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Rockets Involved in NBA Draft Trade Reports, Potentially Moving No. 10 Pick

With the 2025 NBA Draft just a few weeks away, trade rumors and reports involving potential movement in the order are starting to take shape. The 2025 class is highly regarded and expected to be one of the best we've seen in years, which means some teams could move up or down in the order in trades.

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Rockets Best Trade Destinations For Cam Whitmore

With the Houston Rockets blasting off, a team that was prepared to go through the doldrums of a rebuild are now faced with a few difficult decisions. On the surface, the biggest appears to be whether to trade for a proven All-Star.

Aaron Holiday News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Will Houston Rockets Retain Veteran Guard?

The Houston Rockets roster next season will potentially have some changes, and that could include Aaron Holiday either on the Rockets or in a new uniform around the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4

Knicks eyeing two long-shot head-coaching candidates

The Knicks have their eyes set on two well-established veteran NBA head coaches.

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Re-Signing Veteran Center Considered Top Priority for Houston Rockets

As the Houston Rockets prepare for next season, the center room outside of All-Star Alperen Sengun is seemingly scarce and in need of serious depth. This could be the perfect opportunity for Houston to lock down one of the most physical big men in the league, Steven Adams.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Rockets Deemed Favorites in Former NBA MVP Sweepstakes

With the Phoenix Suns' recent coaching hire of Jordan Ott, it seems the first move on his agenda is moving perennial scorer Kevin Durant to a new team and starting somewhat fresh with the Suns going into the NBA Draft on June 25th.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

The Houston Rockets Work Out Two More Potential Draft Picks

After their most successful season since 2020, the Houston Rockets have begun the process of looking forward to next season. The Rockets have been at the center of most of the offseason talk, as they are in a great position to improve their roster.

Cam Whitmore News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Several Teams Reportedly Interested in Young Rockets Wing

After writing about Cam Whitmore being the Houston Rockets' most valuable trade asset going into this offseason, reports then followed about teams being seriously interested in adding the 20-year-old to their roster.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 4

Report: Rockets Won’t Let Knicks Talk To Ime Udoka

According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets won’t let the New York Knicks talk to Ime Udoka. The Knicks, who fired Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, are interested in Udoka and Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets made the playoffs this year for the first time since 2020.

Jalen Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Houston Rockets: The Three Biggest Offseason Keys for Jalen Green

Jalen Green just finished the best season of his career, averaging 21 points, almost five rebounds, and three assists on 42.3% shooting from the field and 35.4% from three.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Amen vs. Reed: Who Takes the Reigns as Rockets’ Point Guard?

The young prospects on the Houston Rockets were a large reason the team won over 50 games this season. Plenty of credit must go to the team's highest paid player, Fred VanVleet, but the most intriguing factor with the Rockets is their potential for further internal improvement.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Houston Rockets: Evaluating What the Suns’ New Price for Kevin Durant Could Be

If there’s offseason NBA rumors swirling, the Houston Rockets are likely attached. Having just seen their best regular season in some time, as well as owning one of the best young cores in the NBA, the Rockets are an easy addition to rumors.

Steven Adams News / Hardwood Heroics / June 4

Houston Rockets Rumored to Go After 1 Milwaukee Bucks Free Agent If Steven Adams Leaves Team

Following their first-round exit at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets plan to continue building their roster in hopes of becoming a legitimate contender in the Western Conference.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Knicks Reportedly Interested in Rockets' Head Coach

Owning one of the best young cores in the NBA, the Rockets have been heavily involved in rumors throughout their short offseason. But one late-Tuesday report had nothing to do with the team’s young stars or any potential trade target.