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Rockets reunite with former starting center

The Houston Rockets are adding a familiar face to their revamped lineup for next season. Several reporters confirmed Monday that the Rockets are signing veteran big man Clint Capela to a three-year contract worth $21.5 million. According to NBA …

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Lakers lose key free agent to Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers’ loss is now the Houston Rockets’ gain. Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to sign with the Houston Rockets in free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday. Finney-Smith is defecting to …

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Rockets sign Jabari Smith Jr. to huge new contract

The Houston Rockets are betting big on Jabari Smith Jr. as a long-term piece. The fourth-year forward on Sunday agreed to sign a massive five-year contract extension worth $122 million, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal kicks in during the …

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Rockets make decision on Fred VanVleet after Kevin Durant trade

The Houston Rockets did not include Fred VanVleet in the trade that landed them Kevin Durant over the weekend, and they have now made a new commitment to the veteran point guard. VanVleet and the Rockets on Wednesday agreed to a new 2-year, $50 …

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Kevin Durant’s stance toward signing extension with Rockets revealed

The Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant as he enters the final season of his contract, but there is some home that the two sides could come to a long-term agreement. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday, ESPN’s Shams …

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Video shows moment Kevin Durant found out he was traded to Rockets

Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, and the two-time NBA Finals MVP happened to be making a public appearance at the time the news broke. The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade Durant to the Rockets in exchange for Dillon Brooks, …

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Kevin Durant traded to Western Conference team in blockbuster deal

The latest Kevin Durant sweepstakes have officially come to a close. The Phoenix Suns agreed to trade Durant to the Houston Rockets on Sunday in a blockbuster deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Houston is giving up Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, …

Ime Udoka on the sideline

Details emerge about Ime Udoka’s new contract with Rockets

The Houston Rockets are betting hard on Ime Udoka leading the team to success in the years to come with the new contract they handed him Thursday. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Udoka was signing a new long-term contract with the Rockets. …

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Kevin Durant names the 3 teams he would sign extension with

The Kevin Durant shortlist has reportedly been whittled down to three teams. Durant has become the offseason’s biggest prize. Reports emerged earlier this month that the Phoenix Suns have gotten “aggressive” in searching for a …

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Rockets give huge contract to veteran bench player

The Houston Rockets are paying big money to retain a player who served in a rotation role for the team last season. The Rockets are signing center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The …

Kevin Durant on the court

Kevin Durant trade talks could reportedly be down to 3 finalists

The Phoenix Suns have seemingly ramped up their efforts in recent days to trade Kevin Durant, and a trio of finalists has reportedly emerged for the 15-time All-Star. ESPN’s Shams Charania said during a Friday appearance on “The Pat …

Kevin Durant looking on

Report: Kevin Durant mainly drawing interest from 5 teams

The Phoenix Suns are widely expected to trade Kevin Durant this summer, and a market is starting to take shape for the two-time NBA Finals MVP. The Suns have met with Durant’s business partner Rich Kleiman multiple times over the past week to …

Kevin Durant looking on

Rockets hiring ex-Kevin Durant teammate amid trade rumors

The Houston Rockets may be taking another notable step towards luring Kevin Durant. Houston has hired retired former NBA guard DJ Augustin, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported on Thursday. Augustin, a one-time lottery pick, will be joining the Rockets …

Alperen Sengun in his Rockets uniform

Surprising report emerges about Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets’ roster may truly have no untouchables. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports shared a surprising report on Thursday about the Rockets All-Star big man Alperen Sengun. Helin says that Houston would be open to trading away Sengun as part …

Jalen Green smiles

Surprising report emerges about Jalen Green’s future

Many have been expecting Jalen Green to be the one who is left without a chair when the music stops in Houston, but that may not necessarily be the case. Kelly Iko and Sam Amick of The Athletic published a lengthy feature on Monday about the upcoming …

Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court

Giannis Antetokounmpo linked to 2 teams in trade speculation

Giannis Antetokounmpo is said to be open to a trade away from the Milwaukee Bucks, and two teams have surfaced as the sort that could give the Bucks what they would want in a deal. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!,” Brian …

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