<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Basketball - Houston Rockets - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Basketball - Houston Rockets news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets’ Godfather Jaylen Brown trade offer that would force Celtics to consider blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets were the centerpiece of the biggest trade in NBA history last year, a seven-team deal that landed them Kevin Durant. Even after landing one of the best players in NBA history, Houston wasn&rsquo;t able to get past the first round of the playoffs. The Rockets are clearly all in on win-now mode, [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-godfather-jaylen-brown-trade-offer-that-would-force-celtics-to-consider-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-godfather-jaylen-brown-trade-offer-that-would-force-celtics-to-consider-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - 3 Under-the-Radar Options For the Pistons This Offseason and 3 Trade Chips]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is well documented that the Detroit Pistons have many decisions to make as they look to build on one of the franchise's best regular-season campaigns. 3 Under-the-Radar Players Who the Pistons Should Pursue The Pistons, who reportedly want to keep their core together while adding a piece or two, are expected to operate as &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-3-under-the-radar-options-for-the-pistons-this-offseason-and-3-trade-chips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-3-under-the-radar-options-for-the-pistons-this-offseason-and-3-trade-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets unveil new uniforms, branding for 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a nod to their &ldquo;ketchup and mustard&rdquo; history, the Rockets are updating their uniforms and branding for the NBA&rsquo;s 2026-27 season and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-unveil-new-uniforms-branding-for-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-unveil-new-uniforms-branding-for-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Score] - Rockets rebrand with new logos, jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets unveiled a refreshed look Thursday, including a triangular emblem that will be the franchise's new global logo. Rooted in history. Bui&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-score-rockets-rebrand-with-new-logos-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-score-rockets-rebrand-with-new-logos-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets make major offseason announcement, change team identity with new logo and jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets used the start of the offseason to make a full visual reset, unveiling a new logo package and jerseys built around their championship-era identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-make-major-offseason-announcement-change-team-identity-with-new-logo-and-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-make-major-offseason-announcement-change-team-identity-with-new-logo-and-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Release Special Promo Video For Expected New Uniforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets fans were ultimately left disappointed at the end of the season with a first round series loss in the NBA Playoffs to the Los Angeles Lakers. Af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-release-special-promo-video-for-expected-new-uniforms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-release-special-promo-video-for-expected-new-uniforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - Houston Rockets launch new uniforms inspired by 1990s championship era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets unveiled new branding that reintroduces the iconic "ketchup and mustard" color palette made famous by the franchise's championship teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-houston-rockets-launch-new-uniforms-inspired-by-1990s-championship-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-houston-rockets-launch-new-uniforms-inspired-by-1990s-championship-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Trade Idea: Rockets Land All-NBA Big Man, Swap All-Star with Conference Foe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are star chasing again. Maybe. Potentially. It all depends on who you believe and what theories you subscribe to. Some people believe Houst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-trade-idea-rockets-land-all-nba-big-man-swap-all-star-with-conference-foe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-trade-idea-rockets-land-all-nba-big-man-swap-all-star-with-conference-foe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - One giant leap for new threads.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-one-giant-leap-for-new-threads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-one-giant-leap-for-new-threads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Click2Houston] - Rockets unveil new uniforms ahead of 2026-27 NBA season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have unveiled their new uniforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-rockets-unveil-new-uniforms-ahead-of-2026-27-nba-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-rockets-unveil-new-uniforms-ahead-of-2026-27-nba-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Alperen Sengun Ranks as NBA's Top-Five Rim Protector]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been highly publicized that Houston Rockets two-time All-Star center Alperen Sengun is a bad defender. We've heard it an endless amount of times. In fact,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-alperen-sengun-ranks-as-nbas-top-five-rim-protector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-alperen-sengun-ranks-as-nbas-top-five-rim-protector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Rooted in history. Built for tomorrow. 🚀]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-rooted-in-history-built-for-tomorrow-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-rooted-in-history-built-for-tomorrow-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - NBA Mock Trade: Houston Rockets Land Anthony Davis in Win-Now Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have the assets to go after Anthony Davis while keeping most of their future intact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-mock-trade-houston-rockets-land-anthony-davis-in-win-now-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-mock-trade-houston-rockets-land-anthony-davis-in-win-now-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Spurs' Finals run gives Rockets painful reminder of what could've been]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are two historically successful teams that recently went through difficult rebuilds. Now, both teams have come out the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-spurs-finals-run-gives-rockets-painful-reminder-of-what-couldve-been/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-spurs-finals-run-gives-rockets-painful-reminder-of-what-couldve-been/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets can’t rely on Fred VanVleet next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a fine line between pessimism and realism. The line between optimism and delusion is equally fine. On a related note, people are annoying. &ldquo;Just be a fan!&rdquo; Sorry if I can&rsquo;t turn my brain off. It just functions despite self-interest. &ldquo;The Houston Rockets are doomed!&rdquo; Yes, a team stacked with good players under 25 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-cant-rely-on-fred-vanvleet-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-cant-rely-on-fred-vanvleet-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 06/04]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0604/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0604/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 06/8]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-068/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-068/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 06/09]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0609/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0609/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 06/05]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0605/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0605/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 06/10]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0610/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0610/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 17 - Hank Finkel (1967-69)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Finkel wore only jersey No. 17 and put up 8.