Last Word On Pro Basketball

The Houston Rockets won two championships in the 1990s with the great Hakeem Olajuwon manning the middle. Thirty years later, the team still seems to realize the importance of the center position. Despite having two viable centers, including one who is an All-Star, Clint Capela will be joining the Rockets on a three-year deal. Mar 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks … [Read more...] about Rockets Reunion Now Gives Houston Three Viable Centers

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets have locked up a key piece of their future, as Jabari Smith Jr. will sign a five-year, $122 million extension. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the fully guaranteed deal ties Smith to Houston through the 2030-31 season. Jabari Smith Jr’s extension signals the Rockets’ firm belief in the 22-year-old’s potential to anchor their forward rotation … [Read more...] about Jabari Smith Jr’s $122 Million Extension Lets Rockets Stay Greedy

The Houston Rockets made arguably the biggest move of the offseason but don’t think they’re done making moves yet. As they continue to mold their roster into a true title-contender, Cam Whitmore “has been the subject of a number of trade discussions in recent days,” according to The Athletic beat reporter Kelly Iko. Rockets’ Cam Whitmore ‘Subject’ Of Multiple Trade … [Read more...] about Rockets First-Round Pick ‘Subject’ Of Multiple Trade Discussions

HOUSTON – Kevin Durant, one of the most accomplished players in NBA history, is preparing to make Houston his final stop. In a move that signals both stability and ambition, the Houston Rockets and Durant are aligned on a long-term vision that goes far beyond a short stint. The Rockets’ Kevin Durant extension talks are not just about money—but his legacy. Kevin Durant, Rockets … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant, Rockets Make Legacy-Shaping Extension Decision

Fred VanVleet joined the Houston Rockets as a free agent in the summer of 2023. Since then, he has established himself as a leader and veteran presence on the team. VanVleet is a former champion and a tailor-made point guard for coach Ime Udoka’s system. He had a team option on his contract for the next year, and he and the Rockets came into a new extension. What Fred VanVleet … [Read more...] about What Fred VanVleet New Contract Means for the Rockets’ Future