The Latest Breaking News from Derrick Favors

After Months of Tanking, the Kings vs. Jazz Race for Final Lottery Spot Came Down to Chance

Utah and Sacramento finished with the same 22–60 record, leading to a tiebreaker by the NBA on Monday.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

Busts, Bad Trades and Regrets: Each NBA Team's Biggest Draft Mistake Since 2000

Examining the biggest NBA draft mistake from every franchise since 2000.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25, 2025

Caruso injured as Bulls using final two preseason games to ramp up before regular season

Bulls coach Billy Donovan is using the last two preseason games as a ramp-up ahead of the regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

Should the Boston Celtics consider pursuing big man Derrick Favors?

Friday's overtime preseason loss to the Raptors might forebode frontcourt problems until Timelord returns.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 15, 2022

Report: Former Thunder center Derrick Favors waived by Rockets

Derrick Favors was owed $10.2 million this season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 15, 2022

Report: Rockets planning to waive Derrick Favors to finalize roster

The Rockets plan to waive veteran big man Derrick Favors, per Shams Charania, which would finalize their roster among standard contracts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 14, 2022

Derrick Favors embracing leadership role with young Rockets

Derrick Favors on joining the Rockets: “This is a young team, and they play hard. It was a little bit unexpected, but I’m happy to be here. I think I can provide some good leadership.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022

Rockets trade four players to OKC for package led by Derrick Favors, future second-round draft pick

The Rockets are trading four veteran players to Oklahoma City in a deal bringing Derrick Favors, a future second-round draft pick, and more to Houston. Here’s our analysis of the move.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

Report: Thunder, Rockets Pull Off Eight-Player Trade

The deal will reportedly result in noteworthy cap implications for both teams entering the 2022–23 season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2022

Report: Thunder send Derrick Favors to Rockets in an 8-player deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder will send Derrick Favors to the Houston Rockets in a large deal that includes eight players.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022