Rockets’ Cam Whitmore Involved In Trade Talks

The Rockets have been engaged in trade discussions this week involving Cam Whitmore, sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link), who describes the situation as “fluid.” The 20-year-old small forward has seen limited playing time during his first …

Rockets To Sign Cameron Matthews

Former Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews is signing with the Rockets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who says the defensive standout will be given a chance to compete for a two-way contract in training camp after he went …

Tre Johnson Won’t Let Kevin Durant Forget Bitter Reality Amid Rockets Trade Reports

A new era in Washington basketball is set to collide with NBA royalty. 19-year-old Tre Johnson, freshly drafted by the $4.1 billion Washington Wizards, is already eyeing a first faceoff with his childhood idol, Kevin Durant. The rookie’s confidence is as …

Warriors Credited for Kevin Durant’s Rockets Trade as Ime Udoka Faces Major Roster Decision

It’s not every day in the NBA that a team gets to hit the jackpot. But when they do, they clear the runway for Kevin Durant. Now 36 and still defying time, KD broke away from Phoenix’s sinking ship to land in Houston, right into Ime Udoka’s waiting arms. …

What the Kevin Durant trade means for the Rockets

Well, it happened. Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets. So, whether you like it or not, jersey number 35 is seemingly going to be with the name ‘Durant’ on it for Houston over the next few seasons. All it took was Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the …

Fred VanVleet Inks Multi-Year Deal to Stay With Rockets

By Ricardo Sandoval is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, CA. His focus is sports content. Ricardo has been with Newsweek since 2024 and also writes for On SI for the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Pacers, and Trail Blazers sites. Ricardo also is a …

NBA analyst lays out framework for Rockets to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo

With the NBA offseason fully underway now, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is a key name to monitor. Following the league's latest blockbuster trade, one analyst isn't ruling out one Western Conference contender still making a trade for …

Rockets Front Office MASTERMINDS Fred VanVleet Deal | Will Houston SURPRISE With An NBA Draft TRADE?

NBA: Rockets guard Fred VanVleet signing 2-year, $50M deal

Houston guard Fred VanVleet will sign a two-year, $50 million contract to remain with the Rockets in the NBA, ESPN reported on Wednesday. In conjunction with the new deal, the Rockets are declining the $44.9 million team option in VanVleet’s contract for …

2026 NBA Title Predictions, Odds: Can Houston or Boston Claim the Title?

At this point last summer, Las Vegas oddsmakers believed the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks had the five-best chances to be basketball’s last team standing after the 2025 NBA Finals. My, how …