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Rockets Could Address Their Lack of Point Guard Depth During the Draft

The Houston Rockets faced a deficit at the point guard position this past season, as the team struggled to adjust to life without Fred VanVleet. The Rockets moved Amen Thompson to the on-ball position at the onset of the season, which posed problems for the team offensively.

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What Ime Udoka Thinks of Reed Sheppard's Growth on Defense

So much of the Houston Rockets’ story over the past few years has been the growth of the young talent and draft picks on the team. The Rockets’ future

Clint Capela News / The Dream Shake / May 13

Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Clint Capela

The story of Clint Capela returning to the Rockets begins, as most tragic stories do, with Steven Adams. Steven Adams over the past four regular seasons has played in 138 of 328 possible games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Realistic Alperen Şengün Trade Suitors as Rumors Swirl Around Rockets Star

The 2025-26 season gave the Houston Rockets a bit of a reality check. As much as injuries hampered the rotation, particularly regarding Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, the Rockets were clearly a step behind the true title contenders.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Rockets Not Likely to Move Kevin Durant this Offseason

The Houston Rockets' debut season with Kevin Durant didn't quite go as planned, as the Rockets' infrastructure on the court looked much different than how they envisioned it at the time of the deal.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

How Critical Is Reed Sheppard's Growth For The Rockets?

The summer projects to be somewhat of a training camp for the young players on the Houston Rockets. The front office is banking on improvements across the board from their top young players, relying on their growth to support the play of impact veterans like Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Comparing the Rockets to the Top Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Suitors

With the NBA Draft Lottery behind us and the season over for most of the league's teams, it's time for the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors to flare up again.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Rockets' 2024 Trade With Nets is Aging Well After the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The Houston Rockets have no first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but they were watching this year's lottery closely with one team in mind: the Brooklyn Nets.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Former Rockets Standout Wing Pushes Back Against Overrated Moniker for Alperen Sengun

Last week, The Athletic released their annual survey, which included the player poll for the league's most overrated player. Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun, the two-time All-Star, took home the title, as he received the most votes.

P.J. Tucker News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

Rockets Wish PJ Tucker a Happy Retirement

It's been a while since we've seen PJ Tucker on the basketball court. In fact, his last season was technically during the 2024-25 calendar year with the New York Knicks.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12

These Proposed Kevin Durant Trades from the Rockets Are Unreasonable

The Kevin Durant storylines have taken a wild turn during and after the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. With the significant increase in national attention, those who haven't been watching the Houston Rockets all season have different ideas of what was going on with Durant and the team.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 11

Rockets Accomplished Something in the Playoffs They Hadn't Done Since 1997

The Houston Rockets season shockingly came to an end in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to the injured Los Angeles Lakers. While the Rockets were injured throughout the entire season, this was a series that they were expected to win.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 11

NBA Rumors: Rockets, Tari Eason, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Pelicans

The Rockets could be headed for a tricky offseason financially. Per cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, Houston’s proximity to the tax aprons, along with Tari Eason’s restricted free agency, could delay some roster moves into the fall.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

Pessimism Growing Regarding the Rockets' Chances of Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The offseason is upon us. Well, somewhat. The second round of the playoffs are still ongoing. Which means eight teams are still playing in the postseason.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

What More Can Kevin Durant Do For The Rockets?

Last offseason, the Houston Rockets made a move they hoped would be the finishing touch on their rebuild by acquring Kevin Durant in a trade that key figures in the rebuild, Jalen Grenn and Dillon Brooks, to Phoenix.

P.J. Tucker News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

PJ Tucker Retires as One of Rockets' Most Selfless Players in Franchise History

On Thursday, Houston Rockets legend and fan favorite PJ Tucker announced his retirement on social media, officially putting an end to his basketball life.

Donovan Mitchell News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 10

Rockets Could Explore Trade for Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell This Summer

The Houston Rockets could be going star hunting this summer, following a disappointing postseason exit in the Western Conference Quarterfinals against an undermanned Los Angeles Lakers ball club.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 9

How The Rockets Can Maximize Alperen Şengün

The Houston Rockets are heading into the offseason with a high possibility that most of their main rotation players return for next season. They're expecting improvement from their young players like Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason to help supplement what they're getting from the team's returning veterans.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Houston Rockets Reportedly Including Superstar Center in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter is already loud across the NBA, and now Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has officially entered the conversation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9

Charles Barkley claps back at Draymond Green after on-air insult

There was some awkwardness on the set of "Inside the NBA" this past week when Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took an unbelievable shot at the end of Charles Barkley's career.

Watch: Green insults Barkley's career right to his face on live TV

Green teases Warriors exit again amid Steve Kerr uncertainty

Ex-NBA champ announces retirement

Nuggets owner sends message to team

ESPN: Celtics may have a 'simple' trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8

Rockets cannot let Kevin Durant tension put Alperen Sengun plan at risk

The Houston Rockets do not need to panic after one rough playoff exit. They do need to make sure Kevin Durant’s timeline does not take over the young core they spent years building.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6

Draymond Green takes unbelievable shot at Charles Barkley's career during 'Inside the NBA'

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy about voicing his opinions and delivering some brutally honest statements.

Warriors linked to new potential Steve Kerr replacement

Draymond Green had scathing response after Austin Rivers belittled him

Austin Rivers fires back at Draymond Green

The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Trade Talk Sports / May 6

Rockets Star Labeled NBA’s Most Overrated in Player Poll

With another NBA regular season in the books, lists, polls, and rankings begin to resurface, sparking conversations and debates about some of the league’s best players.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core

The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN.