Ranking the 4 most exciting Nuggets at Las Vegas Summer League 2026
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Will Kevin Durant request a trade from the Rockets?
Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant is no stranger to a trade request. Durant has made a few throughout his career, specifically in his last couple of years with the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns. While he said he hoped to finish his career with the Rockets after being traded last summer, Bleacher Report writer […]
Astros at Nationals Game Discussion: 7/8/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (46-48) and Washington Nationals (47-46), who share their Spring Training complex together in West Palm Beach, FL, will conclude their three-game series with a rubber game in the nation’s capital tonight. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 3.81 ERA), who owns a share for the club lead with seven wins, will make […]
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game Thread
After winning the first game and dropping the second, the Nats are looking to avoid a repeat of what happened against the Pirates. They will look to secure the series win and stay above .500. To do so, they will lean on their reliable ace Foster Griffin. The Nats are only making a couple of […]
AFC Notes: Jeffery Simmons, Airontae Ersery, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Jaguars Jaguars running game coordinator Brian Picucci said he knew HC Liam Coen would eventually become a head coach. “It’s awesome. I am proud,” Picucci said, via Sports Illustrated. “But I also saw the evolution of when you’re trying to find your voice earlier in your career, and you know as well as I do, […] The post AFC Notes: Jeffery Simmons, Airontae Ersery, Jaguars, Texans, Titans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Astros News: Pena, Blanco, McCullers Jr.
Last night in Sugar Land, rehabbing Astros players Jeremy Pena, Ronel Blanco, and Lance McCullers Jr. all contributed to a rain-shortened victory for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys over the Albuquerque Isotopes. McCullers Jr. got the start for Sugar Land, and pitched 4 innings, allowing 4R (2 ER) on 3H and 3BB, notching 4K. McCullers […]
Justin Verlander Will Retire After 2026 MLB Season; Won 2 World Series, 3 AL Cy Youngs, 1 AL MVP
Justin Verlander's Hall-of-Fame career will come to an end after 21 seasons with four different teams.
NBA Salary Cap 2026-27 and Warriors, Rockets Among Teams Facing Hard Cap
Three NBA teams are currently projected to be hard-capped at the restrictive second luxury tax apron for the 2026-27 season.
Expectations for the Houston Texans in 2026
The Texans are in a somewhat awkward spot as the 2026 regular season approaches. It’s clear they have a talented roster capable of making a deep playoff run, but they haven’t been able to take that next step. Since C.J. Stroud became Houston’s starting quarterback, the Texans have made the playoffs every season and have […]
In The Lab: A Look at Defensive Efficiency
The best stats are the stats that work for hitters and pitchers. They are mirror images of each other. On Monday, we looked at offensive efficiency to see how the Astros offense was holding up. The numbers obviously cut in a number of directions, but the main components are to see how many base runners […]
Amen Thompson is reported to be “near untouchable” for Rockets
With the NBA trade market booming with multiple trades occurring, it’s natural to wonder whether the Rockets would trade any of their young core. Well, it seems we got the answer, as in a Kelly Iko article released in late June, Iko was quoted saying: “Rival teams that have contacted the Rockets recently have been […]
Astros Still Looking For Left-Handed Outfielder, Righty Relief
The Astros unsuccessfully tried last offseason to acquire a left-handed hitting outfielder. That remains one of the front office’s top priorities as they prepare for next month’s trade deadline, general manager Dana Brown told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The GM also added the club would be open to adding a right-handed pitcher who could […]
Bottom of Order, Bullpen Carry Astros to 6-3 Victory Over Nationals
The Houston Astros (46-48) didn’t get the start they hoped for from Tatsuya Imai, but they got a terrific performance from 6 relievers as they took the second game of this series 6-3 over the Washington Nationals (47-46) at Nationals Park. Imai only lasted 3.2 IP, impacted by a cut on the ring fighter of […]
Warriors' uninspiring LeBron James alternative would be massive letdown
The Golden State Warriors need to make more moves this offseason, but going after DeMar DeRozan if they miss out on LeBron James would be disappointing.
AFC Notes: Arik Armstead, Daniel Bellinger, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Jaguars Veteran Jaguars DL Arik Armstead is aware that many people were putting his name into the rumor mill and believed the team would move on from him this offseason, even if it was to save cap space. “That’s the nature of the business,” Armstead told Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union. “It’s impossible to ignore […] The post AFC Notes: Arik Armstead, Daniel Bellinger, Jaguars, Texans, Titans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Astros at Nationals Game Discussion: 7/7/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (45-48) and Washington Nationals (47-45), who share their Spring Training complex together in West Palm Beach, FL, will play the middle game of their three-game series in the nation’s capital tonight. RHP Tatsuya Imai (5-4, 6.14 ERA) will get the start for the Astros, his 13th of the season, and […]
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game Thread
The Nats won a thrilling 12-11 contest last night. They hope the pitching will be better tonight, but Blake Butera’s bunch will absolutely take that win. The boys have a chance to take a series from the Astros. They were in this same position against the Pirates, but dropped the last two games. Now, they […]
Astros Option Burrows, Recall Santa
The clock has struck 12 on Astros SP Mike Burrows. Today, the Astros announced that they were optioning Burrows to Triple-A Sugar land and recalling RP Alimber Santa. Burrows has struggled mightily this season, and yesterday’s start was the final straw. Burrows was staked to a 6-1 lead through 3 innings, blew the entire lead […]
5 Under The Radar Trade Targets for Astros
Here are some under the radar trade targets for the Houston Astros: OF Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals (28): Nootbaar is a solid OBP corner outfielder whose season only started June 5 due to offseason surgery on both of his heels, which has impacted his ability to run the past couple of seasons. When healthy, as he […]
Rockets Rafael Stone needs to better value marginal assets
An NBA general manager wears many hats. The job is multifaceted. You have to manage conflicting priorities on competing timelines. Contrary to the popular belief of NBA fans who spend too much time on trade machines, it’s a difficult job. It’s also a high-paying one. Fans have high standards for their general managers, and rightly […]
Astros Option Mike Burrows
The Astros have optioned struggling right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Tuesday. Fellow right-hander Alimber Santa has been recalled from Sugar Land in his place. Burrows, 26, was one of the most notable additions to the Houston pitching staff this winter. The Astros added him in the three-team trade that sent […]
Rockets sign Bruce Thornton
The Houston Rockets have signed rookie guard Bruce Thornton to a four-year contract worth $9.3 million, league sources told HoopsHype. The agreement includes one fully guaranteed season. Thornton was selected with the 31st overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after an outstanding college career that saw him earn All-Big Ten honors three times. The […] The post Rockets sign Bruce Thornton appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rockets Sign Bruce Thornton To Four-Year Contract
Bruce Thornton, the first player selected in the second round of this year’s draft, has officially signed his first NBA contract, the Rockets announced today in a press release. He’ll play for Houston’s Summer League team in Las Vegas, per the club. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), Thornton received a four-year deal […]
Hornets not expected to keep Dorian Finney-Smith
The Charlotte Hornets have officially finalized their trade to acquire veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets. As part of the deal, Charlotte also received three second-round draft picks. The Hornets used most of their Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception to complete the transaction and absorb Finney-Smith’s contract. Although Finney-Smith is now on the Hornets’ roster, […] The post Hornets not expected to keep Dorian Finney-Smith appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A 4-Team Kevin Durant Trade Idea That Could Change The NBA Landscape
Here is a four-team Kevin Durant trade idea that sends him to the Pistons while helping the Rockets get younger and the Pelicans cash in on a star.
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