year in the NBA, Alperen Sengun is developing into an elite playmaking center for the Houston Rockets. Last season, Sengun averaged 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists over 72 games.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 29
Fred VanVleet Gives Honest Take on Teaming With Kevin Durant
With the Houston Rockets’ continued development of their strong core of young talent, as the likes of Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 28
3 Updates From NBA Media Day That Could Impact the Rockets
On Monday, the majority of NBA teams held their media days for the 2026-27 season. It is a longstanding tradition for the league’s players to take official photos and answer questions ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / September 28
Can Kevin Durant Match LeBron James’ Career Longevity?
Nearing two decades in the NBA, Kevin Durant is still considered to be one of the league’s elite scorers. He scored 2,026 total points last season, finishing behind only Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jaylen Brown.
Amen Thompson News / Fadeaway World / September 28
Rockets’ Amen Thompson Shuts Down Shooting Critics With A Confident Statement
The Houston Rockets’ guard Amen Thompson recently spoke to the media scrum as the team began training camp ahead of the preseason games. One of the biggest
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 25
Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster
Following late-season injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers played with an all-new starting five in last season's playoffs.
Tom Thibodeau News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Tom Thibodeau spotted at Rockets practice, and his skinny jeans need to be seen to be believed
The Houston Rockets are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, which is slated to get underway in less than a month. The Rockets are hoping that the return of Fred VanVleet will help guide them to a better result than their disappointing first round playoff exit a year ago.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 24
Ime Udoka Reveals How Fred VanVleet’s Return Will Affect Kevin Durant And Alperen Sengun On Offense
The Houston Rockets are shaping up to be an interesting team heading into the 2026-27 season. While the core is largely the same, with Kevin Durant‘s veteran experience supporting the young trio of Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet‘s return should add another dimension to the team’s structure.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / September 24
'It’s Definitely Levels to This': 6″2 Rockets Rookie Gets a Reality Check After First Practice With Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant has barely begun his Houston Rockets chapter. But one of the team’s newest players has already learned how different the NBA can feel from the college game.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 24
Odds are against Rockets' optimism about better health
The Houston Rockets are banking on the return of two veterans who missed all or most of last season. They've also added two veterans not known for staying on the court.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Marcus Smart says the Lakers disrespected him
Marcus Smart clearly has no love lost for his former team. The new Houston Rockets guard Smart spoke this week in an interview to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23
First look at Fred VanVleet in Rockets training camp after ACL injury
The Houston Rockets have gotten their training camp underway this week as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Rockets will be getting point guard Fred VanVleet back this season after he missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL injury suffered just prior to the start of that campaign.
Amen Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Amen Thompson reveals first purchase after signing a stunning contract
Amen Thompson is now hundreds of millions richer after landing a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, but you wouldn’t know it from the first item he bought with that money.
Alperen Sengun News / HITC / September 23
‘I want to…’ Rockets star Alperen Sengun reveals ‘best in the NBA’ goal
Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star team in consecutive years, but his ambition is much greater. The Houston Rockets have enjoyed some excellent NBA regular seasons recently.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 23
Kevin Durant: Not thinking about retirement or final NBA stop
Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t ready to say Houston will be his final NBA stop. He also doesn’t sound like someone preparing to retire anytime soon. Durant was asked during Houston’s media day whether he has considered finishing his career with the organization.
Fred VanVleet News / TWSN / September 22
Houston Rockets Receive Massive Fred VanVleet Injury Update Before Training Camp
Ahead of the 2026 NBA season getting underway, the Houston Rockets have received encouraging news ahead of the season. Head coach Ime Udoka announced that
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Yardbarker / September 22
Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer
Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.
Houston Rockets 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.
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