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3-Team, 7-Player Proposed Trade Would Send Fred VanVleet To Hawks

There are many teams around the NBA at this time of year that have big playoff hopes, but still need to fill a specific need or two.  With that in mind,  Jackson Caudell of Sports Illustrated.com  has taken three of those teams and constructed a proposed deal that would shuffle up several notable players, including sending a former NBA champion to the Atlanta Hawks. The trade would look like this:  Atlanta Hawks receive: Fred VanVleet Luka Garza Houston Rockets receive: Cor...

Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Thompson, Engelland, More

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka recently gave an encouraging health update on Fred VanVleet, who’s in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered a year ago, according to Brian Barefield of Big Sarge Media (Twitter video link). “Great,” Udoka said of VanVleet’s progress (hat tip to BasketNews). “In the last […]

Texas QB Arch Manning Shares Viral Postgame Embrace With NBA Star Kevin Durant

Arch Manning orchestrated a stunning fourth-quarter comeback for the No. 4 Texas Longhorns against top-ranked Ohio State. Trailing 23–3 late in the third quarter, Manning delivered several clutch plays as Texas dramatically turned the game around to secure a 24–23 victory, and the young quarterback made sure to celebrate the memorable comeback with Houston Rockets […] The post Texas QB Arch Manning Shares Viral Postgame Embrace With NBA Star Kevin Durant appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Magic

Rockets Alperen Sengun wanted Rockets general manager Rafael Stone to communicate more. Stone responded by spending nearly two weeks with him in Türkiye. As Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle relayed, Sengun challenged Stone during their postseason conversations. “You’re always around, but I want to hear from you more: Good, bad or ugly,” Stone recalled […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Rockets Notes: Sengun, Stone, Sheppard, Offseason Moves

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone spent nearly two weeks in Türkiye this summer visiting with All-Star center Alperen Sengun, writes Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscriber link). “It was a great experience,” Stone said on Friday. “I loved the country. Truly beautiful, really nice, sweet people.” According to Young, Stone’s trip was the result […]

Rockets honor first responders and talk upcoming season

With it being the 25th anniversary of the 911 attacks, people around the world remember the people who were lost that day and honor the heroes who sacrifice their lives not only that day but every day of the year. Organizations across the city, including the Houston Rockets, took part in events celebrating the role […]

Kawhi Leonard trade to Rockets reportedly on hold as NBA investigation signals bigger trouble for Clippers

Although Kawhi Leonard previously indicated a trade to the Houston Rockets was in his plans, a new report sheds light on his current situation with the Los Angeles Clippers. The saga surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and star forward Kawhi Leonard continues to escalate. Beyond the league-mandated penalties already levied against both parties, the fallout has reportedly stalled team operations, highlighted by a recent New York Times report cited by investigative journalist Pablo Torre rega...

What counts as a successful season for Rockets Reed Sheppard?

Expectations are a double-edged sword. Side note: Why would anyone want a single-edged sword? The AI Overlord says double-edged swords offer quick versatility, letting users strike or thrust from multiple angles without worrying about blade orientation, whereas single-edged swords allow for a thicker, rigid spine that strengthens the main cut and supports specialized forging methods. […]

Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal

Just to be clear, Fred VanVleet has not been traded to the Hawks. Nobody is reporting that a trade is close. This is September, actual NBA business has slowed down and proposed trades are one of the ways we entertain ourselves until training camp. With that disclaimer handled, Jackson Caudell of NBA On SI constructed […] The post Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Rockets 2026 NBA Training Camp roster breakdown

With preseaon less than a month away, its time to take a look at the Houston Rocket’s roster for training camp. For the purpose of this article I will be utilizing the Sports Illistruated Rockets roster and depth list. The Houston Rockets enter the 2026-27 season with a roster that combines a veteran championship core […]

Draymond Green claps back at Amen Thompson critics after $208 million contract extension

The Houston Rockets made a move this past week to keep one of their top rising young players in the fold for the foreseeable future after agreeing to a five-year, $208 million contract extension with forward Amen Thompson. His new deal brought out some doubters, however, including former NBA player Joe Johnson who bemoaned Thompson’s […] The post Draymond Green claps back at Amen Thompson critics after $208 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .