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The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off the NBA’s regular season on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, both teams are already dealing with injuries before the 82-game slate starts. Rockets guard Fred Vanvleet will miss the entire season with a torn ACL. In order to fill the void left by the former champion, Houston […]

The Houston Rockets have spent the last several seasons rebuilding from the ground up: enduring the pain of youth, lottery disappointments, and a long list of growing pains that come with starting over. But in 2025, things feel different in Houston. They’re not a rebuilding team anymore. They’re a group ready to contend, armed with […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant has time for harsh critics on social media. He’s not afraid to admit that putting fans in their place online can be his morning cup of coffee. Durant has a lot to say about NBA life in Season 2 of Netflix’s Starting 5, and stands by his choice to respond […]

The Houston Rockets will not be able to pursue veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie following his release from the Charlotte Hornets, due to hard-cap restrictions triggered earlier this offseason. Dinwiddie, an 11-year NBA veteran, was waived by Charlotte on Thursday just days before the 2025–26 regular season tips off. Despite losing starting point guard Fred VanVleet […]

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason talked about the Kevin Durant trade from over the summer and his initial reaction to the news. The historic blockbuster trade turned out to be a seven-team deal — first in league history. The Rockets were reportedly in talks with the Suns days before the deal. Eason revealed how he […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant looked back on the LeBron James and Dwyane Wade era with the Miami Heat and how NBA players reacted to James Harden’s trade to the Rockets in 2012. Two months removed from beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in 2012 NBA Finals, James and Wade’s congratulatory tweets for Harden irked […]

NBA preseason is a time for teams to re-integrate new pieces, for players to jell with one another, and for everyone to get up to game speed. This is not the time to let emotions run high, considering how, in the grand scheme of the 2025-26 season, these games carry so little meaning. But don’t […]

If things were to go south for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks this upcoming season, could the Houston Rockets land the nine-time All-Star to pair him with Kevin Durant? Durant is expected to sign an extension with the Rockets, cementing his future as the franchise player amid the team’s pursuit of a championship. Trading […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Jaylen Brown have a few things in common. They’re among the best basketball players in the world, they each have their own unique personalities, and they were all able to show both of those in this season’s edition of Netflix’s Starting 5. […]

Athough Turkey did not the 2025 EuroBasket gold medal, the Houston Rockets had to be pleased with the continued development of Alperen Sengun. One of the building blocks of the franchise, Sengun is poised to take another big leap for the 2025-26 season. During recent preseason action between the Rockets and the Utah Jazz, Alperen […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant will watch his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, raise its first championship banner on Opening Night. Durant is one of the greatest Thunder players in franchise history and just joined one of the better teams in the Western Conference, which is why Kevin isn’t surprised to see the NBA […]

All-Star Kevin Durant is excited to start a new chapter in his NBA career with the Houston Rockets, which officially begins against his former team, the champion Oklahoma City Thunder, at the Paycom Center on October 21. Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Durant confirmed a contract extension with the Rockets is on the horizon, as […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant addressed rumors about a possible reunion with former teammate Russell Westbrook ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, which tips off in two weeks. Appearing on Up & Adams with host Kay Adams, Durant was asked about speculation linking the unsigned veteran guard to Houston. “I have no clue. I haven’t […]

The Houston Rockets lost a key cog ahead of the upcoming season after Fred VanVleet suffered an ACL injury during the team’s mini-camp in the Bahamas last month. VanVleet, who has been a steadying force for the Rockets, will be sidelined for several months, leaving a big hole in the team’s backcourt. It’s an unfortunate […]

Two more teams opened their preseason schedule as the Atlanta Hawks visited the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Monday. The Hawks and the Rockets quickly shook off the rust as they had a high-scoring first half. Houston went into the halftime break with a four-point lead, 64-60. H-Town also had the biggest highlight of […]

The Houston Rockets are less than three weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston is preparing to embark on the Kevin Durant era, with the star widely expected to sign an extension with the Rockets team that traded for him back during the summer. […]

The Houston Rockets have some questions to answer as the team is getting ramped up for the season. With the injury to Fred VanVleet, the one question is what the Rockets will do at the point guard position, and it seems like they could have a few options at their disposal. Head coach Ime Udoka […]

Kevin Durant will write another chapter in his colorful career as he is set to enter his first year with the Houston Rockets in the upcoming season after being traded by the Phoenix Suns. The Rockets are Durant’s fifth team, and he is hoping for a much better stint compared to his largely mediocre three-year […]

The Houston Rockets are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a game against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s been a busy summer for the Rockets, headlined of course by the addition of Kevin Durant. One of the more under the radar moves that the Rockets made […]

