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• Rival GM: Victor Wembanyama Is Shaq 2.0, He's Our Nightmare

Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA in 2023 as the big man with the highest expectations since Shaquille O'Neal was the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic in 1992. O'Neal reached the Finals in his third season in 1995, just like Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs this season. O'Neal's Magic were swept by the Houston Rockets and he didn't return to the Finals until 2000 with the Los Angeles La...2026
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• Realistic guards the Rockets should target this summer

The Houston Rockets need another guard, but they don’t need to break the bank to find him....2026
• Gregg Popovich message helped New Jersey native Dylan Harper’s NBA Finals dream become reality

Gregg Popovich, left, talks with Victor Wembanyama on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets March 5, 2024,...2026
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• Gregg Popovich message helped New Jersey native Dylan Harper’s NBA Finals dream become reality

Gregg Popovich, left, talks with Victor Wembanyama on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets March 5, 2024,...2026
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• Where Rockets Tari Eason ranks among top free agents

Tari Eason is a restricted free agent this offseason after spending four years with the Houston Rockets....2026
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• What a Kyrie Irving trade looks like for Rockets

The Houston Rockets could make sense for a Kyrie Irving trade....2026
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• Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies Of Brain Cancer At 47

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history and a tireless advocate for inclusion in professional sports, died Tuesday of brain cancer at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family. He was 47. Collins disclosed his Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis to ESPN in November, when doctors told him he had between six weeks and three months to live without treatment. He traveled to Singapore this...2026
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• 76ers To Evaluate Futures Of Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse

The Philadelphia 76ers will evaluate the futures of president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and head coach Nick Nurse before reaching any decisions, multiple league sources told The Athletic. No final determinations had been made immediately following Sunday's playoff elimination. Team sources indicated ownership plans to take several days to assess the situation before acting on any major ...2026
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• Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka Remain Part Of Rockets' Plans

Kevin Durant and head coach Ime Udoka are both expected to remain with the Houston Rockets despite a first-round playoff elimination. However, team sources tell ESPN the franchise views its young core as the foundation of a decade-long contention window rather than a supporting cast built around Durant's timeline. "We aren't thinking, 'We've got to win now because we're in KD's window,'" a high-ra...2026
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• Rockets Passed On James Harden Reunion Due To Concerns On How He'd Impact Young Core

Despite mutual interest and a clear need at point guard following Fred VanVleet's torn ACL, the Houston Rockets declined to pursue a reunion with James Harden this season, prioritizing the development of their young core over a short-term fix, sources told ESPN. Harden's representatives contacted Houston after the Los Angeles Clippers stumbled to a 6-21 start, gauging interest in a potential retur...2026
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• Kevin Durant Burner Question Was Significant Distraction Rockets Never Fully Resolved

Kevin Durant's first season with the Houston Rockets ended in disappointment, marked by a knee injury, a sprained right ankle, and unresolved questions about his relationship with teammates. The Rockets were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in six games with Durant appearing in only of them and his future with the franchise uncertain less than one year after his trade from the Phoenix Suns. Al...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Western Conference First Round returns to Houston this Friday, May 1, as the Los Angeles Lakers look to close out the Houston Rockets in a pivotal Game 6. Following a gritty 99-93 victory in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the fifth-seeded Rockets (2-3) have successfully staved off elimination for the second straight game. For LeBron James and the fourth-seeded Lakers, tonight is a critical opportun...2026
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• Is Kevin Durant playing today? Latest injury update on Rockets star
Here's the latest injury update for Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant....2026
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• NBA Playoffs First-Round Series Odds Ahead Of Game 6

Six NBA first-round series will feature Game 6s on Thursday and Friday, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Orlando Magic holding strong positions to advance even though their 3-1 leads have dwindled to 3-2. The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost its series edge to the Denver Nuggets after their own 3-1 lead with the loss in Game 5 on top of playing the remainder of the series without A...2026
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• Rockets Avoid Elimination Again, Force Game 6 Against Lakers

The Houston Rockets avoided elimination Wednesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 to cut the first-round series deficit to 3-2. Houston becomes the 16th NBA team to force a Game 6 after falling behind 3-0. Reed Sheppard delivered key plays in the closing minutes. With Houston ahead by three and under three minutes remaining, he hit a midrange jumper and then stripped LeBron...2026
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• Kevin Durant To Miss Game 6 Against Lakers With Ankle Injury

