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Ralph Sampson isn’t making preseason predictions. The Rockets legend told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that the first 10 to 15 games will reveal more about Houston’s new-look backcourt than any offseason hype. The post Ralph Sampson on Rockets: “Nobody Really Knows Right Now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
DALLAS — Santi Aldama had a good practice Sunday, but Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May was not ready to say whether the forward will play in Wednesday’s season opener against the Houston Rockets. Aldama sat out all four preseason games. He has been working back from an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on March […]
As the Mavericks gear up for their season opener on Wednesday against the Rockets, they’re still waiting to determine the status of Santi Aldama, who is expected to be a key reserve for the team this season. Aldama remains without a timetable for return following the arthroscopic procedure he underwent on his right knee in […]
The Houston Rockets were dealt a major blow before last season even began when it was revealed that starting point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the whole year due to an ACL injury. The hits kept coming as Steven Adams was also ruled out for the year after the season started, and Kevin Durant injured […] The post Rockets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sam Presti never gave Kevin Durant a heads-up before trading James Harden to the Houston Rockets in 2012. That’s according to veteran NBA journalist Jonathan Abrams. It seems to have finally answered a question that has lingered over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s franchise history for more than a decade. Abrams revealed in a Q&A With […] The post Did Thunder’s Sam Presti tell Kevin Durant about James Harden trade? The mystery is solved appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former NBA forward Chandler Parsons has shared a memorable story about Kobe Bryant, revealing that the Los Angeles Lakers legend once covered a $22,000 nightclub bill for him and several Houston Rockets teammates during Parsons’ rookie season. Parsons recalled the incident from a road trip to Los Angeles, where the Rockets were preparing to face […] The post Chandler Parsons says Kobe Bryant paid $22K nightclub bill for Rockets players appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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. This week’s question asked about Kevin Durant’s future in H-town. James asked the question this week if we thought the Rockets could trade KD, so we […]
The Rockets have waived Bryce Harris, Cameron Matthews and Caleb McConnell, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. They’ll be eligible for bonuses worth up to $91,000 apiece if they spend at least 60 days with Houston’s G League […] The post Rockets waive three players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Rockets have waived wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three players were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to end up with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston’s G League affiliate. They’ll be eligible for bonuses worth up to $91K if they spend […]
The Dallas Mavericks’ preseason opened abroad in Macao, China and concluded stateside in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks split their two-game series against the Houston Rockets with a 135-117 loss and a 132-115 win. The Mavs returned home to Dallas, Texas to — lose 101-97 to the New Orleans Pelicans and — to the Atlanta Hawks. […]
This week’s poll question centered on preseason expectations with the three players I consider most important to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026-27 season: Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Sergio De Larrea. Cooper Flagg played in both Macao games against the Houston Rockets where he had one fine game and one very good game, each […]
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is firing back at Mat Ishbia after Ishbia commented on trading for him. Durant departed the Suns in a trade with the Rockets in the 2025 offseason. In an interview with CNBC Sports, Mat Ishbia explained why he traded for Kevin Durant and how that thought process doesn’t lead to […] The post Kevin Durant fires back at Phoenix owner Mat Ishbia over trade comments appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mat Ishbia went on TV and called the Kevin Durant trade a case of throwing money at the problem. Kevin Durant read it Saturday morning and decided to throw some receipts back. The Rockets star clapped back at the Suns owner on X, and he went straight for the one part of Ishbia's new "culture" speech that actually came from the Durant deal. The post Kevin Durant Fires Back at Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Over “Threw Money at the Problem” Comment: “#blameKD” appeared first on Terez Owens .
The Houston Rockets are a team built to win now, but they are also future-proof, with a budding superstar in Amen Thompson. The 2023 fourth overall pick is viewed as a future star in the league, and the Rockets made sure they would be the ones to benefit from his potential by signing him to [...]
Kevin Durant is a great player. He will even go down as one of the greatest ever. The bigger question about his career is whether he is a great teammate. He has amplified this narrative in recent months with his basketball takes, which have been deemed individualistic. There was a time when he defended his [...]
It’s only preseason, but… The perennial caveat. It’s tiring. We know it’s preseason. We all know. Bogdan Bogdanovic looks good, doesn’t he? The man whose last name is his first name with more letters after it (which is how I learned to stop calling him Bojan Bogdanovic, or vice versa) is hitting 41.2% of his […]
The Houston Rockets had a fairly good regular season, making it seem as though they did not miss Fred VanVleet at all. The team entered the 2025-26 season with optimism after acquiring Kevin Durant. However, that optimism was crushed a month before the season opener when VanVleet suffered a torn ACL that sidelined him for [...]
Howard University basketball standout Bryce Harris has signed with the Houston Rockets after a decorated five-year career with the Bison. The 2026 MEAC Player of the Year now faces an uncertain roster situation as he attempts to establish himself professionally. The post HBCU Star Signed With the ROCKETS… But Will He Make the ROSTER?! appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
The Thunder have signed forward Dariq Whitehead and guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nate Johnson to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today. Oklahoma City’s agreements with Wilkerson and Johnson were first reported back in June, shortly after both players went undrafted. Whitehead, a 2023 first-round pick, spent most of last season in the G […]
Vanessa Richardson announced she is leaving her role as the Houston Rockets' sideline reporter gig for ESPN.
Vanessa Richardson is leaving her job as the Houston Rockets’ sideline reporter after four seasons to take on an expanded role at ESPN, where she’ll join the network’s NBA sideline rotation for the 2026-27 season. Richardson revealed the move in a sprawling social media farewell post, writing that four years on Space City Home Network’s…
Every year, the NBA General Managers take a survey voting on certain topics such as best defender, player most likely to have a breakout season, best assistant coach, etc. What keeps this survey honest is that general managers are not allowed to vote for any of their players or staff. If you want to read […]
Ralph Sampson has praised Kevin Durant’s talent, professionalism and work ethic as the veteran forward continues his career with the Houston Rockets. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson for his #WORDSWITHSCOOP interview, the former Rockets center offered a positive assessment of Durant while discussing Houston’s prospects and the evolution of the NBA’s big men. “I […] The post Ralph Sampson praises Kevin Durant’s fit with Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Here’s Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka on wanting the team to play faster this season. (via Rocket Fuel-A Houston Rockets show): “The quicker the better. The pace that we want to play at, it’s advantageous for us and we really emphasize getting out and running, kick-aheads, and taking the first quality shot. And so, […] The post Ime Udoka: We want to increase our pace/hunt shots earlier in the clock appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-89 at Toyota Center on Thursday, October 15, to close their preseason schedule with a convincing victory. Houston built a 27-15 lead in the first quarter and pulled away again after halftime, outscoring Oklahoma City 62-42 in the second half. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 14 […] The post Rockets dominate Thunder in preseason finale appeared first on TalkBasket.net .