HOUSTON — The Rockets just received an unexpected gift from a future Hall of Famer. On Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Kevin Durant and the franchise agreed to a two-year, $90 million extension. The news isn’t shocking—Durant had already made his intentions clear—but the number is. By taking a $30 million discount, Kevin Durant has given the Rockets the breathing … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant’s $30 Million Discount GiftWraps Forward For Rockets
James Harden Scoring Streak Six Years Ago Redefined NBA Greatness
Six years ago, the James Harden scoring streak took over the NBA; a month-long eruption that not only defined his career but changed the league’s offensive landscape forever. The 2018–19 season saw Harden deliver one of the most dominant scoring displays in modern basketball, a stretch that pushed the limits of what one player could carry on his shoulders. At the time, the … [Read more...] about James Harden Scoring Streak Six Years Ago Redefined NBA Greatness
Kevin Durant Wages War with Father Time On the Rockets
He may be entering his 19th NBA season, but judging by what we’ve seen over the past few seasons, Kevin Durant and Father Time will continue to wage war for perhaps a few seasons more. Durant has arguably played as good, if not better, basketball over the past few seasons with the Phoenix Suns as he did earlier in his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant has seemingly … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Wages War with Father Time On the Rockets
Rockets Sophomore Ends Preseason on High Note
Houston Rockets sophomore Reed Sheppard couldn’t have scripted a better introduction to professional basketball. In the Rockets’ 133-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 16, Sheppard delivered his most complete NBA performance yet, leading all scorers with 29 points while adding six rebounds and six assists. It was the final game of Houston’s preseason and the team’s fourth … [Read more...] about Rockets Sophomore Ends Preseason on High Note
Carmelo Anthony’s Backing a Rockets Star for 2025-26 NBA MVP
The upcoming NBA season hasn’t even tipped off, but Carmelo Anthony is already stirring the conversation with a bold claim. The Hall of Famer and 10-time All-Star believes that Alperen Sengun, the 23-year-old center of the Houston Rockets, could be the league’s next Most Valuable Player. It’s a striking endorsement coming from one of the most respected scorers in NBA history. … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony’s Backing a Rockets Star for 2025-26 NBA MVP