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On YouTubeJabari Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13
Jabari Smith May Not Be Untouchable in Trade Talks But Should Be Close
The Houston Rockets will not pick in the top five of the NBA draft for the first time in the last five seasons. Since trading away James Harden, the Rockets have drafted several players at the front end of the draft.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13
Houston Rockets: Aim for Continuity or Trade?
The NBA Draft Lottery was last night, and the Houston Rockets were given the No. 10 pick in this year's draft. Houston has been swirling in rumors to trade for a superstar like Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13
Rockets Among NBA Draft Lottery Losers
The Houston Rockets failed to move up in the draft lottery this year and walked away with the worst pick possible: No. 10 overall. The team was slated to pick No.
The '90% shooting playoff games since the NBA/ABA merger' quiz
How many of the players to shoot at least 90 percent from the field while taking at least 10 shots in a playoff game since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13
NBA Mock Draft: Rockets Land SEC Forward
The Houston Rockets now know that they hold the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. It's the lowest the Rockets have picked since the 2020 draft, but the team can still land a high-level prospect with the selection.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13
Rockets’ Rivals Getting a Boost Through the Draft
The Houston Rockets had a strong season, finishing with over 50 wins for the first time since 2018. Their division rivals weren't as good this season, with only the Memphis Grizzlies making the postseason.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13
Rockets HC Ime Udoka Stresses Importance of Offseason
The Houston Rockets are a little more than a week into their offseason, and things should expect to change in the Space City this summer. The Rockets made it back to the playoffs for the first time in five years, but couldn't find a way to get past the Golden State Warriors despite pushing them to a Game 7.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
One key factor is holding back Rockets' pursuit of Kevin Durant
Armed with numerous young prospects and draft capital, the Rockets have the capital to swing a big trade this summer.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12
Houston Rockets Land No. 10 Pick in 2025 NBA Draft
At Monday's 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, 14 teams learned where they'd be picking in the upcoming draft, one of the most anticipated in some time. The Houston Rockets have landed the No.
Jalen Green News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12
Surprising report emerges about Jalen Green’s future
Many have been expecting Jalen Green to be the one who is left without a chair when the music stops in Houston, but that may not necessarily be the case.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 12
Houston Rockets make decision on potential Devin Booker and Zion Williamson trades, intrigued at another ‘exorbitant’ deal
The Houston Rockets organization are making plans for the 2025-26 season and being very selective about how they do it. 2025-26 was a season of progress for the Houston Rockets, leaping from 11th in the Western Conference in 2023-24 to 2nd.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12
NBA Draft Lottery: Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for the Houston Rockets
With the NBA Draft Lottery just hours ago, the Houston Rockets are an underrated team with chances of stacking up on even more young talent. The Rockets lucked out with the Phoenix Suns' first-round pick this year, which has a 3.8% chance at becoming No.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 12
NBA Draft Lottery Watch Party 
Join us on Playback as we find out where the Rockets will be drafting The Houston Rockets have a 17.3% chance of moving into the top 4 and a 3.8% chance of landing the top overall pick.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 12
NBA Draft Lottery TONIGHT 6PM CST - Discuss Rockets Chances Here!
We’re Also Streaming The NBA Lottery Live on Playback. The NBA playoffs roll onward, without the Rockets. Of course Steph Curry waited to be injured until after the Rockets series, because that’s just the Curse of the Warriors on the Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12
One Player to Keep an Eye On if Rockets Don’t Move up in Lottery
After another series loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7, one of the most important offseasons in the franchise's last 10 years began. The Rockets felt that they were the better team from the time they found out they would be facing the Warriors in the first round all the way to the end of the series.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 12
Report: Kevin Durant Interested In Getting Traded To Rockets, Houston Has ‘Significant Reservations’
According to Kelly Iko and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Kevin Durant is interested in getting traded to the Houston Rockets. However, the Rockets have “significant reservations” about trading for the Phoenix Suns star.
Hakeem Olajuwon News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12
Rockets Legend Hakeem Olajuwon Among Best No. 1 Picks
The Houston Rockets could have their turn on the clock by winning tonight's NBA Draft Lottery, where they hold the ninth-best odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / May 12
Three viable destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo
In addition to the playoffs, the hottest NBA topic is the future of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. And with the latest report suggesting he's
Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 12
Rockets trade proposal lands Trae Young in Hawks blockbuster
The Houston Rockets were able to secure the second seed in the Western Conference standings in the 2024-25 season. Fred VanVleet was the veteran who led the young team there.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 12
Report: Rockets No Longer Interested In Devin Booker, Still Have Faith In Jalen Green
According to Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets are no longer interested in trading for Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. The
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
Rockets reportedly end pursuit of Suns star
It appears the Rockets are shifting their priorities as they look to continue their push to contention.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / May 10
Houston Rockets Offseason Plans Revealed
The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest surprises this season and they have been rumored to be one of this season busiest team because of it. At the heart of the team's success is a dynamic group of young stars who are proving they belong in the league's upper tier.
Fred VanVleet News / Athlon Sports / May 10
Rockets Push Back Deadline - VanVleet's Future in Jeopardy?
The Houston Rockets had one of their better season in recent years as they won 52-games during the regular season. Point guard Fred VanVleet was a major contributor to the success of the team.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / May 10
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett Highlight Rockets’ Scoring Woes With Jalen Green, Recommend Superstar Upgrade
The Houston Rockets were a defensive juggernaut this season, as the team boasted stoppers at every position. Houston was able to rise from the lottery all the way up to the Western Conference’s second seed because of their defense — and despite their offense.
Fred VanVleet News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Fred VanVleet, Rockets agree to push back deadline
Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets are pushing back a contract deadline as they hope to work something out.
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