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The Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA are beginning what should be an offseason that brings many changes around the league. They have been a catalyst in that narrative, most recently acquiring star forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns.

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Eric Gordon Declines Player Option: Potential Houston Rockets Reunion?

The NBA offseason is in full swing with teams and players making decisions regarding free agency. The Houston Rockets, who have been stealing headlines after trading for Kevin Durant, are looking to improve upon a 52-30 2024-25 season with the young core making a huge leap.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 29

Do the Houston Rockets Have a Legit Big Three?

The Houston Rockets are set to be one of the most-watched teams next season after they acquire NBA superstar Kevin Durant this summer. Houston was already

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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.

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Jock Landale News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 29

Houston Rockets and Jock Landale Plan To Extend Contract Decision

The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams this offseason. They have not only extended the contract of their head coach, Ime Udoka. They have signed Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams to new agreements that will keep them in Houston for the next couple of seasons.

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Paul Pierce totally disagrees with what ‘everybody’ says about Kevin Durant and expects Amen Thompson to prove him right

Kevin Durant’s trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets is the biggest move of the 2025 offseason so far. The Rockets gave up Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and a first-round pick to acquire the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 29

The Rockets Need Replacement Heart and Soul

After accomplishing one of the biggest trades the team has made in the 2020s, the Houston Rockets are ready to compete against some of the league's best teams for Houston's first championship since the mid-90s.

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

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

Warriors’ Draymond Green shares clear opinion on Kevin Durant’s trade to Rockets

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was receptive towards the blockbuster trade of his former co-star Kevin Durant. After three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Durant has a new destination.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 28

How the Kevin Durant Trade Looks From the Suns’ Point of View

The NBA offseason has just begun, but the Houston Rockets have already made waves with several moves geared toward improving the team next season. The

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / June 28

'He Is a Leader!': Paul Pierce Speaks on Kevin Durant’s Leadership, What Young Rockets Can Learn From Him

In what could be the NBA’s biggest move of the offseason, Kevin Durant is now a Houston Rocket. After a handful of underwhelming campaigns with the Phoenix Suns, through no fault of his own, the future Hall of Famer is once again a member of a contending team.

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The Rockets' Shooting Woes Could Still Be An Issue

The Houston Rockets feel ready to compete after adding Kevin Durant through a trade. To acquire Durant, Houston had to give away their best shooter, Dillon Brooks, and Jalen Green, the player with the highest scoring potential last year.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / June 28

Despite Praising Jalen Green, Jeff Teague Reveals How Kevin Durant Fills Crucial Hole for Rockets

The NBA offseason is already off to an incredible start. Five days ago, news broke that Kevin Durant had been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets, a blockbuster move that brings the 15-time All-Star to a team that finished the 2024-2025 campaign No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 27

Rockets Intend to Re-Sign Three Free Agents

The Houston Rockets made no move to get back inside the NBA Draft after sending over their picks to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant. However, this does not mean the Rockets will be done making any more moves this summer, as they still have a few roster spots to fill for the 2025-26 season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 27

Houston Rockets Wing Could Be On the Move This Summer

With the Rockets' most recent roster moves throughout June, they could be heading into next season loaded at the wing position, which could prompt them to send another player out in a trade to chase an NBA Championship.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / June 28

Leaked DMs Show Kevin Durant Defending His Legacy After Failed Season With Suns

As a member of the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant is optimistic about the future. But before he can start his new chapter, answers must be found on what went wrong in his previous stop.

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 / Total Apex Sports / June 27

The Houston Rockets Continue Their Great 2025 Offseason

The roster for the 2025-2026 Houston Rockets has taken shape over the last two weeks. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported earlier today the team intends to re-sign Jae’Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday, and Jeff Green for next season.

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 / Athlon Sports / June 27

Rockets Make Major Roster Decisions on 3 Crucial Players

The Houston Rockets have been very active this offseason. Free agency hasn't technically started just yet, but Houston has kept most of its current team around.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

Rockets First-Round Pick ‘Subject’ Of Multiple Trade Discussions

The Houston Rockets made arguably the biggest move of the offseason but don’t think they’re done making moves yet. As they continue to mold their roster into a true title-contender, Cam Whitmore “has been the subject of a number of trade discussions in recent days,” according to The Athletic beat reporter Kelly Iko.

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