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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.
Jalen Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6
The Green Problem: What’s the Rockets’ Move for the Young Guard?
The Houston Rockets made their first postseason in five seasons, largely through the efforts of their young players. Jalen Green made strides during the regular season, leading the team in scoring and playing a more all-around style of basketball.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Dillon Brooks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
How Warriors’ Buddy Hield roasted Dillon Brooks after Game 7
The Buddy Hield and Dillon Brooks story dates back to the 2016 Elite Eight. However, the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets Game 7 was pure cinema.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 6
Warriors Continue to Play 'Daddy' Role vs. Rockets
Death, taxes, and the Houston Rockets losing to the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs. The Rockets' elimination in Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors marked the fifth time in the last seven playoff appearances that the Rockets have been eliminated by arguably their biggest rival.
Jalen Green News / Hardwood Heroics / May 6
Jalen Green’s GF Draya Michele Posts Vacation Photo After Rockets Star Loses Game 7
Jalen Green’s long-time girlfriend, Draya Michele, recently shared pictures of the couple and their baby daughter enjoying some time off. The picture seemed to be taken right before Game 7 between Green’s Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors.
Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / May 6
Source: Rockets interest in Kevin Durant “overstated” 
The Rockets are reportedly not interested in Kevin Durant. The Houston Rockets are barely removed from their Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, and already, specualtion has begun about what Houston can do to be better next season.
Draymond Green News / Fastbreak on SI / May 5
Draymond Green Makes Feelings Clear About Houston Rockets
On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. Draymond Green finished the 103-89 victory with 16 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 7/15 from the field 2/8 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.
Paul Pierce News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Paul Pierce makes telling observation on Rockets’ loss to Warriors
After the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in a 103-89 Game 7 loss, NBA legend and FS1 analyst Paul Pierce didn’t hold back.
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 / Sportscasting / May 5
The Houston Rockets Should Trade For A Star Player This Summer
The flaws of the Houston Rockets were on display in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, one of them being the lack of a go-to scorer and overall star player.
Jalen Green News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Jalen Green has harsh message after Rockets get eliminated
Jalen Green did not take it easy on himself after his Houston Rockets were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday night. The Rockets lost 103-89 to the Golden State Warriors in the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, in Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Ime Udoka: Rockets Want Fred VanVleet Back, But Game 7 Loss Will ‘Sting for a Minute’
Rockets coach Ime Udoka made it clear Sunday that Fred VanVleet remains a big part of Houston’s future plans, even after a deflating 103-89 Game 7 home loss to the Warriors.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Rumors / May 5
Fred VanVleet, Rockets have mutual interest in continuing relationship
After scoring 26 points in Game 5 and 29 in Game 6 to help the Rockets force a win-or-go-home game in Houston on Sunday, veteran point guard Fred VanVleet couldn’t push his young team over the top in Game 7.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / May 5
Stay Or Go? Predicting What Happens With Rockets Free Agents
The Houston Rockets certainly exceeded their preseason expectations. To go from missing the playoffs five straight years to the second seed in the tough Western Conference is extraordinary.
Ime Udoka News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Ime Udoka addresses big question heading into Rockets’ offseason
The Houston Rockets have several decisions to make this offseason. One of the biggest revolves around Fred VanVleet’s future with the team. The Rockets guard signed a three-year, $130 million deal with Houston two seasons ago.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Warriors continue to torment former nemeses in Game 7 win
It was a familiar end for some Rockets players, coaches and the city of Houston itself, as Steph Curry and Draymond Green won a series over the Rockets for the fifth time in their careers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Buddy Hield lifts Warriors to massive Game 7 win over Rockets
Going into Sunday's Game 7, Stephen Curry had beaten the Houston Rockets in four previous playoff series. He notched another win, though it was a different Golden State Warriors sharpshooter leading the way.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
Key Warriors player missing for Game 7 against Rockets
The Golden State Warriors’ uphill climb to win a Game 7 on the road just got even steeper.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Rockets Say They’ve Only Lost to Themselves — Now They Get One Last Shot
If you ask Alperen Sengun, the Warriors haven’t truly beaten the Rockets once this series. “We beat ourselves,” the Houston center bluntly told reporters ahead of Sunday night’s decisive Game 7.
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