What the future holds for every NBA team eliminated from this year's playoffs
The NBA postseason is nearing an end, but what about the 14 teams that have already been eliminated from the playoffs?
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SB Nation Reacts results: Who would you most like the Rockets to trade for?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Hey, everyone. Sorry for the delay on this one. School is finishing up this week, so I’ve been […]
Rockets Linked to $304 Million Star Trade in New Report
The Houston Rockets have emerged as a potential suitor for a $305 Million star, according to an NBA insider. The post Rockets Linked to $304 Million Star Trade in New Report appeared first on HEAVY .
Former Rockets coach and NBA legend Rick Adelman passes away at 79
The basketball community is in mourning, following the news of former Rockets coach Rick Adelman’s passing on Monday. Adelman was 79 years old. The cause of death has not been disclosed or announced by Adelman’s family. In total, Adelman coached for five different teams: the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets […]
Realistic guards the Rockets should target this summer
The Western Conference Finals are depressing. Some Rockets fans are watching them for keys to the future. What do they have that we don’t? What if the answer is “just about everything”? Beyond Rockets fans, NBA observers love to watch the Finals in search of the new “meta”. Slow bigs are out. No, wait, they’re […]
Rockets Mourn Coach Behind Historic Streak With Emotional Statement
Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, who led Houston's historic 22-game winning streak, has passed away after a legendary NBA career. The post Rockets Mourn Coach Behind Historic Streak With Emotional Statement appeared first on HEAVY .
Chicago Bulls Tabbed As Potential Landing Spot For 25-Year-Old Rockets Vet
Leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls‘ fourth pick is gaining some buzz around the league as a potential trade asset for the team. While the rebuilding Bulls are more likely to make the pick for themselves, a Chicago-based insider suggests that an unexpected shift through picks 1-3 could shake up the […] The post Chicago Bulls Tabbed As Potential Landing Spot For 25-Year-Old Rockets Vet appeared first on HEAVY .
Deal or no deal? Restricted free agency looms for Rockets, Tari Eason
Among numerous decisions the Houston Rockets will face this summer, Tari Eason’s potential stint in restricted free agency looms as a vital one. Last offseason, the Rockets initiated extension talks with Eason in hopes of reaching agreement on a long-term deal. But that hope apparently dwindled after ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that Eason declined a […] The post Deal or no deal? Restricted free agency looms for Rockets, Tari Eason appeared first on ClutchFans .
Where Rockets Tari Eason ranks among top free agents
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is a free agent for the first time in his career. The former first-round pick out of LSU has grown in each of his four seasons with the Rockets. In the 2025-26 campaign, Eason averaged 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for the Rockets, making 60 appearances (34 starts) […]
The NBA’s tanking reforms are unfair (no matter how they affect the Rockets)
In recent years, I’ve come to wonder whether I’m on the autism spectrum. Then again, I kind of think everyone’s on the spectrum now. That could be selection bias – I’m mildly autistic, so I gravitate to mildly autistic people. It could be a reflection of bastardization of diagnostic and clinical language. It could also […]
Knicks’ NBA Finals Trip Recalls the O.J.-Driven Media World of 1994
The first indication that this will not be your typical NBA Finals broadcast arrives with 6:39 left to go in the second quarter. As Knicks forward Anthony Mason earns a charge via cannonballing his way through Rockets short-timer Chris Jent, NBC suddenly throws 18 blocks north to Tom Brokaw at the Nightly News desk. “We […]
What a Kyrie Irving trade looks like for Rockets
The Houston Rockets are being floated as a team to watch in the blockbuster trade market this offseason. Last summer, the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, acquiring him for Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the number 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, which was used to select Khaman Maluach […]
James Harden Just Proved That Defense Wins Championships
Defense wins championships. That saying has been proven in basketball across multiple eras by the likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Hakeem Olajuwon, Ben Wallace, Kevin Garnett, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden; however, one of these examples is not like the others. James Harden’s Defense Fails Again For the seventeenth time in his […] The post James Harden Just Proved That Defense Wins Championships appeared first on The Lead .
Should Rockets re-sign Josh Okogie?
The Houston Rockets are evaluating their future when it comes to veteran shooting guard Josh Okogie. Okogie, 27, signed with the Rockets on a one-year minimum deal in the offseason and turned out to be a bargain for the team. He even started two playoff games for the Rockets in their series against the Los […]
This Celtic-Rockets trade could shake up the Western conference power rankings next season
The Rockets are reportedly interested in Jaylen Brown this offseason. Here's how would a trade between the Boston Celtics and Houston would work.
Rockets tease new throwback uniforms
The Houston Rockets could look a little different next season, and that isn’t just the players on the roster. On social media this week, the Rockets have teased a new look for their jerseys coming soon. The order at “Rudy T’s” is expediting a “Classic with a Dream Shake,” which is an homage to Hakeem […]
VOTE: Who would you most like the Rockets to trade for?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Houston Rockets are used to this. Pretty much every name that might be available on […]
Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Kevin Durant
“The Rockets are realistic championship contenders after this trade – and that’s the whole reason the deal happened.” – Tim McMahon “This elevates them to championship contention… Wouldn’t surprise me at all to see them in the Western Conference Finals… The Houston Rockets are instant title contenders.” – Stephen A. Smith “When you put Kevin […]
Reported Jaylen Brown trade suitor can't satisfy Celtics without Giannis deal
According to Marc Stein, the Houston Rockets are amongst the teams with interest in trading for Jaylen Brown.
Report: Rockets interested in trading for Jaylen Brown
The Houston Rockets enter the NBA offseason with a definite desire for improvement because of the general belief that the previous season was disappointing. Despite having the highest expectations heading into the season, the Rockets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second year in a row, and while Houston could […]
Rafael Stone has been unclear about Rockets offseason plans
The Houston Rockets’ offseason plans haven’t been made clear. The Rockets could go in a number of directions, as they’ve got glaring roster needs. Last season’s team lacked playmaking guards, not to mention the Rockets’ lack of outside shooters. The Rockets lost the math game essentially every night. And they could use more shot makers […]
Should the Rockets pay Tari Eason?
The Houston Rockets have an identity. They may not have much else. You may not like that identity. You still can’t deny its existence. When rival fans think of the Rockets, they have a clear image in their minds. They’re scrappy. The Rockets are the best rebounding team in basketball. They’re among the best defensive […]
Rockets star Kevin Durant makes 12th All-NBA appearance
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is celebrating another successful season in the NBA with his 12th All-NBA honor of his career. With his 12th All-NBA appearance, Durant joins an elite club of basketball greats, which includes: Here’s a list of the All-NBA teams that the voters chose: First: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka […]
Tyrese Maxey earns first All-NBA honors with 2025-26 third team selection
From the 21st pick in the draft to one of the 15 best players in the league. The NBA has announced their All-NBA teams for the 2025-26 season, revealing that Tyrese Maxey has been selected for the first time in his career. He joins Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, and Jamal Murray for those […]
Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Alperen Sengun
Alperen Sengun had an opportunity to prove that his 2024-2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke, and that Raphael Stone and Ime Udoka were right to hand him the keys to the franchise when they traded away Jalen Green and brought in a 37-year-old Kevin Durant. The result? I guess you could say he did that? […]
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