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will remain sidelined for Game 6 of his team's first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with an ankle injury. The Rockets forced Game 6 in Houston after falling behind 3-0 in the series. Durant has played in only Game 2 of the series. He missed Game 1 after banging knees with a teammate in practice. In Game 2, the veteran forward injured his an...2026
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• 4 NBA playoff races that will determine postseason picture in final week of season
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The last week of the NBA regular season comes with huge stakes. The NBA had a pretty good weekend. A new CBA was agreed to between the NBPA and the Governors, guaranteeing labor peace through a new television rights deal and for almost the rest of this decade. That should be celebrated - strikes and lockouts can stymie momentum, especially for a league that is...2023
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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"Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory."

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"Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski came up clutch as the Golden State Warriors escaped with a Game 4 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night."

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"The Houston Rockets, who had made a late charge for the Play-In Tournament with a 13-2 record in March but faltered in early April, fell into the latter category, looking for their first non-losing record since the 2019-20 season."

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"Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard dropped a career-high 71 points in a 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, setting a new franchise record."

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"The Jazz hosted the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night."

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"The Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, and Indiana Pacers all made minor moves Tuesday night involving salary dumps and future draft picks."

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers against the Houston Rockets Game 3, taking you through game day from start to finish."

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"Russell Westbrook is exactly who everybody -- except for the Houston Rockets -- thought he was"

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Houston Rockets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account."

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Houston Rockets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account."

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"Tracy McGrady Joins ESPN As NBA Analyst"

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" After dropping 40 points in the Golden State Warriors' season-opening win over the New Orleans Pelicans and pouring in 25 in Friday night's victory against the Houston Rockets, the NBA's reigning MVP exploded for 53 points in a 134-120 win over the Pelicans on Saturday."

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• Rival GM: Victor Wembanyama Is Shaq 2.0, He's Our Nightmare
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• Where Rockets Tari Eason ranks among top free agents
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• Should Rockets re-sign Josh Okogie?

Josh Okogie is a free agent after his contract expired with the Houston Rockets....2026
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• 76ers Part Ways With Daryl Morey, Retain Nick Nurse As Head Coach

The Philadelphia 76ers have parted ways with Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations. Morey met with owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer on Tuesday as the decision was made to part ways after six seasons running the Sixers' front office. The Sixers will retain Nick Nurse as head coach. Bob Myers, who is president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, will lead the search ...2026
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• 76ers To Evaluate Futures Of Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse
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• NBA's Proposed 3-2-1 Lottery Could Bring Live TV Drawing Back For First Time Since 1989

If the NBA's proposed "3-2-1" lottery format is approved on May 28, the league is seriously considering holding the draft lottery drawing live on television, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The change would mark the first live televised lottery drawing since 1989. The new format, which requires approval from 23 of the league's 30 teams, would replace the current system of 14 numbered ...2026
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Believed To Want To Play For Eastern Conference Title Contender

This summer, teams are expected to be lining up their best trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Several teams who have been eliminated from playoff contention have already shown interest in acquiring Antetokounmpo or reportedly could make a run at the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. That list includes Western Conference teams like the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers...2026
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• Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka Remain Part Of Rockets' Plans
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• Rockets Passed On James Harden Reunion Due To Concerns On How He'd Impact Young Core
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• Rockets Internally Project Reed Sheppard As Steve Nash-Level Talent

Despite a turbulent playoff run, the Houston Rockets remain firm believers in guard Reed Sheppard's long-term potential, with internal sources comparing his ceiling to Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash, sources tell ESPN Sheppard, selected third overall in the 2024 draft, struggled with consistency throughout Houston's first-round loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He shot 16-for-64 in the Rockets'...2026
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• Rival GM: Victor Wembanyama Is Shaq 2.0, He's Our Nightmare
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• Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka Remain Part Of Rockets' Plans
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• Kevin Durant Burner Question Was Significant Distraction Rockets Never Fully Resolved
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• JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets 'A Big Deal'

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win the first-round series 4-2 on Friday night. LeBron James finished with 28 points, with Rui Hachimura adding 21 points. Austin Reaves added 15 points in his second game back from an injured oblique. James credited the Lakers' defense with the win. "In order for us to win we had to protect the ball, we had to rebound and we ...2026
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• James stars as Lakers set up Thunder showdown