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-17-hank-finkel-1967-69/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-17-hank-finkel-1967-69/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Dallas Hoops Journal] - Three Star Trade Targets The Dallas Mavericks Should Consider To Pair With Cooper Flagg]]></title><description><![CDATA[DHJ Quick Take: Three Trade Targets the Dallas Mavericks Could Pursue With the No. 9 Pick After landing the ninth pick instead of a second straight lottery jump, the Dallas Mavericks may be better off flipping the selection for a veteran to pair with Cooper Flagg. The Dallas Mavericks got remarkably lucky in the 2025 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-three-star-trade-targets-the-dallas-mavericks-should-consider-to-pair-with-cooper-flagg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-three-star-trade-targets-the-dallas-mavericks-should-consider-to-pair-with-cooper-flagg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 16 - Usman Garuba]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Garuba wore only jersey No. 16 and put up 2.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-16-usman-garuba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-16-usman-garuba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Not Believed to be Ready to Make Major Push for Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've heard a lot of chatter about Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks being on the verge of a split. For years. And ages, it seems. However, now it's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-not-believed-to-be-ready-to-make-major-push-for-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-not-believed-to-be-ready-to-make-major-push-for-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Who was the last former Rockets player to win an NBA title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Houston Rocket Isaiah Hartenstein was the last Rocket to win an NBA title, doing so the the Oklahoma City Thunder last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-who-was-the-last-former-rockets-player-to-win-an-nba-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-who-was-the-last-former-rockets-player-to-win-an-nba-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Click2Houston] - Houston Rockets Skills Camp returns to various locations this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your child ready to become an NBA star? This summer, the Houston Rockets are encouraging the youth to learn the fundamentals of basketball and improve their skills on the court. Lauren Leal visited their first skills camp of the summer in Tomball and hung out with Rockets legend Carl Landry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-houston-rockets-skills-camp-returns-to-various-locations-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-houston-rockets-skills-camp-returns-to-various-locations-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Maximizing Kevin Durant Is Crucial For The Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-time scorer and future Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant did what he was brought in to do for the Houston Rockets, and then some. He was acquired to be a lead scor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-maximizing-kevin-durant-is-crucial-for-the-rockets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-maximizing-kevin-durant-is-crucial-for-the-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Revisiting 'Linsanity' with Knicks: The story of Jeremy Lin's 2012 New York takeover and post-hype NBA career]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks experienced some dark times between NBA Finals appearances, but Linsanity was an unforgettable highlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-revisiting-linsanity-with-knicks-the-story-of-jeremy-lins-2012-new-york-takeover-and-post-hype-nba-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-revisiting-linsanity-with-knicks-the-story-of-jeremy-lins-2012-new-york-takeover-and-post-hype-nba-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - 3 Reasons the Houston Rockets Probably Won't Go Star Hunting This Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2025-26 NBA season reaches its last couple of weeks, with the start of the NBA Finals, the Houston Rockets, like the other 28 teams that did not advance,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-3-reasons-the-houston-rockets-probably-wont-go-star-hunting-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-3-reasons-the-houston-rockets-probably-wont-go-star-hunting-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Click2Houston] - ‘The classic, with extra sauce’: Houston Rockets tease return of ‘ketchup and mustard’ ahead of June 4 jersey release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are set to debut a new look tomorrow, and it&rsquo;s shaping up to be the franchise&rsquo;s biggest brand overhaul in more than two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-the-classic-with-extra-sauce-houston-rockets-tease-return-of-ketchup-and-mustard-ahead-of-june-4-jersey-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-the-classic-with-extra-sauce-houston-rockets-tease-return-of-ketchup-and-mustard-ahead-of-june-4-jersey-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Three Lineups the Houston Rockets Could Implement Next NBA Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets will have more flexibility in their 2026-27 lineups with the return of a few key pieces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-three-lineups-the-houston-rockets-could-implement-next-nba-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-three-lineups-the-houston-rockets-could-implement-next-nba-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Welcome to Rudy T's Diner | Houston Rockets &#128308;&#128993;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ketchup and mustard are back on the menu! &#128308;&#128993;Reservations open June 4.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-welcome-to-rudy-ts-diner-houston-rockets-128308128993/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-welcome-to-rudy-ts-diner-houston-rockets-128308128993/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - NBA Fans Discuss Which Team Has The Greatest Big-Man Lineage: "It Has To Be The Lakers"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A clear winner emerged as NBA fans debated which team has the greatest lineage of big men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-nba-fans-discuss-which-team-has-the-greatest-big-man-lineage-it-has-to-be-the-lakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-nba-fans-discuss-which-team-has-the-greatest-big-man-lineage-it-has-to-be-the-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - This Rockets Mock Trade for Jaylen Brown Just Isn't Reasonable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are looking to take that next step as true contenders in the Western Conference. There have been plenty of trade rumors involving the Rocket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-this-rockets-mock-trade-for-jaylen-brown-just-isnt-reasonable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-this-rockets-mock-trade-for-jaylen-brown-just-isnt-reasonable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Rockets Season REVIEWS: Alperen Sengun Cemented As Houston CORNERSTONE Or Is His Future In DOUBT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets Season REVIEWS: Alperen Sengun Cemented As Houston CORNERSTONE Or Is His Future In DOUBT?Has Alperen &#350;eng&uuml;n cemented his place as a franchise corners...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-season-reviews-alperen-sengun-cemented-as-houston-cornerstone-or-is-his-future-in-doubt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-season-reviews-alperen-sengun-cemented-as-houston-cornerstone-or-is-his-future-in-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Should the Houston Rockets Make a Run at One Future Hall-of-Fame Big Man?