2026 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Los Angeles Clippers' No. 55 Pick Nick Martinelli
The Los Angeles Clippers (via Houston Rockets) have officially selected Nick Martinelli with the No. 55 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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SB Nation Reacts results: How will Fred VanVleet return from injury for Rockets?
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 asked about Fred VanVleet. We all know he was out with an ACL injury this […]
Celtics Proposed to Trade Jaylen Brown for $162 Million Rising Superstar Duo
The Boston Celtics, despite maintaining their strong trade stance on Jaylen Brown, may be open to trading the All-NBA star this offseason. However unlikely, Brown has been linked to a series of trades with the Celtics stuck between getting a superstar addition or multiple assets. The Houston Rockets are the latest team to be linked […] The post Celtics Proposed to Trade Jaylen Brown for $162 Million Rising Superstar Duo appeared first on HEAVY .
Rockets rumors: Houston free agent gets $75 million prediction
The Houston Rockets have another long-term decision to make in the offseason in addition to Fred VanVleet’s future, as Tari Eason entered restricted free agency on June 30. The 25-year-old played the most games(60) the past season since his rookie year, with Houston failing to reach an extension agreement before the 2025-26 campaign. Eason has […] The post Rockets rumors: Houston free agent gets $75 million prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Houston Rockets' Biggest Needs Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
Getting Fred VanVleet back from a torn ACL should make a big difference for the Houston Rockets' offense next season, although the two second-round picks should be used to help add some playmaking and outside shooting as well.
Houston Rockets' Biggest Offseason Needs Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
Getting Fred VanVleet back from a torn ACL should make a big difference for the Houston Rockets' offense next season, although the two second-round picks should be used to help add some playmaking and outside shooting as well.
VOTE: Will Fred VanVleet return at the same level?
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. We all heard the nonsense spouted by Houston Rockets GM this year about it being a […]
2026 NBA Draft: Team Needs: Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets Needs: Frontcourt athleticism, re-sign Peyton Watson, depth, salary cap managementPicks: 26, 49 The Denver Nuggets find themselves at something of a crossroads. Nikola Jokic remains one of the best players in the world, but Denver is beginning to feel the pressure of maximizing what remains of its championship window. Jamal Murray is playing… The post 2026 NBA Draft: Team Needs: Northwest Division appeared first on NBADraft.net .
NBA Finals takeaway: The Rockets aren’t close
As I begrudgingly watched the NBA Playoffs after the Houston Rockets embarrassing effort against the Los Angeles Lakers, it became more and more clear to me that the words 0f the former football coaching legend Bill Parcels were spot on. He once famously said, “You are what you record says you are.” While the Rockets […]
Rick Adelman Had a Remarkable Run With the Rockets
Rick Adelman passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 79. No cause of death was publicly released. Within hours, tributes came pouring in from everywhere — the responses said a lot about the man, and even more about what he meant to the players who played for him. For a coach who […] The post Rick Adelman Had a Remarkable Run With the Rockets appeared first on The Lead .
Rockets rumors: What Houston isn’t targeting this offseason despite playoff disaster
The Houston Rockets are in the early stages of what could be a highly eventful 2026 offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Rockets are coming off an ugly first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a series in which Kevin Durant missed five of the six games. Recently, Jake Fischer made […] The post Rockets rumors: What Houston isn’t targeting this offseason despite playoff disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 NBA Draft: Rockets have to nail this year’s second round pick
Does every NBA fanbase hate its general manager? Houston Rockets fans largely do. Rafael Stone is the devil incarnate. The root of all evil. The sole reason why the Rockets were not the 2025-26 NBA champions. This won’t be another full-fledged Stone defense piece. I will quickly note the cognitive dissonance between fans and peers […]