LeBron James scores 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder....2026
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• JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets Is 'A Big Deal'

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win the first-round series 4-2 on Friday night. LeBron James finished with 28 points, with Rui Hachimura adding 21 points. Austin Reaves added 15 points in his second game back from an injured oblique. James credited the Lakers' defense with the win. "In order for us to win we had to protect the ball, we had to rebound and we ...2026
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• ‘Some Friendly Advice’ — 2-Time NBA Champion Sends Clear Message to Lakers Coach JJ Redick About Bronny James
Vernon Maxwell is not a man who minces words, and what he had to say about Bronny James on Thursday should get JJ Redick’s attention before Game 6 tips off tonight. The two-time NBA champion with the Houston Rockets, of all teams, is making the case that the Lakers have been leaving points on the […]...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Lakers vs. Rockets – Game 6 NBA Playoffs – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 1
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Playoff Game 6 Betting Preview...2026
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• Mistakes Cost Lakers as Marcus Smart Owns Game 5 Collapse

The Los Angeles Lakers missed a golden opportunity to close out their first-round series against the Houston Rockets in Game 5, falling 99-93 in a performance defined by one glaring issue: turnovers, and Marcus Smart took accountability. Despite holding Houston to under one hundred points, the Lakers repeatedly shot themselves in the foot with careless […] The post Mistakes Cost Lakers as Ma...2026
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• Grizzlies Lose Full Value Of Jazz Pick As NBA Lottery Reform Applies Restrictions To Traded Picks

The Memphis Grizzlies acquired what they believed was an unprotected first-round pick from the Utah Jazz in February's Jaren Jackson Jr. trade. However, that pick is now top-five protected under the NBA's newly approved "3-2-1" lottery reform. The restriction stems from Utah landing in the top five in both the 2025 and 2026 lotteries. Under the new system, prohibitions against landing in the top f...2026
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• Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies Of Brain Cancer At 47
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• Jared McCain 'Definitely Hurt' By 'Sold High' Comment After Trade From Sixers

Jared McCain's arrival with the Oklahoma City reflects the kind of calculated, forward-looking roster construction that has defined Sam Presti's tenure. Philadelphia traded the young guard after VJ Edgecombe emerged as a backcourt cornerstone and McCain's injured knee raised durability concerns, with the Sixers receiving a 2026 Houston Rockets first-round pick and three second-rounders in return. ...2026
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• Rockets Passed On James Harden Reunion Due To Concerns On How He'd Impact Young Core
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• LeBron James owned the moment, and in the end, the Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered Game 6 with momentum. By the time the game ended, James and the Lakers had won and quieted the Houston crowd....2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• From Regular Season to Reality: Which Wizards Are Ready for the NBA Playoffs?

I was watching Game Three of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets series. My wife — who’s usually more interested in the National Anthem and the arena timeout entertainment — watched two possessions and said, “Do these guys understand this isn’t football?” In other words, someone who pays more attention to what Britt Waters […]...2026
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• Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 preview

Originally, I figured that the most 2026 Houston Rockets thing that could happen is what happened in Game 3: take a sizable lead into the final moments and blow the game, culminating in an overtime loss. The poor play in clutch situations has defined this team, and their 20+ blown fourth quarter leads this year […]...2026
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• Ime Udoka Blasts Rockets, Makes Team Watch Final 30-Second Collapse Immediately Postgame

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka delivered a blunt postgame message to his team Friday after they surrendered a six-point lead in the final 28 seconds of regulation and lost 112-108 in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3, falling to the brink of first-round elimination. "Grow up," Udoka said he told his players. "You're not that young anymore." Udoka was so frustrated that he made the Rock...2026
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• LeBron James' big moments lifting Lakers to commanding series lead vs. Rockets

