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The Kevin Durant era in the Valley of the Sun has come to a close, with the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets on Sunday for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. The return was impressive, considering Phoenix shot themselves […]

The dust has settled on the Phoenix Suns’ massive trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. The Rockets were widely seen as the best suitor, and both teams were able to complete the deal. The Suns are not done yet either. They have a massive payroll and are actively looking to trim their roster […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the devastatingly shorthanded Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship on Sunday night, the Houston Rockets strengthened their own title aspirations by completing a huge trade with the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant is now in Space City, and Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 […]

Jalen Green starts a new chapter of his NBA career after the Houston Rockets traded him to the Phoenix Suns. The Rockets sent Green alongside Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks to the Suns in exchange for Kevin Durant. While Durant made his reactions live during […]

Looking at the Houston Rockets’ trade for star Kevin Durant, the package that the team gave to the Phoenix Suns won out over the other finalist in the Miami Heat. As the basketball world will grade who won the Durant trade between the Rockets and Suns, the latest report from Marc Stein details who was […]

For the first time in a handful of seasons, the Phoenix Suns finally have a lottery pick. It’s all thanks to the Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, a flurry of second-round picks, and the coveted No. 10 pick. Although the 2025 NBA Draft is full of surprises, […]

With the news of Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets, there was no doubt that the deal had sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world. As fans got to see Durant’s reaction to the Rockets trade on stage at Fanatics Fest, he spoke with Kay Adams shortly after in what appears to be one […]

On the day of Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the NBA didn’t want to wait until tip-off to steal the headlines. Instead, the biggest move of the NBA offseason so far dropped on the morning of the biggest game of the year as Kevin Durant was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston […]

After weeks and weeks of discussions, the Kevin Durant trade is finally in the books. The Houston Rockets won the sweepstakes for the former league MVP, landing him in a blockbuster trade from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package centered around Jalen Green. The full details of the trade are as follows. Rockets […]

After months of rumors, the Phoenix Suns finally managed to trade Kevin Durant, sending him to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal on Sunday afternoon. In return, the Suns landed Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five future second-round picks. While Durant being on the […]

In shocking news on Sunday, the Houston Rockets have traded for Kevin Durant in what ends a long saga, resulting in the 36-year-old star finishing his stint with the Phoenix Suns. As the Rockets have been in rumors for Durant, a video has revealed the forward’s reaction to the news in real-time. According to a […]

The Phoenix Suns are trading 15-time All-Star and two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Houston is trading the 59th pick in this year’s draft, two second-round picks in 2026, […]

The Houston Rockets are knocking on the door of contention. After years of rebuilding, stockpiling assets, and developing young talent, the franchise is finally in a position to make a bold move. And there may be no bolder move this offseason than acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant. Note that the Suns are entering […]

The Phoenix Suns are trying to find the best trade for Kevin Durant as the offseason continues, and they may have a lot of options to choose from. The Houston Rockets are one of those teams that are interested in Durant, and lucky enough, they were on his list as preferred destinations. The Rockets have […]

The Houston Rockets are currently gearing up for a busy offseason, which could potentially include them taking calls on shooting guard Jalen Green. Green was once thought to be a key member of the Rockets’ burgeoning young core but suffered through a disastrous playoff series vs the Golden State Warriors, calling into question whether he […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

The Houston Rockets fanbase entered the 2025 NBA playoffs with so much hope; their rebuild has finally bore fruit in the form of being the second-seed in the stacked Western Conference after winning 52 games in the regular season. But all the Rockets got as a reward for their troubles was a first-round matchup against […]

The Houston Rockets watched Fred VanVleet deliver the hot hand behind the arc. But now many fans wonder if he’ll return to the franchise following the NBA Playoffs exit Sunday. Ime Udoka faced the tough question about the sharpshooter’s Houston future. The Golden State Warriors ended the Rockets season 103-89 at the Toyota Center. Udoka […]

After suffering a knee injury in Game 5, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green will play in Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. The Rockets beat the Warriors 131-116, keeping their season alive amid the Warriors’ 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series. However, Green shared his honest take on his production throughout Houston’s […]

The Houston Rockets are at their best when Jalen Green is being aggressive and leading the team in scoring. As good as Alperen Sengun is as the team’s only All-Star, Green is the X-factor because of his three-way scoring abilities. Those were on display in Houston’s 109-94 Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors […]

The Houston Rockets are off to a good start with their backs against the wall in Game 5 on Wednesday night, but everything isn’t quite going to plan during an excellent first half for Ime Udoka and company. During the first quarter, top scorer Jalen Green left the game in pain after banging knees with […]

Recently, the Houston Rockets fell into a 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors with a road loss in Game 4. Houston was competitive in both games on the road in this series but ultimately was unable to make enough plays down the stretch in both contests. Much has been […]

After losing their second straight game to the Golden State Warriors in their first-round playoff series and falling into a 3-1 hole, Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is uncommitted to his starting five heading into Game 5. Monday night presented the Rockets with an opportunity to even this series and regain home-court advantage with […]

The Houston Rockets are the two-seed in the Western Conference, but they are on the brink of elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Rockets dropped Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, and they are now down 3-1 in the series. One thing is certain: If Houston is […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to get a big Game 3 win against the Houston Rockets, defeating them 104-93. This series has been intense, and it’s certain that these two teams do not like each other. If nobody had caught on before Game 3, they knew for sure after the game when Draymond Green […]

Even though Draymond Green and Jalen Green squashed an altercation, it might’ve been for a different reason. When the Houston Rockets star was asked about it, he gave his truth. "Just talking. He [Draymond Green] can't really do much of anything else, so talking is his only way.” Jalen Green talks about what happened between […]

A dramatic win by the Golden State Warriors over the Houston Rockets had quite a skirmish after the game. After all, Draymond Green had a technical foul earlier in the game. Rockets guard Jalen Green and Warriors forward Draymond Green avoided a fiery altercation at mid-court. Jalen Green had some words for Draymond Green after […]

On Wednesday evening, the Houston Rockets tied up their first round series with the Golden State Warriors as the series shifts to the Bay Area. While the big story coming out of this one was an injury to Warriors star Jimmy Butler, the Rockets got a much-needed 38-point performance from shooting guard Jalen Green, who […]