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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 30
Head Coach Confirms Rockets Projected Starting Lineup for 2026-2027
The Houston Rockets have less than a month to prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Although preseason action has yet to take place, there isn’t much to decide when it comes to choosing the team’s starters.
Amen Thompson News / The Dream Shake / September 30
What’s a fair expectation for Amen Thompson’s 2026-2027 jumper? 
I know you’re tired of reading about Amen Thompson’s jump shot. The Houston Rockets aren’t immune to the usual offseason fare. Everyone’s stronger, everyone’s got the right mindset, and most importantly, everyone has improved their jump shot.
Houston Rockets News / The Lead / September 29
Houston Rockets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Houston Rockets’ Finals hopes last season seemingly vanished before the first tip-off. After acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, many viewed Houston as a true contender.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 29
Alperen Sengun Advised to Make Change by Rockets Assistant Coach
Looking toward his sixth year in the NBA, Alperen Sengun is developing into an elite playmaking center for the Houston Rockets. Last season, Sengun averaged 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists over 72 games.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 28
Can Kevin Durant Match LeBron James’ Career Longevity?
Nearing two decades in the NBA, Kevin Durant is still considered to be one of the league’s elite scorers. He scored 2,026 total points last season, finishing behind only Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jaylen Brown.
Amen Thompson News / Fadeaway World / September 28
Rockets’ Amen Thompson Shuts Down Shooting Critics With A Confident Statement
The Houston Rockets’ guard Amen Thompson recently spoke to the media scrum as the team began training camp ahead of the preseason games. One of the biggest
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 27
Rockets Star Amen Thompson Sets Clear Goal for NBA Future
Amen Thompson continues to be billed as a potential franchise cornerstone for the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old guard averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals over 79 games, earning a top-10 finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Habit / September 27
Rockets' long-overdue Kevin Durant decision stands in the way of a championship
The Houston Rockets have spent the last couple of years fighting their way back to relevancy. With the help of Kevin Durant, a legit living legend, Houston has found the playoffs again.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 27
Jabari Smith Jr. Reveals Takeaways From Rockets Teammate Kevin Durant
Since being drafted by the Houston Rockets with the No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jabari Smith Jr. has become a key part of the franchise’s core. Last season, Smith averaged 15.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 77 games.
Marcus Smart News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 27
Four-Time All-Star Reacts to Marcus Smart’s ‘Disrespectful’ Comment
Marcus Smart is considered to be one of the Houston Rockets’ biggest acquisitions from this summer. Smart averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game over 62 games last season.
Marcus Smart News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 26
Marcus Smart’s ‘Disrespectful’ Comment Gets Response From Lakers GM
Marcus Smart’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers ended after just one season. Smart averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game over 62 games.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 26
Rockets Star Kevin Durant’s NBA Career Could Have Started Differently
One of the most famous missteps in NBA Draft history is the Portland Trail Blazers choosing to select Greg Oden over Kevin Durant with the No. 1 pick. Oden’s professional basketball career was ultimately sabotaged by multiple injuries, while the 37-year-old Durant is still an elite scorer for the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 26
Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Ranked Just Behind Jokic, Wembanyama
While there is buzz that Amen Thompson could be the Houston Rockets’ next franchise star, Alperen Sengun has made a stronger case for carrying the torch.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 26
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Talks Overcoming Young Team Narrative And First-Round Exit Frustrations
The Rockets began their training camp on September 23, following their media day. After the first two days of training, Jabari Smith Jr. spoke to the media scrum at the facility, describing what the first two days of camp had been like and referencing his takeaways from last season.
Marcus Smart News / Yardbarker / September 25
Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster
Following late-season injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers played with an all-new starting five in last season's playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 24
Odds are against Rockets' optimism about better health
The Houston Rockets are banking on the return of two veterans who missed all or most of last season. They've also added two veterans not known for staying on the court.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Marcus Smart says the Lakers disrespected him
Marcus Smart clearly has no love lost for his former team. The new Houston Rockets guard Smart spoke this week in an interview to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle.
Fred VanVleet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23
First look at Fred VanVleet in Rockets training camp after ACL injury
The Houston Rockets have gotten their training camp underway this week as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Rockets will be getting point guard Fred VanVleet back this season after he missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL injury suffered just prior to the start of that campaign.
Amen Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Amen Thompson reveals first purchase after signing a stunning contract
Amen Thompson is now hundreds of millions richer after landing a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, but you wouldn’t know it from the first item he bought with that money.
Alperen Sengun News / HITC / September 23
‘I want to…’ Rockets star Alperen Sengun reveals ‘best in the NBA’ goal
Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star team in consecutive years, but his ambition is much greater. The Houston Rockets have enjoyed some excellent NBA regular seasons recently.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 23
Kevin Durant: Not thinking about retirement or final NBA stop
Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t ready to say Houston will be his final NBA stop. He also doesn’t sound like someone preparing to retire anytime soon. Durant was asked during Houston’s media day whether he has considered finishing his career with the organization.
Fred VanVleet News / TWSN / September 22
Houston Rockets Receive Massive Fred VanVleet Injury Update Before Training Camp
Ahead of the 2026 NBA season getting underway, the Houston Rockets have received encouraging news ahead of the season. Head coach Ime Udoka announced that
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22
Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer
Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.
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