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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Rockets-Thunder Will Carry Multiple Narratives on NBA Opening Night
The 2025-26 NBA season is already one of much anticipation after a hectic offseason. In the third year under the new collective bargaining agreement, there was extreme player movement once again.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Rockets' Kevin Durant Defends Himself Against Bogus Social Media Claim
Kevin Durant has never been afraid to speak his mind. Especially on social media. Granted, he doesn't back down from reporters either, but the Houston Rockets forward especially enjoys engaging in banter with fans on social media.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
NBA Analyst Believes Rockets' Wing Can Be Top Two-Way Player
Not too many players have come into the league and become a defensive cornerstone for a team the way Rockets wing Amen Thompson has in his first two seasons.
The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz
How many of the players to spend the most time on the hardwood in each NBA season since 1995-96 can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / August 9
Can Young Star Solve The Rockets’ Issues At Guard?
The Rockets are heading into next season with only one clearly rotation-level guard on the roster. They could get lucky with a leap from second-year player Reed Sheppard.
Hakeem Olajuwon News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon Misses Top-Four Positional Ranking
Hakeem Olajuwon was a unicorn on the court. It's not often that you find a big man with the footwork and agility of a point guard. Nowadays in the small ball era that exists, wings are often moved to the center position, so it's not far-fetched to see a center moving as well as Olajuwon. This was before that. And Olajuwon was a 7-footer.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
The Rockets' Assist Leader May Change Next Season
For the past several seasons, the Houston Rockets have depended on Fred VanVleet to provide a significant amount of playmaking for the offense. VanVleet has been the most controlled ball handler in half-court settings, so the Rockets felt comfortable having the ball in his hands to initiate offense.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets Not Rushing Contract Extension
As Kevin Durant gears up to start his tenure with the Houston Rockets this upcoming season, many insiders speculate whether or not Houston will offer the 36-year-old forward a max extension despite the value he brings to their team.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / August 9
Rockets open up 2025-2026 NBA season vs. Thunder 
The full NBA schedule won’t be released until next week, but ESPN released the Opening Night and Christmas Day games yesterday, and the Houston Rockets have both.
Yao Ming News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Rockets' Yao Ming Snubbed From HoopsHype's Top-20 Centers
From a historical standpoint, the Houston Rockets have had a number of legendary big men. The list of Hall of Fame centers that have donned a Rockets uniform is extensive. Ralph Sampson, Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming, Dwight Howard.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / August 8
Rockets Take Unexpected Stance on $122 Million Kevin Durant Decision
The Houston Rockets made perhaps the biggest splash of the NBA Offseason when they acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Not only that, but they didn't have to give up that much.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 8
USA Basketball's roster for AmeriCup features plenty of NBA experience
USA Basketball revealed on Friday who will be suiting up for them for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup in Managua, Nicaragua.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 8
Western Conference teams dominate NBA's Christmas Day schedule
The NBA’s highly anticipated Christmas Day schedule has been revealed.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 8
NBA Announces Houston Rockets' Christmas Day Game
It was widely expected by fans around the league that the Houston Rockets were going to feature a Christmas Day game this season, thanks to the addition of NBA superstar Kevin Durant.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 8
Clash of titans: NBA season to tip off with rivalry games
The 2025-26 NBA season will tip off on Oct. 21.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 8
Houston Rockets to Play NBA Champions on Opening Night
Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Houston Rockets are expected to open up their 2025-26 campaign with a bang, facing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8
Interesting report emerges about Kevin Durant's future contract
Durant obviously still has plenty of value on the court.
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