News about Houston Rockets

Lakers among potential Kyrie Irving suitors

Interest around Kyrie Irving’s future with the Dallas Mavericks has increased after multiple reports from league insiders pointed to possible movement discussions heading into...

Fred VanVleet insists Rockets will improve with his return

Fred VanVleet believes the Houston Rockets will be stronger when he returns after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. Speaking about...

Jabari Smith Jr: “I know I’m nowhere near where I want to be”

Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. thought he improved during 2025-26, but knows there’s more to unlock as a player (averaged 15.8 PPG/6.9...

Rockets prioritize youth over immediate star trades

The Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant last offseason largely because his market value dropped to a level they felt was reasonable, not because they...

Injuries to veterans impact Rockets’ locker room dynamics

Injuries to Fred VanVleet ahead of the season and Steven Adams during the year had a larger effect on the Houston Rockets than just...

Amen Thompson reflects on Rockets’ elimination

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson delivered a candid and emotional assessment after the team’s season ended with a 98-78 loss to the Los Angeles...

Tari Eason addresses free agency after Rockets’ Game 6 elimination vs Lakers

The Houston Rockets’ season ended Friday night with a 98-78 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round...

Reed Sheppard says “we didn’t make shots” after Rockets eliminated by Lakers in Game...

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 98-78 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 6 on Friday night...

LeBron James sets tone with defining message after Lakers eliminate Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 98-78 Game 6 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night at...

Alperen Sengun delivers emotional Rockets message after playoff elimination vs Lakers

The Houston Rockets’ season ended on Friday night with a 98-78 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their Western Conference...

Ime Udoka on Rockets’ season-ending Game 6 loss to the Lakers

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said the mood in the locker room was simple after the 98-78 Game 6 loss to the Los...

Marcus Smart: “That was straight willpower” after Game 6 closeout win

Marcus Smart delivered one of the defining defensive sequences of the series as the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game...

Austin Reaves on Lakers’ defensive surge vs Rockets

Austin Reaves pointed to discipline, communication, and possession control as the foundation of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 98-78 Game 6 win over the Houston...