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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 .
A big update has emerged on the possibility of the Houston Rockets adding a couple of favorites from Ime Udoka’s […]
The Los Angeles Lakers took plenty of heat for letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency, but the latest rumors only further signal it was the right move.
The Rockets are expected to emerge as one of the teams pursuing veteran guard Marcus Smart after he declined his player option with the Lakers and entered free agency. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Houston is monitoring Smart’s situation while also exploring other ways to strengthen its roster before the new season. In […] The post Rockets interested in signing Marcus Smart appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Lakers' veteran guard Marcus Smart is reportedly considering declining his player option to test free agency; the Rockets emerge as a threat amid rumors of a potential reunion with Ime Udoka.
The Rockets are reportedly exploring a reunion between Ime Udoka and a former NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The post Rockets Eye Ime Udoka Reunion With Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year appeared first on HEAVY .
The Rockets and the Hornets are reportedly not pursuing a trade for Jaylen Brown as a new frontrunner emerges in the race.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant appeared to take a shot at Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks as he urged them to celebrate their 2026 NBA Finals victory after ending a 53-year championship drought.
It hasn’t been a linear trend towards success for this Houston Rockets rebuild. There have been peaks and valleys. At times, it has looked like the Rockets had one of the brightest futures in the NBA. There’s been plenty of gloom and doom as well. As is often the case, the truth is likely somewhere […]
The Houston Rockets entered the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft without making a selection, but left with a clear victory. Before the second round even began, Houston pulled off a trade with the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks, acquiring picks 31 and 55 in exchange for picks 39 and 53, plus the […] The post Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Reaction appeared first on The Lead .
The Celtics have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Houston guard Milos Uzan after the four-year college player went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Uzan spent his first two collegiate seasons at Oklahoma before transferring to Houston, where he became a full-time starter over the past two years. During his time with […] The post Celtics sign Milos Uzan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
James Harden is an easy punching bag for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The flaws in his game are pretty obvious, and his teams have yet to come through on the biggest stages throughout his 17-year career. Throw in that he was traded to Cleveland in exchange for a home-grown All-Star that’s 10 years younger, and it’s […]
After entering the 2026 NBA draft without a first-round pick in one of the deepest classes in recent memory, the Rockets wasted no time making moves in Wednesday’s second round. Houston traded the No. 39 and No. 53 pselections, along with a 2029 second-round pick via Sacramento, to the defending NBA champion Knicks in exchange […] The post Rockets draft Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton at No. 31 overall appeared first on ClutchFans .
The Houston Rockets continue to surface in Jaylen Brown trade speculation, even as a prominent NBA insider recently said he hasn’t heard much about the team being connected to the Boston Celtics star. During the Wednesday evening broadcast of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe said Houston has not been a team he has consistently heard […] The post NBA rumors: Rockets linked again to Jaylen Brown trade with Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Rockets, along with another team, have popped up in trade talks involving Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown. The post Rockets Linked to Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Amid Trade Drama: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
The Houston Rockets entered the 2026 NBA Draft facing a different challenge than they had just a few seasons ago. The rebuilding phase is officially over. Under head coach Ime Udoka, Houston has developed into one of the Western Conference’s toughest teams. GM Rafael Stone entered draft night looking for players capable of strengthening an […] The post Rockets 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Quadir Copeland didn’t hear his name called during the second round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, but he’ll still have a chance to play in the NBA this upcoming season. Copeland quickly agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets once the draft concluded. The Rockets have a need at point […]
The Houston Rockets are adding guard Quadir Copeland on a two-way contract, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, who reported on Wednesday, June 24, that the former NC State guard intends to sign with Houston. Copeland joins a Rockets organization coming off a 52-30 regular season that earned the No. 5 seed in the Western […] The post Rockets add Quadir Copeland on two-way contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers acquired forward Nick Martinelli on the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft, completing a trade with the Houston Rockets for the No. 55 pick and cash considerations, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Martinelli was originally selected by the New York Knicks at No. 55 before being moved to the […] The post Clippers acquire Nick Martinelli appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The inspiring journey of Ugonna Onyenso continues, and it is almost impossible not to root for him. His next stop: The Detroit Pistons. The Houston Rockets selected Onyenso with the No. 53 pick. The Rockets traded him to the New York Knicks, who shipped him to the Pistons. It sort of mirrored his college career, […] The post Pistons’ Ugonna Onyenso shares emotional message after getting picked in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Wednesday night, Quadir Copeland did not get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.He is coming off a year where he averaged 13.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 49.4% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range in 34 games for NC State.Following the draft, Jake Fischer of […] The post Houston Rockets Sign Elite Play-Making Point Guard After NBA Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
Here's a look at the Houston Rockets' roster after the 2026 NBA Draft, including their projected salary cap and impending free agents.
The Clippers have agreed to acquire the draft rights to No. 55 pick Nick Martinelli from the Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). New York controlled the 55th overall pick coming into the day but sent it to Houston in an earlier deal, and the Rockets have subsequently flipped it to L.A. for […]
The Houston Rockets were busy on the phones throughout the second round of the 2026 NBA draft, but they are walking away from the annual event with someone they should be very happy about. The Rockets went into the night with the No. 39 and 53 picks, but they used both to trade up to […]
Bruce Thornton Selected by Houston in 2nd Round of 2026 NBA Draft