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Rockets general manager Rafael Stone spent nearly two weeks in Türkiye this summer visiting with All-Star center Alperen Sengun, writes Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscriber link). “It was a great experience,” Stone said on Friday. “I loved the country. Truly beautiful, really nice, sweet people.” According to Young, Stone’s trip was the result […]
With it being the 25th anniversary of the 911 attacks, people around the world remember the people who were lost that day and honor the heroes who sacrifice their lives not only that day but every day of the year. Organizations across the city, including the Houston Rockets, took part in events celebrating the role […]
Although Kawhi Leonard previously indicated a trade to the Houston Rockets was in his plans, a new report sheds light on his current situation with the Los Angeles Clippers. The saga surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and star forward Kawhi Leonard continues to escalate. Beyond the league-mandated penalties already levied against both parties, the fallout has reportedly stalled team operations, highlighted by a recent New York Times report cited by investigative journalist Pablo Torre rega...
Although he will be nearly 40 years old when the 2028 Summer Olympics take place in Los Angeles in two years, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has his sights set on playing for the United States men's basketball team once again.
HOUSTON — Kevin Durant wants to play for Team USA at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Houston Rockets forward doubled down on that goal at a recent USA Basketball charity event in Southern California, The Athletic’s Nick Friedell reported Friday. A spot on the 2028 roster would give Durant his fifth Olympics. Durant […]
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Draymond Green makes his feelings known Amen Thompson's $208 million extension with the Rockets and why critics should not have unrealistic expecations from him.
Just to be clear, Fred VanVleet has not been traded to the Hawks. Nobody is reporting that a trade is close. This is September, actual NBA business has slowed down and proposed trades are one of the ways we entertain ourselves until training camp. With that disclaimer handled, Jackson Caudell of NBA On SI constructed […] The post Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Los Angeles Lakers' depth outclasses that of the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
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With preseaon less than a month away, its time to take a look at the Houston Rocket’s roster for training camp. For the purpose of this article I will be utilizing the Sports Illistruated Rockets roster and depth list. The Houston Rockets enter the 2026-27 season with a roster that combines a veteran championship core […]
The Houston Rockets made a move this past week to keep one of their top rising young players in the fold for the foreseeable future after agreeing to a five-year, $208 million contract extension with forward Amen Thompson. His new deal brought out some doubters, however, including former NBA player Joe Johnson who bemoaned Thompson’s […] The post Draymond Green claps back at Amen Thompson critics after $208 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
All-time great players achieve that status by continually defying norms, yet Father Time remains undefeated. James Harden will be remembered as one of the ten best guards in league history when all is said and done. His peak as a one-man offense in the 2010s with the Houston Rockets hasn’t been topped by many; neither […]
Draymond kicks off the show by reacting to Michigan’s very suspect win over Western Michigan after the clock expired. Then, he goes around the NBA and discusses Ben Simmons signing with the Kings, Amen Thompson getting an extension from the Rockets, Brandon Ingram landing with the Clippers after Kawhi Leonard punishment, Cathy Engelbert retiring as WNBA commissioner, Charles Barkley stepping down from Inside The NBA after this season, Pat Beverley claiming he started T-Wolves winning ways, and...
The 2025/26 season saw a significant number of star players miss extended time due to injuries. The ESPN insider crew looked at the impending returns of those players, breaking them down by the timeline each one is facing. Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers), Kyrie Irving (Mavericks), and Fred VanVleet (Rockets) are all set […]
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Lakers Insider Gerald Glassford Lakers Fast Break Host & Lakers Latest on Fan Arc Network) if the Lakers made a mistake by letting the Rockets sign Marcus Smart. Were the fans frustrated with Pelinka for the Smart move & is Pelinka on the hot seat? Plus, Glassford’s impression of Rockets after the playoff experience, LeBron’s Departure & he looks at the Lakers offseason including the Reeves signing & change in Lakers ownership. Today’s Show is Presented by FanDuel! ...
Amen Thompson's new Houston Rockets contract could guide the Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren talks.
One year after a disappointing loss to Ohio State in Columbus, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian and his Longhorns host the Buckeyes this weekend in Austin. Texas, which blew out Texas State 59-7 on Saturday, welcomes No. 1 Ohio State to Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium this coming Saturday in a matchup between two top-five […] The post Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian name-drops Spurs, Rockets to hype up historic Ohio State rematch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon to break down the latest on the fallout from the Clippers’ punishment following the NBA’s probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys talk about how some key league history indicates what may be to come, why LA got into this situation and what may have been known by Kawhi. Next, the guys tackle Amen Thompson’s extension with the Rockets before talking Ben Simmons signs with the Kings. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Updates on fallout from Clippers’ punishme...
Mike D’Antoni has been away from NBA head coaching for a while now. He still sounds like a coach. In an exclusive interview with Eric Jay Santos of NBA On SI, D’Antoni praised the current Rockets roster and explained why he believes the talent would be fun to work with. “Houston would be a great team to coach right now,” D’Antoni said. “It must be fun with the defensive elements and shooting that (Ime Udoka) has. He’s got a lot of weapons.” D’Antoni, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame l...
Mike D’Antoni has been away from NBA head coaching for a while now. He still sounds like a coach. In an exclusive interview with Eric Jay Santos of NBA On SI, D’Antoni praised the current Rockets roster and explained why he believes the talent would be fun to work with. “Houston would be a great […] The post Mike D’Antoni likes what Rockets have built, hasn’t completely closed door on coaching appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant saying that his former teammate with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Brooklyn Nets, James Harden, is the third best shooting guard in NBA history behind Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. Jeff agrees and talks about how we have never seen a scorer like James before. The guys have Harden ahead of Miami Heat Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or http...
Houston signed their third young star to a below-max extension, joining Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. Is it a signal about the trio's limits?