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Only Two Rockets Should Consider Themselves a Lock to Stay in Houston

Despite 52 win season that propelled the Houston Rockets to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets aren't satisfied where they're at. They're now one of three finalists looking to trade for 15 time All-Star Kevin Durant, and will be submitting their final trade offer shortly.

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Houston Rockets General Manager Ready to Contend for Championship

As the Houston Rockets get ready to compete for yet another playoff run next season, their general manager, Rafael Stone, is prepared to pull several strings to bring an NBA championship back to Houston.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 9

Rockets Open to Contract Discussions with Young Wing

Rockets third-year wing Tari Eason has carved out a solid role with Houston over the last three seasons, despite missing most of 2023-24 due to injury.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 8

Important Dates Coming up for the Houston Rockets This Offseason

The NBA Finals is inching closer to its conclusion as Game 2 takes place Sunday night. The Indiana Pacers shocked the world with their comeback win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 7

How Far Are the Rockets Away From the League’s Final Two Teams?

As the NBA Finals continue with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, the Houston Rockets have been back home, plotting how to reach the next level and potentially join those two teams as championship finalists in the next few seasons.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Houston Rockets Make Decision on Two Promising Forwards Extensions

The Houston Rockets Jabari Smith and Tari Eason are both key players who are a part of the young nucleus on the roster. Both players are eligible for extensions until the start of the 2025–26 season, giving teams a few months to finalize terms.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Amen vs. Reed: Who Takes the Reigns as Rockets’ Point Guard?

The young prospects on the Houston Rockets were a large reason the team won over 50 games this season. Plenty of credit must go to the team's highest paid player, Fred VanVleet, but the most intriguing factor with the Rockets is their potential for further internal improvement.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Houston Rockets: Evaluating What the Suns’ New Price for Kevin Durant Could Be

If there’s offseason NBA rumors swirling, the Houston Rockets are likely attached. Having just seen their best regular season in some time, as well as owning one of the best young cores in the NBA, the Rockets are an easy addition to rumors.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / June 3

Bucks Rumors: West Powerhouse Seen as Most 'Invested' Team in Giannis Sweepstakes

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to have an extremely pivotal off-season that will dictate how the rest of their decade in the NBA will go and all of it revolves around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 2

Houston Rockets Are Set to Succeed on Defense in the Future

The Houston Rockets marched to their first 50-win season using an elite defense guided by defensive-minded head coach Ime Udoka. Houston competed against some of the league's best defensive teams using a roster filled with active and physical defenders.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Former First Round Pick is Rockets Best Trade Asset

The Houston Rockets face a dilemma going in to next season and Cam Whitmore can be a huge piece to how the Rockets get over this hump. Houston is in need of an alpha on their roster, an All-Star teammate alongside Alperen Sengun, who can put Houston in the driver's seat to compete for a championship.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Rockets Star Guard Featured in adidas in Interview

Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green sat down with Inside the Launch, brought to fans by adidas and Dunk Score, to review the star guard and his teammates' best dunks of the 2024-25 season.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / June 1

Rockets 2024-2025 season in review: Amen Thompson

Rocket’s 2024-2025 season reviews continue with forward/guard Amen Thompson After being drafted with the number four overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Amen Thompson’s rookie season was full of promise.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

One Area Tari Eason Can Improve on Next Season for the Houston Rockets

When the Houston Rockets first drafted Tari Eason No. 17 overall in the 2022 draft, they were hoping they were drafting a tough-minded player who could help improve the Rockets' lackluster defense.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Who Was the Houston Rockets' Best Paint Defender This Season?

The Houston Rockets had their best season in the last five years, as they not only finished with 52 wins but also with the second-best record in the tough Western Conference.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

What Are Reasonable Peaks for the Rockets’ Young Stars?

The Houston Rockets' success this season was due to the increased contributions from their young players on both sides of the court. The team's top players, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Jalen Green, displayed moments of high-quality play and improvement.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Roles on the Rockets Will Change if a Superstar Joins

As the league prepares for the season's final games, the Houston Rockets' front office prepares for one franchise's biggest offseason sessions in modern history.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 25

Houston Rockets Season Player Review: Cam Whitmore

The Houston Rockets have had many first-round picks over the last several seasons since trading their franchise cornerstone in James Harden. That trade not only brought the Rockets several future picks, but it also made them one of the youngest teams in the NBA, which in turn led to three straight seasons of losing basketball.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Houston Rockets Season Player Review: Tari Eason

Tari Eason came in last season wanting to bounce back from an injury that plagued the 2023-24 season. The third-year forward only played in 22 games last season as he dealt with a lower leg injury that eventually required surgery.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

3 early Boston Celtics trade targets in 2025 NBA offseason

The Boston Celtics enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a disappointing second-round playoff exit and Jayson Tatum’s devastating Achilles injury, the franchise faces a perfect storm of uncertainty: a ballooning payroll, luxury tax penalties, and the need to remain competitive while their superstar recovers.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 19

Houston Rockets Season Player Review: Jalen Green

The Houston Rockets are coming off their most successful season in the last five years. Despite a disappointing first-round loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets had a lot to be encouraged about this past season.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / May 18

Carter Bryant 2025 NBA Draft Profile

Arizona forward Carter Bryant is one of the best 3-and-D prospects in the draft this year. He showcased his ability to defend on the wings and knock down open threes despite a lack of playing time to start the season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16

3 early Philadelphia 76ers trade targets in 2025 NBA offseason

The 2024-25 season was a nightmare on nearly all fronts for the Philadelphia 76ers. Touted by many as a legitimate threat to the Boston Celtics’ reign after pulling off the blockbuster signing of nine-time All-Star Paul George, the 76ers could never quite get into a rhythm as a team after they were hampered by injuries all season long.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / May 6