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NBA Free Agency Starts Tonight
The soap opera meta drama that is the NBA offseason has already begun in one sense with the draft, and the trades of big name players like Giannis and Lamelo. (You are a big name if people just know you by one name.) Tonight at 7pm CST, though, we’ll see the start of the real […]
A farewell letter to The Dream Shake
Lately I have had several ideas about what piece I wanted to write next. For instance, is Ime Udoka this current Rockets’ version of Don Cheaney, Del Harris, Mark Jackson, or Tom Thibodeau? All guys who changed the trajectory of teams that would eventually become champions under the next head coach that took their place. […]
Rockets out on Jaylen Brown, but what about Marcus Smart?
One of Ime Udoka’s former players from his time with the Celtics, Jaylen Brown, was thought to be of interest to the Rockets in a trade, but that seems to have vanished, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer: “The word around the league is the Rockets haven’t been involved in the ongoing Jaylen Brown […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Jabari Smith Jr. most likely to “step up” for Rockets
It hasn’t been a linear trend towards success for this Houston Rockets rebuild. There have been peaks and valleys. At times, it has looked like the Rockets had one of the brightest futures in the NBA. There’s been plenty of gloom and doom as well. As is often the case, the truth is likely somewhere […]
Rockets second round highlighted by trades, but they should be happy
The Houston Rockets were busy on the phones throughout the second round of the 2026 NBA draft, but they are walking away from the annual event with someone they should be very happy about. The Rockets went into the night with the No. 39 and 53 picks, but they used both to trade up to […]
Rockets trade with champion Knicks, select Bruce Thornton at No. 31
The Houston Rockets are starting the second round of the NBA Draft with a bang. Going into the night, the Rockets held the No. 39 and 53 picks, but they made a trade with the New York Knicks for the first pick in the second round. In the deal, the Rockets acquired Nos. 31 and […]
2026 NBA Draft Second Round: Rockets Thoughts and Discussion
The 2026 NBA Draft first round is in the books, and well, it was pretty chalky. Nothing crazy, nothing indefensible. Pretty much every player went about where expected. If you have other, different, or amplifying thoughts on the first round, please share them. People like to talk winners and losers immediately after the draft, as […]
Let’s Watch The NBA Draft!
Things are happening in the NBA! After a relatively quiet period (except for the ongoing celebrations in the NYC area) the NBA did some stuff yesterday. First off, the draft starts at 7PM on ABC/ESPN. I won’t be spoiling picks here, I’ll just go off the ESPN feed, but of course you can comment down […]
VOTE: Who’s more likely to take the next step 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. We’ve discussed these two ad nauseum — not quite T.Jones vs. D-Mo levels, but discussed nonetheless. […]
Rockets have a rich person’s problem
“Is this just not our year?” These are never the words that an NBA fan wants to hear from their general manager. If a team is rebuilding, it goes without saying. If they’re competitive, it’s a brutal concession. Yet, those were the words that came out of Rafael Stone’s mouth as the 2025-26 NBA trade […]
Can Jabari Smith Jr. build on a career season?
Imagine a world where we all had collective amnesia, specifically about the NBA Draft. Weird world, right? How did that happen? It doesn’t matter. Life is the same as before, only nobody knows where any NBA player got drafted. Please note that this is not a pitch for a Sci-Fi movie. Consider Jabari Smith Jr. […]
How to watch 2026 NBA Draft
It’s time for one of the best times of the year for NBA fans, the NBA Draft, where teams have the opportunity to draft new, exciting young players to join their team! The first round and second round will be aired on ESPN, with the first round airing only on ABC. The first round of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Stephon Castle and what could have been for the Rockets
Sometimes it feels like the media likes to just kick Houston Rockets fans while they’re down, and Tuesday and Wednesday were no different. I was just minding my business, scrolling on Twitter while thinking about how I will manage without Rocket’s basketball till October (depressing, I know), when I saw a tweet going around saying […]
NBA Finals, Game Four
Here we are again. Another NBA Finals game. The Spurs narrowly won game three with some clutch shooting, both of shots from the floor, and free throws. Now that the series isn’t going to be a sweep, will be get something other than “Assault: It’s not assault if you’re from South Texas.” reffing. We have […]
Rockets need to have a long, hard look in the mirror
The Houston Rockets are frustrated after a second straight first-round exit in the playoffs, and it should spark questions about how the team proceeds moving forward. This is the first season the Rockets have not taken a step in the right direction since Ime Udoka took over as head coach. They haven’t had many concerns […]
VOTE: Pick a Rockets player 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 is an interesting one. We’ve been over and over the fact that the […]
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