Former Houston Rocket Rafer Alston is excited about the return of point guard Fred VanVleet (missed 2025-26 due to torn ACL). (via Rocket Fuel-A Houston Rockets show): “It’ll be good that Fred VanVleet’s back, man. Obviously, we realized that he was missed last year. But the good thing, all the other guys, [Amen] Thompson and […]
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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant feels the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers have earned a comparison to the mid-dynasty Golden State Warriors now that they've added LeBron James.
Tari Eason’s offseason took an unexpected turn this week as a private relationship spilled into public view, drawing widespread online attention while an unrelated legal dispute also became public. As social media rushed to connect the developments involving the Houston Rockets forward and Marilyn Melo, Eason’s mother stepped in to challenge the narrative. “You guys […]
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Bogdan Bogdanovic says his attention is fully on helping the Houston Rockets compete for an NBA title as he prepares for his first season with the franchise. The veteran guard is training in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, before returning to the United States for training camp and is embracing the fresh start with Houston. “As always, […]
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Kansas is bringing professional front office experience into its athletic department. The Jayhawks are hiring Sam Strantz, a member of the Houston Rockets’ front office, as the school’s new Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The position functions essentially as a centralized general manager for the entire athletic […]
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The Rockets had a disappointing second half and end to the year. It could mean a quick end to the Kevin Durant era.
You don’t need to understand basketball to own an NBA team. You need to understand money. How it talks and walks. The mechanisms it uses to make the world go around. Basketball is merely a conduit. For a while, it was unclear whether Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta understood his function. It’s somewhat understandable. When […]
The Golden State Warriors front office will not be dodging any of the criticism that they only are willing to make the obvious moves after a report by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that the Dubs front office “has not completely moved on from the idea of one day reuniting Curry with former Warrior and two-time […]
The Golden State Warriors almost acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns at the 2024-25 trade deadline, but were ultimately rebuffed by Durant and his representation who were uninterested in a move at the time. With Durant now a member of the Houston Rockets, a reunion with Stephen Curry and the Warriors is not completely […]
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Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has been granted a temporary restraining order against a woman he identified as his former girlfriend after accusing her of assault and property damage. A judge approved the request on Thursday, prohibiting Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez from contacting Eason or coming near him, his home, workplace, vehicle or any NBA […]
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Russell Westbrook remains one of the biggest names available in free agency, and a return to the Houston Rockets has emerged as a logical possibility as the veteran guard continues to search for an NBA roster spot. Sports Illustrated’s Jay Santos reported on July 24 that Houston should consider pursuing Westbrook to strengthen its backcourt […]
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DeMarcus Cousins has Dwight Howard on his list, but not Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain.
In response to Houston Rockets star Tari Eason allegedly being punched by his ex-girlfriend and having bleach poured on his designer clothes, he is asking for a domestic violence restraining order. TMZ obtained the petition. He is asking for a domestic violence restraining order against someone he “used to date,” Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez. In […]
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Tari Eason of the Houston Rockets is seeking a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend after an incident of domestic violence where she allegedly punched him and destroyed $92,000 worth of his property.
Veteran guard Marcus Smart proved his worth in his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning him a pay raise and a reunion with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Smart agreed to a two-year $13 million contract with the Rockets this summer. It’s been four years since Marcus last played for Boston Celtics’ […]
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Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included Jalen Duren‘s next contract, the Rockets‘ upcoming negotiations with Amen Thompson, the Bulls‘ lack of interest in the RFAs still on the market, the Trail Blazers‘ overcrowded backcourt and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a […]
The Houston Rockets are expected to sport a starting lineup featuring Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun for the upcoming season. Inserting VanVleet as the starting point guard could elevate Houston’s first five and make it one of the best in the league. Bleacher Report contributor Greg Swartz ranked […]
If the latest round of layoffs at ESPN weren’t enough to convince you that the business is struggling to maintain the profits of yesteryear, a quick look at the company’s quarterly financials will paint a pretty clear picture. Disney will report earnings for the second quarter of 2026 next week, but looking back to the…
Alperen Sengun says the mental toll of social media during difficult stretches with the Houston Rockets ultimately led him to delete his X (formerly Twitter) account. Speaking about his decision, the two-time All-Star described how outside criticism intensified after losses, creating narratives that he felt were damaging to both himself and the team. “When we […]
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Now that LeBron James has finally chosen the team he will, in all likelihood, finish his career with, all the major signings, trades, and additions have been made for this offseason. This offseason will go down as one of the most active in terms of star-level players switching teams in recent NBA history. From Giannis […]
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It hasn’t been the earth-shattering offseason that some Houston Rockets fans wanted. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t been consequential. Marcus Smart is a significant addition. There’s some hope (isn’t there? Some?) that Bogdan Bogdanovic has a bounce-back year. Bruce Thornton looks like he could crack the rotation. There’s also a returning Fred VanVleet (optimism levels […]
The Houston Rockets have not made as much of a splash this summer as they did last year, when they acquired Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns. This offseason has been all about adding veterans to the mix, which is why the team signed point guard Marcus Smart from the Los […]
Julian Phillips signed with the Rockets on Friday on what is believed to be a non-guaranteed deal.