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Amen Thompson will be with the Houston Rockets for more years to come. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that Thompson and the Rockets have agreed to a new multi-year deal. “Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson has agreed to a …
A possible lifeline has surfaced for Russell Westbrook. The Houston Rockets are viewed as a “serious destination” for the former NBA MVP Westbrook, according to a report by Sports Illustrated’s Eric Jay Santos. Such interest would …
Kevin Durant’s current team is raiding the cupboard of his former team. The Houston Rockets are hiring Chip Engelland to serve as an assistant coach, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Wednesday. Charania adds that Engelland is well-regarded as …
Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant were once teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that hasn’t stopped Perkins from calling out the two-time NBA Finals MVP. Durant has been working out this offseason with Orlando Magic star Palo …
Kevin Durant is losing a compadre amid growing rumors over his future with the Houston Rockets. Veteran NBA forward Josh Okogie is leaving the Rockets in free agency to sign with the Utah Jazz, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Friday. Okogie will …
Tari Eason is delving dangerously close to Latrell Sprewell territory. The Houston Rockets forward Eason was rewarded by the team with a lucrative new contract extension on Thursday. Eason is reportedly getting an extension for five years and $81.5 …
Marcus Smart turned down his $5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, a move that looks increasingly like a prelude to his departure. Smart turned down the option amid growing interest from the Houston Rockets, according to …
Kawhi Leonard may be priming himself for a return to The Lone Star State. The Houston Rockets could potentially be in the mix to trade for the LA Clippers star forward Leonard, Michael Grange of Sportsnet reported on Saturday. The indication is that …
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have some competition in retaining the services of Marcus Smart. Smart was reported to be a likely veteran that the Lakers would retain heading into next season. Both Smart and starting center Deandre Ayton hold player …
Kevin Durant turned a simple dinner outing into an impromptu game of hide-and-seek with the paparazzi, though his towering frame made victory unlikely. After enjoying a meal at Nobu Malibu with a mystery woman, the 6-foot-11 Houston Rockets star …
The Thompson twins may want to consider an offer from a basketball influencer. Both Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson are now in vacation mode after their respective teams fell short of the ultimate goal in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Amen and the Houston …
Fred VanVleet believes Kevin Durant may be his own worst enemy when it comes to drawing negative attention from the media. Durant became a lightning rod of controversy in his first season with the Houston Rockets when a social media account allegedly …
The vultures may already be circling for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The Houston Rockets could potentially be an “aggressive” suitor for Mitchell this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said this week on the “Howdy …
You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Houston is …
The Houston Rockets bought Kevin Durant some more time to recover from his ankle injury after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. With their 115-96 win over LA at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the …
Kevin Durant may already be torching his goodwill with yet another franchise. The Houston Rockets star Durant missed Game 3 of his team’s first-round series against the Lakers on Friday with an ankle sprain. The absence came after he also …
