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On YouTubeClint Capela News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 18
Expect Clint Capela to Play Big Role in Second Half of Season for Rockets
During an early February game in Dallas against the Mavericks, the Rockets were down big early. The Mavericks had just made one of the strangest trades in NBA history as they sent their franchise player, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 18
Rockets Predicted to Post Identical Record in 2025-26
The Houston Rockets essentially jumped off the porch in 2024-25, waltzing their way to a 52-30 season -- good for second-best in the Western Conference.
Rockets Around the Web
Rockets and Kevin Durant not close on contract extension talks
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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz
Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 18
Houston Rockets: How do Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun Fit?
The Houston Rockets are widely expected to be one of the NBA’s best teams next season, having added superstar forward Kevin Durant to an already good fold. Durant is among the more malleable offensive players of all time, offering highly elite scoring for each and every team he’s graced.
The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26
Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / August 18
Rockets, Kevin Durant not close on contract extension
Kevin Durant has yet to sign an extension with the Houston Rockets, and nearly two months after arriving from Phoenix, there are no signs that a deal is close.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 18
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Warriors Were 'Crying' About Officiating All Series
The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are very familiar with one another. The two teams have had several battle-tested postseason matchups. In fact, they squared off against one another in the playoffs four times in a five year span between 2014-2019, with two matchups taking place in the Western Conference Finals.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Kevin Durant's Star Teammate Shares Sad Reaction to NBA Trade
The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest moves of the summer by acquiring 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant in a historic seven-team trade. Houston sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 draft, and four future second-round selections to the Phoenix Suns.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / August 18
Alperen Sengun says what separates Fred VanVleet from every other point guard in the NBA, ‘when he’s not playing’
Houston Rockets’ young star Alperen Sengun has revealed what separates his veteran point guard Fred VanVleet from others in the league. The 23-year-old is one of the best young players in the league, and last season averaged 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 18
Rockets’ Schedule Ranked Third-Easiest per Tankathon
The impending Rockets’ season is one of the more anticipated in some time, with the team officially entering contender status this offseason. The front office, led by decision-maker Rafael Stone, has done work around the fringes in building one of the deepest teams in the NBA.
New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players
Trying to pick the 25 best high school basketball players to come out of the five boroughs of New York City is pretty daunting. There are several Hall-of-Famers worthy of the honor, but we have our list.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / August 18
Alperen Sengun reveals exactly what Kevin Durant told him after Houston Rockets trade
Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun has revealed what his new teammate Kevin Durant told him after the historic trade. The move now puts the Houston Rockets among the contenders for the championship next season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 17
NBA Analyst Ranks Kevin Durant as a Top Ten Western Conference Player
The NBA's talent pool is at an all-time high, as the league is overflowing with All-Star caliber players. The stars of today range from longtime veterans like LeBron James, to multi-time MVP's like Nikola Jokic and now budding superstars like Victor Wembanyama.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Rockets' All-Star Alperen Sengun Reveals His First Conversation With Kevin Durant: 'I Gave Him Two Weeks To Settle In'
Alperen Sengun is the face of the Houston Rockets franchise. Kevin Durant might be the big dog on the Rockets, but they are still Alperen Sengun's team.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 17
Personal coach reveals what Alperen Sengun works on this summer, could help him be more like Nikola Jokic
Alperen Sengun continues developing into one of the NBA’s most promising young centers. The 23-year-old made his first All-Star appearance last season, averaging 19.1 points, 4.9 assists, and 10.3 rebounds per game for the Houston Rockets.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Rockets star takes shot at Warriors
The Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors are feuding like it is 2018 all over again. Rockets All-Star big man Alperen Sengun gave an interview this week to Turkish outlet Socrates Dergi.
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.
Fred VanVleet News / NBA Analysis Network / August 17
Fred VanVleet claims young Rockets teammate will take a ‘big jump’ this season, build off playoff success
Fred VanVleet is ready to play a leadership role on the Houston Rockets, and he expects his best young teammate to take a massive leap and build off last season’s success.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 15
Predicting Every Rockets Player's Points Per Game Next Season
The Houston Rockets have shifted into high gear this offseason, taking the jump from rebuild to championship contender. In a franchise-altering move, GM Rafael Stone orchestrated a record-breaking, seven-team trade to bring Kevin Durant to Houston, sacrificing Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and draft capital (2025 No.
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