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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 1
Houston exercises Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard team options 
This Friday was the deadline for teams to pick up team options for rookie contracts. Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle announced that the Houston Rockets have exercised the team options for both third-year guard Amen Thompson and second-year guard Reed Shepard.
Kevin Durant News / FirstSportz / November 1
Kevin Durant Slams ‘Old Heads’ Complaining About NBA’s Defense Compared to 90s
Kevin Durant loves playing basketball, which is why he claimed he wants to keep playing into his 40s. There is something else that he also loves: responding to trolls on social media.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 1
Rockets Get a Nice Surprise in Latest NBA Power Rankings
On the surface, a 2-2 record for the Houston Rockets isn't great. A .500 start to the season, no matter how early, is not the result they, nor the fans, want to see through the first week and a half of NBA action.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 31
Five Out: Halloween tricks & treats for Rockets
Welcome to All Hallows Eve, also known as Samhain, one of the many, many, pagan celebrations and symbols to be adopted and Christianized. Now it’s really just a costume party often in questionable taste (Sexy Actuary!) and a chance for kids to play dress up and eat too much candy.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 31
Rockets Pick Up Amen Thompson's Team Option for 2026-27 Season
The Houston Rockets have proven that they are one of the best teams in the NBA when it comes to drafting talent. The main reason this team rebounded well from losing James Harden a few years ago is because the Rockets can draft and develop talent better than most teams in the league.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Rockets left with defensive problems after offseason tradeoff
The Houston Rockets’ turnaround under head coach Ime Udoka was built on defense. But now, with Kevin Durant in the mix, and legitimate championship odds, Houston is suffering a bit of an identity crisis.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 31
Rockets Notes: Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, defense
The Rockets waited until the last minute but made it official. Both Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard are locked in for 2026-27. Houston picked up Thompson’s fourth-year option and Sheppard’s third-year option, as relayed by Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 31
Rockets Fastbreak Points Increasing Over Last Three Games
The Houston Rockets knew, when they made the blockbuster trade to bring in Kevin Durant, that they would have to send out a valuable piece or two of their team.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 31
Rockets' 'Baby Steps' Considered Reasons for Long-Term Optimism
The 2025-26 NBA season has been a bit of a bumpy ride for the Houston Rockets thus far. On the one hand, the team boasts the NBA's best offense. On the
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Rockets’ Kevin Durant regrets making ‘Thunderstruck’ movie
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reflected on his acting past and future aspirations during a candid appearance on Not This Again with Bobbi Althoff, admitting he regrets starring in the 2012 film Thunderstruck while also sharing his thoughts on broadcasting, podcasting, and even space travel.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Rockets’ Kevin Durant dishes on space travel and Elon Musk in bizarre exchange
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant added another memorable moment to his list of viral interviews this week when he discussed space travel, Elon Musk, and life after basketball during an appearance on Not This Again with Bobbi Althoff.
Josh Okogie News / Last Word On Sports / October 31
Did Rockets’ Hokey-Okogie Adjustment Turn Things Around?
They put one wing in, one big out, should the league be shaking all about? The Houston Rockets have started veteran forward Josh Okogie in their last two games, both wins.
Fred VanVleet News / The Dream Shake / October 31
How the Rockets can turn Fred VanVleet into a valuable piece
The Houston Rockets’ most glaring need thus far has been at the guard spot. They’ve struggled mightily to bring the ball up the court. They also don’t really have anyone who can run pick-and-roll action.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 31
Surprising statistic proves Amen Thompson’s slow start should not concern Rockets fans
The Houston Rockets haven’t looked as emphatic as many thought they would be going into this highly anticipated season. When the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, adding him to a roster that locked up the two-seed last season, it looked like a match made in heaven.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 31
Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook Trade Cited as 'Haunting Deal' for Rockets
The Houston Rockets' rebuild is long over. No one even mentions it anymore. The Rockets still have valuable draft picks in their treasure trove, thanks to the James Harden trade with the Brooklyn Nets in 2021, which have turned into the Phoenix Suns' 2027 and 2029 first-round picks.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets candid about being unmarried
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who recently helped the team end a 52-year drought with back-to-back 137+ point wins, opened up about his personal life in a recent podcast appearance.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 31
Five Out: Halloween Tricks & Treats For Rockets
The Rockets might not be doomed after all. Now standing at 2-2 with just under 5% of the season played, the Rockets season might not be a lost cause, and we know now the worst possible record is 2-80, rather than the previous “on pace” numbers of 0-82.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
Rockets' Weird Start to the Season Not Expected to Last
It's clear that the Houston Rockets have a long way to go before figuring everything out, despite them having rattled off two straight wins. After a 0-2 start, they're finding a groove, but the NBA is a game of runs, and runs within runs.
Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Ime Udoka’s Rockets lineup change leads to historic feat last seen in 1973
The Houston Rockets spent much of the past nine months leaning into their double-big lineup, only to make history once they went in a different direction.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29
Why Rockets Must Shield Reed Sheppard From Early Criticism
When the Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season, their biggest question mark wasn’t about Kevin Durant’s fit or Alperen Sengun’s leap: it was Reed Sheppard.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29
Rockets Leader Fred VanVleet Provides New ACL Injury Update
Fred VanVleet’s recovery update brings a measured dose of optimism to the Houston Rockets’ early season narrative. The veteran guard, tore his ACL during offseason workouts in The Bahamas, spoke with reporters for the first time this week, detailing a patient but determined approach to his rehabilitation.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 28
Amen Thompson's point guard development has one massive ally
The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Rockets to seek Disabled Player Exception for injured Fred VanVleet
The Rockets plan to apply for a Disabled Player Exception following Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. If approved, the exception would be worth $12.5 million, or half of VanVleet’s $25 million salary.
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