Rockets starter Fred VanVleet claims that there is only one shooting guard with more upside than his backcourt running mate
Caleb Gebrewold
The Houston Rockets may be in position to pull off a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason.
Dean Simon
Here is a complete guide to watching Game 5 of the Rockets vs. Warriors series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.
Ishika Dadhwal
A strong response.
Matthew Wadleigh
Udoka continues to be outcoached by Steve Kerr.
Drew Bishop
Here is a complete guide to watching Game X of the Warriors vs. Rockets series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.
Brendan OSullivan
The Houston Rockets have quietly built themselves to be awarded the No. 2 seed in this year's playoffs, but are they overlooked, or just discredited in such a competitive conference?
Tyler Rourke
What a night for the Houston guard.
Billy Heyen
Ouch, that didn't look great.
The Houston Rockets will be looking to upgrade at point guard, especially if they have a disappointing playoffs.
Colin Keane
Here's what you need to know about Wednesday's matchup between Warriors and Rockets, including broadcast information and start time.
Ashlee Woods
Learn more about the Thompson twins, their parents, and the athletic genes they inherited.
Gilbert McGregor
Brutal beat for Houston.
Look out below, Draymond.
Houston has a key secret weapon against the Warriors.
Here's what to know about the history of the beef between Curry, one of the NBA's best players, and Udoka, one of the league's best coaches.
Daniel Mader
Joe Mazzulla has a chance to take the Celtics to the NBA Finals less than two years after Ime Udoka's suspension pushed him into the head coaching role.
Dan Treacy
The Warriors and Rockets' wings, both known for their defensive talents and chatter off the court, have a history of negative words toward one another.
Here's what you need to know about Sunday's matchup between the Warriors and the Rockets, including broadcast information and start time.
These brothers are two of the best athletes in the league.
Reed Sheppard has barely seen the floor for the Rockets during his rookie year.
Stephen Noh
Dillon Brooks is already causing chaos.
Houston isn't looking like the most likely landing spot for KD.
The Houston Rockets may be in position to acquire the superstar forward this offseason.
Which unheralded players could breakout and blossom in the 2025 NBA playoffs?
DJ Foster
This would be quite the haul.
Who knows what is going on with Houston's center?
One player takes things a little too far, according to Celtics star Jaylen Brown.
Joe Krasnowski
The Houston Rockets could pull off a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason.
What was Dillon Brooks doing?
It would take a gigantic offer for a team to trump what the Rockets can provide the Phoenix Suns for KD.
Houston is one piece away from truly contending.
Durant's days with the Phoenix Suns are numbered.
The Houston Rockets could make a franchise-altering trade with the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason.
The Houston Rockets could look to make a league-altering move this offseason.
The Houston Rockets could decide to pull the trigger on a massive offseason deal with the Phoenix Suns.
The big men got physical in the second quarter between Houston and Phoenix.
Andrew Katz
The Houston Rockets could make a splash move for one of the most versatile forwards in the NBA by sending a lucrative trade offer to the Utah Jazz as soon as next summer.
Matthew Legros
The Houston Rockets could be in position to land a superstar from the Phoenix Suns via trade this offseason.
Houston Rockets legend Moses Malone may have one of his greatest career stat lines rivaled for the first time in over four decades this season.
The Houston Rockets could be positioned to make a massive trade with the Phoenix Suns this offseason.
The Houston Rockets could be in position to land a superstar via trade with the Phoenix Suns.
The Houston Rockets could add another veteran guard through the buyout market.
The Houston Rockets could revitalize their lackluster three-point shooting ensemble with one of the NBA’s best outside marksmen next summer.
The Houston Rockets could negotiate a deal for a superstar point guard from the Memphis Grizzlies this summer.
The fourth-seeded Rockets face the seventh-seeded Wolves in Houston on Friday, with both teams well-rested following the All-Star break. Here are the odds for this Western Conference clash, as well as our best bets and top props for the evening.
