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Rockets’ Fred VanVleet makes $25 million contract decision

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 .

Fred VanVleet Exercising $25MM Player Option

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 […]

A farewell letter to The Dream Shake

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. […]

Marcus Smart likely leaving Lakers for Rockets

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 .

Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kawhi, M. Wagner, Smart, Rockets, Kings, More

Following up on a series of Kawhi Leonard rumors that surfaced after they reported on trade talks between the Clippers and Raptors earlier in the day on Sunday, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) suggest that Dallas isn’t considered a viable landing spot for Leonard at this point, even though […]

Houston Rockets’ Offer for Lakers Key Starter Revealed

The Rockets are reportedly preparing a lucrative multi-year offer for Lakers guard Marcus Smart as NBA free agency approaches. The post Houston Rockets’ Offer for Lakers Key Starter Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .

Rockets’ Eason, Nuggets’ Jones To Receive Qualifying Offers

The Rockets are “likely” to tender a qualifying offer to forward Tari Eason, league sources tell Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). The qualifying offer will formally make Eason a restricted free agent before rival teams can begin negotiating with him at 5:00 pm CT on June 30. It will also give the Rockets […]

NBA rumors: Jaylen Brown-Alperen Sengun trade? Don’t count on Celtics, Rockets pulling it off

Jaylen Brown has been the talk of the town over the past few weeks, as the Boston Celtics have placed the forward on the trade market. After failing to get Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Celtics apparently still dangled Brown around, and teams seem to be interested in acquiring him. The Houston Rockets are a recent name […] The post NBA rumors: Jaylen Brown-Alperen Sengun trade? Don’t count on Celtics, Rockets pulling it off appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA rumors: Rockets a threat to steal Marcus Smart from Lakers

The Houston Rockets hope to re-tool the roster after losing in the NBA Playoffs to the Los Angeles Lakers. Houston is actually getting tied to a Lakers player, as the Rockets continue the rebuild. That is Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart. “League sources say that Smart, who is expected to draw interest from Houston and […] The post NBA rumors: Rockets a threat to steal Marcus Smart from Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Catches Stray From NBA Rookie

One of the NBA’s best young stars today is Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.The 23-year-old big man is already a two-time All-Star, averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks last season. He helped the Rockets make the playoffs as the fifth seed.However, the Rockets suffered a disappointing exit at the […] The post Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Catches Stray From NBA Rookie appeared first on HEAVY .

Southwest Notes: VanVleet, Thornton, Boozer, Pelicans

In the latest episode of his Unguarded podcast, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet opens up about the extent of the damage he suffered to his right knee last fall, relays Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). VanVleet missed the entire season after tearing both the ACL and meniscus during a workout as part of […]

Rockets emerge as suitor for Kawhi Leonard

The Houston Rockets could become one of the teams monitoring Kawhi Leonard’s future if the Los Angeles Clippers decide to explore a trade. SportsNet’s Michael Grange reported Friday that while Leonard has been linked with potential reunions with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors, Houston could also be part of the market for the […] The post Rockets emerge as suitor for Kawhi Leonard appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Houston Rockets Named Potential Landing Spot for Former NBA MVP

The Houston Rockets will be a bit of a wildcard this offseason, as no one knows exactly what moves the organization is going to make in the name of improvement.Could a reunion with a former NBA MVP be in the cards for Houston? One NBA writer suggested so.Houston Rockets Named Potential Landing Spot for Russell […] The post Houston Rockets Named Potential Landing Spot for Former NBA MVP appeared first on HEAVY .

Jaylen Brown not targeted by Rockets, Hornets

Despite recent speculation, the Rockets and Hornets are not actively pursuing a trade for Jaylen Brown at this time, according to The Stein Line. Both teams had been linked to the Celtics star as Boston continues to evaluate trade possibilities, but league sources indicate neither franchise is currently engaged in serious discussions to acquire Brown. […] The post Jaylen Brown not targeted by Rockets, Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .