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Utah Jazz sign defensive wing to roster

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz signed Josh Okogie to a 2-year $12M deal. Okogie shot 38.5% from three last season in Houston, as Charania mentions, and fills a need for the Jazz, who are looking for defensive help on the perimeter. It’s a clear sign that Utah is in the business now of […]

NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Pistons

Rockets The Rockets have built one of the NBA’s deepest rosters, and perhaps that is why rival teams keep calling. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Houston has received trade inquiries involving both Kevin Durant and All-Star center Alperen Sengun this offseason. One proposed framework reportedly involved a three-team deal that would have sent Durant […] The post NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Siegel’s Latest: Durant, Sengun, Pistons, Brown, Duren

While there’s no indication to this point that the Rockets have shown interest in trading either player, they’ve received inquiries this offseason on forward Kevin Durant and center Alperen Sengun, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. As Siegel outlines, the Pistons and Celtics had interest in engaging with the Rockets on a three-team scenario that […]

Charlotte Hornets acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Rockets

Here’s a trade. The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and three second round picks from the Houston Rockets in exchange for nothing. It seems as though all the Rockets are getting out of the deal is a trade exception worth the amount of Finney-Smith’s contract, which would mean the Hornets aren’t sending anything […] The post Charlotte Hornets acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Rockets first appeared on At The Hive .

Rockets Trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Hornets

The Rockets have traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Charlotte Hornets for…nothing. In fact the Rockets sent Smith and three second round picks to the Hornets to make sure DFS made it to IAH, or HOU, I’m really not fussy. I will admit that I was a fan of the signing, and many of you were […]

NBA World Reacts To Houston Rockets Trading 10-Year Player To Hornets

Dorian Finney-Smith is coming off his first season with the Houston Rockets.He finished the year with averages of 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 33.3% from the field and 27.0% from three-point range in 37 games.On Friday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that Finney-Smith is being traded to the […] The post NBA World Reacts To Houston Rockets Trading 10-Year Player To Hornets appeared first on HEAVY .

Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Rockets

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to acquire veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets in exchange for three second-round picks, according to ESPN. The deal gives Charlotte another experienced wing while adding to its growing collection of draft assets. Following the trade, the Hornets now own 20 second-round picks over the next seven years, […] The post Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA Free Agency: Hornets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves

Hornets The Rockets have agreed to trade veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round picks to the Hornets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal sends Memphis’ 2027 second-round pick, along with Houston’s own second-rounders in 2028 and 2033, to Charlotte. Finney-Smith signed a four-year contract with the Rockets last summer but never found […] The post NBA Free Agency: Hornets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops W...

Rockets To Trade Finney-Smith, Three Second-Round Picks To Hornets

The Rockets and Hornets have agreed to a trade that will send forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round picks to Charlotte, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link), the three second-rounders headed to the Hornets in the deal are Memphis’ 2027 pick and Houston’s own picks in 2028 […]

Rockets sign Tari Eason to five-year deal

Perhaps the most pressing question heading into the Houston Rockets’ offseason has been settled. OK, fine. The question of whether they’d acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo was settled some time ago. In the realm of realism, fans had Tari Eason’s contract at the top of their minds. Now, they can rest. Eason will be back with the […]

Pistons Proposed to Land Kevin Durant for 3 Key Players in Blockbuster Trade

The Detroit Pistons could build on an impressive 2025-26 by adding contention-level stars to their roster. According to Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey, a move for Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant is not far-fetched, offering a high-upside addition to pair with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.In a proposed deal, the Pistons would acquire Durant while sending Duncan […] The post Pistons Proposed to Land Kevin Durant for 3 Key Players in Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

The Sovereign Route: Victor Oladipo on Going Agent-Free and Navigating the Modern CBA

The two-time All-Star breaks down the Pacers, Rockets, the SGA critique and LeBron James’ potential gravity for the Washington Wizards. When two-time NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo hit the publish button on an incredibly raw, completely transparent post on X on Wednesday, July 1st, it shook the basketball landscape. In an era where player movement is […]

Pistons Sign Second-Rounder Ugonna Onyenso To Two-Way Deal

The Pistons have signed Ugonna Onyenso to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s transactions log. A 7’0″ center from Nigeria, Onyenso was the 53rd overall pick in last month’s draft. He was technically drafted by the Rockets, who traded the 53rd selection to New York when they moved up to No. 31 to acquire Bruce Thornton; […]

Pistons Had Trade Discussions About Acquiring Kevin Durant

The Detroit Pistons are desperately trying to add another offensive star to truly contend for an NBA Championship, and Kevin Durant may be the perfect name. A lackluster season for the Houston Rockets sees the team involved in trade rumors. Everyone is reportedly available for the right price, except for young rising star Amen Thompson.Brett […] The post Pistons Had Trade Discussions About Acquiring Kevin Durant appeared first on HEAVY .

Rockets re-sign Tari Eason

Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to return to the Rockets on a fully guaranteed five-year, $81.5 million contract, according to ESPN. Houston and Eason were close to reaching an extension before last season, but the two sides were unable to finalize an agreement. Eason instead chose to play out the year and enter […] The post Rockets re-sign Tari Eason appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Tari Eason, Thunder, Kenrich Williams, Suns

Rockets The Rockets have agreed to a new five-year, $81.5 million contract with restricted free agent forward Tari Eason, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a player option for the fifth season, along with a 10% trade kicker, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Houston selected Eason with the No. […] The post NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Tari Eason, Thunder, Kenrich Williams, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Rockets, Tari Eason Agree To Five-Year Deal

The Rockets and Tari Eason have reached an agreement on a five-year deal that will keep the restricted free agent forward in Houston, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). According to Charania, Eason’s contract will be worth $81.5MM and will be fully guaranteed. It will also feature a fifth-year player option and a 10% […]

Houston Rockets Turned Down Blockbuster Jaylen Brown Trade

A new report claims that the Houston Rockets had a chance to land Jaylen Brown via a trade, but the price was too high. Both top stars Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun were named in the report as part of a three-team trade. The Boston Celtics were going to get Sengun as their new starting […] The post Houston Rockets Turned Down Blockbuster Jaylen Brown Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Rockets land Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanović in free agency

Within the first 24 hours of the NBA’s 2026 free agency window, the Houston Rockets reached two agreements to fortify the depth of their 2026-27 roster. Veteran guard Marcus Smart, who torched the Rockets in the 2026 playoffs while with the Los Angeles Lakers, is joining Houston on a two-year, $13-million deal. Smart remains one […] The post Rockets land Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanović in free agency appeared first on ClutchFans .