The Houston Rockets’ rebuild has coincided with the NBA’s overhaul of its salary cap system. The luxury tax is no longer the nominal boogeyman charged with keeping NBA teams’ spending at bay. As of the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA for the lazy among us), the first and second aprons are what keep naughty NBA owners in check. The aprons are new salary thresholds, in … [Read more...] about The Rockets Have Been Cooking In The NBA’s Apron Era
First-Time All-Star Is Rockets Most Important Player
Despite the fact his new team doesn’t look at him as their centerpiece, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is capable of being the team’s No. 1 option. Just last season, the 36-year-old averaged 26.6 points and 4.2 assists per game on .527-.430-.839 shooting splits. An elite shot-creator and shot-maker that excels at converting difficult looks in three dribbles or less, he’s … [Read more...] about First-Time All-Star Is Rockets Most Important Player
Rockets Fans Won’t Go Basketball Cold Turkey This Off-Season
It’s a tough time of year for the die-hard NBA fan. Discounting any personal investment in the basketball future of Russell Westbrook, the off-season storylines are largely resolved. Either that or they are waiting for their resolution in the form of next season. Unfortunately, the 2025-26 season still lurks well beyond the horizon. Fortunately, there is something to help tide … [Read more...] about Rockets Fans Won’t Go Basketball Cold Turkey This Off-Season
Durant Could Be Forced Into a Role He Hasn’t Played Since 2011
Kevin Durant is set to play for the fifth team in his career, and in his 18th season. Throughout his career, he has won a regular season MVP, Finals MVP, two championships, and an All-Star MVP. At the end of next season, he will cross the mark of $500 million in career earnings from salary alone. Yet, he might find himself in an unfamiliar position. For the first time since … [Read more...] about Durant Could Be Forced Into a Role He Hasn’t Played Since 2011
Hawks Make Unprecedented Contract Offer To RFA
The Atlanta Hawks are one of the teams that dramatically improved this offseason. However, the drama didn’t stop there. Hawks Make Unprecedented Contract Offer To N’Faly Dante On Saturday, the Hawks signed Houston Rockets restricted free agent N’Faly Dante to a two-year, $4.5 million offer sheet, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. The Rockets aren’t expected to … [Read more...] about Hawks Make Unprecedented Contract Offer To RFA