Sloan Piva
The Houston Rockets could make a move to land a legendary two-way force from the Milwaukee Bucks this summer via trade.
The Houston Rockets could become championship contenders next season by acquiring a superstar forward from the Phoenix Suns via trade in the offseason.
Nathaniel Holloway
The Houston Rockets need size, defense and playmaking, and a star who is about to be bought out by the Brooklyn Nets would be perfect for their unit.
TSN's Steph Noh predicts where Ben Simmons will land after getting bought out by the Nets.
The Houston Rockets could look to add a former star after contract buyout.
The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics agreed to a trade centered around a young role player.
The Houston Rockets could be suitors for the Phoenix Suns' superstar in trade talks.
The Houston Rockets have the chance to address their thin depth chart at point guard by going after a rock-solid facilitator on the trade block.
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson has made a name for himself as the 2024-25 NBA season has moved past its halfway point and could be a player of note to watch moving forward.
The Houston Rockets have been a surprise team in the NBA this season and by making a trade with the Sacramento Kings for their superstar guard, they could become championship contenders.
The Houston Rockets held trade talks regarding a high-flying big man from the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Houston Rockets could be keeping an eye on a disgruntled superstar guard from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
If the Houston Rockets want to make a move over the offseason, they have the capital to target anyone.
Jonah Kubicek
The Houston Rockets may be positioned to add a top prospect hailing from France in the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Houston Rockets may send one of their promising young assets to the Boston Celtics this season
Caleb Hightower
The Houston Rockets are knocking on the door of contention, but they still lack an alpha scorer to close games.
The city of Atlanta is dealing with the aftermath of a snow storm and below-freezing temperatures.
Daniel Chavkin
The Houston Rockets could be positioned to trade for a superstar from the Indiana Pacers.
If the Golden State Warriors decide to bite the bullet and rebuild, the Houston Rockets are primed to make a splash.
The Houston Rockets recently sent a top prospect to the G-League after a rough beginning to his career.
The Houston Rockets are content with seeing just how far their young core can take them and have no desire to make a massive trade for an aging star.
With plenty of talent in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets currently have only one draft pick.
He's one of the most underrated players ever, but where does Moses Malone rank among the all-time NBA greats?
Hakeem Olajuwon was unstoppable during the 1990s for the Houston Rockets, but where does The Dream rank among the game's all-time greats?
The Houston Rockets could emerge as a real trade destination for one of the best names on the market.
The Houston Rockets could improve their roster by trading for an All-Star point guard from the Sacramento Kings.
The Houston Rockets could land a former Boston Celtics guard in a surprise trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Boston Celtics have the chance to pull off one of the most surprising trades of the NBA season, and it would provide insurance towards another title.
The Houston Rockets may swap an erratic starter for a Los Angeles Lakers phenom.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Thunder vs. Rockets.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the best landing spots for Butler based on the teams linked to him.
A former NBA veteran took to the airwaves to dole out praise to a Boston Celtics guard who has been absolutely balling.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his picks for the two semifinal games of the 2024 NBA Cup.
Kerr ripped the officiating crew for a call that ultimately prevented his team from advancing in the NBA Cup.
Here's how a classic film fanned the flames of the rivalry's new era.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Rockets vs. Warriors, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Abhinav Nair
The Houston Rockets could be in the market to land a skilled offensive forward from the Utah Jazz.
The Houston Rockets may part ways with an intimidating center between now and the Feb. 6 trade deadline.
The Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers are two franchises headed in opposite directions, which weirdly makes them appropriate trade partners this winter.
The Houston Rockets have been linked in trade rumors to a former Defensive Player of the Year for the Memphis Grizzlies, but what would it take for Memphis to part ways with him?
The Houston Rockets may bring back a franchise legend this season for unfinished business.
The Houston Rockets may surprise the league by adding an established Milwaukee Bucks point guard to the fold this season.
The Houston Rockets have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, but making a trade for the Charlotte Hornets' superstar point guard could make them a championship favorite.
