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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant #7 and Reed Sheppard #15 walk on the court during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Toyota Center on March 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Shoutout to VBG! This ...

The transgender debate in the WNBA is getting a new chapter almost every day now, and former NBA player Royce White has just added another page. White has made it clear that he isn’t done stirring the pot, and this time he has dropped a hint about exactly which WNBA team he’d like to land on if he gets drafted.

Can Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and others push Houston into the West's upper tier? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

Two NBA men just crashed the women’s draft.

Is Smith living up to expectations?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers after winning Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty...

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The Cleveland Cavaliers should put together a blockbuster package to acquire Houston Rockets' superstar Kevin Durant.

The Houston Rockets believe another year of continuity could elevate them into serious championship contention, and forward Jabari Smith Jr. expects a noticeable step forward during the 2026-27 season. Appearing on the latest episode of Chiney Today with Chiney Ogwumike, Smith discussed why he believes Houston is poised to improve after a disappointing playoff exit […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. sets expectations for Rockets in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ime Udoka makes his feelings clear on his expectations for Marcus Smart and Bruce Thornton in 2026-27 for the Rockets.

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Free agent shooting guard Garrison Mathews is joining Olimpia Milano for the upcoming season, he confirmed to Charles Pulliam of The Williamson Herald. Reporting last month indicated that Mathews had reached an agreement with the Italian club on a one-plus-one deal, but Olimpia Milano has yet to formally announce it. According to a report from […]

The franchise that Alyssa Thomas helped reach two WNBA Finals and six consecutive playoff semifinals honored her on Friday night, retiring her No. 25 jersey.

Amen Thompson is reportedly considered untouchable by Houston, but the Rockets still aren't ready to offer him a maximum extension.

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Ball is a human Rorschach Test — everyone has a different interpretation of his skills. I see: “Crazy talent but can’t be your lead dog.” Charlotte apparently felt similarly, moving Ball and Green for Reid and a haul of future picks. The Hornets got another first, with Allen and O’Neale, for Bridges, then got three seconds attached to Finney-Smith to take DFS from Houston. It was a mature understanding by general manager Jeff Peterson and Charlotte’s front office that the sugar high of a 25-w...

Shoutout to Texanstros. This article was their idea. Perhaps the best idea I’ve had during my time with The Dream Shake was to solicit the comments section for article ideas. I’ll be using a few of your suggestions. Stros (can I call you Stros?) suggested a piece on how badly the Rockets might miss Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. This is a modified version of that idea. Why? Because this Dream Shaker doesn’t really miss Green: But he badly misses Brooks. Rockets (may have?) missed Brooks last ...

Suns forward Dillon Brooks has agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, his agent told ESPN.

Over the past few years, the Houston Rockets have assembled one of the most talented young teams in the NBA. A large portion of such trade value is retained. If another superstar enters the trade market, Bleacher Report thinks Houston has two of the most valuable players in the league to offer. Grant Hughes of B/R ranked Amen Thompson at number five and Reed Sheppard at number 10 in his July 31 assessment of the NBA’s top ten trade assets, and Houston was the only team with two players on the...

The Rockets have waived guard JD Davison, the team announced today. Houston picked up its 2026/27 team option on Davison in June, but his $2,584,539 salary remained entirely non-guaranteed even after that option was exercised. As a result, the Rockets won’t carry any dead money on their cap for Davison, whether or not he’s claimed […]