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The Houston Rockets have seen a bright offseason, upgrading their already-good team in more ways than one. They’ve retained rostered talent, inked new deals in free agency and added one of the top scorer’s of all time in Kevin Durant via trade — addressing their one major area of need.

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Houston Rockets Latest NBA 2K Ratings Released

As fans anticipate the 2025-26 NBA season, the annual release of the NBA 2K rankings sparked some dialogue on social media regarding players overall. One thing to keep in mind is that these player overalls are not yet finalized by 2K; they are merely expectations before the game's release on Sep.

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Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 30

NBC Sports Lists Rockets as Team with the Best Offseason

The 2025-26 NBA season is essentially wide open, due in part to injuries to several of the top teams. Sure, the Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off of winning the title and they didn't lose any key contributors, but there's a reason we haven't had a team win consecutive championships in nearly a decade.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 29

3 Burning Questions For Rockets Heading Into 2025-26 Season

There are a couple of teams that got better this summer beyond a shadow of a doubt and the Houston Rockets are one of them. After winning 52 games and clinching a playoff berth in 2024-25, this Western Conference squad didn’t try to rest on their laurels.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 29

Rockets Rank Third Among Teams with Best Future Prognosis

It's no secret that the Houston Rockets are loaded with young talent. They stockpiled first-round draft picks during rebuilding seasons and wisely used them on the likes of Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, and Reed Sheppard.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 28

Pair of Houston Rockets' Rank in the Top 100 Dunks of 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 season was a lot to be proud of for the Houston Rockets, who found themselves in the second seed of the Western Conference behind a solid young core.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 28

How Does The Rockets' Bench Stand Up Against Other Top Reserves?

The Houston Rockets enter next season with one of the league's most intriguing starting lineups. Kevin Durant slots in nicely with Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and one other wing out of a quality selection between Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., or Dorian Finney-Smith.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 26

Alperen Sengun Could Be the Key To Unlocking Rockets' Offense

The Houston Rockets are heading into next season with high expectations for the team. The defense has already proven to be one of the league's best, finishing as the postseason's second-ranked defense.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 25

Rockets Insider Reveals Coaching Staff's Expectation for Tari Eason

The Houston Rockets and their key players are expected to take major leaps across the board after a major offseason. The organization has revamped its rotation, fixing multiple issues (particularly on offense) to make them legitimate title contenders this season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Rockets Need a Conference Finals Appearance To Mark Their Arrival

The Houston Rockets are trying to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the NBA after adding several veteran players this offseason to bolster their chances of earning their first championship in three decades.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Fred Vanvleet Continues to Show Exactly Why He Is the Rockets Leader

The frenzy of NBA free agency and blockbuster trades has begun to give way to player workouts and scrimmages as the NBA enters its offseason's slow period.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 24

Analyzing Houston Rockets' Depth For 2025-26 Season: Finally A True Contender

The Houston Rockets are gunning for the NBA championship next season. While it won't be easy, considering the Oklahoma City Thunder are the team to beat

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 22

ESPN Names 2021 Draft as Rockets' Biggest Mistake

The Houston Rockets have been very meticulous in terms of their roster over the last few seasons. GM Rafael Stone and the rest of the front office have been keen on developing young talent and creating a core system, rather than going after stars.

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Rockets’ Amen Thompson predicts that he will take a scoring leap next season, ‘I’m going to be…’

Amen Thompson is expected to be one of the best two-way players in the entire NBA in the coming seasons, and he thinks he’s unlocked the secret to taking his offense to the next step this year.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 20

Rockets Prospect Dubbed 'Overqualified' for Upcoming Role

Reed Sheppard's rookie season was a bit of a dud, as he didn't make much of an impact on the 52-win Houston Rockets. Granted, this wasn't an indictment on his skill level, rather a reflection on the Rockets' talent level on the roster. The second-seed in the Western Conference simply didn't have enough minutes to go around to feature him enough.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 20

Has The Draft Changed The Rockets' Spot As Top Texas Team?

The Houston Rockets have made several changes to try to catch up with some of the top teams in the Western Conference. They needed a top scorer and role player shooting, so they acquired players who provide those skills.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 17

The Houston Rockets Will Be Able to Roll Out Multiple Types of Lineups This Season

The Houston Rockets have made it clear this offseason that winning fifty-plus games, making the playoffs, and surprising people around the league is no longer enough.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13

The Rockets' New Competitive Era Has Shades Of The Old Era

The Houston Rockets are entering a new era of competitive basketball, led by the addition of Kevin Durant this offseason. The Rockets have been preparing to compete for years, ever since trading James Harden and Russell Westbrook in 2020 after one last dance in the bubble postseason.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13

Rockets Legend Predicts Championship Next Season

When the Houston Rockets take the court in 2025-26, they'll look significantly different than the team that last played against the Golden State Warriors in the 2025 postseason.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 10

Rockets Expected to Fully Utilize 'Double-Big' Lineups Next Season

This past season, the Houston Rockets made an incredible jump due to multiple factors. Under the core of Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and Amen Thompson, the Rockets made the jump to a 52-30 regular season while snatching up the second seed in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 9

Rockets' Defense May Be Even Better Next Season

The Houston Rockets have made some highly publicized transactions this offseason. Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Clint Capela are the featured additions, with Durant the crown jewel signing in the NBA so far.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 7

Do Houston Rockets Have More Offseason Moves to Make?

The Houston Rockets have been one of the more active teams on several fronts this offseason, be it trading, signing and more. They’ve made numerous moves to bolster their squad, jumping up to the second-best odds to win the NBA title next season, only behind the now-reigning champion Thunder.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4

The Rockets Are In Win-Now Mode, But Not Championship Or Bust

The Houston Rockets have officially opened their championship window with the addition of Kevin Durant and several key bench contributors this offseason.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Former NBA Exec Reveals Problem With Rockets After Big Moves

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and the Houston Rockets have been one of the most active teams in the league. While the draft serves as the unofficial start of the offseason, the Rockets were already getting set for next season on the day of Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Watch: Warriors and Rockets have first-half altercations in Game 4

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have played a highly physical first-round series. Monday night, it spilled over into a series of second-quarter altercations.

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