The Houston Rockets have found themselves in the upper tier of teams in the NBA Western Conference but could use a scoring punch to drive home their Finals bid.
The Houston Rockets have the second-best record in the Western Conference, but they are not expected to be a major player in the playoffs.
The Houston Rockets are looking to add tough, experienced veterans to their young roster before the deadline, and a former Boston Celtics guard could be the perfect fit.
The Milwaukee Bucks are unlikely to part ways with Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they shouldn't close themselves off to less drastic roster changes before February's trade deadline.
The Houston Rockets may consider acquiring a Boston Celtics superstar this season.
The Houston Rockets could take a significant step forward by moving on from a problematic 6-foot-6 forward and trading for an underappreciated Cleveland Cavaliers phenom.
The Houston Rockets may decide to pursue a San Antonio Spurs superstar who's one-of-a-kind talent.
The Houston Rockets could make things interesting in the Western Conference by targeting a Boston Celtics phenom who doesn't love using his weak hand.
The Houston Rockets could make headlines by going all-out for a Minnesota Timberwolves superstar who emulates a Chicago Bulls great.
The Houston Rockets could stun the NBA by pursuing an injury-riddled Los Angeles Clippers phenomenon.
The Houston Rockets have been linked to some pretty big names this season and one proposed trade would bolster their offense.
The Houston Rockets have been linked to some of the best players in the NBA, but recent rumors point to them standing pat.
The Houston Rockets have long made their priorities clear, but recent rumors point towards a shift in strategy.
Teams around the NBA think Houston may be trying to get the Greek Freak.
TJ Morin
The Houston Rockets are on the rise under Ime Udoka, but trading for a game-changing Milwaukee Bucks guard could help raise their ceiling.
The Miami Heat could acquire some top-end young talent if they decide to move on from their long-tenured star.
The Houston Rockets have continued to improve this season and they could free up playing time for their young guards by dealing their All-Star point guard to the Brooklyn Nets.
The Houston Rockets are one move away from being a contender at the top of the Western Conference and adding an All-Star forward from the New Orleans Pelicans could help them.
The Philadelphia 76ers are a mess right now, but a trade with the Houston Rockets to bolster their depth and make them younger could minimize the current damage.
The Milwaukee Bucks have put their All-Star wing on the trading block before, and he might finally be headed out of town this winter.
The Houston Rockets are one of two teams with the trade assets capable of luring the Milwaukee Bucks into a massive deal.
The Houston Rockets may consider letting go of a former first-round draft pick due to increased young depth.
The New Orleans Pelicans may entertain trading their star forward to the Houston Rockets as he prepares for unrestricted free agency.
The Houston Rockets seem to have found an identity with their young core and could send a talented youngster to the Philadelphia 76ers, who are looking to bolster their championship hopes.
The Portland Trail Blazers may deal forward Jerami Grant to the Houston Rockets with an eye toward the future.
The Philadelphia 76ers could be giving the Houston Rockets a call this winter about a potential trade.
If the Miami Heat decide to move on from their All-Star, the Houston Rockets will be picking up the phone swiftly.
The Houston Rockets are off to a mediocre start to the 2024-25 NBA season, but a trade for an established point guard could give them a boost.
The Houston Rockets are determined to continue building after last season’s success and could make a massive deal before the trade deadline.
The Houston Rockets are in the market for a star, but they might be able to round out their supporting cast in a smaller trade with the Golden State Warriors.
The Houston Rockets may want to consider trading for a Miami Heat veteran to increase their chance of reaching the playoffs.
The Houston Rockets have the draft capital, young players, and matching salaries to make a massive trade.
The Houston Rockets could flip a player who's fallen out of the rotation for an experienced veteran.
The Houston Rockets are closely monitoring the Miami Heat superstar, according to multiple reports.
Rockets may try and procure Jimmy Butler, who grew up near Houston.
The Houston Rockets reportedly had their eyes set on poaching a star guard away from the Boston Celtics in free agency.
The Houston Rockets may consider dealing a surprising name from the team as his role moving forward is still in question.
