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When Alperen Şengün steps onto the court for Turkey at EuroBasket 2025, he won’t just be representing his country: he’ll be carrying the weight of expectations, hope, and a basketball legacy that has long awaited its moment of resurgence. For two decades, Turkey has flirted with potential, reaching knockout rounds but never returning to the […]

When Ralph Sampson was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 1983 NBA Draft, he was clearly ahead of his time. Nowadays, the former Houston Rockets big man gets compared to San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama due to his unique size and abilities. Despite playing in the league 30 years ago, Sampson believes […]

The Houston Rockets are gearing up for a breakout season, with Amen Thompson at the center of the excitement. In a recent expert poll, the young forward earned 59 points, leading all candidates by a wide margin. Analysts believe his rapid development will be crucial to the Rockets’ playoff push, positioning Amen Thompson as the […]

The Houston Rockets did not have to make a blockbuster trade or huge free agency signing this offseason. Following a 52-win campaign and hard-fought effort against a seasoned Golden State Warriors squad brimming with big-game experience, many fans would have understood if the organization kept the young core intact and trusted natural development to run […]

While Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone addressed trading for Kevin Durant, he called out NBA insiders who claimed to have had the scoop before the deal became official. Stone is convinced no one from his camp leaked any information about the deal, leading him to think reporters blatantly lied. Stone didn’t hold back in his […]

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone revealed the long process it took to trade for Kevin Durant. For many, trading for Durant turned the Rockets into championship contenders. However, a surprise take from Stone was that he didn’t celebrate after completed the historic trade that involved seven teams, which is the most in NBA history. 13 […]

The Houston Rockets have undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in recent NBA history. Adding Kevin Durant, Clint Capela, and Dorian Finney-Smith this offseason has pushed the team from a rebuilding squad into a dark-horse contender in the Western Conference. On paper, this is a roster with star power, versatility, and depth at almost […]

If it’s one thing the NBA world has known for the past two seasons, it’s that the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are not very fond of each. The Warriors knocked out the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs last season, and during the series, there was a lot of back and […]

When James Harden decided he wanted to continue his career elsewhere during the 2020-21 season, the Houston Rockets were left without an identity. Roughly four seasons later, the Rockets recently claimed the 2-seed in the Western Conference and built a young core with a lot of potential. Now, Kevin Durant is joining the mix to […]

The Houston Rockets made arguably the biggest splash of this NBA offseason by acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Durant joins a young Rockets squad that secured the second seed in the Western Conference last season, but whose need for a true halfcourt scoring threat was more than clear in their first round playoff […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has made a believer out of everybody with her stellar rookie campaign. Her all-around brilliance and fearless play have NBA players also taking notice. Bueckers had herself a night on Wednesday, pouring in a career-high 44 points on a highly efficient 17-of-21 shooting, including 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, against […]

John Wall has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. The 34-year-old made the announcement in an emotional Instagram farewell message on Tuesday. “I’ve been chasing the ball since I could barely walk. Driveways, parks, packed gyms, 5 a.m. workouts — I gave this game everything I had,” Wall said in his retirement video on […]

The 2025-26 Houston Rockets are a franchise with ambition, swagger, and newfound expectations. After acquiring Kevin Durant, Clint Capela, and Dorian Finney-Smith in the offseason, while also keeping faith in their young core of Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr., the Rockets are no longer an afterthought in the Western Conference. They’re a […]

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun have never experienced an NBA season without one another. The duo joined the Houston Rockets as the headliners of the team’s 2021 draft class. However, following the blockbuster trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets, Green will star for the Western Conference rival Phoenix Suns next season. Sengun admitted […]

The Houston Rockets have arguably had a busier offseason than any other NBA team, having traded for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant and made some additional savvy free-agency signings. The Rockets are hoping they will be able to compete for an NBA championship with their new core built around Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson. […]

On the latest episode of the Club 520 Podcast, former NBA guard Jeff Teague weighed in on Austin Rivers’ recent comments about LeBron James’ scoring ability — and in the process, threw pointed shade toward Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. Rivers had left James off his personal list of […]

During his playing days, Carmelo Anthony was known as one of the coolest players in the NBA. He rarely got rattled during high-pressure moments. But he also wasn’t afraid to rough it up against opponents, sometimes even bullying them to submission. However, when Anthony gets inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, he admitted […]

Houston Rockets fans entered Thursday afternoon hyped for the release of their 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule. Kevin Durant and Co. will open up the season visiting the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder on October 21, 2025. Until then, however, Kevin Durant continues to go after his critics on social media. Rockets’ Kevin Durant […]

While the Houston Rockets’ trade for All-Star Kevin Durant makes them title contenders for the upcoming season, many are wondering why they haven’t signed him an extension. Durant’s potential extension with the Rockets is crucial for the team’s future. With a young supporting cast that will only improve in a competitve Western Conference, adding Kevin […]

