Houston Rockets

HOUSTON - MAY 28: Hakeen Olajuwon #34 of the Houston Rockets and David Robinson #50 of the San Antonio Spurs battle for position in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 1995 NBA Playoffs at The Summit on May 28, 1995 in Houston. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 103-81. 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. Ma...

Barring a catastrophe, the Houston Rockets will make the playoffs in 2026-27. Making the playoffs is no longer enough. If they don’t win a series this year, they’ll need major systemic changes. It isn’t even up for debate. It might start with firing Ime Udoka, but that’s actually my next article. (In the industry, that’s called a plug). For now, let’s drink a half-full glass of optimism juice. The Rockets certainly have the talent to advance to (at least) the second round. After the San Anton...

On one hand, it’s obvious why the Rockets would be heavily invested in keeping Thompson around for the short and long term. He has already displayed a rare mix of skills that make him one of the most intriguing young stars in the game today and an invaluable part of Houston’s core. Despite operating as the lead ballhandler on last year’s Rockets, Thompson was second in the NBA with 204 dunks, trailing only Cleveland’s Evan Mobley (207). Although he was asked to spend more time running the off...

Free agent big man Kelly Olynyk has spent time in San Antonio and has worked out with his former Spurs teammates this offseason, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (video link). Noting that Olynyk was a positive locker room presence last season, Siegel says he wouldn’t be surprised if the veteran forward/center ends up re-signing […]

The Magic have signed free agent guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, the team announced today (via Twitter). While the terms of the two agreements were not disclosed, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel previously reported that Branham would be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando and he confirms Davison is on an Exhibit […]

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN.

That’s a big deal.

The NBA dog days of summer are slowly coming to an end as training camp kicks off in less than a month and preseason games are a little over a month away. The Houston Rockets will most likely start training camp on September 29th, though it hasn’t been confirmed yet. Normally, there isn’t much NBA news this time of year, with MLB inching closer to the playoffs and the NFL and NCAA beginning their new season. However, the NBA has dominated the conversation the last couple of days, first starti...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sam Amick to continue his NBA Entertainment Rankings for the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks.

Amen Thompson may never develop a three. Here are two other ways he can become an NBA star.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets celebrates a basket and a foul call during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 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 Kenneth Richmond/...

Several scouts have travelled Down Under to scout 2027 draft prospect Dash Daniels, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc tweets. The Thunder, Warriors, Magic, Trail Blazers and Rockets have sent scouts to the NBL Blitz, with the Heat heading in later this week for the five-day event. Daniels, an 18-year-old guard, is currently a member of Melbourne United […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hired Daniel Brady as an assistant coach, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Brady spent the last three seasons with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Brady has also worked with the Knicks, Rockets, Thunder, and Hawks.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas to Exhibit 10 contracts.

Over or under 51?

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 21: Alperen Sengun #28 & Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets smile before the game against the Miami Heat on March 21, 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 Image...

Rockets kept KD, passed on a major overhaul and are betting health and continuity can finally get them over the hump.

Let’s keep it rolling like a runaway train Dub Nation, alllll through the divisions as we break down what these other franchises have been up to this summer. I remember back during the dynasty’s heyday I would smirk and chuckle as other teams spun the wheel of transactions looking for a prayer against the Golden Empire. Now, I peer with furrowed brows as the league tries to leave Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors in the dust. Let’s take a peek at the Southwest division. That’s where former ...

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s revealing interview about the NBA discussed how the game has evolved internationally. Looking back on his career, Durant confirmed he made music with LeBron James. He also touched on a hot-button topic about today’s stars, including the past four MVPs — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant isn’t losing sleep over NBA becoming more global appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Part Three: Coaching