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TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-44) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they open a week-long, six-game homestand with the first of three games against the visiting Minnesota Twins (40-45). RHP Peter Lambert (6-4, 3.28 ERA), who’s won four straight decisions, will open the homestand for Houston opposite RHP Zebby Matthews (3-5, 4.56 […]
C.J. Stroud may be the presumed long-term franchise quarterback for the Houston Texans, but that would require a long-term deal.
First Pitch (CT): 7:10 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Crawfish Boxes After taking a series from the Colorado Rockies, the Twins are heading to Houston to face the Astros. An up-and-down season has Astros in a similar spot as the Twins: just below .500 and fighting to cement themselves in […]
Jaguars Jaguars HC Liam Coen commented on TE Brenton Strange‘s new contract, given that the former second-round pick is playing a big role in the team’s offense at just 25 years old. “As our offense continues to evolve, Brenton’s role will evolve with it. He sets the tone as a run blocker and plays a […] The post AFC Notes: Brenton Strange Contract, C.J. Stroud, Jaguars, Texans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
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The Rockets are extending an $8.01MM qualifying offer to forward Tari Eason, making him a restricted free agent, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports tweets. This confirms Iko’s report over the weekend that Houston was likely to give Eason his QO. Eason’s cap hold will be roughly $17.03MM, but Houston projects to be well over the […]
The Texans have fostered this environment. The post Deshaun Watson’s Personal Coach Rips Texans Over C.J. Stroud appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers have already had a busy offseason, recently signing Austin Reaves to a massive contract extension as rumors swirl about the future of LeBron James. Now, Lakers guard Marcus Smart has made a big decision affecting his potential future with the franchise. “Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is declining his $5.4M […] The post Marcus Smart declining $5.4 million Lakers option opens door to potential Rockets move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Marcus Smart had a solid first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he may not be running it back.
With 2026 free agency negotiations set to open Tuesday, the landscape of the NBA has already shifted dramatically. The Miami Heat emerged as winners of the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, acquiring the All-NBA forward in a blockbuster trade. The Charlotte Hornets have also been among the most active teams, trading away LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges […] The post Rockets linked to Kawhi Leonard in transaction rumors appeared first on ClutchFans .
He could bolster the Texans’ depth, if not provide more. The post Texans Positioned to Add ‘Dangerous’ $82 Million All-Pro Behind Nico Collins appeared first on HEAVY .
After being ousted in the first round of the playoffs for a second consecutive year, the Houston Rockets are evaluating […]
VanVleet didn't suit up for Houston last season after suffering a torn ACL The post Fred VanVleet Makes $25 Million Decision on Rockets Future appeared first on HEAVY .
After being ousted in the first round of the playoffs for a second year in a row, the Houston Rockets are evaluating all aspects of their roster. Now they know exactly where point guard Fred VanVleet stands entering the 2026-27 season. VanVleet has opted into his $25 million contract for the upcoming campaign, via Shams […] The post Rockets’ Fred VanVleet makes $25 million contract decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .
None of the 30 players selected in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft are now on the team they started their careers with.
The Los Angeles Lakers need Marcus Smart’s point of attack defense, but the rival Rockets are preparing a serious bid to steal him in free agency.
After missing the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL, veteran point guard Fred VanVleet is ready to run it back with the Houston Rockets.
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is picking up his $25MM player option for the upcoming season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). VanVleet missed the entire 2025/26 season with a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee. He suffered the injuries in a workout during a team retreat to the […]
Lately I have had several ideas about what piece I wanted to write next. For instance, is Ime Udoka this current Rockets’ version of Don Cheaney, Del Harris, Mark Jackson, or Tom Thibodeau? All guys who changed the trajectory of teams that would eventually become champions under the next head coach that took their place. […]
The Hall of Fame Index was first published in 201o. It had been in the works for nearly a decade at that point. The whole point was to establish a systematic way of looking at Hall of Fame candidates and those already in the Hall of Fame. At its best, it measures fitness for the […]
Before the NFL closed one door, Brendan Sorsby thought another might still open. Now, after being denied entry into the NFL’s supplemental draft and shut out of the CFL for this season, the former Texas Tech QB has been left searching for any real path back onto a football field. That search may have just […] The post “Welcome”: Billionaire Owner Offers Brendan Sorsby His Last Resort to Play Professional Football appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The annual flurry of activity that is the MLB trade deadline is now just a month away, and for teams residing in the gray area between buying and selling, decision time is fast approaching.
The Detroit Tigers failed to split their four-game weekend series against the Houston Astros on Sunday, falling 7-5 in 10 innings after taking a 3-0 lead into the seventh. Jack Flaherty gave his team five frames of shutout ball with a whopping nine strikeouts, but the trio of Tyler Holton, Kyle Finnegan and Kenley Jansen […]
Marcus Smart is expected to decline his player option and enter unrestricted free agency, with league-wide belief pointing toward the veteran guard joining the Houston Rockets, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Smart has a $5.4 million option for the 2026-27 season but is reportedly seeking a longer-term contract. The potential move would end […] The post Marcus Smart likely leaving Lakers for Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Texans have not followed their own trend with him. The post C.J. Stroud Urged to ‘Watch’ NFC Rival Amid Texans Trade Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .