BIG Move By Houston Rockets Just Pushed Them Closer to Making Kevin Durant Trade
If Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are not a serious title contender in 2026-27, you can bet he will […]
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Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript: 9/3/2026
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included the Clippers’ outlook after having five first-round picks taken away, the chance that the league might restore some of those picks in the future, Amen Thompson’s extension with the Rockets, the Timberwolves’ place in the West after adding […]
„Rockets“ savo kylančiai žvaigždei įteikė 208 mln. dolerių sutartį
Hjustono „ Rockets “ ilgam išlaikė vieną iš savo jaunųjų žvaigždžių. Kaip praneša ESPN žurnalistas Shamas Charania, Amenas Thompsonas su Teksaso klubu sukirto rankomis dėl 208 mln. JAV dolerių vertės naujoko kontrakto pratęsimo. Penkerius metus galiosiančioje naujoje sutartyje numatyta 10 proc. premija mainų atveju, pažymi Charania. 2023 m. NBA naujokų biržoje ketvirtuoju šaukimu pasirinkto 23-ejų krepšininko pirmoji sutartis turėjo baigtis kitą vasarą, o artėjantis sezonas jam bus...
Amen Thompson signs Rockets extension
Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Charania reported Thursday, September 3, that the deal also includes a 10% trade kicker, securing one of Houston’s most important young players for the long term after Thompson’s strongest NBA season. The 23-year-old took […] The post Amen Thompson signs Rockets extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Amen Thompson's new contract can't be a blueprint for Pistons in Ausar extension talks
The Pistons can't look at Houston's extension with Amen and apply it to their negotiations with his twin brother.
Rockets Sign Amen Thompson To Massive Five-Year, $208 Million Contract Extension
Amen Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million extension as Houston made another major investment in its young core.
Rockets’ Amen Thompson gets $208 million contract extension
The Houston Rockets secured a big part of their future after signing Amen Thompson to a multi-year contract extension on Thursday. Thompson has been on a steady ascent since the Rockets selected him as the No. 4 pick in 2023, showcasing his two-way ability and high motor. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thompson’s new deal. “Houston […] The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson gets $208 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Amen Thompson, Rockets Reportedly Agree to $208M Contract Extension, Updated Salary Cap
The Houston Rockets rewarded one of the NBA's rising young stars with a new deal on Thursday.
Two paths to stardom for Rockets Amen Thompson (besides developing a three)
“If Player X gets a jumper”… Ben Simmons Disease. If pigs could fly, we’d avoid walking under them, for what should be obvious reasons. If Amen Thompson gets a jumper, he’ll be anywhere from a top-20 to top-1 player in the NBA, depending on whether “get a jumper” means “hit 35% of his two three-point […]
And-Ones: Daniels, Rogers, Extensions, G League Trade
Several scouts have traveled Down Under to scout 2027 draft prospect Dash Daniels, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc tweets. The Thunder, Warriors, Magic, Trail Blazers and Rockets have sent scouts to the NBL Blitz, a five-day preseason event for Australia’s National Basketball League, with the Heat heading in later this week. Daniels, an 18-year-old guard, is currently […]
The Cooler Guild: Dub versus Houston
Finishing could use some work but 3 valuable points were picked up
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant makes huge HBCU move
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant made a huge move that benefited Tennessee State’s men’s basketball program. According to a social media post from the TSU Tigers men’s basketball account, the two-time NBA champion sent Tennessee State pairs of his Nike KD19s. View this post on Instagram The KD19s are the newest model sneaker in Durant’s […] The post Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant makes huge HBCU move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Extension Candidate: Amen Thompson
This is the first installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses and evaluate what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background The fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft after bypassing […]
Billionaire NBA Family Behind Millions in Support for Michigan Governor Candidate John James Revealed: Report
NBA ownership has never been limited to basketball. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been a major Democratic donor, while Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta have supported Republican candidates and causes. Similarly, the Orlando Magic owners have their own inclination. The team is owned by the DeVos family, […] The post Billionaire NBA Family Behind Millions in Support for Michigan Governor Candidate John James Revealed: Report appeare...
Get the best of The Dream Shake on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for The Dream Shake. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Rockets. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of […]
VOTE: Over or under ESPN’s Rockets win total?
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. Last week, Holly posted the ESPN predictions for the upcoming NBA season. In it, ESPN predicts the Rockets for 51 wins ands tied for third in […]
Southwest division watch: Can Rockets put it all together?
Let’s keep it rolling like a runaway train Dub Nation, alllll through the divisions as we break down what these other franchises have been up to this summer. I remember back during the dynasty’s heyday I would smirk and chuckle as other teams spun the wheel of transactions looking for a prayer against the Golden […]
Rockets’ Kevin Durant isn’t losing sleep over NBA becoming more global
Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s revealing interview about the NBA discussed how the game has evolved internationally. Looking back on his career, Durant confirmed he made music with LeBron James. He also touched on a hot-button topic about today’s stars, including the past four MVPs — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant isn’t losing sleep over NBA becoming more global appeared first on ClutchPoints .
High stakes Rockets season in three parts: Coaching
Now we come to the part of the Rockets that I think needed to change at the end of the previous playoffs: coaching. This isn’t because I dislike Ime Udoka on a personal level (as much as a stranger to the man can), although I do. It’s because he’s given everyone plenty of evidence that […]
Kevin Durant Names Most Talented Team He Played For and It’s Not the Warriors
Kevin Durant has made some controversial statements in the past few weeks, with the best example being when he played down the strength of the superteam he himself helped create. The Houston Rockets star claimed that the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers are a much better team on paper compared to the Golden State Warriors he walked [...]
High stakes Rockets season in three parts: Players
Why is there a picture of James Harden? Read on. Welcome to Part Two of three covering what I believe is a high stakes season (in terms of sports for entertainment) for the Houston Rockets. One of the reasons to divide the team into the three parts, management, players and coaching, is to look at […]
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Jazz, Kevin Love, Grizzlies
Rockets Kevin Durant wanted Houston. Could he eventually want out of Houston? ESPN recently asked a panel of NBA experts which star might be the next to request a trade, and Durant received three points in the voting, behind Anthony Davis (10) and Kyrie Irving (four). Zion Williamson also received three, while James Harden and […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Jazz, Kevin Love, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
SB Nation Reacts results: Russell Westbrook deal not worst in Rockets history
Some Houston Rockets fans would call the trade that brought Russell Westbrook to the team the worst in the history of the franchise: Apparently, not as many as one might have thought. The results for our last SB Nation Reacts question are in. A resounding 72% of you said that the Westbrook trade wasn’t the […]
Tracy McGrady And Vince Carter Explain Why Rockets Could Make Surprise Finals Appearance Next Season
Former NBA stars pick the Rockets as underdog team most likely to make the Finals in 2027.
Former First-Rounder Waived, Becomes Newest Free Agent
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived forward Cam Whitmore just days after acquiring him from the Washington Wizards. He now becomes a free agent. The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, league sources told @hoopshype . Whitmore, the 20th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, has averaged 10.5 points on 45% from the field and 35% from 3-point range in 17.3 minutes during three NBA seasons with the Rockets and Wizards. pic.twitter.com/y4FZJjhbhK — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 28, 2026 Whi...
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