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Houston Rockets: Is Alperen Sengun an Underrated Defender?

First-year All-Star Alperen Sengun has established himself as a building block and core piece for the Houston Rockets –– that's undeniable. His talented array of post moves, creative interior scoring, elite rebounding and impressive playmaking have turned the former No.

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3-Point Savant Who Played For Rockets Last Year, Garnering Lot of Attention On Open Market

Unrestricted free agent Jack McVeigh wants to remain in the NBA after spending last season with the Houston Rockets. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, McVeigh is actively pursuing options that will keep him in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 4

What Could Be The Biggest Surprise For The Rockets?

Throughout the long NBA season, each team experiences an unexpected development that occurs from the start of the season. Whether a player fails to meet their usual standards in a down year or if a team receives unexpected contributions from an unlikely source, every team is eventually surprised by something throughout the season.

Jeff Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 4

Report: Rockets Veteran Jeff Green Waived Trade Veto Rights

Regardless of the role, Jeff Green has proven himself valuable to the Houston Rockets franchise. Green first joined the Rockets during the 2019-20 season via buyout and became a solid addition.

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The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

How many of the yearly NBA playoff leaders in points-per-game in the post-merger era (1977 to present) can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA active leaders in 20-point-per-game seasons' quiz

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The 'NBA First-Team All-Rookie selections since 2014-15' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 4

Alperen Sengun Dismisses Kevin Durant's Age As A Concern

Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun is prepared to be paired with Kevin Durant in the frontcourt. While expressing his excitement in an interview with Anadolu Agency, he also dismissed the critics who pointed out Durant's age as a concern heading into the upcoming season.

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The 25 most eccentric NBA players of all time

The NBA has produced some memorable characters during its long and storied existence, but some were undoubtedly more peculiar than others. Here's our look at 25 that stand out -- for better or worse, listed in alphabetical order.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Rockets Forward Recalls Welcome to the NBA Moments With Giannis Antetokounmpo

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. recalled the moment when he had the "welcome to the NBA" moment against Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jack McVeigh News / Hoops Rumors / August 3

Jack McVeigh hopes to continue NBA journey

Unrestricted free agent Jack McVeigh is actively pursuing options that will keep him in the NBA, reports ESPN’s Olgun Uluc.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3

Pair of Former Rockets' Stars Make HoopsHype's All-Time Point Guard List

The 2019 trade that saw the Houston Rockets send Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook was a bit of a head-scratcher, for a number of reasons.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3

Rockets' Guard an Early Contender for Most Improved Player Award

The rest of the NBA is starting to realize how talented and promising Amen Thompson truly is. The 22-year-old started to make a name for himself last season with the Houston Rockets went an impressive 52-30, capturing the No.

Jae'Sean Tate News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3

Bleacher Report Cites Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate as 'Disrespected, Hidden Gem'

Jae'Sean Tate ultimately immersed himself as one of the lone bright spots for the Houston Rockets in 2020-21. The Rockets nabbed Tate from overseas, as he had just wrapped up his first season with the Sydney Kings in 2020.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3

Toughness is Still the Rockets' Identity

One of the defining features of the new era Houston Rockets is a reflection of how the team is coached and led by head coach Ime Udoka. Houston has been

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3

Could the Rockets Have Multiple All-Stars?

The Houston Rockets are swinging for the fences as they try to reach the late stages of the postseason. With the addition of solid players and the performance of new addition Kevin Durant, the Rockets are primed to be one of the league's best teams.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3

Did the Rockets Have the NBA's Best Offseason?

The Houston Rockets' return to postseason play in 2024-25 made for one of the league's best storylines. Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. The Rockets

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The 'NFL mascot names' quiz

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The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 3

Time For Rockets Center To Put Baby Jokic Talk To Bed

The Houston Rockets are gearing up for a momentous campaign in 2025-26. Despite blockbuster new additions, a lot will be resting on the shoulders of their 2024-25 All-Star, the young Turk, Alperen Sengun.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2

Can a Houston Rockets Championship Help Right Some of Kevin Durant's Wrongs?

NBA superstar Kevin Durant has seen his fair share of well put-together teams, whether it be Oklahoma City, Golden State, Brooklyn, or Phoenix. Yet, only Golden State was the only team to see Durant as an NBA Champion twice, along with two Finals MVPs to pair.

Cam Whitmore News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2

Jeff Teague Comments on Cam Whitmore and Houston Rockets Future Matchup

Just about two months ago, it appeared that Cam Whitmore was going to be a key player on the Rockets' roster this upcoming season before offseason moves were made.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2

Watch: Rockets Guard Reed Sheppard Trains at Kentucky's Joe Craft Center

Much has been made this offseason about Reed Sheppard's importance on the Houston Rockets. Following the trade that sent Jalen Green to Phoenix, Sheppard could be in line for a bigger role, as there will be an uptick in reps.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2

How the Houston Rockets Match Up with Champion OKC Thunder

The Houston Rockets have built themselves into a contender this offseason. They’ve re-inked rostered players to new deals, done work in free agency to address areas of need, and traded for one of the bigger available fish in Kevin Durant, giving up little in the process.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2

Three Rockets Legends Crack HoopsHype's All-Time Shooting Guards List

The Houston Rockets have historically had an embarrassment of riches at the shooting guard position. The Rockets have won championships with the likes

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 1

Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Provides All-World Praise for Amen Thompson

It's no secret the Houston Rockets have one of the strongest young cores in the league, as the roster is filled with young talent from top to bottom. That young core was a major part of landing the Western Conference's No.

Jalen Green News / NBA Analysis Network / August 1

Jeff Teague identifies player Houston Rockets traded who will get revenge ‘when he plays them’, it’s not Jalen Green

Jeff Teague believes the Houston Rockets traded a star who will get his revenge on them the next time they play against each other. The Houston Rockets have had a transformational offseason.

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / August 1

'My Favorite Player Until He Went to Golden State' – Houston Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Jokes About Kevin Durant’s 2016 Decision

Jabari Smith Jr. still can’t believe he is now teammates with Kevin Durant, and the Houston Rockets youngster recently took a playful jab at the former league MVP during his appearance on The Young Man and The Three podcast.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / August 1

Clint Capela And Another Mad Rockets Science Experiment

In the 2019-20 season, the Houston Rockets traded away starting center Clint Capela to create micro-ball and become the smallest team in the league. Now, for 2025-26, they’ve brought him back.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 31

1 final move Houston Rockets must make to complete 2025 NBA offseason

In an NBA offseason packed with surprises, perhaps no team flipped the script more dramatically than the Houston Rockets. For the past three seasons, the Rockets were widely seen as a rebuilding squad, cultivating a highly athletic and exciting young core.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 28