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Rockets Need a Conference Finals Appearance To Mark Their Arrival

The Houston Rockets are trying to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the NBA after adding several veteran players this offseason to bolster their chances of earning their first championship in three decades.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Fred Vanvleet Continues to Show Exactly Why He Is the Rockets Leader

The frenzy of NBA free agency and blockbuster trades has begun to give way to player workouts and scrimmages as the NBA enters its offseason's slow period.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Rockets Latest Move Puts More Responsibilities on Reed Sheppard

The Houston Rockets signed free agent wing Josh Okogie to a one year deal on Tuesday, bringing the roster to 14 players on standard contracts. Barring any trades, the move likely signals the Rockets being finished adding free agents, due to the financial constraits it brings.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Houston Rockets Management Earns Top Five Ranking Among NBA Front Office Rankings

It's no shock how much acknowledgment and praise Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone has received throughout this offseason as he and his team gear up for the 2025-26 regular season coming up this fall.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Houston Rockets Rising Star Graces SLAM Magazine Cover

While the Houston Rockets have had themselves a red-hot summer, their rising star Amen Thompson has also been in on the fun, recently gracing the SLAM magazine cover alongside his twin brother and Detroit Pistons wing, Ausar Thompson.

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Concerns rise over Kevin Durant’s offensive burden after Houston Rockets add elite defender

Josh Okogie is the latest addition to a Houston Rockets offseason that’s already been defined by its focus on defence. Okogie agreed to a one-year deal with the Rockets worth $3.1 million.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Yahoo Sports Gives Rockets High Grade for Offseason Activity

The Houston Rockets' rise in 2024-25 caught essentially everyone off-guard. It's not often that a team that misses the play-in tournament, let alone the playoffs, catapults to the second-seed in the conference the following season.

Jalen Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Former Rockets Guard Sends Competitive Message to Houston in Farewell Letter

While it was speculated that the Jalen Green and Houston Rockets split would result in a bit of turmoil between the two parties, Green seems to be in good spirits following his farewell letter to Houston in an article from The Players' Tribune.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 24

Analyzing Houston Rockets' Depth For 2025-26 Season: Finally A True Contender

The Houston Rockets are gunning for the NBA championship next season. While it won't be easy, considering the Oklahoma City Thunder are the team to beat

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Can Former Rockets’ Guard Tap Into Stardom with Suns?

Trading for Kevin Durant was an essential no-brainer for Houston, given the price. The Rockets had reportedly long coveted the all-time forwards fit on their roster, even going so far as to swap Brooklyn’s picks for Phoenix’s in order to try and nab the two-time champion.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 23

Jalen Green Thanks Veteran Fred VanVleet for Guidance in Emotional Farewell to Rockets

The 2025 offseason has already been wild in terms of player movement in the NBA. Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, for one, was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Houston Rockets’ perfect move in 2025 NBA offseason

The Houston Rockets sense that there is an opening at the top of the NBA’s totem pole, as they have absolutely loaded up for a potential championship push for next season.

Jalen Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 23

What to Take Away From Jalen Green's Farewell to the Houston Rockets

Jalen Green quickly became a fan favorite among Houston Rockets fans, but had many fans turn on him nearly just as fast. It's a harsh statement, but leading up to his departure to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant, the perception of him as a player had shifted from his first two seasons in the league.

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Kyrie Irving reveals why Nets superteam didn't work out

Kyrie Irving opened up about the Nets’ failed superteam — and while it’s been over two years since it all fell apart, his comments shed new light on what really went wrong between himself, Kevin Durant and James Harden.

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Kevin Durant News / Sneakers on SI / July 23

Kevin Durant's Nike Sneakers Honor the Seattle SuperSonics

Once upon a time in the Pacific Northwest, there was a small market franchise that was anything but dreary. The Seattle SuperSonics were one of the most exciting teams with an extremely passionate fan base.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 23

Ime Udoka Continues to Mold the Houston Rockets Into His Ideal Team

The Houston Rockets have been on the rise the last two seasons after three years straight of winning 22 games or fewer. The Rockets went into full rebuild

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 23

NBA Fans Ecstatic Over Houston Rockets Latest Signing

This week, the Houston Rockets announced that they had signed Josh Okogie. The former Georgia Tech star is coming off a year where he averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field in 40 games for the Hornets and Suns.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Jalen Green drops mic in long letter to Rockets fans after Kevin Durant trade

Earlier this offseason, the Houston Rockets shook things up by acquiring Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant in exchange for a package centered around Jalen Green.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 23

Rockets’ Final Roster Spot Doubles Down on Lockdown Defense

The Rockets have filled their final roster spot. To some fans’ dismay, they declined to use the spot on guard depth, instead doubling down on lockdown defense.

Jalen Green News / Fadeaway World / July 23

Draya Michele Claims She Is A Better Driver Than Jalen Green: 'I've Had A Driver's Licence Your Whole Life'

Draya Michele and Jalen Green recently took a relationship quiz together on the Whistle YouTube channel, and things quickly turned competitive, especially when the topic of driving skills came up.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / July 23

Josh Okogie rejected several NBA sides to sign with Houston Rockets

Josh Okogie had the choice to sign with several NBA teams, but ultimately chose to join the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets have had a stellar offseason, making several moves to reinforce their roster after a disappointing first-round exit.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23

Kyrie Irving reveals leader behind Steve Nash hiring as Nets coach

In 2020, Steve Nash was a shock head coaching hire by the Brooklyn Nets. Irving provided insight into who was the driving force behind the hire.

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Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 22

Houston Rockets Sign 7-Year NBA Veteran

Josh Okogie played the 2024-25 season for the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets. He finished with averages of 7.1 points 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 34.8% from the three-point range in 40 games.