2026 NBA Draft: Who should the Rockets select?
The 2026 NBA Draft is nearing. The draft is on June 23rd and 24th — the literal definition of around the corner. The Houston Rockets hold two picks in this year’s draft, which is a bit unusual, as the Rockets typically sacrifice their draft picks for proven talent. Buy and large, the Rockets have generally […]
Reggie Miller Says Celtics Chasing Giannis Antetokounmpo Means Turning Their Back on Team Philosophy: “Have to Change”
The Houston Rockets once built an entire offensive system around the idea that the three-pointer was basketball’s great mathematical edge. By 2019, they were launching 45 shots in a game. By 2025, the Boston Celtics had made that look modest, shattering the NBA’s all-time record with over 1,400 made threes in a single season. Now, […] The post Reggie Miller Says Celtics Chasing Giannis Antetokounmpo Means Turning Their Back on Team Philosophy: “Have to Change” appeared first on EssentiallySp...
SB Nation Reacts results: Pick one of these Rockets to part with
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 asked you to pick a Houston Rockets player to part with. NBA trade rumors are […]
Rockets could trade with Wizards for Anthony Davis
The Houston Rockets are expected to make some improvements to the roster this offseason, but it remains to be seen which methods they will use to accomplish that. The Rockets can make some moves in free agency, but the trade market would bring a bigger splash. Bleacher Report contributor Grant Hughes suggests the trade that […]
Southwest Notes: Spurs, Johnson, Grizzlies, Rockets
After losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Spurs had to conduct their final media obligations of the season with their opponents celebrating nearby. It’s a feeling they’re not likely to forget, Jeff McDonald writes for the San Antonio Express-News. “It hurts a lot. Hearing that right now, seeing them storming the court on […]
Houston Rockets 2026 Offseason Preview
The Houston Rockets 2026 offseason preview is here! Breaking down their cap space and tax situations, players under contract, free agents, extension candidates and much more!
Former Rockets News: James Harden arrested on gun charge in Houston
James Harden hasn’t played for Houston in years, but one would hope when he retires, and reaches the Hall of Fame (which he really should do), he’ll hang the jersey as a Rocket. I don’t think anyone really associates him with any other team, and he does seem to like being in Space City. This […]
2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Houston Rockets
The Rockets took major strides toward relevancy in the Western Conference playoff picture in both 2023/24 and 2024/25, increasing their win total from 22 to 41 to 52, and entering the '24/25 playoffs as the No. 2 seed. However, the upstart Rockets were upset by the seasoned Warriors in the first round of last year's […]
James Harden Hit With Multiple Bans After Arrest Over Firearms Possession: Report
James Harden’s former stomping ground has become the site of unwanted headlines, with the ex-Houston Rockets star arrested in Bayou City early Saturday morning. Authorities in Harris County charged the former league MVP with unlawful carrying of a weapon. TMZ reported that around 3:40 a.m., Harden was behind the wheel of a Mercedes sedan moving […] The post James Harden Hit With Multiple Bans After Arrest Over Firearms Possession: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ex-Rockets Star James Harden Arrested in Houston
Former Rockets superstar James Harden is facing an unexpected legal issue in Houston just as a major contract decision looms this offseason. The post Ex-Rockets Star James Harden Arrested in Houston appeared first on HEAVY .
Jonathan Owens Drops Simone Biles Update After Her Health Scare Confession
On June 6, Simone Biles revealed she had gone through a sudden medical emergency. She did not share the full details of what happened, but gave a glimpse of how serious it felt at the time, saying she felt like she was “Almost dying…” and adding, “This was one of, if not the scariest experiences […] The post Jonathan Owens Drops Simone Biles Update After Her Health Scare Confession appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Rockets made the right choice with Reed Sheppard
In 2026, the internet is largely built around the “gotcha”. It’s chess. The goal is to corner the opponent into a logical error. Identify the error, and bask in the incandescent warmth of looking smart on the internet. Life is good. On the basketball internet, that often means an anonymous Player A vs Player B. […]
Rockets’ Injured Guard Predicted to Re-Sign With Team in Free Agency
After being sidelined in all of 2025-26, the Houston Rockets are predicted to get a team-friendly deal made with a veteran point guard. The post Rockets’ Injured Guard Predicted to Re-Sign With Team in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
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