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The Houston Rockets are hoping to be more of a title contender next season. However, one of their star players is predicted to be traded. The post Rockets Star Forward Predicted as One of the Next Possible Superstars Traded appeared first on HEAVY .
Three NBA teams are currently projected to be hard-capped at the restrictive second luxury tax apron for the 2026-27 season.
With the NBA trade market booming with multiple trades occurring, it’s natural to wonder whether the Rockets would trade any of their young core. Well, it seems we got the answer, as in a Kelly Iko article released in late June, Iko was quoted saying: “Rival teams that have contacted the Rockets recently have been […]
The Golden State Warriors need to make more moves this offseason, but going after DeMar DeRozan if they miss out on LeBron James would be disappointing.
An NBA general manager wears many hats. The job is multifaceted. You have to manage conflicting priorities on competing timelines. Contrary to the popular belief of NBA fans who spend too much time on trade machines, it’s a difficult job. It’s also a high-paying one. Fans have high standards for their general managers, and rightly […]
On Tuesday, Kyle Lowry announced his retirement from the NBA.The six-time NBA All-Star is most known for his time with the Toronto Raptors (where he won the 2019 title).He has also had stops with the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat over 20 years.Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press wrote: “The Greatest […] The post Golden State Warriors Star Jimmy Butler Makes Heartfelt Post appeared first on HEAVY .
The Houston Rockets have signed rookie guard Bruce Thornton to a four-year contract worth $9.3 million, league sources told HoopsHype. The agreement includes one fully guaranteed season. Thornton was selected with the 31st overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after an outstanding college career that saw him earn All-Big Ten honors three times. The […] The post Rockets sign Bruce Thornton appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bruce Thornton, the first player selected in the second round of this year’s draft, has officially signed his first NBA contract, the Rockets announced today in a press release. He’ll play for Houston’s Summer League team in Las Vegas, per the club. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), Thornton received a four-year deal […]
The Charlotte Hornets have officially finalized their trade to acquire veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets. As part of the deal, Charlotte also received three second-round draft picks. The Hornets used most of their Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception to complete the transaction and absorb Finney-Smith’s contract. Although Finney-Smith is now on the Hornets’ roster, […] The post Hornets not expected to keep Dorian Finney-Smith appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Here is a four-team Kevin Durant trade idea that sends him to the Pistons while helping the Rockets get younger and the Pelicans cash in on a star.
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 […]