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Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Kevin Durant Issues Lengthy Statement After Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement
Russell Westbrook's retirement has sparked an outpouring of messages from across the NBA, but few carry the history or weight of the one Kevin Durant shared Thursday.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / August 13
Breakdown of Rockets 2026-2027 NBA schedule 
The Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA are deep into the 2026 offseason, with all the major roster moves and most of the major NBA stories (outside of Russell Westbrook’s recent retirement announcement) concluded at least before the start of the new season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 13
5 Games to Circle on the Houston Rockets' 2026-27 schedule
The NBA schedule has finally been released. The Rockets will open the season on October 21 at home against the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., which will be the new standard tip time for home games after more than a decade of starting at 7:00.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 13
How Tough is the Houston Rockets’ NBA Cup Schedule?
On Wednesday, the schedule was revealed for the 2026 NBA Cup. The in-season tournament was established in 2023, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and New York Knicks each winning the NBA Cup.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Stadium Rant / August 12
Russell Westbrook To Rockets: Epic 2026 KD Reunion?
As the 2026 NBA offseason winds down, the Houston Rockets have a quiet opportunity to make a loud addition to their locker room. Could a familiar face be returning to Houston?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 11
Who Else Should the Houston Rockets Face During NBA Rivals Week?
On Tuesday, the NBA announced the matchups for Opening Night and Christmas Day. While the Houston Rockets are not slated to play on December 25th, the franchise will be facing a divisional rival in its first game of the season.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 11
Durant, Rockets disrespected by NBA schedule release
There are teams with legitimate beef following the NBA’s announcement of many of their signature marquee games for the 2026-27 schedule. Although the full slate won’t be released completely until later in the week, only the Cleveland Cavaliers have a right to feel more legitimately slighted than the Houston Rockets.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 11
Why This Player Could Be the Rockets’ Biggest X-Factor
Even though the Houston Rockets had a quiet offseason, they still have one of the deeper rosters in the NBA. The Rockets have a ton of great bench players, but which one will be their most important one this season?
Ben Simmons News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 10
Should the Houston Rockets Sign Ben Simmons This Offseason?
With free agent Ben Simmons expected to be a participant at a private player-led mini camp for the Australia men’s basketball team, there is speculation that the 30-year-old guard could be making an NBA comeback.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 10
Amen Thompson Has an Opportunity to Elevate His NBA Profile in 2027
The Houston Rockets have a rising star in 23-year-old Amen Thompson. Last season, Thompson averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists over 79 games, resulting in an eighth-place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
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.
Russell Westbrook News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Russell Westbrook Breaks Silence Amid Rockets Reunion Speculation
With the Houston Rockets recently opening up a roster spot, the franchise has continued to gain momentum as a potential playing destination for Russell Westbrook.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Rockets Guard Amen Thompson Excels Across Numerous NBA 2K Categories
After the departure of James Harden, the Houston Rockets spent the early part of the 2020s at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. This three-year stretch gave the franchise its opportunity to draft a rising star with the No.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Rockets Starting Five: What Kevin Durant and Others Need to Do in 2026-27
The foursome of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson started together 62 times last season, but the fifth spot was a revolving door between Steven Adams, Josh Okogie, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. speaks out on Rockets future after Kevin Durant chemistry concerns
Jabari Smith Jr. has addressed concerns over his partnership with Kevin Durant, insisting the Houston Rockets are ready to take a big step forward. Questions had been raised last season after visible chemistry issues following Durant’s arrival in Houston.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Sets Expectations for Rockets Season After Alleged Chemistry Issues With Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant survived an awkward first dance. Now, the Houston Rockets forward believes the real show is about to begin. After a rocky debut season spent finding chemistry with the 16x All-Star, Smith says the growing pains are behind Houston and a major leap awaits in 2026-27, no matter what the offseason noise suggests.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Rockets’ Ime Udoka Addresses Marcus Smart Reunion; Expects Him To Play A Role Like Dillon Brooks
The Rockets have made several offseason moves this summer. But to their head coach, one move is a bit more personal than the others, as Ime Udoka reunites with Marcus Smart.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Speaks On Kevin Durant’s Lessons, Rockets’ Expectations And One Key Area To Improve
The Rockets’ young starlet, Jabari Smith Jr, recently sat down with Chiney Ogwumike of ESPN for an interview ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old, who is primed to be one of the Rockets’ young players to leap to All-Star caliber next season, addressed various aspects of the team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 5
Suns make Dillon Brooks key part of core with contract extension
The Phoenix Suns are trying to rebuild their roster, their on-court image and their overall mentality. They see Dillon Brooks as being a significant part of that, and rewarded him on Wednesday night with a long-term contract extension that will keep him as a foundational piece of their roster.
JD Davison News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Rockets Waive JD Davison
The Rockets have waived guard JD Davison, the team announced today. Houston picked up its 2026/27 team option on Davison in June, but his $2,584,539 salary remained entirely non-guaranteed even after that option was exercised.
Houston Rockets News / The Spun / August 4
'Inside the NBA' Star Kenny Smith Gets Married For Third Time
Former Houston Rockets star and "Inside the NBA" personality Kenny Smith has officially tied the knot for the third time in his life. Smith, a two-time NBA champion, played professionally from 1987-1997 before calling it a career.
Steven Adams News / AirJordanChronicles / August 5
'I’ll Play As Long as I Can': Steven Adams Gets Candid About NBA Future
Twelve NBA seasons in, most centers start planning their exit. Steven Adams, the Houston Rockets veteran big man, is doing the opposite, and his latest comments make that stance impossible to ignore.
Tari Eason News / HITC / July 31
‘Struck me in the face’ – Houston Rockets star Tari Eason files for restraining order against his ex
TMZ has released details of Houston Rockets star Tari Eason applying for a restraining order against an ex, including both violence and property damage.
Alperen Sengun News / HITC / July 28
Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun reveals reason he no longer opens X
The social media landscape isn’t always kind to athletes, and Alperen Sengun shared his tough experience on X. Houston Rockets fans had big expectations for their team last season, but Alperen Sengun and his co-stars failed to live up to those.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27
Jonathan Kuminga's agent has poor recent history with clients
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga spent all of last summer trying to escape the Golden State Warriors before signing a one-year deal with a team option.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 23
Rockets Re-Sign Jae’Sean Tate To One-Year Contract
The Rockets have re-signed veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate, they announced today in a press release. According to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter link), Tate received a one-year, minimum-salary contract that includes a partial guarantee.
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