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Anonymous NBA Scout: What Will Change for Rockets After They Were ‘Way Too Reliant’ on Kevin Durant

The Rockets were ousted in the first round last season. Fred VanVleet’s return should lessen Houston’s reliance on Kevin Durant, an anonymous NBA scout told SI.

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Amen Thompson's $208M Deal Gives Rockets $44M More Room To Build Around Him

Amen Thompson signs a five-year, $208 million extension with the Houston Rockets, highlighting his potential as a future NBA star despite current shooting challenges.

International Business Times UK

One Reason to Be Excited About Each NBA Team This Season

We’re all excited to watch LeBron in Philly and Giannis with the Heat, but what about everyone else?

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Aussie star Dyson Daniels scoops another NBA gong

The records keep tumbling for star Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels in the NBA.

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NBA All-Defense Teams for 2025–26 Season: Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert Headline This Year’s Defensive Honors

The full All-Defense teams for the 2025–26 NBA season.

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Rockets Offseason Preview: Could Kevin Durant Get a New Co-Star to Aid Title Push?

A look at an interesting offseason ahead for the Houston Rockets after their first-round exit at the hands of the Lakers.

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Lakers Let 3–0 Lead Slip Away As Rockets Seize Momentum of First-Round Playoff Series

Los Angeles had a chance to close out the game and advance to the next round, but cold shooting and turnovers let Houston’s young core take control.

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LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role

The Guardian - US

NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

Sports Illustrated

Amen Thompson’s Sweet Game-Winning Tip-in Saved Kevin Durant’s Historic Night vs. Heat

Durant's big accomplishment (passing MJ on the list of scoring leaders) wouldn't have hit as hard with a Rockets L.

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Seven Players We’d Love to See Participate in 2026 NBA Dunk Contest

Here’s a look at the ideal slam dunk contest candidates around the NBA, if they’d be willing to take part.

Sports Illustrated

Ime Udoka Calls Out ‘Inconsistent’ Officiating Crew After Rockets’ OT Loss to Nuggets

The Houston coach did not hold back his thoughts.

Sports Illustrated

Stephen Curry Injury Update: MRI Awaits After Amen Thompson Collision—What's Next for Golden State Warriors?

MRI awaits after Stephen Curry bruises his quad. Learn which players must 'hold down the fort' as the Warriors face a crisis.

International Business Times UK

NBA Watchability Rankings: Predicting the Five Most Fun Teams to Watch This Season

From amazing talent (the Nuggets) to chaos machines (the Pelicans), these are the squads you’ll actually enjoy watching.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already in MVP Form in Thunder’s 2OT Opening Win Over Rockets

In an epic opener, Alperen Şengün was a huge bright spot and Kevin Durant made his Rockets debut in a city he knows too well.

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Four Biggest Threats to Stop Thunder From Repeating As NBA Champions

Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, here are four of the biggest threats to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder as NBA champions.

Operation Sports

NBA 2K26 Season Simulation Predicts Thunder Repeat

With the 2025–26 NBA season starting tomorrow, 2K ran a full season and playoff simulation in NBA 2K26, predicting the reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder to repeat as NBA Finals champs.

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

After flailing in Phoenix, KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston offered exactly that.

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Amen Thompson, Jose Alvarado Get Into Heated Scuffle in Rockets-Pelicans Preseason Game

Amen Thompson and Jose Alvarado had to be separated after a heated exchange.

Operation Sports

Who Will Be the Best Players in NBA 2K in Five Years

Crystal ball equipped.

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What Fred VanVleet’s Injury Means for the Rockets: Amen Thompson’s New Role

The key questions surrounding a season-ending ACL tear for Houston's starting point guard and whether it means the end of the Rockets' hopes at a championship run.

Operation Sports

The 15 Best Shooting Guards In NBA 2K26, Ranked

Did you get the order right?

Operation Sports

Top NBA Rookie Cards to Watch in 2025

The best rookie cards on the market.

International Business Times UK

Kevin Durant Trade Update: How Houston Can Afford Kevin Durant Without Breaking the Rockets Core Lineup

Houston lands Kevin Durant without breaking their young core. Here's how savvy cap management and strategic planning made the blockbuster trade happen.

The Sports Daily

X reacts to Kevin Durant being traded to the Rockets

X reacts to Kevin Durant being traded to the Rockets. The Suns are getting two elite players and a draft pick back.

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