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Steven Adams News / HITC / September 23
Steven Adams says NBA players’ performances will drop in November when GTA 6 is released
Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams has pointed to the highly anticipated video game release as something that might affect NBA stars. It has been 13 years since the last Grand Theft Auto game was released.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 23
Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. Reveal Bold Takeaways From Rockets’ Loss To Lakers In 2026 Playoffs
Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. hosted press conferences on the Rockets’ media day (September 22), where they discussed key takeaways from their first-round exit to the Lakers in the 2026 playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / HerSportsNation / September 23
Kevin Durant praises WNBA growth over years despite drama
At Houston Rockets media day on Tuesday, one of the NBA’s biggest stars used his platform to shut down a heated debate and redirect the conversation entirely.
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 23
Amen Thompson Discusses Thompson Twins’ $363 Million Extension And Not Deserving All-Defensive Honors
Amen Thompson recently addressed a press conference during the Rockets’ media day ahead of the 2026-27 season, where he spoke about several things, including
Fred VanVleet News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Fred VanVleet Opens Up On Expectations For Rockets And Current Health Status Ahead Of New Season
Veteran guard Fred VanVleet hasn’t played in over one full season since tearing his ACL last September. At 32, there are real concerns that VanVleet’s best days are already behind him, but hope remains strong for both his future and the Rockets’.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / September 23
'I Was Not Able to Walk': Kevin Durant’s Teammate Reveals Aftermath of Brutal ACL Tear After Yearlong Absence
The Rockets entered last season expecting to take another step after adding Kevin Durant. Instead, injuries disrupted those plans. Fred VanVleet missed the entire season after tearing his ACL, while Steven Adams later suffered an injury that ended his campaign.
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Ime Udoka Admits Rockets ‘Plateaued’ Last Season, Sets Bold Expectations For 2026-27
The Houston Rockets’ head coach, Ime Udoka, spoke at the season’s introductory press conference tonight during the team’s media day. Reflecting on the
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Marcus Smart warns teams with ‘scary’ 2026-27 Houston outlook
Marcus Smart is officially a member of the Houston Rockets and recently had his introductory press conference on Tuesday. The former Defensive Player of the Year spoke about the Houston Rockets’ potential last season as a competitor and now, as a member of the squad.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / September 22
Amen Thompson names the first thing he bought with his new $208m Rockets contract
Amen Thompson is now $208 million richer after signing an extension in Houston. Amen Thompson secured his long-term future in Houston by signing a massive five-year, $208 million rookie extension with the Rockets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22
Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer
Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Kevin Durant isn’t a fan of Rockets’, Ime Udoka’s minutes plan for upcoming year
The Houston Rockets are just under a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season. The Rockets made some additions this offseason, including veteran point guard Marcus Smart, and will also be getting Fred VanVleet back after he missed the entire 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury.
Houston Rockets News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 22
Kevin Durant Offers Spot-On Assessment of Drama Around WNBA
The WNBA is in search of a new commissioner. But whoever inherits that role would be wise to heed the words of NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant, who
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22
The Best News That Came Out of Rockets Media Day
HOUSTON (OnSI)- Rockets guard Fred VanVleet isn’t back to 100% from the knee injury that cost him last season, but he’s in a much better position than he was a year ago.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Kevin Durant Rejects Rockets’ Plan To Manage His Minutes This Season
The Houston Rockets would understandably want to reduce Kevin Durant’s workload this season. But Durant, however, does not sound very interested in being placed on a minutes restriction just because he’s getting older.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Marcus Smart Relieved He No Longer Has To Guard Kevin Durant: 'Shoots Right On Top Of Me'
Marcus Smart has spent most of his NBA career embracing the challenge of guarding the league’s best scorers. But there is one assignment he certainly won’t miss this season, and that is trying to stop Kevin Durant.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 3
Rockets secured a stunning bargain with Amen Thompson deal
The most impressive part about this new deal is the fact that the franchise will get to savor their young star for the foreseeable future without having to pay the usual premium which other players of his caliber demand nowadays.
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