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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13
Where Does Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Rank Among Top Power Forwards?
Jabari Smith Jr. has had one of the more interesting trajectories for young players on this Houston Rockets team. A soon-to-be fourth-year player in the NBA, Smith Jr.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13
Rockets' Tari Eason Deemed Top 26 Power Forward
It's certainly easy to get caught up in all the talent that the Rockets will be deploying this season, as some NBA analysts have considered Houston's roster to be one of the best in the NBA.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13
Rockets Rank Third in Latest Western Conference Power Rankings
For the first time since the 2018-19 season, the Houston Rockets will enter the season as title contenders. That year, Houston was fresh off a Western Conference Finals appearance and nearly made it to the NBA Finals, if not for a untimely hamstring injury to Chris Paul.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
What a EuroBasket Championship Would Mean for Rockets Star Alperen Sengun
EuroBasket 2025 is almost over, with a lot of NBA fans watching during the offseason's dead period. For Houston Rockets fans, this has been an exciting time.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
Rockets Legend Shares Promising Expectation For Houston In 2025-26 Season
The Houston Rockets are set for a highly anticipated lift-off in the 2025-26 season. From winning 52 games, securing the No. 2 spot of the Western Conference, and making it to the NBA Playoffs for the first time in five years, the Rockets have captivated everyone this past season with their meteoric rise.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
What Could The Rockets' Ideal Offense Look Like?
The Houston Rockets have finally put together a collection of offensive talent that can match their abilities on defense. The additions of Kevin Durant and Dorian Finney-Smith, along with improvement from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, have the Rockets feeling confident about their ability to compete on both sides of the ball.
Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / September 12
The Rockets’ Role for Kevin Durant Will Make Fans Happy
The Houston Rockets made one of the splashiest moves in the offseason, trading for Kevin Durant to add him to their young core. After last year’s successful run, finishing with the second seed in the crowded Western Conference, the Rockets knew they needed a bit more.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
The Excitement Around the Rockets Has Reached Its Highest Levels in Years
The Houston Rockets have come a long way since losing 20 games in a row in the 2020-21 season. That season saw the Rockets transform from a perennial playoff team to a team undergoing a complete rebuild.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / September 12
Ime Udoka breaks silence on Kevin Durant’s role on Houston Rockets, it will make young stars happy
NBA superstar Kevin Durant will embark on a new journey during the 2025-26 NBA season. After an underwhelming stint with the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant demanded a trade away from the franchise this summer.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
Rockets Legend Pinpoints Major Flaw with Today's Era
When athletes retire, they oftentimes become critical of the next era of the sport. They begin to vocalize how much differently the game is played, in comparison to how it was played during their time.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
One Team Reportedly Keeping Tabs on Rockets' Kevin Durant
The NBA is a superstar-driven league. Every team wants one. Better yet, every team needs one. Even teams that have established stars are seeking to add an additional superstar.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
Rockets' Alperen Sengun Can Put Turkey Back in EuroBasket Glory
It's been over 24 years since the country of Turkey found itself on the EuroBasket podium, but a key win against Greece on Friday can put the country back into the FIBA spotlight.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12
Rockets’ Ime Udoka gets real about Alperen Sengun’s EuroBasket effort
Turkey is in the semi-final of 2025 EuroBasket, and it’s thanks in large part to how Alperen Sengun looks to be an even better player than he was when he made his first All-Star Game en route to leading the Houston Rockets to a 52-30 record and the two-seed in the Western Conference.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 12
Kevin Durant's Ex-Teammate Says Alperen Sengun Is A Top-5 Center In The NBA Right Now
Alperen Sengun was one of the reasons why Kevin Durant wanted to come to Houston in the first place. Well, not directly, but Durant did say that he liked
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 11
Ime Udoka Says Kevin Durant Doesn’t Want Rockets Teammates Taking Backseat: 'Be Who You Are'
Kevin Durant has officially landed in Houston, and head coach Ime Udoka is already setting the tone for how the superstar will fit in. Speaking on Durant’s arrival, Udoka emphasized that while Durant’s scoring and efficiency will raise the Rockets’ ceiling, he doesn’t want the team’s young core to take a backseat in the process.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11
Heat linked to future Hall of Famer in rumors, but can Miami even land a superstar anymore?
The Miami Heat have always had swagger, but lately that confidence is being tested.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 11
Rockets’ Kevin Durant viewed as offseason’s biggest prize
The best offseason addition? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says it’s a no-contest. “I don’t think there’s much of a debate. Gotta be Kevin Durant in Houston,” Windhorst said on NBA Today.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 11
'I Was Really Close' – Former Houston Rockets Guard Revealed To Almost Have a Reunion With the Team
Former Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley has remained unsigned with an NBA team. He hasn’t played in the league since the 2023-24 season. During the previous campaign, he spent time playing in Israel for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Ligat HaAl.
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