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Rockets' Rafael Stone Draws Praise for Crafty Offseason Deal

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone has drawn a bevy of skepticism from naysayers. Did he get enough back in the James Harden trade in 2021? Should he have wasted first-round draft picks on Josh Christopher and TyTy Washington?

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Can Dorian Finney-Smith Replace the Production of Dillon Brooks?

The Houston Rockets have made several drastic changes since the offseason began back in May. Multiple signings and contract extensions, and of course, made the most significant trade of the offseason in the NBA when they sent Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant.

Jock Landale News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 16

Former Rockets Big Man Lands with Memphis Grizzlies

Following his waiver from the Rockets a week ago, former Houston center Jock Landale was announced by the Memphis Grizzlies as a recent addition to their team.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Houston Rockets 2025 NBA free agency grade for every signing

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a singular vision: championship contention. Years of rebuilding had culminated in a roster filled with potential, but general manager Rafael Stone knew potential alone wouldn’t bring banners to Houston.

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The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the 23 sets of teammates to score at least 30 points apiece in an NBA Finals game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in six minutes?

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Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 16

Rockets' Kevin Durant Leads NBA in Jersey Sales

The trade that saw Kevin Durant leave the Phoenix Suns for the Houston Rockets is already paying dividends, before Durant has even stepped foot on the court for the 2025-26 season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

Multiple Rockets Featured on Bleacher Report's Top 100 NBA Players of All Time

As the NBA offseason carries on, many of the headlines have been captured by a new list from Bleacher Report. Every summer, as people eagerly wait for the season to start, conversations open up about the state of the league's all-time player rankings.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

Rockets' Kevin Durant Named No. 13 on Top 100 Players of All Time

Where NBA superstar Kevin Durant will end up ranking all-time will always depend on who you ask, as it has become a very opinion-based question in recent years.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

Pair of Rockets Impressing Through First Three Summer League Games

The Houston Rockets are 0-3 so far in NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League, suffering two nail-biter losses to the Clipprs and Hawks, along with a double-digit defeat at the hands of the Pistons.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

What's Next for Houston Rockets this Offseason After Summer League?

The Houston Rockets lost an overtime matchup to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday afternoon, which dropped their Summer League record to 0-3. The Rockets came into the Summer League with no draftees from the 2025 NBA draft.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 18 ‘International Blue’ inspired by Nike Foamposite

Nike Basketball recently unveiled an entire slate of upcoming releases throughout the next year via their Nike SNKRS app. All their most popular performance models, include Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 18, will see a number of unique upcoming releases in terms of their colorways and themes.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

How Rockets feel about Kevin Durant’s ‘minor’ thumb surgery

The Houston Rockets made their most memorable acquisition of recent years after trading for Kevin Durant in what turned out to be a historic seven-team trade.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

Rockets' Dorian Finney-Smith Cited as One of Best Free Agent Signings

Over time, the NBA's free agency period has become rather uneventful, and especially this time around. The league's marquee players have instead decided to sign extensions and ask for trades later on down the line.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

Kevin Durant's Comments Could Point to Thorn in Rockets' Side

From a height standpoint, the Houston Rockets' ensemble of point guards is easily one of the shortest in the league. Fred VanVleet and Aaron Holiday both stand six-feet and Reed Sheppard is listed at 6-foot-2.

Reed Sheppard News / Fadeaway World / July 15

Grading Reed Sheppard's Summer League Performance After Rockets Shut Him Down

The Rockets have decided to shut down Reed Sheppard, the former Kentucky star, for the remainder of the NBA 2K26 Summer League. The star sophomore was

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Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / July 14

Rockets’ Kevin Durant Had Thumb Surgery Recently

New Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant had thumb surgery recently, NBA sources told Chris Baldwin of PaperCity. The surgery is considered minor. “New Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant underwent thumb surgery recently, NBA sources tell PaperCity,” Baldwin wrote.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 14

Houston Rockets: Which Western Conference Opponents Pose Biggest Threat Next Season?

Despite a deep and grueling Western Conference, a young Houston Rockets squad managed to come out as the No. 2 seed at the end of the 2024-2025 season.

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Kevin Durant’s All-Time Ranking Could Have Been Higher Had He Made One Warriors Decision

While the NBA offseason is in full swing, it has created a prime opportunity, like every offseason, for the media to rank the greatest players in league history.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 14

Rockets Shut Down Reed Sheppard for Rest of NBA Summer League

The Houston Rockets just made a major decision regarding their NBA Summer League roster. The Rockets are reportedly shutting down second-year guard Reed Sheppard for the remained of their games in Las Vegas, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 14

Rockets Hope to Get First Summer League Win vs. Hawks

After suffering a double-digit loss to the Detroit Pistons in their second game of the Summer League, Houston will hope to rally back quickly as they are scheduled to face the Atlanta Hawks Monday afternoon.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 14

Houston Rockets' Latest Moves Open Possibility of Adding to Roster

The Houston Rockets have taken on the offseason from the time the buzzer sounded in their Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets have been the busiest team this offseason, with several signings, a blockbuster trade, and even an extension for Ime Udoka, which made him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rockets HC Ime Udoka gets 100% real about defensive history with Kevin Durant

New Houston Rockets duo Ime Udoka and Kevin Durant share a great history of playing against each other. For Udoka, he did this as both a player and coach.

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 13

Houston Rockets Release 3-Year NBA Player

Nate Williams has spent the last two years playing for the Houston Rockets. He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 3.3 points per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field in 20 games.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Rumors / July 12

One-time NBA champion elected new NBPA president

The National Basketball Players Association has elected Rockets guard Fred VanVleet as its new president.

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Reed Sheppard News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Houston Rockets Reed Sheppard Has 28-Point Explosion

The Houston Rockets started their summer league play this week as they were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers 95-92. The game's score wasn't the biggest storyline, as second-year guard Reed Sheppard had a great scoring night.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Rockets Summer League Star Auditioning For Larger Role

The Houston Rockets made their Summer League debut Friday night. This offseason, the Rockets traded away their tenth overall pick for Kevin Durant and thus, don’t have any high-profile rookies on the roster.