How good is Houston’s top trio? Bleacher Report ranks them among elite
“Adding Kevin Durant in place of Jalen Green to a young, successful, and elite defensive team was the…
Rockets’ Amen Thompson at No. 7 among NBA shooting guards
HoopsHype’s Frank Urbina on Rockets star Amen Thompson: “The 22-year-old is one of the most fluidly explosive backcourt…
Contract extension between Kevin Durant, Rockets not inevitable
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on the Rockets: “By all appearances and by what I’ve heard, they’re not going all-in…
Cooper Flagg projected ‘on the radar’ for 2028 Olympic Games
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is considered a possible option to represent USA Basketball in the 2028 Olympic…
ESPN’s Tim Legler sees likely superstar in Houston’s Amen Thompson
“He’s going to be a superstar in this league, I believe it,” ESPN’s Tim Legler says of rising…
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. prioritizing physical play, on-ball skills
“I’m more physical, more decisive, (and) stronger with the basketball,” Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. says of his…
Entering 2025-26 season, has Houston become the NBA’s deepest team?
“The Rockets now stand as arguably the deepest team in basketball,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko writes as part…
‘Looking eye to eye with the champs’: Kendrick Perkins praises Rockets
“They’re the only team, in my opinion, that’s now looking eye to eye with the champs (Oklahoma City),”…
ESPN lists Houston’s Reed Sheppard as most interesting NBA sophomore
In explaining his choice of Reed Sheppard, ESPN’s Jeremy Woo writes: “The Rockets’ ability to contend may hang…
Amen Thompson shares elite work ethic with Rockets star Kevin Durant
“I just hear his work ethic is different,” Amen Thompson says of Rockets newcomer Kevin Durant. “I feel…
Alperen Sengun expects Kevin Durant to ‘open up the game’ for Rockets
“Everyone is excited to play with him,” Alperen Sengun says of Houston’s newly acquired star. “It doesn’t matter…
Jabari Smith Jr. explains rare athleticism of Rockets’ Amen Thompson
Jabari Smith Jr. on rising Rockets star Amen Thompson: “If you look at athleticism as a whole, with…