Rockets fans are very optimistic about the upcoming season, with nearly two-thirds expecting at least a spot in the Western Conference Finals, Kelly Iko of The Athletic states in sharing the results of a survey that attracted more than 700 responses. The trade for Kevin Durant drew an almost unanimously positive reaction, with 50.1% cautiously optimistic and 47% extremely … [Read more...] about Rockets Fans Are Excited About The Kevin Durant Trade And The 2025/26 Season
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The Rockets Have Been Cooking In The NBA’s Apron Era
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
NBA insider gives exact Kevin Durant update that Rockets fans needed to hear
The Houston Rockets are in the midst of contract negotiations with Kevin Durant. One NBA insider says those negotiations are looking team-friendly. … [Read more...] about NBA insider gives exact Kevin Durant update that Rockets fans needed to hear
Turkey Announces EuroBasket Roster Headlined By Sengun
Turkey has become the latest team to finalize its roster for EuroBasket 2025, announcing its 12-man squad on Sunday ahead of the start of the tournament this week. The roster features two current NBA players, including one – Rockets center Alperen Sengun – who is coming off a season in which he earned his first All-Star nod and averaged a double-double (19.1 PPG, 10.3 RPG). … [Read more...] about Turkey Announces EuroBasket Roster Headlined By Sengun