Houston Rockets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:53:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tari Eason Reportedly Declined Rockets’ $100M+ Contract Offer https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/tari-eason-reportedly-declined-rockets-100m-contract-offer/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:53:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364201 Although Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets didn’t agree to a rookie extension before the start of the NBA season, the Rockets reportedly offered their former first-rounder a generous contract proposal. Tari Eason To Become Restricted Free Agent Next Summer ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on The Hoop Collective podcast that Houston offered Eason a deal […]

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]]> Rockets, Kevin Durant Agree To 2-Year, $90M Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rockets-kevin-durant-agree-to-2-year-90m-contract-extension/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:01:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364025 Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension, with a player option for 2027-28, his business partner and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. Kevin Durant Was Eligible For Maximum Contract Extension Durant was eligible for a maximum contract extension of $120 million over two years, […]

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]]> Rockets’ Kevin Durant ‘Wanted To Retire In Phoenix’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rockets-kevin-durant-wanted-to-retire-in-phoenix/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:29:15 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364011 Now a member of the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant envisioned retiring as a member of the Phoenix Suns while he was there. In an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated, Durant detailed why things didn’t work out the way he hoped. He also delved into what the future could hold in Houston and why that destination worked […]

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]]> Kevin Durant, Rockets Optimistic About Contract Extension Before NBA Season https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kevin-durant-rockets-optimistic-about-contract-extension-before-nba-season/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:57:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363628 Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant is entering the final season of his current contract, but the former NBA MVP still remains eligible to sign a two-year extension with his new team. Both sides are hoping a deal can be worked out before the 2025-26 season. Kevin Durant, Rockets Are In Constant Communication ESPN’s Shams Charania […]

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]]> Rockets Expected To File For $14.1M DPE After Fred VanVleet’s Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rockets-expected-to-file-for-14-1m-dpe-after-fred-vanvleets-injury/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:59:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363571 The Houston Rockets have an open roster spot and will likely file for a $14.1 million disabled player exception (DPE) after star point guard Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL at an unofficial team minicamp in the Bahamas. If the NBA determines VanVleet is out until mid-June, the league would grant the exception, which would […]

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]]> Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Suffers Torn ACL, Could Miss 2025-26 Season https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rockets-fred-vanvleet-suffers-torn-acl-could-miss-2025-26-season/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:46:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362883 Houston Rockets star point guard Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL and could potentially miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. Rockets’ Fred VanVleet To Undergo Surgery On Right Knee Per Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports, VanVleet suffered the right knee injury at an unofficial team minicamp in the […]

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]]> Jeremy Lin Retires From Basketball After 9-Year NBA Career https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jeremy-lin-retires-from-basketball-after-9-year-nba-career/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:48:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361986 Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin announced Saturday on Instagram that he’s officially retiring as a basketball player following an extensive professional career. “As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away,” Lin wrote in a statement. “I’ve spent my 15-year career knowing that one day I would have to […]

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]]> Rockets’ Dorian Finney-Smith Marries JazMyne Branch https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rockets-dorian-finney-smith-marries-jazmyne-branch/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:15:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361808 Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith tied the knot with JazMyne Branch over the weekend in Dallas, Texas, according to Ashlyn Robinette of People. Dorian Finney-Smith Married JazMyne Branch At D’Vine Grace Vineyard Finney-Smith, 32, married JazMyne Branch in a ceremony attended by 190 guests at D’Vine Grace Vineyard in Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 23 — […]

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]]> Kevin Durant, Rockets Expected To Reach Agreement On Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kevin-durant-rockets-expected-to-reach-agreement-on-contract-extension/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:58:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361735 ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Friday that Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have already had conversations about a new contract extension this summer, but the two sides have yet to reach an agreement. “The Rockets and Durant have had discussions about a new contract and there is belief they will come to terms, sources said, […]

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]]> John Wall Retires From NBA After 11 Seasons With Wizards, Clippers, Rockets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/john-wall-retires-from-nba-after-11-seasons-with-wizards-clippers-rockets/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:29:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361586 John Wall is calling it a career after more than two years since his last appearance in an NBA game. In a video posted on social media, Wall officially announced his retirement on Tuesday after 11 seasons. John Wall Posts Emotional Farewell Video Wall, who turns 35 in September, thanked his fans, family, and teammates […]

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]]> N’Faly Dante Joins Hawks After Rockets Decline Matching Offer Sheet https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nfaly-dante-joins-hawks-after-rockets-decline-matching-offer-sheet/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:08:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361554 Restricted free agent center N’Faly Dante will join the Atlanta Hawks after the Houston Rockets declined to match the two-year, $45 million offer sheet he signed with Atlanta, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. N’Faly Dante Entering Second NBA Season Dante appeared in just four NBA regular-season games last season after going undrafted out of Oregon. […]

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]]> Heat’s Kevin Durant Trade Offer Included Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, More https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-kevin-durant-trade-offer-included-andrew-wiggins-terry-rozier-more/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:15:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361523 The Miami Heat were among the favorites this offseason to land superstar Kevin Durant in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The trade package that Miami offered Phoenix in exchange for Durant was revealed Friday. Heat Wanted Kevin Durant, Cody Martin From Suns According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat offered Andrew […]

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]]> Kevin Durant, Rockets Have ‘Not A Sense Of Urgency’ To Get Extension Done https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kevin-durant-rockets-have-not-a-sense-of-urgency-to-get-extension-done/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361403 The Houston Rockets are not prioritizing a contract extension for Kevin Durant this summer. Houston is more focused on extending Tari Eason, who is eligible to sign a rookie extension up until Oct. 21. “There’s not a sense of urgency to get it done right now. The Rockets have other business that they need to […]