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets can keep investing in their young core, but Kevin Durant also puts them in win-now mode. One big man can salvage their title hopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-should-the-houston-rockets-make-a-run-at-one-future-hall-of-fame-big-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-should-the-houston-rockets-make-a-run-at-one-future-hall-of-fame-big-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Zach Lowe Floats Chet Holmgren-Alperen Sengun Trade Idea: How Could It Work Between OKC And Rockets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While noting the trade rumors surrounding Chet Holmgren, Zach Lowe presented an intriguing trade idea involving Rockets center Alperen Sengun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-zach-lowe-floats-chet-holmgren-alperen-sengun-trade-idea-how-could-it-work-between-okc-and-rockets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-zach-lowe-floats-chet-holmgren-alperen-sengun-trade-idea-how-could-it-work-between-okc-and-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Dallas Hoops Journal] - Jaylen Brown Landing Spots To Watch Amid Growing Boston Celtics Trade Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[DHJ Quick Take: Three Trade Destinations That Make Sense for Jaylen Brown With the Boston Celtics&lsquo; title-winning wing duo back under scrutiny after a disappointing 2025-26 season, three teams stand out as logical trade fits for Jaylen Brown: the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, and New Orleans Pelicans. There&rsquo;s been talk of the Boston Celtics breaking [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-jaylen-brown-landing-spots-to-watch-amid-growing-boston-celtics-trade-rumors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-jaylen-brown-landing-spots-to-watch-amid-growing-boston-celtics-trade-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets could find perfect Donovan Mitchell opening after Cavaliers’ playoff failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since making a blockbuster trade for Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been all-in on winning a championship. The Cavaliers have had the highe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-could-find-perfect-donovan-mitchell-opening-after-cavaliers-playoff-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-could-find-perfect-donovan-mitchell-opening-after-cavaliers-playoff-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Mock Trade: Rockets Move into NBA Draft’s First Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Draft is coming up, though the Rockets don&rsquo;t have a first-round pick. Despite that, they need to plug a few holes on the roster, and the guard-lade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-trade-rockets-move-into-nba-drafts-first-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-trade-rockets-move-into-nba-drafts-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN] - 'None of us know what the hell we're going to do t...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three decades ago, another generational big man led his team to the NBA Finals in his third season. That man was Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O'Neal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-none-of-us-know-what-the-hell-were-going-to-do-t/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-none-of-us-know-what-the-hell-were-going-to-do-t/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - 3 NBA teams that are one move away from being contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new-age NBA is unpredictable, full of parity, where a new contender emerges yearly. This season, we saw the Spurs go from a team on the fringe of the playoffs to playing in their first NBA Finals since 2014. Every year, a franchise makes that leap and establishes itself as a legitimate contender. There are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-big-lead-3-nba-teams-that-are-one-move-away-from-being-contenders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-big-lead-3-nba-teams-that-are-one-move-away-from-being-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Senior Insider Floats $424 Million Swap Between The Thunder and Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY &mdash; The NBA offseason is officially underway, and the league&rsquo;s trade market is already heating up with franchise-altering concepts. Following a highly dramatic postseason finish, Zach Lowe floats a $424 million swap between the Thunder and Rockets on a recent episode of The Zach Lowe Show. Senior Insider Floats Chet Holmgren Swap Between &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-senior-insider-floats-424-million-swap-between-the-thunder-and-rockets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-senior-insider-floats-424-million-swap-between-the-thunder-and-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - SB Nation Reacts results: Who would you most like the Rockets to trade for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Hey, everyone. Sorry for the delay on this one. School is finishing up this week, so I&rsquo;ve been [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-sb-nation-reacts-results-who-would-you-most-like-the-rockets-to-trade-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-sb-nation-reacts-results-who-would-you-most-like-the-rockets-to-trade-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Fred VanVleet could hand Rockets unexpected solution to depth problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred VanVleet, Houston&rsquo;s starting point guard, missed the entire season with a knee injury. The former All-Star still controls a $25 million player option for n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-fred-vanvleet-could-hand-rockets-unexpected-solution-to-depth-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-fred-vanvleet-could-hand-rockets-unexpected-solution-to-depth-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 06/03]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0603/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0603/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 16 - Ben McLemore]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, McLemore wore only jersey No. 16 and put up 9.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-16-ben-mclemore/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-16-ben-mclemore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 16 Kostas Papanikolaou (2014-15)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Papanikolaou wore only jersey No. 16 and put up 4.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-16-kostas-papanikolaou-2014-15/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-16-kostas-papanikolaou-2014-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Center Explains Similarities Between Soccer and Basketball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the league's greatest two-way players to ever lace up a pair of sneakers. Not just that, Olajuwon is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-center-explains-similarities-between-soccer-and-basketball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-center-explains-similarities-between-soccer-and-basketball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading For Chet Holmgren??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-chet-holmgren/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-chet-holmgren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Which Of The Rockets Young Players Could See The Biggest Leap?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are depending on their young players to take a leap next season and make some lasting improvements to help the team elevate to the league's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-which-of-the-rockets-young-players-could-see-the-biggest-leap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-which-of-the-rockets-young-players-could-see-the-biggest-leap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Recent mock draft links Rockets to shot-blocking machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent mock draft completed by Jonathan Wasserman has the Houston Rockets selecting Ugonna Onyenso with the No. 39 overall pick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-recent-mock-draft-links-rockets-to-shot-blocking-machine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-recent-mock-draft-links-rockets-to-shot-blocking-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Rockets predicted to swap ex-Warriors superstar for struggling $100 million former Lakers forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Houston Rockets trade idea would land the franchise an ex-Los Angeles Lakers contributor on a downward trajectory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-predicted-to-swap-ex-warriors-superstar-for-struggling-100-million-former-lakers-forward/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-predicted-to-swap-ex-warriors-superstar-for-struggling-100-million-former-lakers-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Kingston Flemings Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: The Next Great Star Point Guard?