Latest news and updates about the Rockets
Lately I have had several ideas about what piece I wanted to write next. For instance, is Ime Udoka this current Rockets’ version of Don Cheaney, Del Harris, Mark Jackson, or Tom Thibodeau? All guys who changed the trajectory of teams that would eventually become champions under the next head coach that took their place. […]
Marcus Smart is expected to decline his player option and enter unrestricted free agency, with league-wide belief pointing toward the veteran guard joining the Houston Rockets, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Smart has a $5.4 million option for the 2026-27 season but is reportedly seeking a longer-term contract. The potential move would end […] The post Marcus Smart likely leaving Lakers for Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Following up on a series of Kawhi Leonard rumors that surfaced after they reported on trade talks between the Clippers and Raptors earlier in the day on Sunday, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) suggest that Dallas isn’t considered a viable landing spot for Leonard at this point, even though […]
The Rockets' pursuit of Marcus Smart heats up as Houston is prepared to offer the former DPOY a lucrative contract to steal him away from the Lakers.
There has been a lot of smoke over the past couple of days regarding Marcus Smart leaving for the Rockets. Smart has a player option for the 2026-27 NBA season. Given how well he played on a relatively modest salary, it’s been reported that he could opt out for a bigger payday this summer, with […]
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The Rockets are “likely” to tender a qualifying offer to forward Tari Eason, league sources tell Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). The qualifying offer will formally make Eason a restricted free agent before rival teams can begin negotiating with him at 5:00 pm CT on June 30. It will also give the Rockets […]
Jaylen Brown has been the talk of the town over the past few weeks, as the Boston Celtics have placed the forward on the trade market. After failing to get Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Celtics apparently still dangled Brown around, and teams seem to be interested in acquiring him. The Houston Rockets are a recent name […] The post NBA rumors: Jaylen Brown-Alperen Sengun trade? Don’t count on Celtics, Rockets pulling it off appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Rockets hope to re-tool the roster after losing in the NBA Playoffs to the Los Angeles Lakers. Houston is actually getting tied to a Lakers player, as the Rockets continue the rebuild. That is Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart. “League sources say that Smart, who is expected to draw interest from Houston and […] The post NBA rumors: Rockets a threat to steal Marcus Smart from Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics were unable to land Giannis Antetokounmpo despite reportedly including Jaylen Brown in their offer, but the star winger is still generating plenty of interest around the league.
In the latest episode of his Unguarded podcast, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet opens up about the extent of the damage he suffered to his right knee last fall, relays Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). VanVleet missed the entire season after tearing both the ACL and meniscus during a workout as part of […]
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The Houston Rockets could become one of the teams monitoring Kawhi Leonard’s future if the Los Angeles Clippers decide to explore a trade. SportsNet’s Michael Grange reported Friday that while Leonard has been linked with potential reunions with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors, Houston could also be part of the market for the […] The post Rockets emerge as suitor for Kawhi Leonard appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Houston Rockets have the ammo to stand in the way of the Los Angeles Lakers re-signing Marcus Smart.
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 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 […]