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Several scouts have travelled Down Under to scout 2027 draft prospect Dash Daniels, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc tweets. The Thunder, Warriors, Magic, Trail Blazers and Rockets have sent scouts to the NBL Blitz, with the Heat heading in later this week for the five-day event. Daniels, an 18-year-old guard, is currently a member of Melbourne United […]
Finishing could use some work but 3 valuable points were picked up
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant made a huge move that benefited Tennessee State’s men’s basketball program. According to a social media post from the TSU Tigers men’s basketball account, the two-time NBA champion sent Tennessee State pairs of his Nike KD19s. View this post on Instagram The KD19s are the newest model sneaker in Durant’s […] The post Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant makes huge HBCU move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
This is the first installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses and evaluate what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background The fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft after bypassing […]
NBA ownership has never been limited to basketball. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been a major Democratic donor, while Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta have supported Republican candidates and causes. Similarly, the Orlando Magic owners have their own inclination. The team is owned by the DeVos family, […] The post Billionaire NBA Family Behind Millions in Support for Michigan Governor Candidate John James Revealed: Report appeare...
It’s a big day for The Dream Shake. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Rockets. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of […]
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. Last week, Holly posted the ESPN predictions for the upcoming NBA season. In it, ESPN predicts the Rockets for 51 wins ands tied for third in […]
Let’s keep it rolling like a runaway train Dub Nation, alllll through the divisions as we break down what these other franchises have been up to this summer. I remember back during the dynasty’s heyday I would smirk and chuckle as other teams spun the wheel of transactions looking for a prayer against the Golden […]
Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s revealing interview about the NBA discussed how the game has evolved internationally. Looking back on his career, Durant confirmed he made music with LeBron James. He also touched on a hot-button topic about today’s stars, including the past four MVPs — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant isn’t losing sleep over NBA becoming more global appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Now we come to the part of the Rockets that I think needed to change at the end of the previous playoffs: coaching. This isn’t because I dislike Ime Udoka on a personal level (as much as a stranger to the man can), although I do. It’s because he’s given everyone plenty of evidence that […]
Kevin Durant has made some controversial statements in the past few weeks, with the best example being when he played down the strength of the superteam he himself helped create. The Houston Rockets star claimed that the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers are a much better team on paper compared to the Golden State Warriors he walked [...]
Why is there a picture of James Harden? Read on. Welcome to Part Two of three covering what I believe is a high stakes season (in terms of sports for entertainment) for the Houston Rockets. One of the reasons to divide the team into the three parts, management, players and coaching, is to look at […]
Rockets Kevin Durant wanted Houston. Could he eventually want out of Houston? ESPN recently asked a panel of NBA experts which star might be the next to request a trade, and Durant received three points in the voting, behind Anthony Davis (10) and Kyrie Irving (four). Zion Williamson also received three, while James Harden and […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Jazz, Kevin Love, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Some Houston Rockets fans would call the trade that brought Russell Westbrook to the team the worst in the history of the franchise: Apparently, not as many as one might have thought. The results for our last SB Nation Reacts question are in. A resounding 72% of you said that the Westbrook trade wasn’t the […]
Former NBA stars pick the Rockets as underdog team most likely to make the Finals in 2027.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived forward Cam Whitmore just days after acquiring him from the Washington Wizards. He now becomes a free agent. The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, league sources told @hoopshype . Whitmore, the 20th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, has averaged 10.5 points on 45% from the field and 35% from 3-point range in 17.3 minutes during three NBA seasons with the Rockets and Wizards. pic.twitter.com/y4FZJjhbhK — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 28, 2026 Whi...
The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal. The Nuggets were able to acquire Reese despite being over the second tax apron because two-way contracts don’t […]
As he prepares for his 20th NBA season, Kevin Durant hasn’t given much thought to retirement, Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle relays in a subscriber-only story. The Rockets star addressed that topic and several others, including his willingness to spar with fans online and in person, during a 68-minute interview on Boardroom Talks, which […]
The Houston Rockets are starting a collection of fringe NBA big men. First, it was Oscar Tshiebwe. I wrote a feature about him, and you collectively responded with a “meh, he isn’t going to play anyway”. Callous, cruel destroyers of dreams you are. Next, they signed Rafael Castro. He probably won’t play either. He’s got […]
In a recent interview, Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant admitted to making music with Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James. Durant revealed plenty in his chat with Speedy Morman, including more than one song he recorded alongside James. Durant laid down more than a couple of songs with LeBron, he said, per Boardroom. “Three songs, I […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant makes admission about having songs with LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hoops Rumors’ up-to-date list of 2027 free agents by team is below. These are players who are eligible for restricted or unrestricted free agency after the 2026/27 season. Players with team or player options for the 2027/28 season are listed, unless they’re rookie scale options. Potential restricted free agents are marked with (RFA). Players on […]
Kevin Durant was among those in awe of the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship this past season, as the Houston Rockets forward admitted he didn’t see this coming. During a recent episode of Boardroom Talks with Speedy Morman, Durant gave Jalen Brunson plaudits for agreeing to take a massive pay cut, saying he [...]
For many fans, LeBron James’ love for golf is well known. But before the 41-year-old became a regular on the course, he also quietly dabbled in rap. Even Shaquille O’Neal has shared his music before. Now, that side of the superstar is back in the spotlight after Kevin Durant revealed a secret from their 2011 […] The post LeBron James Teases Unreleased Kevin Durant Collaboration From 2011 After Rockets Star Reveals Their Secret appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The 2025 defending champion New York Knicks made Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant a believer after watching their comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs,in the Finals. The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years after their emphatic 29-point comeback win in Game 4, as their 107-106 win was the greatest comeback in Finals history. […] The post Knicks’ historic NBA Finals comebacks left even Kevin Durant in awe appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There are not many NBA players known for their social media presence more than the Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant. The two-time NBA has often been seen trolling and responding to fans online, especially when they have something to say about him, or his teams. And well, Durant has now sent another warning to rage baiters […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant sends ‘f****d up’ warning to rage baiters who dare challenge him appeared first on ClutchPoints .