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The Los Angeles Clippers have officially signed second-round draft pick Nick Martinelli to a two-way contract, according to the NBA’s official transactions log. Martinelli was selected with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets before his draft rights were traded to the Clippers in exchange for cash. He will […] The post Clippers sign Nick Martinelli appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Detroit Pistons could be trying to make a move for Kevin Durant, but they might be better off without the Houston Rockets star forward.
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 2026 NBA Free Agency season kicked off last week. The Rockets signed Bogdan Bogdanovic and […]
The Clippers have signed second-round pick Nick Martinelli to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s official log of transactions. Martinelli was drafted with the 55th overall pick and sent from the Rockets to the Clippers, who acquired his draft rights in exchange for cash. He’ll fill L.A.’s second two-way slot alongside Sean Pedulla. The team’s third […]
Kevin Durant is reportedly intrigued by the possibility of joining Cade Cunningham in Detroit, adding another layer to what could become one of the NBA’s biggest trade storylines if the Houston Rockets eventually make the future Hall of Famer available. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints on Sunday, Durant has interest in playing alongside Cunningham. […] The post Kevin Durant interested in teaming up with Cade Cunningham appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kevin Durant and his future with the Houston Rockets may already be less certain than many expected. Despite arriving in Houston only last season, a new report suggests the Rockets are not treating the future Hall of Famer as an untouchable piece and could be willing to move him if the right trade opportunity presents […] The post Rockets Open to Trading Kevin Durant: Report appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Suns Suns forward Dillon Brooks says he’d like to cut down on the technical fouls — at least a little. Speaking with NBAT2 in comments highlighted by Evan Desai of the Arizona Republic, Brooks joked that one of his goals for next season is “not to get 17 technical fouls,” though he quickly admitted that […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Just last season, Kevin Durant was viewed as the missing piece for the young Houston Rockets. But with another first-round exit and drama related to the 37-year-old’s burner account, it seemed he was on his way out already. Even the Celtics wanted to offload Jaylen Brown, but not for KD, and that’s why a three-team […] The post Kevin Durant’s Next Trade Destination Revealed in Failed Three-Team Deal That Would’ve Sent Jaylen Brown to Rockets appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Well, well, well, that didn’t take long. Mr. Grass is Always Greener Kevin Durant, who came to the Houston Rockets just last season, is already gazing longingly at another franchise and potential teammate, as Brett Siegel of Clutch Point is reporting that Durant has a desire to go to Detroit and play with Cade Cunningham. […]
It is yet another offseason in which Kevin Durant could be potentially on the move. Despite only joining the Houston Rockets last summer in a record seven-team deal, the veteran superstar is not considered untradable.According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Rockets haven’t shut down conversations around Durant. “Whether or not the Rockets look to […] The post Timberwolves Receive Eye-Opening Kevin Durant Trade Update After New Report appeared first on HEAVY .
In the days immediately following their free agency signings of Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović, the Houston Rockets were linked to several other transactions of significance. First came the re-signing of restricted free agent Tari Eason, who will now be on a five-year, $81.5-million contract with the team. The fifth and final season is a […] The post Rockets re-sign Tari Eason, lose two veteran defenders appeared first on ClutchFans .
Tari Eason's Rockets extension could be a beneficial boost for the Nuggets as they look to bring back Peyton Watson.
According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz signed Josh Okogie to a 2-year $12M deal. Okogie shot 38.5% from three last season in Houston, as Charania mentions, and fills a need for the Jazz, who are looking for defensive help on the perimeter. It’s a clear sign that Utah is in the business now of […]
Rockets The Rockets have built one of the NBA’s deepest rosters, and perhaps that is why rival teams keep calling. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Houston has received trade inquiries involving both Kevin Durant and All-Star center Alperen Sengun this offseason. One proposed framework reportedly involved a three-team deal that would have sent Durant […] The post NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
While there’s no indication to this point that the Rockets have shown interest in trading either player, they’ve received inquiries this offseason on forward Kevin Durant and center Alperen Sengun, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. As Siegel outlines, the Pistons and Celtics had interest in engaging with the Rockets on a three-team scenario that […]
Here’s a trade. The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and three second round picks from the Houston Rockets in exchange for nothing. It seems as though all the Rockets are getting out of the deal is a trade exception worth the amount of Finney-Smith’s contract, which would mean the Hornets aren’t sending anything […] The post Charlotte Hornets acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Rockets first appeared on At The Hive .
The Rockets have traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Charlotte Hornets for…nothing. (As NVP points out below, this does create a trade exception for the Rockets of 13.3 million-ish. I will not dignify Rafael Stone’s Lawyerly BS about how this was his intention all along with anything more than a derisive snort.) In fact the Rockets […]
Dorian Finney-Smith is coming off his first season with the Houston Rockets.He finished the year with averages of 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 33.3% from the field and 27.0% from three-point range in 37 games.On Friday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that Finney-Smith is being traded to the […] The post NBA World Reacts To Houston Rockets Trading 10-Year Player To Hornets appeared first on HEAVY .
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to acquire veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets in exchange for three second-round picks, according to ESPN. The deal gives Charlotte another experienced wing while adding to its growing collection of draft assets. Following the trade, the Hornets now own 20 second-round picks over the next seven years, […] The post Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Hornets The Rockets have agreed to trade veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round picks to the Hornets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal sends Memphis’ 2027 second-round pick, along with Houston’s own second-rounders in 2028 and 2033, to Charlotte. Finney-Smith signed a four-year contract with the Rockets last summer but never found […] The post NBA Free Agency: Hornets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops W...
The Rockets and Hornets have agreed to a trade that will send forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round picks to Charlotte, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link), the three second-rounders headed to the Hornets in the deal are Memphis’ 2027 pick and Houston’s own picks in 2028 […]
The Houston Rockets did not exactly break the bank to keep Tari Eason.
Rockets forward Tari Eason earned his second NBA deal to remain in Houston. However, the price is less than a less effective forward: Bulls Patrick Williams.
Perhaps the most pressing question heading into the Houston Rockets’ offseason has been settled. OK, fine. The question of whether they’d acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo was settled some time ago. In the realm of realism, fans had Tari Eason’s contract at the top of their minds. Now, they can rest. Eason will be back with the […]
The Detroit Pistons could build on an impressive 2025-26 by adding contention-level stars to their roster. According to Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey, a move for Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant is not far-fetched, offering a high-upside addition to pair with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.In a proposed deal, the Pistons would acquire Durant while sending Duncan […] The post Pistons Proposed to Land Kevin Durant for 3 Key Players in Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY .