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ORLANDO — Greatness in the NBA isn’t built in a vacuum. For Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, the trajectory from top pick to cornerstone franchise player has been accelerated by the veteran voices and legendary minds around him. Speaking on his ongoing development, Banchero reflected on his high-intensity summer sessions with Houston Rockets superstar Kevin […]
The Rockets recently seem to insist upon adding veterans who spend a lot of time being injured. Some, like Steven Adams are probably worth it, as long as the team isn’t absolutely relying on him being around (it is – see Stone at Media Day). Adams has a particular set of skills that are unmatched […]
It took his teammates by surprise when San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama partied hard for the “first time ever” this past season. Speaking to GQ, his teammates Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle recalled seeing Wemby let loose after the Spurs beat the Houston Rockets ahead of the All-Star break. Castle described Wembanyama as a […] The post The time ‘regular-a** 22-year-old’ Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama partied hard for ‘first time ever’ with teammates – and it backfired horribly appeared fi...
The Houston Rockets came up short last season despite making one of the biggest trades of the summer of 2025. Injuries to key players had a lot to do with it, including the injury Fred VanVleet suffered before the start of the season. Kevin Durant came to the team and delivered. He was their top [...]
The Houston Rockets did not have a full season with Kevin Durant during his first year with the team, largely because of an injury he suffered just a day before the start of the postseason. This time, they are hoping for a different outcome. The Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in just five [...]
Former NBA star Charles Barkley does not pull his punches when issuing criticism. In a recent interview with Kyle Odegard, Barkley had a strong, blunt take about Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. The Rockets head into the 2026-27 season with plenty to prove following a flat playoff performance. Hopes of a deep spring run [...]
If you happen to have spent a certain amount of you life as foolishly as I have, writing about the Rockets, you, too, might have a sense that certain Rockets players are “yours” in a sense. It’s silly, I know, but the sense of it is very present. One of those players is Clint Capela. […]
Amen Thompson has heard plenty of criticism about his shooting during his first three NBA seasons, but the Houston Rockets guard remains confident that it will become a strength of his game. Speaking to Will Guillory, Thompson acknowledged that his jumper often receives more attention than the other parts of his game. “They gotta talk […] The post Amen Thompson confident he’ll become a good shooter appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Rockets' star, Amen Thompson addressed whether his game is underappreciated due to criticism over a consistent jump shot.
Timberwolves Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense. “Easy, he’s got to bring his defense back to the level it was two years ago, for sure. And, you know, he’s committed to doing that,” Finch told WCCO’s Chad Hartman, via Charlie Walton […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
If the Houston Rockets want to finally reach the next level, they have to make an incredibly difficult Kevin Durant decision.
The Detroit Pistons reportedly explored making a major splash around Cade Cunningham this offseason, with Kevin Durant , Kyrie Irving , and Kawhi Leonard all appearing on their list of star targets. ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel revealed on the Clutch Scoops podcast that Detroit went as far as directly contacting the Houston Rockets about a potential Durant trade. "There were conversations this offseason about that where the Detroit Pistons reached out to the Rockets and said, 'We are inte...
Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been an All-Star the past two years, but his below-average three-point shooting remains an obvious weakness in an era of stretch fives. Sengun, who connected at 30.5% from beyond the arc last season, is working to improve that part of his game in training camp, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. […]
Here is a wild trade proposal that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to the Rockets as the Knicks face a major contract decision with their center.
Flawed analogy: An NBA team is like a video game build. Each team has attributes, and each team has to choose which attributes to prioritize. Although that’s where the flaws in the analogy begin. In most video games, the limitations on attribute distribution are stricter. It’s typically smart to punt on strength entirely if your […]
Bleav Host Robert Land & ‘We Got Houston’ Host Clayton Anderson Count Down their Top 5 Rockets of All-Time. In their 2nd part, they hit their Top 5 & decide where Moses Malone & James Harden fit. They also look at a few of the viewers Top 10’s & preview a potential Houston Sports Top 10. What do you think about it? Is that something you’d like to see? Today’s Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ➡️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon & iHeart X ➡️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ➡️ https://ww...
The Sacramento Kings have added Tristen Newton and Leaky Black on training camp deals, according to HoopsHype, while waiving forwards Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall Jr. Newton joins Sacramento after spending the 2025-26 season between the Iowa Wolves, Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Houston Rockets. The 26-year-old guard had a productive year in the G […] The post Kings add Tristen Newton and Leaky Black appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jabari Smith Jr addresses how the Rockets have overcome the 'young team' narrative and his lingering frustrations over their first-round exit to the Lakers in the 2026 playoffs.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added KJ Martin to their training camp roster after agreeing to a deal with the veteran forward. Martin will compete for a roster spot during camp as Minnesota prepares its final group for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old brings five seasons of NBA experience, having spent time with the Houston Rockets, […] The post Timberwolves sign KJ Martin appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A new season is almost upon us, and for that I am very grateful. The Rockets held their 2026-7 season Media Day on Wednesday. It’s fun, you get to see the players, see the new uniforms (a welcome return to a a modified Catsup and Mustard!), and hear what the coaches, management and players have […]
Twin brothers Ausar and Amen Thompson have been closely linked since being drafted by the Rockets and Pistons in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Each signed new contracts recently that have caused comparisons to break out between the talented, athletic forwards. ESPN host Malika Andrews wanted to get to the bottom of […] The post Things get interesting when Amen, Ausar Thompson play who’s better? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hawks The Hawks haven’t forgotten how last season ended. It’d be difficult even if they tried. Atlanta led the Knicks 2-1 in the first round before losing three straight games, including a 51-point beating at home in Game 6. New York then lost only once more on its way to the championship. Jalen Johnson called […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Rockets negotiated a cheaper deal with Kevin Durant than the Raptors did with Kawhi Leonard.
Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. Training camps are beginning around the NBA and with many teams holding Media Day on Monday, September 28, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons […] The post Clutch Scoops: Latest Jalen Duren updates, Gary Trent Jr. investigation, Kevin Durant’s Rockets future, NBA intel appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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