Jabari Smith Jr. joins confirmed names for Houston’s starting lineup
Barring injury, Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. will all start, head coach Ime…
In 2025 offseason, Rockets forward Tari Eason focused on mental growth
“I wanted to make sure that nothing can really throw me off or affect me,” Rockets forward Tari…
Entering preseason, Rockets are still evaluating starting lineup
“For the most part we have four guys penciled in, and we’ll figure out what to with the…
Rockets say Dorian Finney-Smith will likely miss regular-season time
With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) sidelined, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and Jae’Sean Tate could all potentially see increased…
ESPN projects Rockets with four top-75 players
Rockets stars Kevin Durant (No. 9), Alperen Sengun (No. 25), Amen Thompson (No. 37), and Jabari Smith Jr.…
With Fred VanVleet out, is Amen Thompson now Houston’s lead playmaker?
It isn’t yet clear if Amen Thompson will start at point guard for the Rockets, but he is…
Who should the Rockets choose as their fifth starter?
Friday’s The Lager Line podcast explores the options Houston has to potentially optimize its rotation to begin the…
Kevin Durant on his Houston integration
“I just try to blend in with the team, as much as possible,” Kevin Durant says of his…
ESPN ranks Rockets second in future NBA power rankings
“Houston is proof of how quickly these rankings can shift,” ESPN’s Tim Bontemps writes. The rankings measure the…
Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season
After pulling off a blockbuster trade to acquire Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets begin the 2025-26 season as…
Rockets hoping for Kevin Durant’s presence to aid prospect development
“The Rockets are hoping that Durant’s presence will streamline the offense and facilitate the growth of their younger…
Rockets lead NBA with three listings
Led by Jabari Smith Jr., the Rockets have three representatives (most of any team) on HoopsHype’s top power…