The Latest Breaking News from Rockets

Former Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. returns to NBA with Clippers

After missing a season following his arrest, former Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. is back in the NBA after signing a minimum salary deal with the Clippers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2024

After leg surgery, Tari Eason to return for Rockets in summer league

After undergoing leg surgery in early March, Kelly Iko reports that appears Tari Eason is on course to return for the Rockets at the NBA’s 2024 summer league.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2024

Report: Rockets unlikely to offer max contracts in 2024 to Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun are unlikely to receive maximum-salary contract extension offers in 2024, the Houston Chronicle reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2024

Rafael Stone, Rockets viewed Reed Sheppard as 2024 draft’s best player

“At the end of our process, we ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by quite a bit,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Reed Sheppard.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2024

Rafael Stone reacts to Rockets-Nets trade, Reed Sheppard draft choice

In a virtual press conference, GM Rafael Stone shared his perspective on the recent Rockets-Nets trade and Houston’s top draft selection of Reed Sheppard.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2024

As Houston improves its NBA status, former Rockets are taking notice

“They had a great year, and I think this year is going to be special,” Vernon Maxwell says of the Rockets. “They are on the right track, and I like what they are doing.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2024

Report: Rockets to save 2024 mid-level exception for future trade

The Rockets plan to save their non-taxpayer mid-level exception for potential use in a future trade, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2024

Report: Rockets showing interest in potential free agent Paul George

“The Houston Rockets are big-game hunting, and one of the many notable names on their radar is Paul George,” Michael Scotto reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2024

ESPN: Since 2019, Rockets lead NBA in outperforming draft slots

Since 2019, the Rockets have received “almost double the expected value of their draft picks,” per ESPN’s Kevin Pelton.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2024

Report: Add Portland to list of Houston’s trade suitors for No. 3 draft pick

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly another interested trade suitor for Houston’s No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2024