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On YouTubeReed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
NBA Summer League: Reed Sheppard Expected to Dominate for Rockets
Reed Sheppard didn't have the greatest rookie season for the Houston Rockets after entering the league in 2024. Coming in as the No. 3 overall pick, the Kentucky product was revered for his shooting, but also his abilities to make an impact from anywhere on the floor.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
The Houston Rockets Boast the Best Center Rotation in the NBA
The Houston Rockets just finished their most successful season in the last five years, going 52-30 and finishing second in the tough Western Conference.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Three Rockets to Look for in NBA 2K26 Summer League
The Houston Rockets have had a busy offseason, trading Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for Kevin Durant, extending Jabari Smith Jr. and bringing in free agents Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, just to name a few moves.
The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz
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Kevon Harris News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Houston Rockets Use Two-Way Contract Slot on Kevon Harris
Houston Rockets continue to make moves this offseason, even if they are flying under the radar, like their recent two-way contract addition of Kevon Harris.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Houston Rockets Waive Frontcourt Piece
The Rockets have been one of, if not the most successful, team during this offseason as they have continued to make the right moves in preparation for challenging for an NBA Championship next season.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 4
'He’s Got Some Missing Screws' – Houston Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Gets 100% Honest on Being Coached by Ime Udoka
Jabari Smith Jr. believes that Ime Udoka deserves his long-term extension with the Houston Rockets after he guided the team to its first Top 2 seed finish in the Western Conference since 2018 and playoff appearance since 2019-20.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / July 4
Kevin Durant backs Paul Pierce after wild best scorer debate: ‘I didn’t really…’
Paul Pierce isn’t one to shy away from bold statements, and his latest is no different: the Celtics icon has a case to be on the shortlist of the best pure scorers in NBA history.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
The Rockets Are In Win-Now Mode, But Not Championship Or Bust
The Houston Rockets have officially opened their championship window with the addition of Kevin Durant and several key bench contributors this offseason.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Houston Rockets Remain Biggest Offseason Winners so Far
The Houston Rockets were already in prime position to make a splash next season. They finished as the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed, were working toward an extension with veteran guard Fred VanVleet, had the No.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Rockets Predicted to Have NBA's Best Defense Next Season
If there's one thing that you can guarantee about the Houston Rockets, it's that they're going to defend. Head coach Ime Udoka hangs his hat on getting stops, which the Rockets desperately needed at the time of his arrival in 2023.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 4
'Ain't Nobody Had Wives Back Then': Ex-Rockets Player Reveals They Were Allowed To Bring Women They Just Met, On The Team Plane
The Rockets found themselves in a tough spot after back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995, and they were looking for ways to build a roster around
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 4
Cuttino Mobley Compares Yao Ming to Hakeem Olajuwon, Reveals How He Helped Bring Out Rocket Legend’s Dominance
When looking at the best big men in NBA history, people often cite Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O’Neal, or Wilt Chamberlain. But one man who deserves some recognition is Yao Ming.
Clint Capela News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4
The signing Houston Rockets should have made instead of Clint Capela
To say that the Houston Rockets have had anything less than an A-plus offseason thus far would be a lie. Fresh off their first playoff appearance since
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4
The next trade Rockets must make after acquiring Kevin Durant from Suns
The 2024-25 season for the Houston Rockets cannot be considered as anything other than a success, even if they did fall short in the playoffs yet again to their archrival Golden State Warriors.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 4
Cuttino Mobley Laments 2003 Rockets’ 'Ugly' Offense, Reveals How Yao Ming Could Have Played Like Nikola Jokic
Yao Ming was one of the most unique big men the NBA has ever seen. He had the size to dominate in the post, the touch to knock down mid-range shots, and the footwork of a much smaller player.
Kevon Harris News / Hoops Rumors / July 4
Rockets agree to two-way deal with G League standout
He has excelled at the G League level in recent years, earning MVP honors at the NBAGL’s Next Up Game at All-Star weekend in February.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3
Rockets sign G League Next Up MVP to contract
The Houston Rockets shook up the NBA world with arguably the biggest move of the offseason when they agreed to trade for Kevin Durant. While the complete framework of the trade is reportedly still being worked on, there’s no question the Rockets improved.
Kevon Harris News / Fastbreak on SI / July 3
Houston Rockets Reportedly Sign 2-Year NBA Player
Kevon Harris last played in an NBA game during the 2023-24 season when he was with the Orlando Magic. He finished the year with averages of 2.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 66.7% from the field in two games.
Jock Landale News / Last Word On Sports / July 3
Jock Landale Waived, These Teams Could Be Potential Suitors
The Houston Rockets certainly possess a load of depth at the center position. They showed more of their double-big lineup in the opening round of the playoffs, playing All-Star Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams together.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / July 3
NBA Record Seven-Team Trade Sending Kevin Durant To Rockets Has Been Fully Agreed To In Principle
The NBA record seven-team trade sending Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets has been fully agreed to in principle. The seven teams
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 3
The Houston Rockets' Lack of Nationally Televised Games Will be a Thing of the Past
The Houston Rockets have been the talk of the offseason, making one splashy move after another since being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2
The Rockets and Nuggets are ready to dethrone the Thunder out West
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the kings of not only the Western Conference but of the entire NBA. But several rivals are positioning themselves to dethrone the champs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
Lakers dealt a blow with forward's move to Western Conference rival
The Lakers went into the offseason knowing they needed to add to their core of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Early in free agency, they've had to subtract a player instead.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / June 30
Rockets got a deal on young big man
He averaged 12.2 points and seven rebounds while shooting 35.4 percent from three-point range during a season where he suffered a broken hand and lost his starting spot.
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