A series many thought would go one way due to key injuries has gone the completely other direction. With their come-from-behind Game 3 win on Friday night, it's the Los Angeles Lakers who have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets....2026
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Steph Curry Scores 53 vs. Pelicans: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• Sources: Veteran Smith opts to join Rockets
Wanting to play for a winning team with a chance to win the title, Josh Smith has decided to join the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN.com on Wednesday....2014
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• Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Praises Kawhi Leonard's 'Bored to Death' Demeanor
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• Running Diary: Lakers 112 | Rockets 102
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• San Antonio Spurs Present Immediate Challenge to Golden State Warriors' Throne
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• Is Kevin Durant Still the NBA's Second-Best Player Behind LeBron James?
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• Kobe Bryant Calls Dwight Howard ‘Soft’ and a ‘Teddy Bear’ (VIDEO)
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Though Enticing, Rajon Rondo of Today an Investment Lakers Lucky Not to Make
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• Rival GM: Victor Wembanyama Is Shaq 2.0, He's Our Nightmare
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• Kevin Durant already facing trade speculation after one year with Rockets

The Houston Rockets took a major swing by trading for Kevin Durant. Now, despite the move barely settling in, some around the league are already wondering how long the partnership could actually last. Houston won 52 games this past season and appeared ahead of schedule in its rebuild even before adding Durant. The Rockets have […] The post Kevin Durant already facing trade speculation after ...2026
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• 76ers To Evaluate Futures Of Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse
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• NBA's Proposed 3-2-1 Lottery Could Bring Live TV Drawing Back For First Time Since 1989
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Believed To Want To Play For Eastern Conference Title Contender
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• Jared McCain 'Definitely Hurt' By 'Sold High' Comment After Trade From Sixers
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• ‘Against the Odds’ — LeBron James Claps Back at ‘So-Called Experts’ As Lakers Silence Doubters in NBA Playoffs
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets to start their playoff run, silencing many doubters in the process....2026
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• Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka Remain Part Of Rockets' Plans
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• Rockets Passed On James Harden Reunion Due To Concerns On How He'd Impact Young Core
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• Rockets Internally Project Reed Sheppard As Steve Nash-Level Talent
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• Kevin Durant already facing trade speculation after one year with Rockets
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• Is Texans DE Will Anderson Secretly Related to LeBron James?

If you’ve spent any time watching the NBA Playoffs, especially the very dramatic L.A. Lakers vs. Houston Rockets playoff series that sadly ended with a Lakers win in game six on Friday night, you may have seen some speculation going around about Texans star Will Anderson Jr. and his uncanny resemblance to current Lakers’ guard […]...2026
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• LeBron James isn't worried yet after Lakers lose 2nd straight potential series clincher to Rockets
LeBron James didn't get overly excited last week when his Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a shocking 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets despite playing without their top two scorers. James also isn't ready to panic after his Lakers lost their second straight potential clincher Wednesday night, putting them halfway to making an unwanted bit of NBA history. “We don’t have a lot of time to dwell...2026
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• Ime Udoka Blasts Rockets, Makes Team Watch Final 30-Second Collapse Immediately Postgame
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• Shannon Sharpe not sold on Lakers after Game 1 win

There was plenty of buzz after LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took Game 1 over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, but Sharpe was not exactly lining up to celebrate....2026
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• Lakers just sent out a loud warning shot to rest of NBA after shocking Game 1 win

After the Los Angeles Lakers were written off by most of the NBA world due to injuries, they just racked up a huge playoff win against the Houston Rockets....2026
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• Curry nearly leads Warriors to shocking comeback against Rockets in return

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, left, kicks a pass by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026,...SAN......2026
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• Julius Randle Delivers Clutch Winner & NSFW Message

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle sealed a dramatic overtime win, and didn’t hold back after the final buzzer. Randle knocked down the game-winning shot with 8.8 seconds remaining to lift Minnesota past the Houston Rockets, 110–108, in a wild contest at Target Center. The moment capped off a gritty performance from a Timberwolves side that […] The post Julius Randle Delivers Clutc...2026
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• Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson 'Getting Better Together', Key Win Over Heat
Amen Thompson's buzzer-beating putback layup and Reed Sheppard's career performance delivered the Houston Rockets a stunning 123-122 victory over the Miami Heat at Toyota Center on Saturday. With the Rockets trailing by one with five seconds left, Kevin Durant's contested shot rimmed out before Thompson flew in to tap home the rebound as time expired. "Amen saved the day," head coach Ime Udoka sai...2026
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• Amen Thompson tips Rockets to 124-123 victory over Heat

The Houston Rockets were locked into a close game with the Miami Heat in which they had given up a big Heat run, including a goaltend on Jabari Smith Jr. to give the Heat the late lead, but Amen Thompson tipped in the game winner at the buzzer off of a Kevin Durant miss to […]...2026
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