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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. However, the Rockets lost to the Golden State Warriors in the first round, becoming just the seventh two-seed to lose in the first round to […]

With the Houston Rockets connected to many stars such as Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the question has also been the future of Jalen Green. After the Rockets’ star had a frustrating playoffs, as he acknowledged, there’s been a ton of speculation about his departure, but maybe some should hold the phone on that notion. […]

The Houston Rockets probably exceeded every expectation that they had coming into the year, as they finished the regular season as the No. 2 seed in a competitive Western Conference. The youth movement of Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and others worked out, while they had a mix of veterans such as Fred VanVleet […]

Following another up-and-down season in which the Atlanta Hawks failed to make the playoffs, Trae Young’s future with the team appears to be in doubt. Young has spent all seven seasons of his NBA career with the Hawks, but other than an Eastern Conference Finals berth in 2021, Young’s tenure in Atlanta has been filled […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks’ latest first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs, it appears that superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has loosened up his stance on staying with the only franchise he’s played for so far in his career in the league. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player is said to have an open mind about leaving […]

Recently, the Houston Rockets’ season came to an end with a Game 7 loss at home to the Golden State Warriors. Almost immediately, fans began speculating on trades to help out the Rockets’ half-court offense after the abysmal showing from Jalen Green in his first postseason appearance. One popular name that came up was that […]

Regardless of the outcome, the 2024-25 season was an overall net positive one for the Houston Rockets. They finally saw their rebuild bear fruit, with their winning identity being built around grit, suffocating defense, and overwhelming dominance on the glass. The Rockets won 52 games, earned the two-seed in the stacked Western Conference, and they […]

It won’t be long before the NBA offseason is here and talks of multiple trades involving star players pick up. This summer, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant are the two former MVPs who will be connected to a handful of trade rumors and scenarios across the league. Giannis has spent his entire 12-year career with […]

The Houston Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone face a big decision early this offseason regarding Fred Vanvleet. The Rockets guard wants to stay with the team and have them pick up his $44.9 million team option. He helped Alperen Sengun keep Houston’s offense afloat against the Golden State Warriors, proving his value in the […]

The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet have agreed to push back the decision deadline on his $44.9 million team option for the 2025-26 season to June 29, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deadline had originally been scheduled for Friday. The extension gives both sides additional time to explore the option of exercising the […]

Jalen Green didn’t sugarcoat his performance in the Houston Rockets’ seven-game playoff exit. “Besides that one game, s***, straight s***, I got to be better,” he told reporters, pointing to Game 2 as his only standout showing. He dropped 38 points that night and led Houston to their sole win over the Golden State Warriors. […]

The Houston Rockets pieced together a remarkable season that saw them finish with a 52-30 record to secure the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, their campaign came to an end after the Golden State Warriors defeated them in seven games to send them home in the first round of the playoffs. Historically, […]

The Houston Rockets seemed poised for a comeback in their first round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, but they could;ldn’t quite get over the line. The Rockets’ offense went cold in Game 7 at home as the Warriors cruised to a 103-89 win to advance to the second round. This Rockets team still […]

The Houston Rockets’ offseason began early after the Golden State Warriors eliminated them from the playoffs in seven games of their first-round NBA Playoffs series. With the future unclear for now, rumors suggest the front office is having discussions about what to do with Fred VanVleet’s contract. VanVleet, who is 31 years old, has a […]

On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets’ season came to a painful conclusion with a Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors. It brought to an end any chance of a historic 3-1 comeback, and also concluded what was the first season of real success for Houston in several years. The major storyline for […]

After the Houston Rockets were eliminated in the first round, general manager Rafael Stone knows decisions have to be made. He explained what could happen this offseason after the exit. “The business we’re in, nobody’s untouchable,” Stone said via Kelly Iko on X (formerly Twitter). “But we deeply value everyone on our roster. We have […]

Draymond Green is one of the most polarizing players in NBA history, even among his opponents. The loud, physical, and uber-talented forward has made his fair share of enemies on the court, but after the Golden State Warriors’ first-round series victory over the Houston Rockets, Green handed out praise to the young and scrappy Rockets. […]

With the NBA playoffs underway, the offseason rumor mill is already beginning to churn. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains the league’s top point of speculation. Following the Bucks’ third consecutive first-round exit and Damian Lillard’s Achilles tear, an Antetokounmpo trade appears more likely than ever before. The Ringer’s Howard Beck said the […]

The first-round playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets was a smash hit. Although NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office probably would have liked to see less physicality due to all the technical and flagrant fouls assessed to the two teams, the ratings and viewership collected by the NBA prove […]