When the Houston Rockets made their blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, it was more than just about adding one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. It was about pairing him with a young core hungry to learn, grow, and win. Already, there are signs that the partnership is starting to flourish. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]

Earlier this offseason, the Houston Rockets shook up the NBA world by acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and draft compensation. The Rockets’ move was a clear attempt to address their offensive halfcourt shortcomings that doomed them in their playoff loss to the Golden State Warriors a […]

There is no denying that Kevin Durant is one of the most talented players to ever grace the NBA. For the Houston Rockets, Durant is set to play alongside a familiar face in Steven Adams, as the two spent three seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder as well. Their camaraderie was not only on […]

The 2025-26 season is yet to begin but disaster has already struck for the Houston Rockets. They were heading into the new campaign with high hopes after they brought in Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns, but their point guard situation is going to be a mess after Fred VanVleet suffered […]

When the Houston Rockets traded Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and other assets for superstar forward Kevin Durant this offseason, they did so with the mindset of the two-time Finals MVP retiring with the organization after hopefully leading them to championship glory. However, a level of uncertainty surrounded Durant at the time of this trade with […]

As the Chicago Bulls prepare for the 2025-26 season, there are expectations that the team could take a step up from last season, where they were eliminated from the play-in tournament by the Miami Heat. With rumors surrounding the Bulls on the moves the team can make, one beat reporter suggests trading star Coby White. […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will enter his 18th year in the NBA. Throughout his legendary career, the league has undergone a multitude of changes, including the 3,000 names of Metta Sandiford-Artest. One thing, however, has remained as constant as tomorrow: Durant is still the NBA’s undisputed Petty King on social media. It’s always interesting, […]

After pulling off a blockbuster trade to acquire Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets had vaulted themselves into potential contender status. Those hopes and notions took a major hit this week with the announcement that starting point guard Fred VanVleet suffered an ACL injury, in all likelihood ending his season prematurely. What is a positive for […]

The Houston Rockets could be in a position to make a trade amid losing Fred VanVleet due to a torn ACL; however, that won’t be any time soon, according to one NBA insider. It’s a tremendous blow to the Rockets ahead of a highly anticipated 2025-26 campaign. This is the season Houston is positioned to […]

On Tuesday, the Houston Rockets suffered some devastating injury news when Fred VanVleet went down with a torn ACL injury that could sideline him for the entirety of the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. The news, initially reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, put a major dent in the hopes of a Rockets team that is […]

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 offseason as one of the league’s most intriguing contenders. After two years of steady progress under Ime Udoka and a rapid rebuild built around young talent like Jalen Green, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson, the Rockets shifted into win-now mode. Their crown jewel acquisition this summer was Kevin Durant, […]

On Monday, the Houston Rockets were greeted with the unfortunate news of point guard Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL that might end up keeping him out for the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign. The Rockets have grand contending ambitions especially after they brought in Kevin Durant via a blockbuster trade that cost them Jalen Green and […]

The path to championship contention was right in front of the Houston Rockets after landing Kevin Durant in the offseason. However, a torn ACL to veteran guard Fred VanVleet puts a major dent in their aspirations to reach the mountaintop. Houston was coming off its best season since moving on from the James Harden era. […]

Kevin Durant is slowly preparing to enter his 18th season in the NBA, this time embarking on a new challenge with the Houston Rockets. It’s been 30 years since the Rockets won their last championship and with their young core rising to the occasion last season, they feel as though they’re just one superstar away […]

On Monday, the Houston Rockets got a devastating injury update when it was revealed that starting point guard Fred VanVleet had suffered a torn ACL that could keep him out of the entire upcoming 2025-26 season. The news, first reported by NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, immediately hangs a cloud over what had been […]

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn right ACL and will likely miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season. News of VanVleet’s knee injury was first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The injury occurred during a team minicamp in the Bahamas. He is scheduled to have immediate surgery this week, league sources told […]

Houston Rockets rising star big man Alperen Sengun had a coming out party this summer at EuroBasket for Turkey. Turkey ended up in the gold medal game, and to get there they had to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in the EuroBasket Semifinals. The Milwaukee Bucks star struggled in that game being guarded by Ercan […]

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. Every Rockets player is back and focused on getting back to the NBA playoffs and making a longer run. Also, the Rockets’ starting lineup is […]

When it comes to outspoken voices on podcasts, perhaps there is none greater than former NBA player Patrick Beverley. The latest comments to garner headlines from Patrick Beverley were about Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, comments that ultimately received a bewildered response from Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant responded to Patrick Beverley on […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant reflected on his exit from the Phoenix Suns, including the lack of communication ahead of last year’s trade deadline. Durant’s trade to the Rockets made them contenders ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. However, Kevin was hurt by how things went down with the Suns. When Durant found out he was […]