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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / May 5
Houston Rockets: NBA Draft Needs and Prospect Watchlist
The Houston Rockets suffered a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors this weekend. After an incredible run to the second seed in the Western Conference, the 52-win squad went down as their offense couldn’t sustain enough scoring against Golden State.
Kobe Bryant News / NBA Analysis Network / May 5
‘Imagine if’… Lou Williams defends heavily criticized Rockets star, urges Kobe Bryant treatment
Former NBA player makes Kobe Bryant comparison for Houston Rockets star, who had a terrible series against the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors‘ first-round series went down to the wire, with the contest taking seven games to reach its conclusion.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Kevin Durant Trade Faces 3 Big Challenges Amid Houston Rockets Rumors
The 2024-25 NBA season came to an anticlimactic end for Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. A 36-46 season saw the franchise miss the postseason for the
The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players with the most career assists can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Rockets rumors: Houston’s true feelings on ‘championship threat’ after earning 2-seed
The Houston Rockets’ attempt at a 3-1 comeback against the Golden State Warriors fell short in Game 7 on Sunday night, but as the season ends for the Rockets, reports indicate that the organization did not see itself as a true championship contender despite earning the No.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 5
‘They actually executed it perfectly’… Houston Rockets plan for Game 7 praised, but they had one key flaw
The Houston Rockets are back at the drawing board after losing in the first round to the Golden State Warriors. Entering the 2025 NBA playoffs, two teams were on upset watch: the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets.
Jalen Green News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Jalen Green has harsh message after Rockets get eliminated
Jalen Green did not take it easy on himself after his Houston Rockets were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday night. The Rockets lost 103-89 to the Golden State Warriors in the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, in Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Former NBA Star Comes to Jalen Green's Defense With Kobe Bryant Analogy
The Houston Rockets failed to live up to the hype surrounding them prior to Game 7 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas as they fell 103-89 to the Golden State Warriors.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 5
Views From the Game: The Houston Rockets' Season Is Over After Game 7 Loss
The Houston Rockets did exactly what they needed to do in Games 5 and 6, winning both. The Rockets led most of the game in both contests, forcing a Game 7 back in Houston Sunday night.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Houston Rockets Could Face Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo Decision: Report
The Houston Rockets, after losing in the first round to the Golden State Warriors, are expected to be at the center of the NBA world this offseason. With
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / May 5
Rockets Notes: Green, Thompson, Eason, Smith, Offseason
The Rockets‘ season ended on Sunday night when they lost a deciding Game 7 at home against the battle-tested Warriors. As Jonathan M. Alexander of The
Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / May 5
How the Houston Rockets Can Improve Through the NBA Draft After Elimination
The Houston Rockets have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. After losing to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of a first-round series, Houston's season has come to an end.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 5
Important Summer Looms for the Rockets After Difficult Defeat
The Houston Rockets' most important offseason in the 2020s is officially here, and the front office will try to help the team build on its strong season this year.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Ranking Houston Rockets superstar trade options after flaming out vs. Warriors
The Houston Rockets have tons of young talent. They are also loaded with depth, athletic freaks, defensive versatility, and players with unique offensive skill sets.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Rockets’ Amen Thompson earns Stephen Curry’s respect after awesome series
The Houston Rockets’ season ended in a 103-89 Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, where Stephen Curry shined in the second half before congratulating forward Amen Thompson for an impressive performance.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Rockets Star Makes Decision on NBA Future After Loss to Warriors
On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets lost to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of their first-round playoff matchup. With this loss, the Rockets have officially been upset in the playoffs and have been sent home.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Rockets must resist urge to overpay for an aging star
Following Houston's Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, GM Rafael Stone must resist the urge to overpay for a veteran star this summer.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Why Bobby Marks cautions Rockets over Kevin Durant trade
The Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, which didn’t come as much of a surprise. However, an emerging name for them to trade for is Kevin Durant.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Ime Udoka: Rockets Want Fred VanVleet Back, But Game 7 Loss Will ‘Sting for a Minute’
Rockets coach Ime Udoka made it clear Sunday that Fred VanVleet remains a big part of Houston’s future plans, even after a deflating 103-89 Game 7 home loss to the Warriors.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Rumors / May 5
Fred VanVleet, Rockets have mutual interest in continuing relationship
After scoring 26 points in Game 5 and 29 in Game 6 to help the Rockets force a win-or-go-home game in Houston on Sunday, veteran point guard Fred VanVleet couldn’t push his young team over the top in Game 7.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / May 5
Stay Or Go? Predicting What Happens With Rockets Free Agents
The Houston Rockets certainly exceeded their preseason expectations. To go from missing the playoffs five straight years to the second seed in the tough Western Conference is extraordinary.
Ime Udoka News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Ime Udoka addresses big question heading into Rockets’ offseason
The Houston Rockets have several decisions to make this offseason. One of the biggest revolves around Fred VanVleet’s future with the team. The Rockets guard signed a three-year, $130 million deal with Houston two seasons ago.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Warriors continue to torment former nemeses in Game 7 win
It was a familiar end for some Rockets players, coaches and the city of Houston itself, as Steph Curry and Draymond Green won a series over the Rockets for the fifth time in their careers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Buddy Hield lifts Warriors to massive Game 7 win over Rockets
Going into Sunday's Game 7, Stephen Curry had beaten the Houston Rockets in four previous playoff series. He notched another win, though it was a different Golden State Warriors sharpshooter leading the way.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
Key Warriors player missing for Game 7 against Rockets
The Golden State Warriors’ uphill climb to win a Game 7 on the road just got even steeper.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Rockets Say They’ve Only Lost to Themselves — Now They Get One Last Shot
If you ask Alperen Sengun, the Warriors haven’t truly beaten the Rockets once this series. “We beat ourselves,” the Houston center bluntly told reporters ahead of Sunday night’s decisive Game 7.
Steven Adams News / Hoops Rumors / May 3
Rockets Notes: Adams, Zones, VanVleet, More
Veteran center Steven Adams missed about half of the 2022/23 season with a knee injury. That same injury kept him on the shelf for the entire ’23/24 campaign.
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