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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22
Early All-Star Candidates for the Rockets This Season
Back in August, ESPN's NBA insiders predicted the Houston Rockets to repeat the same success this season as they did last. The Rockets went 52-30 last year, snatching up the second seed in a loaded Western Conference.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22
Famed ESPN Draft Analyst: Rockets' 2027 First Round Pick is 'Lottery Ticket'
The Houston Rockets have been loaded with draft capital, ever since the 2021 trade that shipped former franchise cornerstone James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets for a historic haul of draft picks.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22
Rockets' Amen Thompson Predicted to Take All-Star Leap This Season
The Houston Rockets face a daunting task of one-upping their 2024-25 campaign that saw them win 52 games. It's always harder the second time around. The target is on their back now.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 22
Kevin Durant opens up on Suns split, trade to Rockets
Rockets newcomer Kevin Durant admitted he was caught off guard when the Suns started shopping him ahead of last season’s trade deadline. “Initially, I was a little upset because I felt like we built a solid relationship, me and the Phoenix Suns,” Durant said at the Game Plan Sports Business Summit, via Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.
The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35
Be sure to appreciate the final years of the following players' careers because what they're doing at this age isn't normal.
Hakeem Olajuwon News / The Dream Shake / September 22
Hakeem Olajuwon’s son Aziz makes commitment to Stanford 
The son of former Houston Rockets great Hakeem Olajuwon made his college commitment, as the 6’7” Aziz Olajuwon decided on Stanford University over the weekend.
Yao Ming News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Former Rockets Player Admits Facing Anxiety Problems And Using Music To Mask Overthinking
NBA Players are often seen with lavish supercars, loud music, and a persona that depicts confidence to an outsider. But Houston Rockets’ shooting guard Cuttino Mobley recently sat down with his former teammate, Yao Ming, and provided insight on why NBA players take up this persona.
Alperen Sengun News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Alperen Sengun Is A Combination Of Two Dominant NBA Stars, Says EuroLeague Player
Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun is poised to be one of the most promising young big men in the league. Following an impressive run with Turkey at the
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 21
Three Former Rockets' Primed for Breakout 2025-2026 Seasons
The Houston Rockets have shuffled their previous core-roster in search of winning an NBA Championship, saying goodbye to familiar faces who stuck around through the rebuilding era in the process.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 21
Amen Thompson has Chance to do Something no Rocket has Done Since 1994
The Houston Rockets over the last couple of seasons have entirely changed the narrative around their team. For the previous three seasons, before Ime Udoka took over the team, the Rockets were a rebuilding team that focused on player development over winning, and it showed, especially on the defensive end.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / September 21
Yao Ming’s Dominant Dunk Had Rockets Teammate on the Brink of Punching Opponents
Yao Ming may have an infectious smile off the court, but he was an expression of competitive ferociousness on it. Not every NBA player can play just 8 seasons and still be considered one of the finest ever to play a game of basketball.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 21
Former NBA Star Eager to See How Rockets Fare with Kevin Durant
The excitement is off the charts in H-Town ever since the arrival of Kevin Durant. As it should be because Durant simply brings an immense level of pedigree for the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 21
Moses Malone Put the Rockets on the Map and Paved the Way for Hakeem Olajuwon
The Houston Rockets have a long and rich basketball history. From franchise legends like Elvin Hayes, Calvin Murphy, to Rudy Tomjanovich at the start of
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 21
Circled Games For The Houston Rockets’ 2025-26 Season
The start of the 2025-26 NBA season is only a month away on October 21st. That’s when the Houston Rockets will face the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 20
Can Jae'Sean Tate Still Ride The Rockets' Title Launch?
The Houston Rockets are set and ready to parade one of the most formidable lineups in the NBA heading to the new season. Already boasting a highly talented young core bannered by Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the Rockets became even more threatening following a fruitful offseason.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 20
2025-26 Houston Rockets Predictions: An All-Star Snub
The Houston Rockets look set for a big 2025-26 season, which will start Oct. 21 when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, newcomer Kevin Durant‘s former team and the reigning NBA champions.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 19
NBA Notes: Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins, NBA in UK
New Rockets forward Kevin Durant is already a four-time Olympic gold medalist, the only men’s player to ever do it. So what about one more run with Team USA in Los Angeles in 2028?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19
1 Rockets player in danger of losing starting job in 2025-26 training camp
The Houston Rockets had a disappointing finish to a great season, and want to rectify the ship. Now, they look to get it started in the 2025-26 NBA training camp.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / September 17
3 Potential Trade Targets for the Houston Rockets Entering 2025-26 NBA Season
The Houston Rockets put together an impressive season last year as they finished with the second-best record in the Western Conference, though they were unable to make it out of the first round of the playoffs as they fell to the Golden State Warriors.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 18
Three big questions reloaded Rockets must answer during 2025 season
The Rockets were patient during their lengthy rebuild, but now they're all in. Here are three questions Houston must answer as it prepares to compete for a championship.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / September 14
Ime Udoka: Rockets’ starting five still has one open spot
The Rockets know four-fifths of their starting lineup. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet are locked in. It’s that fifth spot that will be up for grabs when camp tips off later this month.
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