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Houston Rockets: Fred VanVleet Sends 1 Clear Message to Front Office Amid Uncertain Contract Situation

Fred VanVleet has become one of the Houston Rockets’ key veterans this season, and the team has a big contract decision to make this summer. VanVleet’s current contract with the Houston Rockets has a $44.9 million option for next season.

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Ime Udoka keeping Rockets' offseason goals simple for young team

The Rockets have a very bright future.

Jalen Green has harsh message after Rockets get eliminated

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Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / May 7

Buddy Hield Trashes Dillon Brooks After Torching Rockets In Game 7: 'I'ma Send You Home Again'

Buddy Hield went off against the Rockets in Game 7 of their first-round series. He dropped 33 points with nine three-point shots made. This was a record in three-point shots ever made during a Game 7 in the Playoffs.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Rumors / May 6

Rockets trying to buy more time with Fred VanVleet decision

VanVleet’s salary number is a huge hit on the books for a team looking to improve the roster.

Fred VanVleet, Rockets have mutual interest in continuing relationship

Stay or go? Predicting what happens with Rockets free agents

'He's a dawg': Why Rockets should build around Amen Thompson, not Jalen Green

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The '2024-25 NBA field goal percentage leaders' quiz

How many of the 33 players in the 2024-25 NBA season to shoot at least 50 percent on field goal attempts for the year can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA head coaches all-time leaders in wins' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker

Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / May 6

Ime Udoka Reveals What The Rockets Are Missing After Playoff Loss

Fresh off a series loss to the Golden State Warriors, Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets are in active reflection of where it all went wrong. During a recent chat with the media after Game 7, the Houston Rockets coach revealed the greatest areas of need for his team and how they plan to approach a critical offseason.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

Rockets GM Rafael Stone’s intriguing response to ‘flawed’ Jalen Green question

On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets’ season came to a painful conclusion with a Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors. It brought to an end any chance of a historic 3-1 comeback, and also concluded what was the first season of real success for Houston in several years.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 6

Ime Udoka reveals why Cam Whitmore has not played more for the Houston Rockets, ‘he knows that…’

The Houston Rockets came up short against the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs and are now reflecting on the season. 2024-25 was a season of progress for the Houston Rockets, with the team finishing 11th in 23-24 and ascending to place as the two-seed in the West.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

Rafael Stone and Ime Udoka Talk End of Season and Houston Rockets Future

The Houston Rockets had their best season in the last five seasons as they finished 52-30 and finished second in the Western Conference. Alperen Sengun

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

Biggest Questions for the Houston Rockets This Offseason

Make no mistake, the Houston Rockets just wrapped up an incredible season despite suffering a first-round exit as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / May 6

Rockets didn't see themselves as legit contender

Even after winning 52 games and claiming the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets didn’t see themselves as a legitimate championship contender this spring, says Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

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Tari Eason News / Last Word On Sports / May 6

Rockets Offseason Crossroads: Build the Thunder or Grizzlies Way

The Houston Rockets were one of the most improved teams in the league this season. They went from finishing 41-41 last season and missing the play-in to the second seed in the Western Conference.

Rafael Stone News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

Rafael Stone’s ‘nobody’s untouchable’ mindset fuels Rockets trade speculation

After the Houston Rockets were eliminated in the first round, general manager Rafael Stone knows decisions have to be made. He explained what could happen this offseason after the exit.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 6

Draymond Green slams what Dillon Brooks did after Houston Rockets Game 7 loss to Warriors

Draymond Green was annoyed with what Houston Rockets veteran Dillon Brook did after losing Game 7. Losing in the first round can be frustrating, especially for a team that reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

Draymond Green News / NBA Analysis Network / May 6

Draymond Green names two Rockets stars he has lots of respect for, one is ‘special’

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green talks about two Houston Rockets stars after eliminating them in the first round. The Houston Rockets finally snapped their four-year NBA playoff drought after clinching the second seed in the Western Conference.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

Rockets Elimination Sparks Kevin Durant Trade Rumors

The Houston Rockets are shaking their heads after losing Game 7 to the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. With the Rockets eliminated earlier than expected as a No.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

Three Things Houston Rockets Must Do in the Offseason

The Houston Rockets season is now over, and it has been made clear what they need to do in the offseason. Houston exceeded all expectations this year, but it was not enough to beat the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / May 6

'He's a dawg': Why Rockets should build around Amen Thompson, not Jalen Green

During Houston's conference quarterfinals loss to Golden State in seven games, Amen Thompson's immense potential was on full display.

Post-mortem for four fake NBA contenders: What's next for Luka, LeBron?

Rockets must resist urge to overpay for an aging star

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6

Rockets Exposed in Game 7 Loss vs. Warriors

The Houston Rockets had one glaring weakness exposed in their Game 7 loss against the Golden State Warriors. It was clear that the Rockets needed better 3-point shooting after the series loss against the Warriors, who caught fire from distance in Game 7.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 5

Rockets Offseason Primer: Stand Pat Or Try To Land A Star? Houston Has Options

Getting bounced in the first round as a No. 2 seed will sting. But for the Houston Rockets, it also highlights just how far they’ve come — and how far they still have to go.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / May 5

Houston Rockets: NBA Draft Needs and Prospect Watchlist

The Houston Rockets suffered a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors this weekend. After an incredible run to the second seed in the Western Conference, the 52-win squad went down as their offense couldn’t sustain enough scoring against Golden State.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5

Rockets rumors: Houston’s true feelings on ‘championship threat’ after earning 2-seed

The Houston Rockets’ attempt at a 3-1 comeback against the Golden State Warriors fell short in Game 7 on Sunday night, but as the season ends for the Rockets, reports indicate that the organization did not see itself as a true championship contender despite earning the No.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / May 5