Houston Rockets

You don’t need to understand basketball to own an NBA team. You need to understand money. How it talks and walks. The mechanisms it uses to make the world go around. Basketball is merely a conduit. For a while, it was unclear whether Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta understood his function. It’s somewhat understandable. When you own something, there’s an understandable instinct to take ownership. (I assume). But Fertitta does not know basketball. He said Chris Paul had the worst contract...

The Rockets had a disappointing second half and end to the year. It could mean a quick end to the Kevin Durant era.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 5: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

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Veteran guard Marcus Smart proved his worth in his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning him a pay raise and a reunion with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Smart agreed to a two-year $13 million contract with the Rockets this summer. It’s been four years since Marcus last played for Boston Celtics’ […] The post Why adding Marcus Smart is a step in the right direction of reshaping the Rockets’ identity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Steph isn't getting traded (most likely) but I think it's way too much. I'd rather do: - FVV + Sengun + picks submitted by /u/WallCautious9650 [link] [comments]

In an interview with DJ Siddiqi of RG.org, Spurs guard Dylan Harper said he doesn’t have any specific goals in mind as he prepares for his second NBA season. San Antonio advanced to the NBA Finals in 2025/26, eventually falling to New York in five games. “Nah, man. I feel like the biggest thing for […]

While the talk around the Houston Rockets and star Kevin Durant has been jumbled regarding the future of the franchise, this NBA insider would ponder if they are a team that could look to tear it down soon. In a loaded Western Conference for the Rockets, the thought of blowing it up could be talked […] The post NBA rumors: Why Rockets, Magic, Cavs are teams to watch for blow-up trades next season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Josh Okogie #20 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Utah Jazz on February 23, 2026 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We a...

The Houston Rockets are hoping to rival some of the best starting lineups in the NBA.

A breakdown of the Twins’ prized shortstop prospect.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Kevin Durant #7 and Fred Vanvleet #5 of the Houston Rockets sit on the bench during the second quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 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 T...

Russell Westbrook tied to the Houston Rockets as potential low-risk veteran addition.

Kevin Durant had an anti-climactic ending to his first season with the Houston Rockets. He could not do anything but watch the Rockets get eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs due to a knee injury. Durant’s first year with the Rockets was also littered with controversies, most notably […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun sets record straight on misguided Kevin Durant narrative appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: The sneakers worn by Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors during the game against the Houston Rockets during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Gett...

Had things gone differently for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, the all-time great could have called it a career.

One of the best European players gave an interview in which he touched on numerous interesting and controversial topics The post Sengun on Durant, Udoka and why he deleted X: “I’ve never had an argument with KD” appeared first on Eurohoops.

Point guard LeBron James could be returning for the 2026-27 campaign.

We learned a lot this year.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Ime Udoka and General Manager Rafael Stone of the Houston Rockets speaks with the media during the NBA Media Day at Toyota Center on September 29, 2025 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Now that LeBron James has finally chos...