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How Can the Rockets Show They Are Contenders?

The Houston Rockets feel they have every right to believe they are one of the league's best teams. The mix of ascending youth and impact veterans is a combination that can bring significant success starting next season.

Rockets’ Kevin Durant Could Offer Mentor for Jabari Smith Jr.

The Houston Rockets have numerous names to watch out for next season. Alperen Sengun — now a one-time All-Star — could still improve as he ascends into the NBA’s upper echelon.

Rockets Have a Certain Versatility in Their Rotation

There aren't many NBA teams that have the same versatility as the Houston Rockets. After going 52-30 last season, the Rockets got even better with new veterans joining the team.

Kevin Durant Calls Denver Nuggets Star 'Supreme Shot Maker'

Jamal Murray wasted no time reinforcing expectations for his Denver Nuggets after a Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Suns’ Offseason Moves Ranked Among Boldest in NBA

The Phoenix Suns made a lot of big moves this offseason that could swing how they do not only this season but for the future. The Kevin Durant and Bradley

Kevin Durant’s new Nike sneaker has been leaked

As the most decorated olympian in USA Basketball history embarks on a new journey with the Houston Rockets, fans can expect Kevin Durant to be the same force he has been for the last 17 seasons.

Rockets’ Kevin Durant’s NBA 2K messages on launch day

Ahead of his first season with teh Houston Rockets, All-Star Kevin Durant was eager for NBA2K 26’s release that he couldn’t hide his excitement on social media.

ESPN experts predict Houston Rockets star to win Most Improved Player award despite Kevin Durant trade

The Houston Rockets made significant moves to improve even after a second-seed finish during the 2024-25 season. The biggest offseason move for the Houston Rockets was undoubtedly trading for Kevin Durant, as it gives them an elite scorer with years of experience under his belt.

‘You have zero clue’… Former NBA player blasts Patrick Beverley’s Kevin Durant-Larry Bird take

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was recently compared to NBA legend Larry Bird. For most, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers to have ever graced the hardwood.

'I Feel Like I Could’ve Made a Few' – Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant Dishes on Never Earning an All-Defensive Selection

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant boasts an impressive resume, which includes being a two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, one-time league MVP, and 15-time NBA All-Star, among others.

NBA Legend Says Rockets' Kevin Durant Saved Warriors Franchise

Kevin Durant's free agency arrival to the Golden State Warriors in 2016 made it essentially impossible for the Houston Rockets to defeat the Warriors.  And every other team.

Rockets' Kevin Durant Deal Ranks as Best Trade of the Offseason

Since the Houston Rockets launched their full-scale rebuild, they've been in search of an unquestioned superstar.  A James Harden replacement, if you will.

Serge Ibaka Panicked When Kevin Durant Returned From Injury Against Raptors In 2019 NBA Finals

Serge Ibaka is an NBA champion today, but his former teammate Kevin Durant gave him the scare of his life before he won it all. Ibaka appeared on the latest episode of the Hello and Welcome podcast, where he was asked about that famous Game 5 between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals.

Patrick Beverley thinks Kevin Durant vs. Larry Bird isn’t ‘close’

Patrick Beverley weighed in on one of the NBA’s most debated comparisons, choosing Kevin Durant over Larry Bird in decisive fashion. On the latest episode of the Pat Bev Pod, the veteran guard said the debate between the Houston Rockets star and the Boston Celtics legend is not “close“.

'They Should Give Him More Money and More Contracts' – Houston Rockets Legend is Happy With the Kevin Durant Trade

The Houston Rockets are predicted to be one of the top contenders in the Western Conference this upcoming season, following their summer acquisition of Kevin Durant, and Ralph Sampson is among those happy with the move.

Former NBA Veteran Says We've Never Seen a Scorer like Rockets' Kevin Durant

This offseason, there's been an excess of dialogue regarding Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant's scoring ability. It's not as if anyone is

'I Get Nothing': Tyrese Haliburton Opens Up on Friendship With Kevin Durant, Rockets Star’s Dry Text Responses

Tyrese Haliburton and Kevin Durant first spent time together during Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics Gold Medal run. A friendship blossomed, and Haliburton has met the Houston Rockets star off the court several times since then.

Kevin Durant Shuts Down Claim That His 'Idol' Kobe Bryant Was Better Than Him In Clutch Situations

Kevin Durant seems to have something against Clippers fans on X. Earlier this week, he engaged in a heavy back-and-forth with a Clippers fan named 'Dime Dropper' on X.

Durant Could Be Forced Into a Role He Hasn’t Played Since 2011

Kevin Durant is set to play for the fifth team in his career, and in his 18th season. Throughout his career, he has won a regular season MVP, Finals MVP, two championships, and an All-Star MVP.

Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets ‘Have Had Discussions About a New Contract’

Kevin Durant Claps Back After Fans Spark 'Hypothetical' Michael Jordan Debate

Kevin Durant, who was traded to the Rockets this summer, is reportedly in talks for a potential contract extension, but a deal is nowhere close to being finalized, according to reports.

Update emerges on Kevin Durant’s extension talks with Rockets

Kevin Durant’s negotiations on a new contract still appear to be stuck in quicksand. The former NBA MVP Durant and the Houston Rockets are not close on a contract extension, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported Monday.

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.