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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10
Rockets Might Not Make Blockbuster Trade This Offseason
The Houston Rockets are seen by many as a team that could make a trade for a superstar talent this offseason. The Rockets won 52 games and claimed the No.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10
Jabari Smith Jr. Faces Crucial Offseason With Rockets
The Houston Rockets have a decision to make soon in regards to the future of former No. 3 overall pick Jabari Smith Jr. Smith is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, but doesn't become a restricted free agent until next summer.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10
Which of the Rockets’ Vets Should Be Their Priority Moving Forward?
The discussion surrounding the Houston Rockets' success this season and in the future has centered around the team's young players. While they did play a large role in the Rockets' 50-win season, the franchise has made it clear it values the contributions of the veterans on the team.
The 'NBA First Team All-Defensive Team selections since 2013-14' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make the First Team All-Defensive Team in the last decade can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / May 10
NBA Mock Draft: Rockets Trade with Wizards to Draft a Center
The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is just a few days away, and the Houston Rockets — now freshly eliminated from the NBA postseason — are again hoping for good luck.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10
Rockets Have Trade Assets Galore For Blockbuster Deal
The Houston Rockets are a team to watch this offseason with all of the trade assets they have to make a big move. The Athletic insider John Hollinger believes they are the likeliest team to make such a trade this offseason.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9
Rockets Extension Talks Coming For Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr.
The Houston Rockets have some big decisions to make this summer in regards to two key role players. Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason were both first-round picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, making them restricted free agents following the 2025-26 campaign.
Jalen Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9
The Jalen Green Dilemma: Do the Houston Rockets Move On This Summer?
The general reputation surrounding an NBA player doesn't reach full fruition until he gets to the postseason in front of a national or even global audience.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9
The Case for Continuity: Can the Rockets Improve Without a Major Shakeup?
The Houston Rockets are entering one of the most crucial offseasons of their new era. The front office has committed to allowing the young players time to develop and grow.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9
Rockets Have Tough Decisions to Make on Young Players
The Houston Rockets' offseason will be filled with many decisions, some of them tougher than others. Whether or not the Rockets decide to keep second-year pro Cam Whitmore and rookie Reed Sheppard, the No.
Should Houston Rockets Trade for Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Should Giannis Antetokounmpo ask of out Milwaukee, the Houston Rockets have been tagged as a destination to watch out for. Houston could prepare the best trade package out of any team in the league.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8
Rockets Have Major Fred VanVleet Decision This Offseason
The Houston Rockets have a big decision to make this offseason in regards to the future of Fred VanVleet. VanVleet, 31, has a team option this season that the Rockets can choose to accept or decline in order to re-negotiate a new deal.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8
Ime Udoka happy to see Rockets star Amen Thompson embrace ‘nasty streak’ in big step forward
The Houston Rockets had an impressive NBA season despite the first-round playoff exit. Coach Ime Udoka highlighted the major change in young star Amen Thompson.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8
Can Alperen Sengun Become Rockets 'Alpha'?
The Houston Rockets are picking up the pieces after a first-round series loss to the Golden State Warriors exposed their weaknesses. One of those flaws is the lack of a true No.
Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / May 8
6 Best Destinations For Steven Adams In 2025 Free Agency
Steven Adams may not light up the box score, but if you watched the Houston Rockets’ gritty seven-game battle with the Warriors, you know exactly why his
Rockets Land Giannis Antetokounmpo in Blockbuster Trade Proposal
The Houston Rockets are viewed as the team that could make a massive move at some point during the upcoming offseason. After a first-round elimination, the Rockets could look to add a superstar that could elevate their ceiling and make them a true contender in the Western Conference.
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
1 player Houston Rockets must trade in 2025 NBA offseason
Regardless of the outcome, the 2024-25 season was an overall net positive one for the Houston Rockets. They finally saw their rebuild bear fruit, with their winning identity being built around grit, suffocating defense, and overwhelming dominance on the glass.
Fred VanVleet News / Total Apex Sports / May 7
Fred VanVleet Pushes Back Team Option Deadline
Fred Vanvleet and the Houston Rockets have mutually agreed to push back the deadline for his 44.9 million team option, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Fred VanVleet News / Field Level Media / May 7
Report: Rockets, Fred VanVleet extend deal deadline
The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday's deadline for the $44.9 million team option in his contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / May 7
Rockets GM defends Jalen Green: 'One playoff series doesn't define a player'
Despite a 38-point outing in Game 2, fourth-year guard Jalen Green struggled mightily in the Rockets‘ first-round playoff series vs. Golden State, averaging 13.3 points per game with a .372/.295/.667 shooting line in the first seven postseason games of his career.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / May 7
Ime Udoka keeping Rockets' offseason goals simple for young team
The Rockets have a very bright future.
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Rockets must resist urge to overpay for an aging star
Following Houston's Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, GM Rafael Stone must resist the urge to overpay for a veteran star this summer.
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