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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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A few years ago, Charles Barkley famously called Kevin Durant a “bus rider” after the superstar chose to join the Golden State Warriors. Now, the NBA icon is taking another shot. This time, criticism extends to the entire Houston Rockets team. Barkley believed Durant’s leadership could be a major reason Houston has little chance against […] The post Charles Barkley Says Kevin Durant’s Leadership Is the Reason Why Rockets Have No Chance Against Spurs or Thunder appeared first on EssentiallySp...
I think we all remember rookie Jae’Sean Tate as one of the few bright spots of the 2020-2021 season, but now, six seasons later, his role looks very different, so what can we expect from the captain of The Stay-Ready Crew this year? Throughout his Rockets career, Jae’Sean has frequently struggled with injuries, but when […]
Kevin Durant has beaten an ACL injury once and gotten back to an elite level of play. His eyes are on Father Time, and save for an unfortunate injury before the 2026 playoffs, he is so far winning. Durant is ready to return as the No. 1 star for the Houston Rockets next season. They [...]
While the Los Angeles Lakers added a bevy of guards and wings this offseason, they’ll certainly be hard-pressed to replace Marcus Smart, whose defense and playmaking on both ends of the floor were integral to their success last year. Smart agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Houston Rockets during free agency. Varun […]
The Houston Rockets are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, which is slated to get underway in less than a month. The Rockets are hoping that the return of Fred VanVleet will help guide them to a better result than their disappointing first round playoff exit a year ago. On Thursday, the […] The post Tom Thibodeau spotted at Rockets practice, and his skinny jeans need to be seen to be believed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included the Lakers’ search for wing help, Kevin Durant’s future with the Rockets, the possibility of a Jalen Duren sign-and-trade before the season starts, the Knicks’ chances of keeping their roster together and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With […]
It appears that Reed Sheppard is embracing the Nacho Libre comparisons after the Houston Rockets star made a move on social media to prove it. Sheppard has changed his profile picture on Instagram to a photo of Jack Black as Nacho Libre. It’s great to see him embracing the memes. Rockets guard Reed Sheppard has […] The post Rockets star Reed Sheppard’s latest social media move shows he’s fully embracing Jack Black’s Nacho Libre look appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a very busy offseason in the NBA, we are just days away from the opening of training camps for […]
Marcus Smart won over the Boston Celtics fanbase for years with his play, but he fired some parting shots at the Los Angeles Lakers after leaving them for the Houston Rockets, thus strengthening the love from the fanbase.
With Fred VanVleet back in the rotation, Ime Udoka envisions some signficant changes to the Rockets' offense.
NBA veteran Marcus Smart joined the Houston Rockets this offseason, signing a two-year, $12.4 million deal. After playing one season for the Los Angeles Lakers, Smart moved on, joining the team they beat in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. The Rockets had their Media Day on Tuesday, and Smart revealed he was open [...]
Kevin Durant has barely begun his Houston Rockets chapter. But one of the team’s newest players has already learned how different the NBA can feel from the college game. Bruce Thornton entered the league after four seasons at Ohio State and arrived with plenty of confidence. Also, he had a productive Summer League. Then came […] The post “It’s Definitely Levels to This”: 6″2 Rockets Rookie Gets a Reality Check After First Practice With Kevin Durant appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Do you have to play sports to understand them? It’s a question at the center of too many bad internet debates. “I bet you don’t even play ball.” Does that matter? Where is the line? Is the worth of an opinion weighed by the level of basketball? A D1 rec league player is allowed to […]
Charles Barkley makes his feelings known on the Rockets' lack of leadership and a 'disrespectful' move from Victor Wembanyama's Spurs during the 2026 NBA Finals.
By Arthur Hill | at September 23, 2026 10:13 pm Texas native Marcus Smart wanted to play closer to home as he enters the latter part of his NBA career, but he was also displeased with the offer the Lakers made ahead of free agency, Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle writes in a subscriber-only story. Without going into detail, Smart called L.A.’s offer “disrespectful” during an interview with Shankar at Tuesday’s media day. “First off, I played so well that the offer that was ultimately gi...
Texas native Marcus Smart wanted to play closer to home as he enters the latter part of his NBA career, but he was also displeased with the offer the Lakers made ahead of free agency, Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle writes in a subscriber-only story. Without going into detail, Smart called L.A.’s offer “disrespectful” […]
Kevin Durant thinks his absence in the 2026 NBA playoffs helped the young Rockets team.
It was encouraging to see Kevin Durant having fun at the Houston Rockets Media Day. Durant’s cheerfulness was a good omen, especially after his first season with the Rockets did not end as well as he had hoped. The veteran star was hampered by multiple injuries in the first round of the playoffs and was […] The post Watch Kevin Durant’s hilarious reaction to Amen Thompson’s Media Day session appeared first on ClutchPoints .