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Rockets add Fred VanVleet insurance in NBA Draft with Ohio State standout

The Houston Rockets kick started round two of the 2026 NBA Draft thanks to a trade. Houston obtained the rights for the 31st pick which previously belonged to the New York Knicks. Houston handed Fred VanVleet help in turn through an Ohio State standout. Bruce Thornton arrives to Space City following the trade. He left […] The post Rockets add Fred VanVleet insurance in NBA Draft with Ohio State standout appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Knicks To Trade No. 31 Pick Bruce Thornton To Rockets

After trading down three times on the first night of the 2026 NBA draft, the Knicks are opening the second round by doing so again. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), New York has agreed to a trade that will send the 31st and 55th overall picks to the Rockets in exchange for […]

2026 NBA Draft Second Round: Rockets Thoughts and Discussion

The 2026 NBA Draft first round is in the books, and well, it was pretty chalky. Nothing crazy, nothing indefensible. Pretty much every player went about where expected. If you have other, different, or amplifying thoughts on the first round, please share them. People like to talk winners and losers immediately after the draft, as […]

VOTE: Who’s more likely to take the next step for Rockets?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We’ve discussed these two ad nauseum — not quite T.Jones vs. D-Mo levels, but discussed nonetheless. […]

Rockets have a rich person’s problem

“Is this just not our year?” These are never the words that an NBA fan wants to hear from their general manager. If a team is rebuilding, it goes without saying. If they’re competitive, it’s a brutal concession. Yet, those were the words that came out of Rafael Stone’s mouth as the 2025-26 NBA trade […]

Amen Thompson is the only untouchable Rocket

The Houston Rockets are entering the offseason with a different read on their roster than they had a year ago, and that has pushed Amen Thompson into a separate tier from everyone else on the team. According to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports, rival teams that have recently contacted Houston have been told that Thompson […] The post Amen Thompson is the only untouchable Rocket appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rockets’ Only ‘Near Untouchable’ Player Revealed and It’s Not Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets are open for business this offseason.After losing in the first round of the NBA playoffs to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Rockets will be looking to make some personnel changes, and while they’re not necessarily shopping their key contributors, there’s only one guy on the roster that the front office would be […] The post Rockets’ Only ‘Near Untouchable’ Player Revealed and It’s Not Kevin Durant appeared first on HEAVY .

Rockets Reportedly Open To Discussing Nearly Entire Roster

Although Rockets general manager Rafael Stone suggested after the team was eliminated from the playoffs that he was happy with the roster he assembled last season, injuries notwithstanding, evidently that stance changed to some degree after watching the Western Conference and NBA Finals, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. As Iko writes, watching those […]

Celtics Proposed to Trade Jaylen Brown for $162 Million Rising Superstar Duo

The Boston Celtics, despite maintaining their strong trade stance on Jaylen Brown, may be open to trading the All-NBA star this offseason.  However unlikely, Brown has been linked to a series of trades with the Celtics stuck between getting a superstar addition or multiple assets.  The Houston Rockets are the latest team to be linked […] The post Celtics Proposed to Trade Jaylen Brown for $162 Million Rising Superstar Duo appeared first on HEAVY .

Rockets rumors: Houston free agent gets $75 million prediction

The Houston Rockets have another long-term decision to make in the offseason in addition to Fred VanVleet’s future, as Tari Eason entered restricted free agency on June 30. The 25-year-old played the most games(60) the past season since his rookie year, with Houston failing to reach an extension agreement before the 2025-26 campaign. Eason has […] The post Rockets rumors: Houston free agent gets $75 million prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

VOTE: Will Fred VanVleet return at the same level?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We all heard the nonsense spouted by Houston Rockets GM this year about it being a […]

2026 NBA Draft: Team Needs: Northwest Division

Denver Nuggets Needs: Frontcourt athleticism, re-sign Peyton Watson, depth, salary cap managementPicks: 26, 49 The Denver Nuggets find themselves at something of a crossroads. Nikola Jokic remains one of the best players in the world, but Denver is beginning to feel the pressure of maximizing what remains of its championship window. Jamal Murray is playing… The post 2026 NBA Draft: Team Needs: Northwest Division appeared first on NBADraft.net .