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingston Flemings Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: The Next Great Star Point Guard?Houston Rockets weigh a bold draft move as Kingston Flemin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-kingston-flemings-houston-rockets-2026-nba-draft-prospect-profile-the-next-great-star-point-guard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-kingston-flemings-houston-rockets-2026-nba-draft-prospect-profile-the-next-great-star-point-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Former Rockets coach and NBA legend Rick Adelman passes away at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[The basketball community is in mourning, following the news of former Rockets coach Rick Adelman&rsquo;s passing on Monday. Adelman was 79 years old. The cause of death has not been disclosed or announced by Adelman&rsquo;s family. In total, Adelman coached for five different teams: the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-former-rockets-coach-and-nba-legend-rick-adelman-passes-away-at-79/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-former-rockets-coach-and-nba-legend-rick-adelman-passes-away-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Got Rockets offseason questions? Submit to William Guillory for the next mailbag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the Houston Rockets are a month removed from their disappointing first-round exit against the Los Angeles Lakers, the sting of this season has worn off, and the work to prepare for next season has begun. Based on everything Rockets general manager Rafael Stone has said publicly, this Houston squad shouldn&rsquo;t look much different than the one we will see next season. But things change quickly in the offseason, and the San Antonio Spurs&rsquo; stunning run to the NBA Finals may change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-got-rockets-offseason-questions-submit-to-william-guillory-for-the-next-mailbag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-got-rockets-offseason-questions-submit-to-william-guillory-for-the-next-mailbag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Kevin Durant's 'Bubble Gum Bounce' KD 19 Colorway to Drop on July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant is the second-longest tenured active NBA player under Nike's line. The only other player ahead of Durant is Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-kevin-durants-bubble-gum-bounce-kd-19-colorway-to-drop-on-july-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-kevin-durants-bubble-gum-bounce-kd-19-colorway-to-drop-on-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - A Rockets-Nuggets Trade That Could Fix Both Teams’ Flaws]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a crowded field of Western Conference contenders and contender wannabes, the San Antonio Spurs have returned to the NBA Finals. After a feisty seven-game series, the Oklahoma City Thunder are clearly right there with them. But two other Western Conference hopefuls have some work to do. Maybe the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-a-rockets-nuggets-trade-that-could-fix-both-teams-flaws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-a-rockets-nuggets-trade-that-could-fix-both-teams-flaws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Blockbuster 4-Team Mock Trade Idea Featuring Celtics, Rockets, Jaylen Brown And 6 Draft Picks - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed four-team trade would send Jaylen Brown to Houston and deliver Trey Murphy III, Jabari Smith Jr., and Saddiq Bey to Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-blockbuster-4-team-mock-trade-idea-featuring-celtics-rockets-jaylen-brown-and-6-draft-picks-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-blockbuster-4-team-mock-trade-idea-featuring-celtics-rockets-jaylen-brown-and-6-draft-picks-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[His teams made the playoffs 16 times in 23 seasons, and he twice steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the league finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rick-adelman-hall-of-fame-nba-coach-dies-at-79/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rick-adelman-hall-of-fame-nba-coach-dies-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets owner Investing $18 Billion in Las Vegas Through the Acquisition of Caesars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shares of Caesars Entertainment increased on Thursday following the announcement that the Nevada-based casino operator would be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in an all-cash transaction valued at nearly $18 billion, including debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-owner-investing-18-billion-in-las-vegas-through-the-acquisition-of-caesars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-owner-investing-18-billion-in-las-vegas-through-the-acquisition-of-caesars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Restricted Free Agents Who Could Change Teams This Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restricted free agency is not always the loudest part of the offseason, but it can become one of the most difficult areas for front offices. Several teams have young players they want to keep, but the second apron, luxury tax, and long-term salary structure can change the decision fast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/6-restricted-free-agents-who-could-change-teams-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/6-restricted-free-agents-who-could-change-teams-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant already facing trade speculation after one year with Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets took a major swing by trading for Kevin Durant. Now, despite the move barely settling in, some around the league are already wondering how long the partnership could actually last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-already-facing-trade-speculation-after-one-year-with-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-already-facing-trade-speculation-after-one-year-with-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rockets Have to Swing for Giannis Antetokounmpo]]></title><description><![CDATA[With one stunning blockbuster, the Rockets could stop building toward a window and leap through it. There is a version of this Houston Rockets offseason that looks a lot like the last one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-rockets-have-to-swing-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-rockets-have-to-swing-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Harden Eyeing a Return to the Houston Rockets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden is no stranger to switching teams; however, it sounds as if he might be looking to head back to where he spent the majority of his career and had the utmost success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/james-harden-eyeing-a-return-to-the-houston-rockets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/james-harden-eyeing-a-return-to-the-houston-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Could Offer Kevin Durant or Alperen Sengun in Pursuit of Celtics Star Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics had shown a lot of promise this season. Unfortunately, despite a lot of expectations, the team could not get past the initial phase of the postseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-could-offer-kevin-durant-or-alperen-sengun-in-pursuit-of-celtics-star-forward/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-could-offer-kevin-durant-or-alperen-sengun-in-pursuit-of-celtics-star-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks, Rockets, Blazers Have Trade Interest In Jaylen Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers are all believed to have "legitimate trade interest" in Jaylen Brown should the Boston Celtics make him available.<br />
