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NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Alperen Sengun Reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo Weakness That Led to Dominant EuroBasket Win
There is a faction of NBA fans that believe Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun will emerge as the league’s next great big man. He has a long way to go before he backs up those beliefs, but he appears well on his way amid an impressive run in the EuroBasket tournament.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / September 13
Rockets GM Rafael Stone Lays Bare Heartfelt Truth on Trading Jalen Green for Kevin Durant
June 2025 saw one of the craziest deals in the NBA, when the Houston Rockets traded 2 of their key young players to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Kevin Durant and Clint Capela.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Bill Simmons News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13
Bill Simmons Picks Rockets Star As Potential Member Of Team USA’s 2028 Olympics Team
The Houston Rockets are boasting one of the most fascinating rosters heading to the new NBA season. With an established young core bannered by Alperen Sengun, the franchise further fortified its foundation by going after several high-profile players this offseason.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 13
Turkey’s Finals Run Showcases Rockets’ 2025-26 Potential
Turkey has made the EuroBasket Finals. They will play Germany on Sunday for the chance to take home the Gold. The semifinal superstar showdown between Turkey’s Alperen Sengun and Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t exactly showcase the best of either player, but it did showcase the potential of Sengun’s Houston Rockets in 2025-26.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13
Where Does Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Rank Among Top Power Forwards?
Jabari Smith Jr. has had one of the more interesting trajectories for young players on this Houston Rockets team. A soon-to-be fourth-year player in the NBA, Smith Jr.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13
Rockets' Tari Eason Deemed Top 26 Power Forward
It's certainly easy to get caught up in all the talent that the Rockets will be deploying this season, as some NBA analysts have considered Houston's roster to be one of the best in the NBA.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13
Rockets Rank Third in Latest Western Conference Power Rankings
For the first time since the 2018-19 season, the Houston Rockets will enter the season as title contenders. That year, Houston was fresh off a Western Conference Finals appearance and nearly made it to the NBA Finals, if not for a untimely hamstring injury to Chris Paul.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
What a EuroBasket Championship Would Mean for Rockets Star Alperen Sengun
EuroBasket 2025 is almost over, with a lot of NBA fans watching during the offseason's dead period. For Houston Rockets fans, this has been an exciting time.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
Rockets Legend Shares Promising Expectation For Houston In 2025-26 Season
The Houston Rockets are set for a highly anticipated lift-off in the 2025-26 season. From winning 52 games, securing the No. 2 spot of the Western Conference, and making it to the NBA Playoffs for the first time in five years, the Rockets have captivated everyone this past season with their meteoric rise.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
What Could The Rockets' Ideal Offense Look Like?
The Houston Rockets have finally put together a collection of offensive talent that can match their abilities on defense. The additions of Kevin Durant and Dorian Finney-Smith, along with improvement from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, have the Rockets feeling confident about their ability to compete on both sides of the ball.
Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / September 12
The Rockets’ Role for Kevin Durant Will Make Fans Happy
The Houston Rockets made one of the splashiest moves in the offseason, trading for Kevin Durant to add him to their young core. After last year’s successful run, finishing with the second seed in the crowded Western Conference, the Rockets knew they needed a bit more.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 12
Kevin Durant's Ex-Teammate Says Alperen Sengun Is A Top-5 Center In The NBA Right Now
Alperen Sengun was one of the reasons why Kevin Durant wanted to come to Houston in the first place. Well, not directly, but Durant did say that he liked
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 11
Ime Udoka Says Kevin Durant Doesn’t Want Rockets Teammates Taking Backseat: 'Be Who You Are'
Kevin Durant has officially landed in Houston, and head coach Ime Udoka is already setting the tone for how the superstar will fit in. Speaking on Durant’s arrival, Udoka emphasized that while Durant’s scoring and efficiency will raise the Rockets’ ceiling, he doesn’t want the team’s young core to take a backseat in the process.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11
Heat linked to future Hall of Famer in rumors, but can Miami even land a superstar anymore?
The Miami Heat have always had swagger, but lately that confidence is being tested.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 11
Rockets’ Kevin Durant viewed as offseason’s biggest prize
The best offseason addition? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says it’s a no-contest. “I don’t think there’s much of a debate. Gotta be Kevin Durant in Houston,” Windhorst said on NBA Today.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 11
'I Was Really Close' – Former Houston Rockets Guard Revealed To Almost Have a Reunion With the Team
Former Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley has remained unsigned with an NBA team. He hasn’t played in the league since the 2023-24 season. During the previous campaign, he spent time playing in Israel for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Ligat HaAl.
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