At times, Jalen Green flashes legitimate star power because of his elite athleticism and tough shot-making ability. At other times, he shoots the basketball inefficiently and becomes a complete nonfactor in matchups. This inconsistency cost the Houston Rockets in their first-round playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Green had a 38-point performance against the […]

The Golden State Warriors temporarily ended their rivalry with the Houston Rockets with an emphatic 103-89 win in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA playoffs, but that has not dulled the feud between Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks. Immediately after returning home from the win, Green wasted no time criticizing Brooks for walking off the […]

Fresh off their win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7, Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors have a quick turnaround for Game 1 of their second round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big keys for the Warriors in the first series will be magnified in their second series, given the size that […]

After the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in a 103-89 Game 7 loss, NBA legend and FS1 analyst Paul Pierce didn’t hold back. His brutally honest take on the Speak show quickly went viral– and for good reason. Check out what Pierce had to say in this post from ClutchPoints on […]

The Houston Rockets’ season has officially ended, and the trade rumors are already swirling for a franchise on the rise. Despite the bitter Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors, year two under head coach Ime Udoka was a resounding success. The Rockets won 52 games and finished with the No. 2 seed […]

As the Houston Rockets lost Game 7 to the Golden State Warriors with their playoff hopes now in the dust, the goal in the offseason will be to improve on what was a relatively successful season. While the Rockets are expected to go after a superstar, there are some other relatively smaller moves that the […]

The Houston Rockets’ attempt at a 3-1 comeback against the Golden State Warriors fell short in Game 7 on Sunday night, but as the season ends for the Rockets, reports indicate that the organization did not see itself as a true championship contender despite earning the No. 2 seed, and that the postseason would bring […]

The Houston Rockets have tons of young talent. They are also loaded with depth, athletic freaks, defensive versatility, and players with unique offensive skill sets. However, they seem to be missing a true top-scoring option. Their lack of a megastar was prevalent during their first-round postseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, and now the […]

The Houston Rockets’ season ended in a 103-89 Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, where Stephen Curry shined in the second half before congratulating forward Amen Thompson for an impressive performance. Perhaps a silver lining for Rockets fans enduring their exit to the Warriors. Thompson’s 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting, nine rebounds, and […]

When Fred VanVleet left the Toronto Raptors after seven years and a championship in 2023 to join the Houston Rockets, he did so to become the veteran leader of a young, rising team in the Western Conference. This season, the Rockets took a major step forward, as they claimed the 2-seed in the conference and […]

After a poor performance in the Houston Rockets’ Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, it would appear Jalen Green’s future in Houston is in doubt. But it would not be if Lou Williams were making the decisions. Williams, who played half of a season with the Rockets during his 17-year NBA career, acknowledged […]

Although Alperen Sengun made a Houston Rockets Game 7 guarantee, it didn’t come to fruition. Much of it was because of Draymond Green’s constant chatter throughout the series. As a result, it got to Sengun’s head, and he played with a flurry of emotion. Green took advantage of this and got in his head. Despite […]

Jalen Green delivered Houston Rockets fans with a memorable performance in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. With the Rockets back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, Green scored 38 points with eight triples to pull off a 109-94 victory and even the series after Golden State […]

The Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, which didn’t come as much of a surprise. However, an emerging name for them to trade for is Kevin Durant. However, ESPN insider Bobby Marks is skeptical. While the Rockets have emerged as a front-runner for Durant, the move might not be necessary. […]

The big uncertainty revolving around the Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA playoffs was their relative inexperience, and in Sunday’s Game 7 showdown with the Golden State Warriors, the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference looked woefully unprepared for the moment. The team’s season as a whole was still noteworthy and could serve as […]

Draymond Green is never one to back down from playful jabs. This is especially true in the aftermath of helping lead the Golden State Warriors to a key victory in the NBA playoffs. The Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 103-89 on Monday night to win Game 7 and advance to the Western Conference semifinals. After […]

The Houston Rockets didn’t go down without a fight, but they did eventually go down against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. after Houston won Games 5 and 6 to tie the series at three games each, the Warriors responded with a dominant 103-89 Game 7 win in Houston […]

The Houston Rockets put up a gallant stand in the first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, but in the end, it was the veteran-laden Dubs squad that came away with a ticket to the next phase of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. There were reasons why Houston, despite being the higher seed in the series, […]

After an emotional letdown in the previous game, there was a mental element that Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors had to overcome to take Game 7. “I pouted way too much last game. I spent the last two days embarrassed at what I gave to the game– what I gave to the world.” […]

The Golden State Warriors prevailed in their tense Game 7 clash with the Houston Rockets on Sunday, picking up a 103-89 win to advance to the second round. There was a lot of animosity between the two sides throughout this battle, and after the game, it continued, as Draymond Green took a shot at the […]