What each eliminated NBA playoff team needs this offseason
The NBA playoff field is down to eight. The rest are already shifting to the offseason.
First-round exits tend to expose everything. Some flaws were...
Rockets could pursue Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid this summer
The Rockets could again be a team to watch on the trade market.
Houston has been linked to potential pursuits of Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell,...
Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core
The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker...
NBA Rumors: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Hawks, Wizards
A handful of teams are heading into the offseason with different priorities. There are also a few common threads. Flexibility. Patience. And in some...
Rockets face questions on Kevin Durant, roster after early exit
The Rockets made their big swing last summer, trading for Kevin Durant after a promising playoff run. One year later, there are more questions...
Rockets’ Kevin Durant out for Game 6 vs. Lakers
The Rockets will again be without their biggest name in a win-or-go-home spot.
Houston star Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Hawks
76ers
Don’t look now, but the 76ers are still alive.
Joel Embiid went for 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 25 and 10, and Philly locked down...
Rockets could face offseason shakeup, Kevin Durant included
The Rockets finally got one. Now comes the harder question. Does it actually matter?
Houston’s Game 4 blowout win over the Lakers — a 115-96...
Alperen Sengun, Ime Udoka question Deandre Ayton ejection as Rockets stay alive
The ejection stole the spotlight. The reactions kept it there.
The Rockets stayed alive with a 115-96 Game 4 win, though the Lakers still lead...
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun: We believe we can come back from 3-0
Things haven't gone well for the Rockets in their series vs. the Lakers. Like, almost nothing.
For starters, Kevin Durant has missed two of the...
Ime Udoka calls out Rockets after brutal loss to Lakers: ‘Grow up’
The Rockets had it. Game in hand. Series momentum, too.
Then it slipped. Fast.
Leading by six with under 30 seconds left, Houston unraveled and fell...
Rockets upgrade Kevin Durant to questionable for Game 4
There isn't much good news around the Rockets lately. But perhaps they got a dose, even if it is minor.
Hey, you'll take what you...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Spurs, Keldon Johnson, Rockets
Lakers
The Lakers continue to win. How they’re doing it is drawing some attention.
Deandre Ayton finished with just six points in Tuesday’s Game 2 victory...
Lakers take 2-0 lead on Rockets without Luka Doncic, without Austin Reaves
The Lakers are missing pieces. They are not missing belief.
LeBron James led the way with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as Los...









