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On YouTubeRafael Stone News / The Dream Shake / May 5
It’s time to hold Rafael Stone to the fire 
The Rockets are not going to fire their GM or their Head Coach. Once you allow the emotion of the immensely disappointing end to the Rockets season subside, (and please take all the time you need) then you understand why they aren’t doing it, even if you think they should fire Rafael Stone and Ime Udoka.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 4
Rockets Relied on Amen Thompson too Much During Series vs. Lakers
The expectation at the beginning of the season was that the Houston Rockets would be title contenders. With the trade for Kevin Durant, the Rockets were poised to make noise in the Western Conference.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 4
Why The Rockets Are Buying Into Their Young Core
The leadership for the Houston Rockets have expressed their belief in their young core in their exit interviews, making it unlikely that they'll make major moves to remove young players or swing for a big trade.
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / May 4
What Is Next For Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets Following a Disappointing Season?
The honeymoon phase in Houston is officially over, and it ended with a deafening thud. When the Los Angeles Lakers unceremoniously dumped the Rockets out of the playoffs in six games, the writing wasn’t just on the wall; it was allegedly being frantically typed from a secret social media account.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 4
Rafael Stone and Ime Udoka Hold Their End-Of-Season Press Conference
The Houston Rockets saw their 2025-26 season end just as the previous one did, with a first-round playoff loss. This time around, the Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Rockets could pursue Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid this summer
The Rockets could again be a team to watch on the trade market. Houston has been linked to potential pursuits of Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid this offseason, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core
The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Rockets rumors: James Harden, Houston share mutual reunion interest, but there’s a catch
While the Houston Rockets are out of the playoffs and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still in the mix for a possible championship this postseason, rumors are floating around that James Harden and the Rockets’ organization have had mutual interest for a reunion in past years.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Rockets believe Reed Sheppard will become ‘all-time great’ like Steve Nash
The Houston Rockets ran out of offense in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the loss of Kevin Durant proved costly in a six-game defeat against a shorthanded group led by LeBron James.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 4
Kevin Durant Masked Many of the Rockets' Issues This Season
Kevin Durant's first season with the Houston Rockets went much better than his final season with the Phoenix Suns. Or his final full season with the Brooklyn Nets. In both cases, Durant and his respective ball clubs didn't experience any postseason success.
Alperen Sengun News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
Alperen Sengun Drops Mic on Trade Rumors After Houston Rockets Elimination
Trade noise hit the Houston Rockets the moment the season ended, and Alperen Sengun found himself right in the middle of it. The Houston Rockets’ big man came in with real buzz this year, but the ride wasn’t smooth.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 4
NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Sacrifice Young Core for Giannis Antetokounmpo
As the Houston Rockets regroup after a disappointing first-round playoff exit, one thing is clear: they need to make a change. This season was dominated by underwhelming offense despite acquiring Kevin Durant in June of 2025.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 4
Rockets have two non-shooters and a decision to make for next season
Occam’s razor is attributed to a 14th-century friar named William of Ockham. He doesn’t seem to be widely remembered for much else. The simplest explanation is: his idea that the explanation with the fewest elements is probably the most logical one was by far his best work.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 3
Rockets Have Big Decision to Make on Alperen Sengun This Offseason
Alperen Sengun has been one of the best draft selections made by Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone, dating back to Stone’s hire in 2020. Sengun is the only player among Stone’s ten total draft selections to have made an All-Star team.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 3
Ime Udoka's Breakdown of Season Ending in First Round and Look Ahead to Future
The Houston Rockets’ season came to an earlier-than-expected ending in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to an injured Los Angeles Lakers squad. This
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 3
Tari Eason's Postseason Showing for Rockets Could Increase his Value
Prior to the 2025-26 NBA season, Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets failed to come to terms on an agreement on a contract extension. The Rockets had made it a priority to reach extensions with each of their home-drafted selections over the last five years.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 3
What Can Amen Thompson Improve On For The Rockets Next Season?
The season is over for the Houston Rockets, and the front office is going into the offseason licking its wounds after an unceremonious departure from the playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Rockets rumors: 1 player who may have made a massive $100 million mistake
Recently, the Houston Rockets’ 2025-26 season reached its merciful conclusion with a Game 6 blowout loss at home to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets’ offense once again crashed and burned without Kevin Durant in this one, and now, Houston has plenty of questions to answer as the offseason is upon them.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves
Amen Thompson went out sad during Friday’s season-ending loss. Thompson and the Houston Rockets fell at home on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / May 2
Houston Rockets Expected to Chase Star Talent This Summer as Risky Strategy Looms
Just like any star-studded roster, the Houston Rockets entered the season with championship expectations. However, unlike top teams, they exit it with more questions than answers, and a looming decision that could define the franchise’s direction.
Ime Udoka News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Ime Udoka Update Surfaces Following Rockets’ Postseason Exit
An Ime Udoka update has surfaced after the Rockets’ early playoff exit, and it gives a clearer idea of how Houston views the collapse. The Rockets fell
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
Rockets' regular-season strategy falls apart again in playoffs
After an embarrassing home blowout ended their playoff dreams, the Rockets' once-bright future is looking very cloudy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Lakers are playing with fire as they head into Game 6 vs. Rockets
There's no Kevin Durant for the Rockets in Game 6, but there's no margin for error as far as the Lakers are concerned.
Reed Sheppard News / Yardbarker / April 30
Reed Sheppard's clutch play late helps Rockets stave off elimination vs. Lakers on LeBron James' historic night
A historic night from LeBron James and the long-awaited return of Austin Reaves were still not enough to prevent the short-handed Houston Rockets from taking Wednesday's Game 5.
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