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Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Reed Sheppard

Reed Sheppard was pretty good last year for the Houston Rockets, don’t get it twisted. Was he great on defense? Far from it. But the Rockets were better when Reed was on the floor, and the numbers back that up. Houston was 17-4 when Sheppard was in the starting lineup. That made them 35-26 when […]

Houston Rockets Star Approves of the Team’s Bogdan Bogdanovic and Marcus Smart Additions

Unlike last summer, the Houston Rockets didn’t make splashy moves this offseason. This time, they signed Amen Thompson and Tari Eason to new extensions and added free agents Bogdan Bogdanovic and Marcus Smart in separate deals. During the Houston Rockets’ Media Day, Kevin Durant voiced his approval of the team’s acquisition of Bogdanovic and Smart, [...]

Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Fred VanVleet

As the Houston Rockets headed into the 2025-2026 season, the biggest question is how Kevin Durant will fit with his new team. The Rockets made the biggest move of that offseason when they traded Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for the future Hall of Famer. With the move, the Rockets were expected to be a […]

Southwest Notes: Harris, Jerome, Rockets, Mavs, Pelicans

Veteran forward Tobias Harris is considered questionable to play in the Spurs’ regular season opener on October 20 against Oklahoma City after sustaining a left calf strain in training camp, the team announced today, per Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News (Twitter link). In addition to missing Sunday’s intrasquad scrimmage, Harris is expected to […]

Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat

For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on. David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets. Kenny Atkinson with the Cavaliers. Perhaps even Mitch Johnson with the reigning Western Conference Spurs. At least, these were the names identified by ESPN in an article entitled “Five coaches […] The post Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .

ESPN lists Rockets Ime Udoka as a coach with the most pressure

Is it officially a hot seat? I’m not sure, but ESPN recently put out their list of NBA coaches with the most pressure to win this season, and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka is listed at number two. Here’s what ESPN had to say about Houston’s leader, and the fact he hasn’t been able to […]

Suns’ Gregory Discusses Ott, Booker, Bridges, Green

The Suns raised some eyebrows around the NBA when they tabbed longtime college coach Brian Gregory to be their new general manager in May 2025. After going 36-46 in 2024/25, Gregory helped reshape the team last offseason, trading Kevin Durant to Houston for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th overall pick in 2025 (Khaman […]

Rockets waive two-way center Rafael Castro

Rafael Castro, a 23-year-old big man who was recently signed to a two-way contract back in August, has officially parted company with the Houston Rockets after being waived. After dismissing Tristen Newton to create a two-way space with Sean Pedulla and Quadir Copeland, Houston first targeted Castro. By taking a low-risk gamble on a developing […]

Kevin Durant reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s gambling comments

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has reacted to Victor Wembanyama’s recent statements about sports betting endorsements, declining to directly address the San Antonio Spurs center’s criticism of players who promote gambling companies. Wembanyama recently attracted attention after expressing disappointment with NBA players involved in betting advertisements and ruling out similar partnerships for himself. Asked about […] The post Kevin Durant reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s gambling comme...

Kevin Durant shares thoughts on Bogdan Bogdanovic

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has spoken highly of new teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic following their opening training camp sessions, highlighting the Serbian guard’s dedication and intensity on the practice court. Bogdanovic is preparing for a fresh start in Houston after a difficult previous campaign marked by recurring injury problems. Despite those setbacks, the veteran has […] The post Kevin Durant shares thoughts on Bogdan Bogdanovic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Steven Adams

Now, it’s no secret that I love watching Steven Adams. I mean, who else has written all his season previews and season reviews? I mean, how can you not love the guy? He’s a great teammate, and he was even kind enough to warn media about the drop in production due to the release of […]

‘A Fact-Finding Mission’: Dallas Mavericks Training Camp Day 6 Takeaways On Tarik Biberović, Daniel Gafford, And Zaccharie Risacher

DALLAS — Winning will not be the primary objective when the Dallas Mavericks open the preseason against the Houston Rockets in Macao next week, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday after the sixth practice of training camp. He wants Dallas to come home knowing where its holes are on offense and defense. The Mavericks opened […]

Kevin Durant sends interesting message to Victor Wembanyama amid gambling ties

Kevin Durant did not provide a direct answer when asked about Victor Wembanyama's recent viral comments about gambling promotion. "That’s Wemby, he's going to do what he does," Durant told reporters after the Houston Rockets' Friday training camp. "That has nothing to do with me. "I don't really think about that question at all, that's not on my mind as much as his. People gonna do what they want to do." https://x.com/ByVarunShankar/status/2106096737022599232?s=20 Victor Wembanyama rejec...

Rockets’ Kevin Durant jokes about playing flag football in Olympics

NBA training camp is in full swing and one Houston Rockets player is in danger of losing his job (not Kevin Durant). Durant has worked to build a rapport with rising star Amen Thompson, who just signed a long-term deal to stay in Houston. Durant has his sights set on a playoff run with the […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant jokes about playing flag football in Olympics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mike D’Antoni has message for anyone who thinks James Harden is ‘done’

James Harden isn’t the James Harden who won an MVP and routinely made 40-point nights look almost normal. Mike D’Antoni knows that. He also thinks people have taken that observation way too far. D’Antoni, who coached Harden during four seasons in Houston, pushed back hard on the idea that the Cavaliers guard is nearing the […] The post Mike D’Antoni has message for anyone who thinks James Harden is ‘done’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Mike D’Antoni fires back at notion Cavaliers’ James Harden is ‘done’

Former NBA head coach Mike D’Antoni pushed back against the notion that Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden is “done” as the veteran guard prepares for his first full season with the organization. D’Antoni, who coached Harden during some of his most productive seasons with the Houston Rockets, remains confident that the 37-year-old can perform at […] The post Mike D’Antoni fires back at notion Cavaliers’ James Harden is ‘done’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .