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In perhaps the most injury-riddled playoff matchup of the season last spring, the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the Houston Rockets in six games. Luka Dončić, Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams did not log a single minute. Kevin Durant only played one game. Austin Reaves missed the first four games of the series. That’s a lot […]
With just weeks left for arguably the most-awaited game of the decade, GTA VI, the hype has been building. Recently, Houston Rockets star Steven Adams issued one of the most funniest warnings ever ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Speaking at the Houston Rockets media day, Adams predicted that athletes might suck in Nov. 2026 […] The post Rockets star Steven Adams thinks athletes are going to suck in November because GTA VI is coming out appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the city’s WNBA revival team returning to Houston, everybody wants to know what Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has to say about the ongoing situation in the league. Durant has never been shy about supporting the women’s league, and he made his stance clear again when the league’s recent political controversy came up at the […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant stands on business with his WNBA allyship appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun is focused on getting better every year, thriving to become the best player in the NBA. For some, the 2026-27 season is critical for Sengun. As the Rockets look to bounce back from their disappointing first-round playoff exit against a Luka Doncic-less Los Angeles Lakers team last season, the two-time […] The post Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun’s ‘best player in league’ desire brings plenty of mockery, but also some respect appeared first on ClutchPoi...
Forget the preseason rankings. The first competition of the upcoming season is already underway: Who showed up to NBA Media Day with the best look? Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard will not be a strong candidate, but he surely grabbed attention with his radical makeover. He showed up with scruffy hair and a full-grown mustache, […] The post Reed Sheppard’s radical new look has fans making Pablo Escobar, Jack Black comps appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Alperen Sengun is aiming to have another All-Star campaign in his sixth year with the Houston Rockets. Sengun has continued to improve over the years, developing into one of the most dependable big men in the NBA. Sengun has suffered back-to-back first-round exits in the playoffs. For sure, helping the Rockets get over the hump […] The post Alperen Sengun makes confession about what really doomed Rockets against Lakers in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has sharply criticized his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant after KD dismissed the political debate surrounding the WNBA as "noise." Durant addressed the issue during Houston Rockets media day, praising the growth of the WNBA and saying his focus remains on basketball rather than the political arguments surrounding the league. "All that stuff is noise, man. WNBA is flourishing," Durant said. "Look what these women are doing. Look at the m...
For all the opportunities the Boston Celtics provided for Marcus Smart, they never granted him this, although they definitely tried! Now, a Celtics what-if gets to play in real time in Houston!
After spending almost two decades in the league, speculation around Kevin Durant’s last dance is getting a lot of buzz. The 2026 NBA season ended in frustration for the veteran forward after an ankle injury limited his playoff action. However, now, entering his 19th NBA season, Durant faced questions about the Houston Rockets being his […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant shrugs off future speculation amid last dance buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bruce Thornton The Rockets traded into Thornton in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Rockets immediately got some nice surprises in Summer League from the 6’2” point guard. During his performance in Vegas this summer, Thornton averaged 18.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assist, 2.6 steals, and 40 percent from the three-point […]
Marcus Smart had the opportunity to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the veteran guard says their contract offer made his decision to leave much easier. Smart ultimately signed a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Houston Rockets, despite Los Angeles reportedly offering him more money. The 32-year-old explained that his decision wasn’t simply […] The post Marcus Smart Reveals Reason He Walked Away From Lakers appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t ready to say Houston will be his final NBA stop. He also doesn’t sound like someone preparing to retire anytime soon. Durant was asked during Houston’s media day whether he has considered finishing his career with the organization. “I’m not thinking about anything like that,” Durant said. “I enjoy coming into work every day. It’s been fun going through the process with everybody. I’m taking it a day at a time.” That isn’t a commitment to remain in Houston foreve...
Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have discussed potentially reducing Durant’s workload, but the 37-year-old made it clear he isn’t interested in playing fewer minutes simply because of his age. Durant was asked about head coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone considering a reduction in his minutes during Rockets media day. Before the […] The post Kevin Durant Pushes Back on Rockets’ Plan to Reduce Workload appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Rockets big man Steven Adams is always one for keeping it real and at Houston’s media day he certainly didn’t disappoint. The Rockets center warned there will be a decline in performance from players, coaches and scouts across the NBA and other professional sports like NFL – once the highly-anticipated ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ game […] The post Steven Adams Has Hilarious GTA Theory For Pro Sports in November appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t ready to say Houston will be his final NBA stop. He also doesn’t sound like someone preparing to retire anytime soon. Durant was asked during Houston’s media day whether he has considered finishing his career with the organization. “I’m not thinking about anything like that,” Durant said. “I enjoy coming […] The post Kevin Durant: Not thinking about retirement or final NBA stop appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Rockets' star Kevin Durant makes his feelings clear on the WNBA's recent controversies.
Kevin Durant is looking forward to the Houston Rockets beginning training camp, with the veteran forward emphasizing the importance of having the team healthy after last season ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. “I’m excited for the first day. I mean, it’s taking it a day at a time,” Durant […] The post Kevin Durant: “I’m excited for the first day” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Alperen Sengun enters the 2026-27 season with higher expectations after another All-Star campaign and a second consecutive first-round playoff exit for the Houston Rockets. Sengun made clear during Tuesday’s media day that he embraces those expectations and believes they can push him toward becoming a better player. “Every year is different expectation. It’s just getting […] The post Alperen Sengun: “I want to be the best player in this league” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Fred VanVleet is encouraged by his progress as he prepares to return to the Houston Rockets after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a knee injury. VanVleet said he has already participated in five-on-five work and has been able to build strength and conditioning ahead of training camp. “Considering, you know, 12 months ago I […] The post Fred VanVleet: “I’m in a really appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ime Udoka believes the Houston Rockets have more to show after another 52-win season ended with a first-round playoff exit. Speaking alongside general manager Rafael Stone at media day Tuesday, Udoka discussed Fred VanVleet’s recovery, the team’s improved depth and the adjustments Houston expects to make entering the 2026-27 season. VanVleet has returned to full […] The post Ime Udoka: “We’re not here to just make the first round” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bogdan Bogdanovic believes his skill set fits naturally with the Houston Rockets, while his longstanding relationship with Clint Capela also played a role in his decision to join the team. Speaking at Rockets media day Tuesday, Bogdanovic reflected on his connection with Capela, whom he first met in Serbia before the two eventually became teammates […] The post Bogdan Bogdanovic explains why Rockets fit his game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Amen Thompson enters the 2026-27 season with a new five-year, $208 million extension and an even greater emphasis on becoming one of the NBA’s premier two-way players. Speaking at Rockets media day Tuesday, Thompson reflected on his development and made it clear that defense remains central to his identity. “I play both ends of the […] The post Amen Thompson wants to become a premier defender appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Marcus Smart believes the Houston Rockets have the talent and experience to make noise in the Western Conference after joining the team during the offseason. Smart signed a two-year, $12.4 million deal with Houston after spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard was attracted to the opportunity to play alongside returning […] The post Marcus Smart on Rockets: “Damn, this team is really scary” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .