The Houston Rockets are trying to compete for a title. This bold trade proposal would see them roll the dice on an oft-injured big man.
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Sometimes it feels like the media likes to just kick Houston Rockets fans while they’re down, and Tuesday and Wednesday were no different. I was just minding my business, scrolling on Twitter while thinking about how I will manage without Rocket’s basketball till October (depressing, I know), when I saw a tweet going around saying […]
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to go on the clock at No. 22 in the 2026 NBA Draft. They will make their selection with the Houston Rockets’ pick. Being so deep in the first round, the Sixers have seen their fair share of variety when it comes to prospects they are linked to. In Bleacher […]
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Jeremy Lin revealed an emotional story about how desperately he wanted to stay in New York, stating that he was willing to reject a $29 million offer from the Rockets.
The incredible postseason run of Stephon Castle for the San Antonio Spurs led to a lot of criticism towards the Houston Rockets for passing on him in the 2024 NBA Draft. A generally weak draft saw Castle going fourth to the Spurs, but Houston passed on him in favor of selecting Reed Sheppard with the […]
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Stephon Castle reportedly helped steer himself away from Houston and toward San Antonio before the draft.
Stephon Castle may have suggested that the Houston Rockets pass on him before the San Antonio Spurs selected him with the No. 4 pick of the 2024 draft, The Athletic's Sam Amick reported Wednesday.
There are not many players in the history of the NBA who can be aptly termed as a ‘cheat code.’ Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kevin Durant may come to mind, but Victor Wembanyama has undoubtedly speedily snuck into that list as well. The 7 feet 4 inch giant does make things easy […]
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The Houston Rockets are a few moves away from being a perennial championship contender in the Western Conference and these two trade ideas get them there.
As of Tuesday, Durant remains a member of the Rockets.
Following a year-long absence from the floor, Kyrie Irving is positioning himself for a major comeback. His recent appearance hosting the “Can You Guard Kyrie” challenge at the NBPA Top 100 camp offered a clear sign that his recovery is right on track. The star guard originally suffered a torn left ACL, and while there […]
Jeremy Lin played less than half a season with the New York Knicks before departing for the Houston Rockets, but he said that it wouldn't have taken much for him to stay in New York.
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez will look to become a three-division world champion this Saturday against Antonio Vargas, who holds the WBA bantamweight title. But much of the talk around Bam is not about that fight, it’s about what could come next, and that’s Naoya Inoue, the undisputed champion and a man some believe to be the […]
The Houston Rockets are frustrated after a second straight first-round exit in the playoffs, and it should spark questions about how the team proceeds moving forward. This is the first season the Rockets have not taken a step in the right direction since Ime Udoka took over as head coach. They haven’t had many concerns […]
Kyrie Irving's future in Dallas is drawing growing attention around the league, with four teams reportedly emerging as realistic suitors.
From Chris Paul to David Robinson, here is a step-by-step guide on how to dominate the databallr game that has taken over my life.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question is an interesting one. We’ve been over and over the fact that the […]
Spotrac's Keith Smith predicts the Rockets will sign former No. 4 overall pick Amen Thompson to a 5-year, $185 million contract extension.
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The Houston Rockets’ window is open. Two second-round picks won’t close it — but the right selections could sharpen the edge. The Rockets were supposed to take a step forward this season. In many ways, they did. Kevin Durant was healthy for nearly the entire regular season, Amen Thompson posted career highs across the board, […]
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A proposed Kevin Durant trade to the Trail Blazers has sparked debate across the NBA, with many questioning whether a package is enough.
The Rockets debuted new jerseys and a complete makeover late last week. This makes sense because the video was a follow-up to the Rockets account’s Twitter video, which featured Rudy Tomjanovich’s dinner and honored the ‘93-‘94 and ‘94-‘95 Rockets teams that wore the Ketchup and Mustard jerseys, making them a fan favorite remembered by Rockets […]
Let’s have an annoying conversation. Frankly, most discussion around the Houston Rockets these days airs on the side of irritating. They’re in an irritating position. The Rockets are young, but Durant isn’t. They’re good, but not good enough. They’re X, which is good, but they aren’t Y, which is better. The Rockets are like the […]
These five NBA teams need to make some tough decisions this offseason to become title contenders.
The Houston Rockets could add Anthony Davis to their roster without giving up too much if the Washington Wizards are interested in a move. Davis was acquired by Washington during the season when the Wizards looked to improve the roster for next season. However, there have been multiple comments from Davis talking about Washington’s negative […]
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AJ Dybantsa? Darryn Peterson? Cameron Boozer? Here's what each team SHOULD do with their pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.