The Houston Rockets have never been shy about making bold moves, but the 2025 offseason took that to an entirely new level. After pulling off a jaw-dropping seven-team trade to land Kevin Durant, general manager Rafael Stone effectively pushed all his chips to the center of the table. The Rockets, who just a season ago […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant responded to facing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Opening Night when it will raise its first championship banner in franchise history. Durant’s return to witness the Thunder’s ring ceremony is poetic justice for fans in Oklahoma City, a fanbase that labeled Kevin a traitor for joining the Golden State Warriors […]

The two things Kevin Durant doesn’t appreciate on social media are trolls and people trying to disrespect his game. The Houston Rockets forward ran into one of those recently, and he didn’t let the social media user get off the hook easily. Durant is always going to clap back when he gets the chance, and […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant, who played his first nine seasons for the Oklahoma City Thunder organization before joining the Golden State Warriors, will be in attendance to watch the franchise raise its first championship banner. While Durant and the Rockets are projected to contend with the defending champion Thunder in 2025-26, they’ll get first […]

The 2025 NBA Christmas Day schedule promises a blockbuster five-game slate, featuring thrilling rivalries and formidable teams from both conferences, courtesy of ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Kicking off the holiday festivities at noon ET, the New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a potential Eastern Conference Finals preview. This will be the Knicks’ 58th […]

The Houston Rockets gave up far less than the Phoenix Suns did to acquire Kevin Durant. But if the Rockets choose not to extend him, the conversation around the trade shifts entirely. Durant is currently on an expiring contract, making $54 million this upcoming season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes that could be the only contract […]

In an NBA offseason full of bombshells, few teams made louder noise than the Houston Rockets. After years of steady rebuilding, Houston flipped its trajectory in stunning fashion. General manager Rafael Stone abandoned the long view in favor of a full-throttle push for contention, acquiring 36-year-old superstar Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that instantly […]

As 15-time NBA All-Star and future hall-of-famer Kevin Durant embarks on his newest venture with the Houston Rockets, the folks over at Nike continue to bring back classic silhouettes and colorways from his illustrious signature basketball line. Dating back to 2008, the Nike KD line has brought up some classics and interesting colorways to say […]

Honoring his Aunt Pearl has always been a constant theme for Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant, keeping her memory alive and never failing to mention that he wouldn’t have made it to where he’s at without her. The longstanding tradition of honoring Aunt Pearl through his signature Nike KD line has also been a constant year […]

In an NBA offseason packed with surprises, perhaps no team flipped the script more dramatically than the Houston Rockets. For the past three seasons, the Rockets were widely seen as a rebuilding squad, cultivating a highly athletic and exciting young core. But in the span of a few weeks, general manager Rafael Stone pulled off […]

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. recently opened up about his physical development as a basketball player, sharing that he was a late bloomer when it came to athleticism. Appearing on The Young Man & the Three, the 22-year-old revealed he didn’t dunk until his freshman year of high school, despite already being 6-foot-5 at […]

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. recently took a playful jab at new teammate Kevin Durant while reflecting on the veteran star’s infamous free agency decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016. The moment came during Smith’s appearance on The Old Man & the Three, hosted by JJ Redick and Tommy Alter. Smith, […]

Current Philadelphia 76ers executive Daryl Morey went viral for a quote he gave to The Athletic about the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2019-20 championship in the NBA Bubble. In that original quote, he seemed to doubt the legitimacy of the title along with many others around the league. This drew mixed reviews from NBA fans of […]

The city of Houston is anxiously waiting the debut of future NBA Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant rocking their trusty red and white threads, hoping the All-Star can help them break through during the upcoming season. Durant is also celebrating the release of his 18th signature model with Nike as the lifetime contract holder is credited for […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Chris Paul was officially introduced as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday afternoon. His signing means he’ll be joining James Harden and Kawhi Leonard on the franchise he helped put on the map last decade. Some of the biggest question marks following his addition were about his relationship with […]

The Houston Rockets’ Summer League squad was never short on talent. With a mix of recent lottery picks, fringe NBA hopefuls, and experienced G League standouts, the team had more than enough players fighting for attention. Yet amid the offensive fireworks, one undrafted veteran carved out his niche with something simpler: relentless defense. Adonis Arms […]

As Kevin Durant embarks on a new journey ahead of his first season with the Houston Rockets, he can rest on his laurels knowing he stands alone as the most decorated olympic basketball player in the country’s history. After yet another gold medal in Paris during the Summer 2024 games, Nike will commemorate the win […]

Ahead of Kevin Durant’s first season with the Houston Rockets, he was put on the spot when a reporter asked him to name three legendary players to join him on the Mount Rushmore of all time NBA small forwards. The Rockets, who acquired Durant in a seven-team blockbuster trade, will begin a new era with […]

The Houston Rockets had one of the best offseasons out of any team in the NBA, transforming themselves into a legitimate contender following the trade for Kevin Durant among other roster moves. With their regular season roster pretty much done, hitting on the margins is crucial for contending teams. The Rockets made a recent roster […]

The Houston Rockets made a depth move as they signed former Boston Celtics guard JD Davison to the squad. Houston reached an agreement with Davison on Saturday, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. This comes after the Celtics waived the young player to get under the second apron of the salary cap. “Free agent guard JD […]