The Houston Rockets have a trove of first round picks to use as assets in a trade for a superstar, but who will they land?
The Houston Rockets gave a former lottery pick a massive contract extension, but his potential to be dealt is still present.
In a potential explosive trade between the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers, it's hard to determine which team would be getting the better end of the deal.
The Houston Rockets recently finalized an extension for one of their rising stars, but not everyone is a fan of the deal.
The Houston Rockets extended Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, which will have massive consequences for another young player.
Jalen Green has also made history with his rookie extension.
A talented young player is calling it a career shortly after getting a fresh start with the Houston Rockets.
John Canady
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Bronny James' next NBA Summer League game, including how to watch Lakers vs. Rockets.
Isaiah Lucas
The Houston Rockets could reportedly refuse to pay big man Alperen Sengun a maximum contract extension.
Anthony Pasciolla
Kevin Durant is the subject of trade rumors once again. Could the Suns deal him during the 2024 offseason?
Jacob Camenker
The next star on the Houston Rockets list is reportedly New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson.
The Rockets are pursuing a star to add to their young core, and Kevin Durant may be among their targets.
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst recently went on record explaining why the Houston Rockets acquired heavy draft capital.
The Houston Rockets are ready to make a major win-now move, regardless of who it’s for.
The Houston Rockets are reportedly aiming to acquire superstar Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns
The Houston Rockets starhunting journey may conclude with a trade for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant.
The Athletic's Kelly Iko reported that the Houston Rockets have been keeping their eye on Donovan Mitchell.
Matt John
Sometimes there are things greater than basketball.
Tyler Lauletta
Marjanovic was a man of the people in Houston's season finale.
Edward Sutelan
Kyle Kuzma's tweet about the Pistons' losing streak earlier this season has aged very poorly.
Kyle Irving
Rockets standout Alperen Sengun had to be wheeled off the court on Sunday night with an apparent leg injury. Here are the latest updates on his status.
Here's the latest on Fred VanVleet's injury and when he is expected to return.
Scott Rafferty
Sporting News dives into tonight's Raptors vs. Rockets matchup in Houston, with Scottie Barnes and former Raptor Fred VanVleet squaring off at the Toyota Center. We've got you covered with best bets, top props, and our final score prediction.
Anthony Davis and Darvin Ham spoke up in defense of Jarred Vanderbilt and against Dillon Brooks after the Lakers' 135-119 loss to the Rockets.
Why did the Thunder trade Sengun to the Rockets and what did they get in return for him?
Dillon Brooks tried prodding at LeBron James during the 2023 NBA Playoffs but it was the Lakers star who got the last laugh. Where did the animosity between these two players come from?
In Friday night's game between the Spurs and Rockets, Victor Wembanyama provided the San Antonio crowd with more highlights than your typical rookie can deliver over the course of an entire season.
Jordan Greer
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Houston Rockets in the championship game to claim their first Summer League trophy.
Thompson suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of his NBA Summer League debut.
Sam Jarden
The Raptors were said to have confidence they could reach an agreement to bring VanVleet back days before free agency, so what changed?
The Sporting News breaks down Fred VanVleet's deal with the Rockets.
Here's why Cam Whitmore fell so far in the 2023 NBA draft
Mahmoud Abdelfattah will replace back-to-back championship-winning coach Chase Buford as the Sydney Kings head coach.
Benyam Kidane
The Rockets have hired former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka. During his introductory press conference, he apologized for how his tenure ended in Boston.
The former Celtics head coach is expected to take over in Houston following the departure of Stephen Silas.
With Nick Nurse's dismissal from the Raptors, he's now being tied to the Rockets. What is the connection between Nurse and the franchise?
The biggest threat to the Sixers' future success could be one of Harden's old teams.
Kenyon Martin Jr. will look to replicate his father's dunking ability this weekend in the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Mazzulla is set to miss his second game due to corneal abrasions in his eyes.
Could James Harden rejoin the Rockets in free agency?
