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Is the Houston Rockets Next Starting Point Guard in the NBA Draft?

In a recent NBA mock draft, the Houston Rockets are projected to take point guard Kasparov Jakucionis out of Illinois. It a good selection for the Rockets with current point guard Fred VanVleet's future uncertain with the team.

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Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Became the 5th Rocket Player to Accomplish a Milestone

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has taken the league by storm in his first two seasons. Thompson was recently named to the first-team all defensive team this week.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Houston Rockets Season Player Review: Tari Eason

Tari Eason came in last season wanting to bounce back from an injury that plagued the 2023-24 season. The third-year forward only played in 22 games last season as he dealt with a lower leg injury that eventually required surgery.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Duke Big Man Joins Houston Rockets Draft Radar

One of the most intriguing prospects in this year's NBA draft class is Duke center Khaman Maluach. The South Sudan big man has been linked to several NBA teams during this draft process, and has recently hit the radar of the Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Houston’s Next Step Comes With Experience

One of the main missing components for the Houston Rockets during their strong season was the lack of experience in high-stakes situations. Now, the Rockets have their first experience with the playoffs with a game plan to move forward.

Amen Thompson News / The Dream Shake / May 23

Amen Thompson named NBA All-Defensive First Team

Some well-deserved recognition for Thompson. How’s that for a sophomore accolade? The NBA announced it’s Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team yesterday, and Houston Rockets swingman Amen Thompson made the cut.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Acquire All-Star Point Guard in Blockbuster Deal

The Houston Rockets are already heavily involved in trade rumors with the official offseason approach, although their activities have started along with 25 other teams despite the playoffs still going.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

Should Houston Rockets Take a Chance on BYU Guard?

One of the most impressive two-way guards in this year's NBA Draft class, with the potential to be a top-10 pick, is BYU's Egor Demin. Demin comes at a lengthy 6-foot-9 and has the ability to do everything on the court as a playmaker for his team.

Amen Thompson News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Rockets' Amen Thompson Makes Rockets History After Recent NBA News

The NBA season is drawing to a close as the league narrows down to just four teams still eligible to win the 2025 NBA Championship. With the season nearing its end, awards are rolling in, and players are hitting major career milestones.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

Should the Houston Rockets Focus on Veteran Center?

Rockets center Steven Adams who is listed as a current NBA free agent, could be one of the most sought after NBA vets this offseason. The New Zealand born center is coming off of a two-year contract with the Rockets and has continued to make a career out of being one of the most physical big men the league has to offer.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

Houston Rockets Season Player Review: Steven Adams

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone is always looking ahead. Stone was hired in the 2020 offseason at a turbulent time for the Rockets franchise.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 22

Rockets 2024-2025 season in review: Cam Whitmore

Cam may be at his whits end... Summarizing Cam Whitmore’s 2024-2025 shouldn’t take long. He played in 51 games; he started three of them. He averaged 16.2 minutes per game, 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA Analysis Network / May 21

Projected Houston Rockets draft pick has been compared to Tyrese Haliburton, he has ‘fearless attitude’

The Houston Rockets will pick tenth overall and are expected to land a guard compared to one of the best already in the NBA. The Houston Rockets, barring a blockbuster trade this offseason, will add to their already-elite young core with the tenth overall pick.

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Jabari Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21

Houston Rockets Season Player Review: Jabari Smith

Normally, having too much talent is a problem most teams would love to have. That means your team has the depth that you need when facing an 82-game regular season and the grueling playoffs for however long your team lasts.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21

The Houston Rockets Hold All the Cards When It Comes to Potential Trades

The Houston Rockets have begun the process of evaluating their current team and preparing for offseason workouts as the NBA playoffs have now moved into the conference finals.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21

Latest Kevin Durant Report Amid Houston Rockets Rumors

The Kevin Durant trade rumors are starting to take the NBA by storm with the offseason approaching. While four teams remain in the playoffs, the other 26 teams are gearing for a summer that should bring many changes around the league.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21

Houston Rockets: Expectations for the Offseason

The Houston Rockets have started their offseason, and pictures of Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. already working out have surfaced. Houston needs to be a better shooting team next year and continue to develop over the summer.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21

Can Houston Rockets Use Young Forward as Key Trade Piece?

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. could be on the move soon. Heading into the 2025-26 season, Smith Jr will be on the final year of his $40 million dollar rookie contract with Houston, and with all the young players in their core, a decision will certainly have to be made on whether to move with or move on from Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21

Houston Rockets Rookie Aids in Tornado Relief

In unfortunate news around the United States, three states including Kentucky were struck by natural disasters causing destruction and unfortunate losses of life.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21

Conference Finals Shows Importance of Top Scorers

The Houston Rockets are at home watching two top young teams face each other in the Western Conference Finals. Each of these teams has a player capable of taking over a game and carrying their respective teams to a victory: Anthony Edwards for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fred VanVleet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19

Ranking 3 best Fred VanVleet free-agency destinations if he leaves Rockets

The Houston Rockets invested heavily into Fred VanVleet during the 2023 offseason. Houston gave the point guard a three-year, $128 million deal in a move that was meant to turn the Rockets from a rebuilding team into a championship-contending one.

Reed Sheppard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18

Rockets’ Reed Sheppard helps London, Kentucky residents impacted by tornado

Ahead of his second year in the NBA, Reed Sheppard has not forgotten about his Kentucky origins. Less than two weeks after the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors, Sheppard returned to his hometown of London, Kentucky, after it was struck by a severe tornado.