Brown has three years and $183 million remaining on his five-year, $304 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics. Brown can sign a two-year extension this offseason. Brown cannot become a free agent until 2029 and is represented by Jason Glushon.<br />
Brown was a Second Team All-NBA selection this season as the Celti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hawks-rockets-blazers-have-trade-interest-in-jaylen-brown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hawks-rockets-blazers-have-trade-interest-in-jaylen-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant’s historic All-NBA feat adds twist to Rockets future debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has reached another individual milestone, even as debate continues over his broader impact. Since leaving Golden State, every stop has come with title expectations and plenty of scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durants-historic-all-nba-feat-adds-twist-to-rockets-future-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durants-historic-all-nba-feat-adds-twist-to-rockets-future-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant Becomes First Player In NBA History To Make All-NBA With 5 Different Franchises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA finally announced the All-NBA teams for the 2025-26 season&nbsp;on Sunday, and the Houston Rockets were among the franchises to find one of their players on them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-becomes-first-player-in-nba-history-to-make-all-nba-with-5-different-franchises/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-becomes-first-player-in-nba-history-to-make-all-nba-with-5-different-franchises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant makes history with All-NBA selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant was named to the All-NBA's second team on Sunday night, helping him to accomplish something that has never been done in the history of the NBA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-makes-history-with-all-nba-selection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-makes-history-with-all-nba-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham Lead 25-26 All-NBA Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA announced their 2025-26 All-NBA Teams on Sunday.<br />
All-NBA First TeamShai Gilgeous-Alexander - Oklahoma City Thunder<br />
Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets<br />
Victor Wembanyama - San Antonio Spurs<br />
Luka Doncic - Los Angeles Lakers<br />
Cade Cunningham - Detroit PistonsAll-NBA Second TeamJaylen Brown - Boston Celtics<br />
Jalen Brunson - New York Knicks<br />
Kevin Durant - Houston Rockets<br />
Kawhi Leonard - LA Clippers<br />
Donovan Mitchell - Cleveland CavaliersAll-NBA Third TeamJalen Duren - Detroit Pistons<br />
Chet Holmgren - O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/shai-gilgeous-alexander-nikola-jokic-victor-wembanyama-luka-doncic-cade-cunningham-lead-25-26-all-nba-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/shai-gilgeous-alexander-nikola-jokic-victor-wembanyama-luka-doncic-cade-cunningham-lead-25-26-all-nba-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 15 - Mike Breaux (1992-94)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Breaux wore only jersey No. 15 and put up 3.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-15-mike-breaux-1992-94/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-15-mike-breaux-1992-94/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - 2 Players that Shouldn't Have Made the All-Defensive Team Over Rockets' Amen Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets do-it-all wing Amen Thompson was already entering the offseason with a bit of motivation, following the Rockets' disappointment in the postseaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-2-players-that-shouldnt-have-made-the-all-defensive-team-over-rockets-amen-thompson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-2-players-that-shouldnt-have-made-the-all-defensive-team-over-rockets-amen-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - What happened to the Rockets' 2026 first-round pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are one of the few NBA teams without a first round selection in the 2026 NBA Draft after sending their pick to the Thunder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-what-happened-to-the-rockets-2026-first-round-pick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-what-happened-to-the-rockets-2026-first-round-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Amen Thompson Misses out on All-Defensive Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets wing/guard Amen Thompson has immersed as one of the league's best defensive wings in the NBA in just three short seasons. Thompson made the All-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-amen-thompson-misses-out-on-all-defensive-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-amen-thompson-misses-out-on-all-defensive-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets already accomplished Pistons' dream with Alperen Sengun contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pistons envy the contract that the Rockets inked with Alperen Sengun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-already-accomplished-pistons-dream-with-alperen-sengun-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-already-accomplished-pistons-dream-with-alperen-sengun-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Can Margin Moves Enhance The Rockets' Chances?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Houston Rockets made their big swing for Kevin Durant prior to this season, it seemed the front office believed they had all the pieces to compete at a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-can-margin-moves-enhance-the-rockets-chances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-can-margin-moves-enhance-the-rockets-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Signing LeBron James??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential signing??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-signing-lebron-james/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-signing-lebron-james/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Report: Rockets interested in Kyrie Irving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have a major offseason ahead. Amen Thompson and Tari Eason are both up for contract extensions, and reports have come out that Fred VanVleet may get his contract restructured, and this is not counting them having Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams back next year. Fred and Adams will obviously both be returning [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-report-rockets-interested-in-kyrie-irving/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-report-rockets-interested-in-kyrie-irving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Predicting Amen Thompson's Next Contract with Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025-26 NBA regular season is over and done with. And the playoffs are also nearing an end, as we're in the Conference Finals round, with a little over a we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-predicting-amen-thompsons-next-contract-with-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-predicting-amen-thompsons-next-contract-with-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Steven Adams' Defense on Victor Wembanyama in Regular Season Goes Viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opponents haven't found much success against phenom superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, who has taken over the playoffs in his first postseason appearance with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-steven-adams-defense-on-victor-wembanyama-in-regular-season-goes-viral/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-steven-adams-defense-on-victor-wembanyama-in-regular-season-goes-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-26 season in review: Amen Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have been stress-testing the concept of the point guard for a long time. Astute Dream Shakers will know that I&rsquo;ve taken this angle before. Let&rsquo;s speed run it. Mike D&rsquo;Antoni moved James Harden from the two to the one. Harden left, and Kevin Porter Jr. larked as a point guard for a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-26-season-in-review-amen-thompson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-26-season-in-review-amen-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 15 - Wayne Rollins (1991-93)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Rollins wore only jersey No. 15 and put up 2.