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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 .

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 .

Rockets Bogdan Bogdanovic signing represents a philosophical shift

It was Bruce Lee who said, “Be water, my friend”. Water is shapeless. Formless. Water will take the shape of whatever it’s in. Water is weak, right? Marcus Aurelius said that one should “Be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved, and the rage of the sea falls still around […]

Rockets sign Marcus Smart

Free agent guard Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Rockets that includes a player option for the second season, according to ESPN. The former Defensive Player of the Year will reunite with head coach Ime Udoka, giving Houston an experienced defender and playmaker to strengthen its backcourt rotation. The […] The post Rockets sign Marcus Smart appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Marcus Smart signs two-year, $13 million deal with Rockets

Following a bounceback season in Los Angeles, Marcus Smart is set to earn a bit more money on his next contract. Unfortunately, it won’t be with the Lakers. After opting out of his contract on Monday, Smart has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania of […]

Lakers Lose Pair of Veteran Guards On First Full Day of Free Agency

After LeBron James announced he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer, the Lakers lost two more key players on the first full day of free agency on Wednesday. Guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard reportedly signed two-year, $13 million deals with the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns, respectively. […] The post Lakers Lose Pair of Veteran Guards On First Full Day of Free Agency appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Rockets sign Marcus Smart to two-year deal

The Houston Rockets are wasting no time in 2026 NBA Free Agency. According to reports, they have signed away former Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million deal. Smart is already familiar with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka from their time together in Boston. The 32-year-old Smart is coming off of […]

Rockets sign Clippers Bogdan Bogdanovic

The Houston Rockets are adding to their depth by assigning former Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovich. ESPN insider Shams Charania was the first to report the news. “Free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Rockets executives recruited Bogdanovic tonight and now land an established, […]

Rockets, Marcus Smart Agree To Two-Year Deal

Veteran guard Marcus Smart has agreed to sign a two-year, $13MM contract with the Rockets after opting out of his Lakers contract to reach free agency, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Smart’s new deal with Houston will include a second-year player option for the 2027/28 season, Charania adds. On the heels of two […]