Thompson had struggled to find his offensive rhythm to start the season, before detonating on the Rockets for 41 points.
Through the first 10-plus games of the 2022 rookie class, Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin look head and shoulders above their competition.
A way-too-early look at the NBA standings reveal several surprising teams with the inside track and best lottery odds for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft.
With the announcement of the 2022-23 NBA schedule, we're one step closer to seeing the 2022 rookie class take the floor.
Jalen Green's game really clicked at the end of his rookie season, giving us a glimpse of what the No. 2 pick is capable of as a scorer. How can he build on that momentum heading into Year 2?
With plenty of action to follow, The Sporting News is tracking live updates from each of Thursday's Summer League games.
Nick Metallinos
The NBA world got a first look at No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero at Las Vegas Summer League.
There are many paths in life, and Abdelfattah is yet another example that some of the more unconventional ones can develop the greatest talent.
As rosters begin to shape out for next season, which franchise has the best young core for the future?
With all 30 teams in action, the biggest names from the 2022 NBA Draft are set to take the floor, including top three picks Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr.
Considered by many as the best prospect in the 2022 NBA Draft class, Jabari Smith Jr. is a unique big man with an elite shooting touch.
Kevin Durant has set the NBA world ablaze by formally requesting a trade from the Nets.
After appearing in just 40 games for the Houston Rockets, John Wall is set to his unrestricted free agency after receiving a buyout.
The 2022 NBA Draft is underway! Who are the best players still available on the board?
Carlan Gay
Where do the Houston Rockets land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.
Ananth Pandian
ESPN's insider might already have locked in the Orlando, Oklahoma City and Houston picks.
Kevin Skiver
The 2022 NBA Draft class is deep with forwards and wings who are ready to make an impact at the next level.
Purdue guard Jaden Ivey fits a mold of dynamic athlete that basically hasn't failed in the past two decades of NBA competition.
Mike DeCourcy
The 2022 NBA Draft has more than a handful of guards worth knowing ahead of draft night.
According to multiple reports, the Dallas Mavericks acquired Christian Wood in a deal with the Houston Rockets.
Rockets rookie Jalen Green took to Twitter after being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Here is a guide to everything you need to know about the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, including the TV channel, start time and every team's percentage odds to win the No. 1 overall pick.
Th Rockets had only won one of their past 14 games entering tonight's contest against the reeling Lakers, as rookie Jalen Green put on a show with a career-high 32 points.
For the second time in two years, it seemed like Westbook and Wall would headline a trade for each other but the Lakers wanted nothing to do with the Rockets' request.
Yash Matange
For much of their Monday night contest, the duo of Curry and Porter Jr. were battling but as the final buzzer neared, the young guard was seeking advice from the future Hall of Famer.
Winners of five straight, Golden State looks to extend its win streak as it visits a Houston team that is currently at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
Steph Curry hit the eighth game-winning shot of his career on Friday to beat the Houston Rockets 105-103 in San Francisco.
Wall and Westbrook were traded for each other before the 2020-21 season.
Trevor Booth
With each passing day, trade rumors continue to intensify and there are a handful of teams in a position to acquire a player that can escalate them to another tier.
While Kevin Porter Jr. stunned the Wizards with a game-winner, commentary from Wizards announcer Glenn Consor that has incensed a number of basketball minds.
The 124-111 final score doesn't illustrate the gulf between the Rockets and the Nuggets. The visitors led by 22 at halftime, which is when Rockets assistant coach John Lucas called out players for their performance, resulting in a heated argument and two suspensions.
Zach Randolph was one of the pioneers of the Grizzlies' successful "Grit-and-Grind" era in the 2010s. He was honored by the franchise on Saturday when his jersey was lifted into the rafters.
After enduring a 15-game losing streak, the Rockets now have the longest-active win streak in the league after notching their seventh win in a row, defeating the Nets 114-104.
Bill Walton wrote in The Sporting News: "Barkley's heart always was bigger than the rest of his body."
Bill Walton