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-15-wayne-rollins-1991-93/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-15-wayne-rollins-1991-93/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Amen Thompson narrowly misses out on All-NBA Defensive selections]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an impressive season averaging 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks per game, Amen Thompson fell short of All-Defensive honors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-amen-thompson-narrowly-misses-out-on-all-nba-defensive-selections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-amen-thompson-narrowly-misses-out-on-all-nba-defensive-selections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Talk Conference Finals Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Shakers, I&rsquo;ve put this here to so people can discuss the Conference Finals games without having to hunt down which post people are chatting on. So far it&rsquo;s been a lot of fun. Two games, three overtimes. (And one less interesting game.) Game one of OKC vs San Antonio also saw a comeback, and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-talk-conference-finals-here/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-talk-conference-finals-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - How the Houston Rockets Can Acquire Kyrie Irving This NBA Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston has the opportunity to land its next great point guard from an in-state rival amid reported interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-how-the-houston-rockets-can-acquire-kyrie-irving-this-nba-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-how-the-houston-rockets-can-acquire-kyrie-irving-this-nba-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - The Houston Rockets Have A SERIOUS Depth Problem Compared To OKC &amp; Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the Houston Rockets already falling behind the NBA&rsquo;s best young teams? &#128064;Watching the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs build deep, athletic, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-the-houston-rockets-have-a-serious-depth-problem-compared-to-okc-amp-spurs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-the-houston-rockets-have-a-serious-depth-problem-compared-to-okc-amp-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - NBA Insider Reveals Potential Contract, Suitors for Rockets' Tari Eason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tari Eason will enter restricted free agency this summer, which could result in Houston either shelling out big money or watching him depart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-insider-reveals-potential-contract-suitors-for-rockets-tari-eason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-insider-reveals-potential-contract-suitors-for-rockets-tari-eason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Rockets among teams 'actively monitoring' Kyrie Irving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are among teams expected to be interested in Kyrie Irving, if he were to be traded from the Dallas Mavericks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-rockets-among-teams-actively-monitoring-kyrie-irving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-rockets-among-teams-actively-monitoring-kyrie-irving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Kevin Durant, Drake Star in Nike Ad Ahead of Collab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and five-time Grammy award winning artist Drake have quite a bit in common. 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That is the question that will likely determine the rest of the Eastern Conference finals, beginning with Game 2 against the Kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2-key-updates-stats-ahead-of-nba-playoff-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2-key-updates-stats-ahead-of-nba-playoff-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Where the Knicks Eat: Inside Sei Less, NYC’s Most Exclusive Athlete Hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wonder where the New York Knicks head the second the final buzzer sounds at Madison Square Garden? Just blocks away sits Sei Less, an upscale Asian fusion hotspot that has become the official post-game headquarters for current and former Knicks greats. 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And]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-draft-rockets-address-lack-of-bench-depth-in-second-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-draft-rockets-address-lack-of-bench-depth-in-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Slim Reaper: Season 19 ☄️ #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-slim-reaper-season-19-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-slim-reaper-season-19-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - 𝙆𝙄𝙎𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙃 💋 May 20, 1995: Mario Elie hits a game 7 dagger to go to the Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-may-20-1995-mario-elie-hits-a-game-7-dagger-to-go-to-the-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-may-20-1995-mario-elie-hits-a-game-7-dagger-to-go-to-the-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - from passing MJ to game winners, relive KD’s top moments from this season 👏 #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-from-passing-mj-to-game-winners-relive-kds-top-moments-from-this-season-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-from-passing-mj-to-game-winners-relive-kds-top-moments-from-this-season-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - 40 years ago today, Ralph Sampson hit an 𝙐𝙉𝘽𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙀𝙑𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 game winner to head to the NBA Finals 🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-40-years-ago-today-ralph-sampson-hit-an-game-winner-to-head-to-the-nba-finals-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-40-years-ago-today-ralph-sampson-hit-an-game-winner-to-head-to-the-nba-finals-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - The Houston Rockets Have A BIG Problem… And OKC Exposed It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the Houston Rockets actually building this team the RIGHT way? &#128064;As the NBA Playoffs continue and teams like OKC and San Antonio show off elite young tal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-the-houston-rockets-have-a-big-problem-and-okc-exposed-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-the-houston-rockets-have-a-big-problem-and-okc-exposed-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Would You Want Kyrie Irving In Houston?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Area 45 debates the idea of the Houston Rockets trading for Kyrie Irving. 