Was Kevin Durant responsible for Rockets’ ‘connectivity’ issues?
Kevin Durant gave the Rockets plenty of scoring last season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes Houston also asked him to handle responsibilities that weren’t suited...
Ralph Sampson’s advice for Victor Wembanyama: ‘Stay healthy’
Ralph Sampson sees enormous potential in Victor Wembanyama. He also knows how quickly a career can change.
“Stay healthy,” the former No. 1 overall pick...
Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat
For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on.
David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets....
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks
Timberwolves
Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense.
“Easy, he’s got to bring...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Cavs
Hawks
The Hawks haven't forgotten how last season ended. It'd be difficult even if they tried.
Atlanta led the Knicks 2-1 in the first round before...
Charles Barkley on Rockets: ‘I don’t think about them at all’
Charles Barkley did not need a long scouting report on the Rockets.
In an interview with Casino Guru’s Kyle Odegard, Barkley was asked what he...
Kevin Durant: Not thinking about retirement or final NBA stop
Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t ready to say Houston will be his final NBA stop. He also doesn’t sound like someone preparing to retire...
NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Hawks
Raptors
The Raptors added Kawhi Leonard, giving them another elite and versatile defender beside Scottie Barnes. That still doesn’t guarantee an answer for every opponent.
Rocco...
NBA scout sees Fred VanVleet as key to easing Rockets’ Kevin Durant dependence
The Rockets were “way too reliant” on Kevin Durant last season, according to an anonymous NBA scout. The playoffs made that painfully clear.
Houston lost...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Nuggets, Cam Whitmore, Rockets
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers added Ja Morant and brought Damian Lillard home. Elias Esquivel of NBA On SI believes neither move should displace Deni...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Magic
Rockets
Alperen Sengun wanted Rockets general manager Rafael Stone to communicate more. Stone responded by spending nearly two weeks with him in Türkiye.
As Matt Young...
Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal
Just to be clear, Fred VanVleet has not been traded to the Hawks.
Nobody is reporting that a trade is close. This is September, actual...
Mike D’Antoni likes what Rockets have built, hasn’t completely closed door on coaching
Mike D'Antoni has been away from NBA head coaching for a while now. He still sounds like a coach.
In an exclusive interview with Eric...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Amen Thompson, Heat, Gabe Vincent, Hornets
Rockets
The Rockets are betting very big on Amen Thompson.
Houston officially signed Thompson to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale extension, according to the NBA transaction...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Jazz, Kevin Love, Grizzlies
Rockets
Kevin Durant wanted Houston. Could he eventually want out of Houston?
ESPN recently asked a panel of NBA experts which star might be the next...
Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he’s not ready to follow
Russell Westbrook's retirement apparently made Kevin Durant think. Just not about retiring himself.
Durant is preparing for his 20th NBA season and said on Boardroom...
NBA Notes: Kings, Gabe Vincent, Clippers, Jordan Miller, Rockets
Kings
The Kings apparently intend to look under every rock for another guard before training camp. Gabe Vincent is the latest name to surface.
Per Jake...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Rockets
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers paid a pretty significant price to get Peyton Watson. One analyst believes they'll get plenty of threes in return.
Zach Buckley of Bleacher...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Bulls
Trail Blazers
Could Scoot Henderson eventually become the odd man out in the Trail Blazers' suddenly crowded backcourt?
Jeremy Brener of NBA on SI explored that...
