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The Houston Rockets are coming off a top-10 campaign in franchise history, but they have shown that they expect bigger things this year. The Rockets didn’t

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Expectations For The Rockets Are Reaching James Harden-Era Levels

The Houston Rockets have skyrocketed their expectations after a strong season last year, combined with some quality offseason moves. Now, the Rockets are considered among a short list of teams capable of winning an NBA championship.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13

Rockets' Tari Eason Deemed Top 26 Power Forward

It's certainly easy to get caught up in all the talent that the Rockets will be deploying this season, as some NBA analysts have considered Houston's roster to be one of the best in the NBA.

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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?

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 13

Every NBA Team's Secret Weapon Heading Into 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 NBA season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable campaigns. With superstar movement at an all-time high, success this year won’t just depend on household names. Beyond the MVP candidates and All-Stars is a collection of underrated players who could tilt the balance of power in crucial moments.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 11

Could Tari Eason be in Line for a Reduced Role with Rockets?

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets' roster depth this offseason. In fact, the Rockets have been dubbed the deepest team in the NBA, on numerous occasions.

Houston Rockets News / Dallas Hoops Journal / September 10

Houston Rockets Working to Sign Tari Eason to Extension Before Extending Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets are working to sign Tari Eason to an extension before extending Kevin Durant, according to NBA reporter Will Guillory of The Athletic.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 10

Former Rockets Guard Reveals He Almost Reunited With the Team This Summer

As training camp approaches, the Houston Rockets still have room for one more roster spot with 14 of the 15 standard contracts given out. With the additions they made this summer, the Rockets have most of, if not all of their rotation set, but they could use another piece, whether it be to store as a reserve or a solid option off the bench.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 8

Who Steps Into Leadership Roles For the Rockets?

The Houston Rockets move into next season with some established leaders on the team. Fred VanVleet has been one of the team's vocal leaders since joining the team a few seasons ago.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 8

Rockets Could See Major Problems in 2026 if Extensions Are Distributed

The Houston Rockets are not yet finished with their offseason despite the success they have had over the last few months. The Rockets have made some key additions to put themselves in title contention, but in the NBA, things can shift as soon as they begin.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 7

Who Are the Keys to the Rockets' Defense?

The Houston Rockets and head coach Ime Udoka are expecting to carry over the same level of elite defense from their campaign a season ago. There are a few players the Rockets will count on to lead the rest of the defense.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 7

Ranking 25 Best Power Forwards For 2025-26 NBA Season

After ranking the league’s best point guards, shooting guards, and small forwards, it’s time to move up a position and focus on the power forwards. The role of the modern four has transformed into one of the most versatile positions in basketball, which is why some of the greats today occupy that spot.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / September 4

3 Potential Houston Rockets Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season

The Houston Rockets were one of the surprise teams in the NBA last season as they finished second in the Western Conference standings with a 52-30 record.

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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 4

Suns Not Projected To Have Any Top Forwards for 2025-26 Season

Moving on from one of the greatest forwards in NBA history in Kevin Durant will take some time for the Phoenix Suns after they traded him away to the Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 4

Rockets' Tari Eason Cited as 'Heart of Houston's Bench'

The Houston Rockets have been dubbed the deepest team in basketball by a number of writers, insiders, and analysts alike. The team drafted well during their rebuild, landing Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, and Tari Eason.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 3

Rockets Add Playmaking, Elite Rebounding Wing in Mock Trade

The Houston Rockets made wholesale upgrades this summer, identifying the need for a surefire bucket-getter and consistent closer, and they nabbed arguably one of the greatest to ever do it.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 1

Ranking Bleacher Report’s Hot Take Suns Trades

With the NBA’s 2025-26 preseason roughly a month away, the Phoenix Suns may be in need of some changes before they take the court against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

Rockets 2025-26 Predictions: Sixth Man Contender

Following a 52-win season in 2014-25, Houston Rockets are poised to follow up their breakthrough year with something even better. That’s largely due to the blockbuster offseason addition of all-time great Kevin Durant, who they managed to attain by trading defensive anchor Dillon Brooks, 2021 No.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Knicks Predicted to Swap Josh Hart for Rockets' 24-Year-Old Forward in Offseason Trade

The New York Knicks will enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations as they are projected to be one of the teams to beat in the weakened Eastern Conference.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 29

How Houston's Head Coach Can Take The Top Coaching Award

The Houston Rockets are in a new era, competing against some of the league's best teams and dominating defensively against some of the league's best offenses.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 29

NBA Insider Commends Rockets' 'Incredible Offseason'

Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone stepped into an undesirable situation taking over as the successor for Daryl Morey. The rookie front office executive was forced to trade the franchise’s best player of the last quarter century, who had just been named an MVP finalist in the previous season.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Houston Rockets 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

The Houston Rockets did not have to make a blockbuster trade or huge free agency signing this offseason. Following a 52-win campaign and hard-fought effort

Draymond Green Responds to Tari Eason's Mom's Comments

The Houston Rockets should've known better not to mess with the Golden State Warriors or Draymond Green. It started when All-Star center Alperen Sengun commented on his experience playing against the Warriors in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.