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]]> Former NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Pays Off Casino Debts of $265K https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/former-nba-player-marcus-morris-sr-pays-off-casino-debts-of-265k/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:33:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361274 Ex-NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. is reportedly no longer facing theft charges after settling outstanding debts with two Las Vegas casinos, according to court documents obtained by KLAS 8 News Now. Marcus Morris Sr. Wrote Bad Checks To Las Vegas Casinos The charges stemmed from $265,000 in checks Morris wrote in 2024 to the Wynn […]

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]]> Kevin Durant Reportedly Not Expected To Get Max Contract From Rockets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kevin-durant-reportedly-not-expected-to-get-max-contract-from-rockets/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:01:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361269 The Houston Rockets reportedly aren’t expected to give Kevin Durant a two-year, $122 million maximum contract extension after trading for the future Hall of Famer this summer. “The Rockets aren’t gonna go all-in, by all appearances and by what I’ve heard, they’re not going all-in on an extension for Kevin Durant,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported […]

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]]> 2025-26 NBA Season Begins Oct. 21; LeBron James Vs. Kevin Durant On Christmas https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/2025-26-nba-season-begins-october-21-lebron-james-vs-kevin-durant-christmas-day/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:44:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361264 The 2025-26 NBA season will commence on Oct. 21, beginning with the Houston Rockets traveling to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Yes, folks, that means Kevin Durant’s Rockets debut will be in Oklahoma City watching the championship banner go up. Kudos to the NBA schedulers on that […]

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]]> NBA Offseason Grades: Knicks, Rockets, Celtics, Cavaliers, Thunder https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-offseason-grades-knicks-rockets-celtics-cavaliers-thunder/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:02:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360543 To wrap up this NBA offseason grades series, we have the elite of the elite from last season. The New York Knicks are looking to take things one step further with a new head coach. The Houston Rockets acquired a legend of the game to plant itself in the inner circle. The Cleveland Cavaliers are […]

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]]> Tracy McGrady Joining NBC Sports As NBA Studio Analyst https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/tracy-mcgrady-joining-nbc-sports-as-nba-studio-analyst/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:05:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360818 NBC Sports announced Tuesday that it hired Tracy McGrady, the seven-time NBA All-Star and a member of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class of 2017, as an NBA studio analyst for both NBC and Peacock. “Tracy has performed at the highest level both on and off the court and has already demonstrated his ability […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Allegedly Stole Over $250K From Las Vegas Casinos https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-player-marcus-morris-sr-allegedly-stole-over-250k-from-las-vegas-casinos/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:20:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360799 Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. allegedly stole over $250,000 from two prominent Las Vegas casinos, according to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports. Marcus Morris Sr. Wrote Bad Checks At Las Vegas Casinos In May 2024, Morris received $115,000 from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino via “bad checks” and reportedly never paid it […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested On Fraud Charge https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-player-marcus-morris-sr-arrested-on-fraud-charge/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:34:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360696 Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested and taken into custody on a fraud charge Sunday in Broward County, Florida, according to online booking records that were obtained by TMZ Sports. Marcus Morris Sr. Allegedly Wrote A Check With Insufficient Funds Per Christian Arnold of the New York Post, the felony charge listed is “Fraud […]

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]]> Rockets, Josh Okogie Agree To One-Year, $3.1M Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rockets-josh-okogie-agree-to-one-year-3-1m-contract/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:02:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360539 The Houston Rockets and free agent forward Josh Okogie have agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million contract, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Hornets Waived Josh Okogie To Save $7.7 Million The Charlotte Hornets waived Okogie last week to save $7.7 million, which would have been his guaranteed salary for next season had he […]

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]]> Kevin Durant’s Former Oklahoma City Townhouse Listed For $35 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kevin-durants-former-oklahoma-city-townhouse-listed-for-35/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:40:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360495 The former Oklahoma City townhome of Kevin Durant has been listed for sale for a low starting price of just $35, according to Leasha Larkpor, Managing Broker for Thunder Team Realty. Townhome’s Price Symbolizes Durant’s Jersey Number Thunder Team Realty opted to drop the townhome’s price to $35 — Durant’s playing number with the Oklahoma […]

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]]> What Are The 5 Best Landing Spots For Damian Lillard? https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/5-best-landing-spots-for-damian-lillard-nba-boston-celtics-houston-rockets-miami-heat/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:56:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360227 No player in the modern era has ever had the freedom of movement Damian Lillard has in choosing his next landing spot. Recently stretched and waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard has the financial security of his previous contract. With that, he can first focus on basketball and lifestyle fit and not be limited by […]

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]]> Durant On Failed Nets Tenure: ‘Everything Around Us Was Going To Sh*t’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kevin-durant-failed-brooklyn-nets-tenure-everything-around-us-was-going-to-sht-nba/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:02:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359921 Kevin Durant made his most revealing comments yet as to why his Brooklyn Nets tenure didn’t produce the success many envisioned. Making a guest appearance on LeBron James and Steve Nash’s “Mind The Game” podcast, Durant felt there were only a few people truly bought into winning a championship. “It felt like we were secure […]

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]]> Rockets Trade Cam Whitmore to Wizards for 2 Second-Round Picks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rockets-trade-cam-whitmore-to-wizards-for-2-second-round-picks/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:36:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359841 The Houston Rockets traded Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, the team announced Sunday. Washington is sending Houston a 2026 second-round pick from the Chicago Bulls and a 2029 second-round pick from the Sacramento Kings in the deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Rockets Acquire The Draft Rights To Mojave King […]

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