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Granted, Kevin Durant landed in their lap last summer, as he was availa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-trade-rockets-land-trey-murphy-from-pelicans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-trade-rockets-land-trey-murphy-from-pelicans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets’ coaching frustration cannot lead them to Jason Kidd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Houston Rockets fans are calling for a coaching change. Ime Udoka, the Rockets&rsquo; current head coach, has faced significant backlash after this year&rsquo;s playof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-coaching-frustration-cannot-lead-them-to-jason-kidd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-coaching-frustration-cannot-lead-them-to-jason-kidd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Cavs Loss in Game 1 Illustrates Rockets' Reason for Passing on James Harden]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden is one of the greatest players in the history of the Houston Rockets franchise. In fact, some people have him ahead of Hakeem Olajuwon, who is easi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-cavs-loss-in-game-1-illustrates-rockets-reason-for-passing-on-james-harden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-cavs-loss-in-game-1-illustrates-rockets-reason-for-passing-on-james-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[CBS Sports] - Kyrie Irving landing spots: Five possible trade destinations if Mavericks move on]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Mavs and Masai Ujiri do move on from Irving, there are three teams that make immediate sense and two more wild-card destinations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-kyrie-irving-landing-spots-five-possible-trade-destinations-if-mavericks-move-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-kyrie-irving-landing-spots-five-possible-trade-destinations-if-mavericks-move-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Nuggets’ desperation could unlock perfect missing piece for Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets are both extremely disappointed with how their seasons ended. Both teams were favored going into their first-round series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-nuggets-desperation-could-unlock-perfect-missing-piece-for-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-nuggets-desperation-could-unlock-perfect-missing-piece-for-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Reportedly Interested in Mavericks' Kyrie Irving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are facing a big offseason. Their roster needs work, even if they are expecting to get Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams back next year. Adams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-reportedly-interested-in-mavericks-kyrie-irving/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-reportedly-interested-in-mavericks-kyrie-irving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amen and Ausar Thompson receive an offer that could change their careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thompson twins may want to consider an offer from a basketball influencer. Both Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson are now in vacation mode after their respective teams fell short of the ultimate goal in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/amen-and-ausar-thompson-receive-an-offer-that-could-change-their-careers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/amen-and-ausar-thompson-receive-an-offer-that-could-change-their-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Jalen Brunson, Cavs vs. Knicks Game 2, Evan Mobley)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals delivered yet another insane comeback involving the New York Knicks, only this time they were on the right side of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-peters-points-nba-best-bets-today-predictions-prop-bets-for-jalen-brunson-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-evan-mobley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-peters-points-nba-best-bets-today-predictions-prop-bets-for-jalen-brunson-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-evan-mobley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Is Rafael Stone expecting too much from Reed Sheppard?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next Steph Curry. The next Steve Nash. The next Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf&hellip;the next Brent Price. The first Reed Sheppard &ndash; existentially speaking. He is not a Kevin O&rsquo;Connor comparison &ndash; He is a solitary unit. But what is he? It seems like Rafael Stone has some lofty expectations. Rumors suggest that he sees Sheppard as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-is-rafael-stone-expecting-too-much-from-reed-sheppard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-is-rafael-stone-expecting-too-much-from-reed-sheppard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/21]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0521/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0521/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - 2 players Rockets must trade after ugly playoff series loss to Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few weeks have passed since the Houston Rockets&rsquo; 2025-26 campaign came to a dispiriting end at the hands of the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers. 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What should NBA fans watch this summer?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-houston-rockets-free-agency-biggest-storylines-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-houston-rockets-free-agency-biggest-storylines-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - The Rockets Can't Be Saved By Just Any Superstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are clearly not at a level to compete against the best the league has to offer. Their scoring potential is limited compared to teams that ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-cant-be-saved-by-just-any-superstar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-cant-be-saved-by-just-any-superstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Rockets Season REVIEWS: Did GM Rafael Stone FAIL Kevin Durant &amp; Udoka With NO TRADES This Season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets Season REVIEWS: Did GM Rafael Stone FAIL Kevin Durant &amp; Udoka With NO TRADES This Season?Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone faces scrutiny after a seaso...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-season-reviews-did-gm-rafael-stone-fail-kevin-durant-amp-udoka-with-no-trades-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-season-reviews-did-gm-rafael-stone-fail-kevin-durant-amp-udoka-with-no-trades-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Restructuring Fred VanVleet's Contract Would Do Wonders for the Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston could restructure VanVleet's deal once again, which would ultimately improve its title hopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-restructuring-fred-vanvleets-contract-would-do-wonders-for-the-rockets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-restructuring-fred-vanvleets-contract-would-do-wonders-for-the-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets GM Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka don’t seem to be on the same page]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have some work to do, from a roster standpoint. This couldn&rsquo;t have been made more obvious following Houston&rsquo;s disappointing first-round postseason series against the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without their best player in Luka Doncic, while their second-best player in Austin Reaves was limited to just two games. 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The team needs to bolster their roster in a major way, as they lag behind the top teams in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-add-much-needed-ingredients-in-latest-mock-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-add-much-needed-ingredients-in-latest-mock-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Kevin Durant stars in hilarious Nike ad alongside Drake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike is now showing off the new signature shoe of Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, doing so in a hilarious way. In a new ad for Durant&rsquo;s Nike KD 19, he&rsquo;s seen showing off a few ridiculously ugly shoe concepts to Drake, who gasses up the designs regardless. 