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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 21
Rockets Land High Offseason Grade from Bleacher Report
The 2025 offseason was the biggest one thus far for Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone. Sure, he's had pivotal summers but the stakes were much higher this time around.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 21
Rockets Listed Atop The Athletic's NBA Offseason Power Rankings
There's no debate that the Houston Rockets were one of the most talked-about teams this NBA offseason. Whether you agree with the moves they made or not, the Rockets captured everyone's attention with a plethora of win-now moves that could benefit them greatly in the short term.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 21
Alperen Sengun Has Found his Rhythm as Türkiye Prepares for EuroBasket Tournament
The NBA has entered the "slow period" of the offseason. The draft concluded months ago, all of the major free agents have signed with teams, and a Summer League champion has been crowned.
The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?
Some franchises have a few or several NBA titles. Of course, there will always be fans and pundits who feel, “Sure, but what have you done for me lately?” There are franchises with fresh titles, and franchises that haven’t won in so long they won the Walter A.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / August 21
Why Rockets are managing Kevin Durant's future perfectly
For all the noise that surrounds star-driven rebuilds, the Rockets quietly flipped the script.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 21
Rockets' Alperen Sengun Among Top Players at 2025 EuroBasket
With the NBA offseason reaching a dead period between free agency buzz and the start of training camp, much of the basketball world's focus will turn or has already turned toward EuroBasket, or the European Basketball Championship.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / August 21
Kevin Durant Rejects the Idea of Being 2nd Option to Amen Thompson with Brilliant Comeback at Fan
Kevin Durant has had his way with fans and the media alike. His indifference to their various tactics of detraction and hate seem to have no effect on them.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Draymond Green fires back at Alperen Sengun's comments
Draymond Green is once again beefing with a European big man.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 20
Suns Rank Low in Offseason Power Rankings After Kevin Durant-Rockets Trade
The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns were two of the most talked-about teams during the NBA offseason, mainly due to the Kevin Durant trade. In what would eventually become a league-record seven-team deal, the Suns traded Durant to the Rockets in exchange for a package centered around star scorer Jalen Green.
Cam Whitmore News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 20
NBA Insider Predicts Rockets to Regret Cam Whitmore Trade
The 2023 NBA Draft was headlined by Victor Wembanyama, who had been dubbed the most NBA-ready prospect since LeBron James. Although the Houston Rockets
Draymond Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 20
Rockets-Warriors Rivalry Deepens Following Draymond Green Comments
The Rockets and Warriors have a longstanding rivalry, dating back to James Harden’s days scorching the nets with Houston. Golden State — led by Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and even now-Rockets star Kevin Durant — was vital to keeping Houston out of the Finals twice.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 20
Houston Rockets Will Need Veterans to Maintain Impact
The Houston Rockets have become accustomed to getting better each year. The team underwent a rebuild in the last half-decade — adding players like now-Phoenix Sun Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, Amen Thompson and plenty more.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 20
How the Corner 3-Pointer Could Become a Weapon for Amen Thompson
For the upcoming 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets are seen as one of the teams that could compete for an NBA championship. After two straight seasons of improvement, capped off by a 52-win season last year and the blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, the Rockets are one of the best teams in the NBA on paper.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 20
Will The Rockets' Offense Continue To Live In The Paint?
The Houston Rockets haven't needed the three-point shot to be competitive in their last few seasons. They had several players, like Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Alperen Sengun, who were adept at getting into the paint and finishing.
Kevin Durant News / NBA Analysis Network / August 20
Kevin Durant snaps back at NBA fan for scorer argument, claims Michael Jordan would agree with him
Being able to score at will is undoubtedly one of the most applauded qualities in NBA stars. Oftentimes, the biggest stars in the league are phenomenal scorers, like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Draymond Green Fires Back at Alperen Sengun's 'Crying' Claim
It's been months since the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors crossed paths in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, but that series is still being talked about.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
Houston Rockets 2025 NBA Cup West Group C predictions
The 2025-26 Houston Rockets are a franchise with ambition, swagger, and newfound expectations. After acquiring Kevin Durant, Clint Capela, and Dorian Finney-Smith
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Update emerges on Kevin Durant’s extension talks with Rockets
Kevin Durant’s negotiations on a new contract still appear to be stuck in quicksand. The former NBA MVP Durant and the Houston Rockets are not close on a contract extension, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported Monday.
N'Faly Dante News / Hoops Rumors / August 18
Rockets won’t match Hawks' offer sheet for N’Faly Dante
Big man N’Faly Dante will join the Hawks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that the Rockets aren’t matching the two-year, $4.5MM offer sheet Dante signed with Atlanta.
Alperen Sengun News / Last Word On Sports / August 17
Alperen Sengun Has Good News for Rockets Fans
Alperen Sengun arguably has been the best player on the Houston Rockets for the last two seasons. He was their best and most consistent player in their latest playoff run.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / August 17
The Jumbo-Ball Rockets Are Just Barmy About Centers
The Houston Rockets have one of the most exciting young star centers in the league. Despite that, they will go into next season with at least six players capable of playing the position.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 16
Hawks move to add big-man depth with Rockets G League standout
In terms of a low-cost, under-the-radar pickup, the Hawks may have hit this move out of the park.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16
Rockets had the most bizarre schedule release video
The Houston Rockets tried to get a little too quirky with their schedule release video for next season. On Thursday, the NBA released its full schedule for the 2025-26 campaign.
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