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Mavericks Coach Discusses Rockets Ahead of Preseason Opener Later this week, the Houston Rockets will face the divisional rival Dallas Mavericks in preseason action. The teams are scheduled to face of...

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Royce White Rips Kaepernick, Calls LeBron James an Anomaly Royce White, a former Rockets first-round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, has never been one to soften his opinions, and his latest target is on...

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Here's Why the Rockets Should Trade for Kyrie Irving While the 2026-2027 NBA season has yet to kick off, there is ongoing speculation that multiple big-name players could be moved prior to Febr...

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Rockets Star Could Earn First All-Star Selection in 2027 During the early part of the decade, the Houston Rockets were a consistent presence in the NBA Draft Lottery. After multiple years at the bo...

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Rockets Head Coach Explains Decision to Waive Rookie Center This week, the Houston Rockets made the decision to waive Rafael Castro. For the 2025-2026 NCAA season, Castro averaged 15.3 points and 9.1...

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Kevin Durant Responds to Victor Wembanyama's Criticism of NBA Gambling Endorsements Rockets star and FanDuel endorser Kevin Durant had little to say in response to Victor Wembanyama’s criticism of NBA players who endorse gam...

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Where does the Rockets top trio rank in the NBA? The Rockets have one of the NBA's strongest trios. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson would be in my top five entering this sea...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Pistons' gamble on Jalen Duren is identical to Rockets' Amen Thompson bet The Rockets and Pistons have both committed to non-shooters in Amen Thompson and Jalen Duren.

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Hakeem Olajuwon's Top-60 Recruit Son Makes NCAA Commitment On Thursday, Abdul-Malik Olajuwon made his commitment to play for the SMU Mustangs. He is the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwo...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rafael Castro - Cut loose by Rockets The Rockets waived Castro on Thursday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com.

Impact The move vacates a two-way roster spot for Houston. The undrafted rookie now sets his sights toward finding other opportunities around the league this preseason.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cam Whitmore's two-way deal proves what the Rockets knew long ago The Rockets may not be too surprised to see that Cam Whitmore is down to a two-way contract.

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Rockets fans must be patient with Fred VanVleet's return to action Fred VanVleet will need some time before he can have the expected impact for the Rockets.

3 DAYS AGO • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

NBA Insider Names Rockets as Potential Kyrie Irving Trade Partner After missing the entirety of last season due to an ACL injury, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is gearing up for his return to the cour...

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Banchero Says KD Workouts Go Beyond One Viral Video Two months ago, a video surfaced of Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Magic power forward Paolo Banchero working out with each other....

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Steven Adams - Fully cleared for Houston Adams has been fully cleared after undergoing left ankle surgery in January, head coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact The veteran center had previously been limited prior to training camp, but Udoka expects him to play during Houston's preseason trip to Macao. Adams may still be limited during back-to-back sets early in the regular season as the Rockets manage his workload following the procedure.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Looking to improve shot ahead of 2026-27 Thompson has been working on his free throws and jumper with shooting coach Chip Engelland this offseason, and head coach Ime Udoka said his growth will initially focus on increasi...

Impact Thompson turned in a career year in 2025-26 before landing a five-year, $208 million extension earlier this month. The 23-year-old averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks across 37.4 minutes per game in 79 regular-season appearances last year. However, his three-point shot remained a weakness, as he knocked down just 21.6 percent of his limited attempts from downtown. The 2023 No. 4 overall pick did shoot a career-best 77.9 percent from the free-throw line last season, though there's still room for improvement. Even if Thompson never develops into an above-average shooter, he's a well-rounded player who has already made strides as a playmaker. While his playmaking skills may be less utilized now that Fred VanVleet is back in the mix, Thompson should continue to play a key role while working to expand his offensive game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengün - Working on shot ahead of 2026-27 season Sengun has been working with shooting coach Chip Engelland on his free throws and three-point shot, and the big man wants to make corner threes a bigger part of his game, Varun Sha...

Impact Sengun is coming off another impressive year, averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in 33.3 minutes per game across 72 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. However, the star center shot just 69.1 percent from the charity stripe and 30.5 percent from downtown. He's been focused on improving in those areas this offseason, and an uptick in efficiency would be a significant step toward becoming a more well-rounded player.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun Advised to Make Change by Rockets Assistant Coach Looking toward his sixth year in the NBA, Alperen Sengun is developing into an elite playmaking center for the Houston Rockets. Last season,...

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Kevin Durant offers shining consolation on brutal Rockets playoff loss Durant is confident that the playoff loss last season will help the young Rockets get better.

5 DAYS AGO • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Fred VanVleet Gives Honest Take on Teaming With Kevin Durant With the Houston Rockets’ continued development of their strong core of young talent, as the likes of Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jab...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Fred VanVleet's return will be the most overlooked key to Reed Sheppard's growth Fred VanVleet's guidance should help Reed Sheppard grow even more for the Rockets.

5 DAYS AGO • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Report: Kevin Durant Pursued by Eastern Conference Team in Offseason At 37 years old, Kevin Durant is still one of the top players in the NBA. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over 78...

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VanVleet, Adams conquered injury rehab, now they're ready to ignite Rockets The Rockets hope getting VanVleet and Adams back on the court for this season will boost performance and morale after a first-round playoff...

6 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Rockets Star Amen Thompson Sets Clear Goal for NBA Future Amen Thompson continues to be billed as a potential franchise cornerstone for the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old guard averaged 18.3 point...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rockets' long-overdue Kevin Durant decision stands in the way of a championship If the Houston Rockets want to finally reach the next level, they have to make an incredibly difficult Kevin Durant decision.

6 DAYS AGO • HOOPSHABIT.COM

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