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On YouTubeAmen Thompson News / NBA Analysis Network / September 23
Chris Mannix says what Amen Thompson told him about his Houston Rockets development has become even more important
The Houston Rockets suffered a big blow to their title hopes after Fred VanVleet tore his ACL which could have him miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season. The Rockets were positioned to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference after trading for Kevin Durant and assembling a strong roster around him.
Houston Rockets News / FirstSportz / September 23
Russell Westbrook Reunion with Kevin Durant Possible After Fred VanVleet’s Injury
The Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant with the hope that he would be the catalyst for Fred VanVleet and the younger core to step up and become championship contenders.
Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / September 23
Fred VanVleet suffers torn ACL, may miss entire 2025-26 season
The Houston Rockets had big plans this season. This is especially true after trading for Kevin Durant. Yes, the Rockets were looking to contend for an NBA championship.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Kevin Durant set to release new Nike KD 18 colorways
Kevin Durant is slowly preparing to enter his 18th season in the NBA, this time embarking on a new challenge with the Houston Rockets. It’s been 30 years since the Rockets won their last championship and with their young core rising to the occasion last season, they feel as though they’re just one superstar away from their ultimate goal.
The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35
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Fred VanVleet News / Last Word On Sports / September 22
Fantasy Basketball Injury Report: Impacts of VanVleet’s ACL Tear
The Houston Rockets announced on Monday that Fred VanVleet will potentially miss all of the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. The injury has significant fantasy basketball implications.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Blockbuster Mock Trade Has Rockets Landing Hawks Superstar Guard Following Fred VanVleet Injury
The start of the 2025-26 NBA season is right around the corner and one team that will enter the new season with high expectations is the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / September 22
Despite making ‘best move of the offseason,’ NBA executives feel one team had a better summer than Rockets
The Houston Rockets are title contenders after having a solid summer. The Rockets made the best move during the NBA offseason when they traded for Kevin Durant, according to NBA executives in ESPN’s annual NBA offseason survey.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 22
Houston Rockets Suffer Early Setback to Their Title Hopes
The Houston Rockets went all-in this summer, trading for Kevin Durant and hoping they can build on the team that finished second in the Western Conference last season.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Reed Sheppard to prove worth to Rockets after Fred VanVleet injury
On Monday, the Houston Rockets got a devastating injury update when it was revealed that starting point guard Fred VanVleet had suffered a torn ACL that could keep him out of the entire upcoming 2025-26 season.
Fred VanVleet News / Field Level Media / September 22
Report: Rockets' Fred VanVleet has torn ACL
The Houston Rockets' season has taken a turn for the worse before the year has even tipped off. Rockets star point guard Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL and could potentially miss the entire 2025-26 season, ESPN reported Monday.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22
The Rockets' Season Rests In Amen Thompson's Hands
Development for the Houston Rockets' young players has been a key point of emphasis for the team as they navigated a difficult rebuild. Alperen Sengun emerged early in his career, becoming the team's best player as soon as his second year in the league.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Rockets Facing Russell Westbrook Decision After Fred VanVleet News
The Houston Rockets were among the biggest winners of the NBA offseason, making aggressive moves to raise expectations. They re-signed Fred VanVleet on a two-year, $50 million contract, secured Kevin Durant in a blockbuster deal, and built around a core of Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 22
Rockets' Fred VanVleet suffers torn ACL, could miss entire season
Shams Charania of ESPN has reported that Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL, an injury that will likely sideline him for the entirety of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Rockets’ 3 Potential Point Guard Trade Targets After Devastating Fred VanVleet News
After posting the second-best record in the NBA last season, the Houston Rockets entered the offseason looking to upgrade their roster to compete for a title this season.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 22
Devastating injury removes Rockets from contender status
The Houston Rockets loaded up on veterans this summer to prepare for a title run. That run just got a lot more difficult with their point guard out for the season.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 22
Kevin Durant opens up on Suns split, trade to Rockets
Rockets newcomer Kevin Durant admitted he was caught off guard when the Suns started shopping him ahead of last season’s trade deadline. “Initially, I was a little upset because I felt like we built a solid relationship, me and the Phoenix Suns,” Durant said at the Game Plan Sports Business Summit, via Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.
Yao Ming News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Former Rockets Player Admits Facing Anxiety Problems And Using Music To Mask Overthinking
NBA Players are often seen with lavish supercars, loud music, and a persona that depicts confidence to an outsider. But Houston Rockets’ shooting guard Cuttino Mobley recently sat down with his former teammate, Yao Ming, and provided insight on why NBA players take up this persona.
Alperen Sengun News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Alperen Sengun Is A Combination Of Two Dominant NBA Stars, Says EuroLeague Player
Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun is poised to be one of the most promising young big men in the league. Following an impressive run with Turkey at the
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 21
Circled Games For The Houston Rockets’ 2025-26 Season
The start of the 2025-26 NBA season is only a month away on October 21st. That’s when the Houston Rockets will face the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
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