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Right from the start when starting point guard Fred VanVleet when down with a torn ACL and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-evaluating-kevin-durants-top-3-plays-in-his-first-season-with-the-rocket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-evaluating-kevin-durants-top-3-plays-in-his-first-season-with-the-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Embarrassing Timberwolves loss underscores harsh reality for Rockets fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves showed the Rockets how tough the West's top teams are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-embarrassing-timberwolves-loss-underscores-harsh-reality-for-rockets-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-embarrassing-timberwolves-loss-underscores-harsh-reality-for-rockets-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Why Jabari Smith Jr. Can Take the Houston Rockets to New Heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston's young forward is on the path to success after an impressive first season next to Kevin Durant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-why-jabari-smith-jr-can-take-the-houston-rockets-to-new-heights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-why-jabari-smith-jr-can-take-the-houston-rockets-to-new-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Cavaliers' Late Game Collapse Removes the Stench of Rockets' Meltdown vs Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA playoffs are nearing an end. We've reached the second to last round of the playoffs and have received immensely entertaining games in the Conference Fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-cavaliers-late-game-collapse-removes-the-stench-of-rockets-meltdown-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-cavaliers-late-game-collapse-removes-the-stench-of-rockets-meltdown-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Spurs vs. Thunder Game 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m still not recovered from Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, but it&rsquo;s time for another edition of Peter&rsquo;s Points &ndash; so here I am. The San Antonio Spurs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-peters-points-nba-best-bets-today-predictions-prop-bets-for-shai-gilgeous-alexander-spurs-vs-thunder-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-peters-points-nba-best-bets-today-predictions-prop-bets-for-shai-gilgeous-alexander-spurs-vs-thunder-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/20]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0520/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0520/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Reed Sheppard]]></title><description><![CDATA[DISCLOSURE NOTICE: Reed Sheppard is the author&rsquo;s adopted nephew.* Rockets fans got to see a lot more of Reed Sheppard this season. Which is nice for a player picked third in the NBA draft. Some people, perhaps even the coach of the Houston Rockets, might view Reed Sheppard&rsquo;s sophomore NBA season as a disappointment. I [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-reed-sheppard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-reed-sheppard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Anthony Edwards Wants Timberwolves To Trade For Kyrie Irving; Mavs PG's Two Potential Suitors Emerge -]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Edwards is reportedly pushing the Timberwolves to trade for Kyrie Irving as two potential trade destinations emerge for the 34-year-old point guard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-anthony-edwards-wants-timberwolves-to-trade-for-kyrie-irving-mavs-pgs-two-potential-suitors-emerge-/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-anthony-edwards-wants-timberwolves-to-trade-for-kyrie-irving-mavs-pgs-two-potential-suitors-emerge-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 15 - Tom Barker (1978)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Barker wore only jersey No. 15 and put up 1.6 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-15-tom-barker-1978/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-15-tom-barker-1978/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Why Fred VanVleet is Both Right and Wrong about the Rockets' Season being a Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' 2025-26 campaign was identical to their 2024-25 season, in more ways than not. The team won 52 games in both seasons and were early outs in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-why-fred-vanvleet-is-both-right-and-wrong-about-the-rockets-season-being-a-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-why-fred-vanvleet-is-both-right-and-wrong-about-the-rockets-season-being-a-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Insider Says Amen Thompson Max Contract Not Guaranteed]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Houston insider told fans not to expect a max contract for Thompson this offseason. He could end up a restricted free agent next summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-insider-says-amen-thompson-max-contract-not-guaranteed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-insider-says-amen-thompson-max-contract-not-guaranteed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Could Rid Themselves of Dorian Finney-Smith for a Low Cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the trade that landed Kevin Durant last offseason, the Houston Rockets' brass realized a clear need for a 3-and-D wing. Specifically, the team needed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-could-rid-themselves-of-dorian-finney-smith-for-a-low-cost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-could-rid-themselves-of-dorian-finney-smith-for-a-low-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Assessing the Houston Rockets' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets need a prospect to fill one of their many weaknesses after a brutal playoff exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-assessing-the-houston-rockets-biggest-needs-at-the-2026-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-assessing-the-houston-rockets-biggest-needs-at-the-2026-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Reports: Rockets, Fred VanVleet may explore another contract restucture]]></title><description><![CDATA[After agreeing to a contract restructure in the 2025 offseason, the Rockets and Fred VanVleet could explore another one in 2026, according to reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-reports-rockets-fred-vanvleet-may-explore-another-contract-restucture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-reports-rockets-fred-vanvleet-may-explore-another-contract-restucture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Did Anyone Have Worse Semifinals Than Rockets GM Rafael Stone?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allow the fellas from In The Loop to explain. Subscribe for the latest Houston sports news &amp; videos!https://www.youtube.com/@SportsRadio610HoustonWEEKDAY SCH...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-did-anyone-have-worse-semifinals-than-rockets-gm-rafael-stone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-did-anyone-have-worse-semifinals-than-rockets-gm-rafael-stone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - Are the Houston Astros REALLY the 2019 Nationals?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros are officially in &ldquo;coping mode&rdquo; &#128557;After another frustrating loss to the Minnesota Twins, Astros fans are searching for ANY reason to belie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-are-the-houston-astros-really-the-2019-nationals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-are-the-houston-astros-really-the-2019-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao Ming Is the Closest Thing to Victor Wembanyama, Claims All-Star: 'For People Who Don&rsquo;t Know']]></title><description><![CDATA[After exploding for 41 points and 24 rebounds in a double-overtime Western Conference Finals win, Victor Wembanyama entered territory only Wilt Chamberlain had reached before in a Conference Finals debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yao-ming-is-the-closest-thing-to-victor-wembanyama-claims-all-star-for-people-who-donrsquot-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yao-ming-is-the-closest-thing-to-victor-wembanyama-claims-all-star-for-people-who-donrsquot-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Rockets Season REVIEWS: Ime Udoka's Coaching Struggles SELF INFLICTED Or Just UNLUCKY With Injuries?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets Season REVIEWS: Ime Udoka's Coaching Struggles SELF INFLICTED Or Just UNLUCKY With Injuries?Ime Udoka faces tough questions after the Houston Rockets...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-season-reviews-ime-udokas-coaching-struggles-self-inflicted-or-just-unlucky-with-injuries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-season-reviews-ime-udokas-coaching-struggles-self-inflicted-or-just-unlucky-with-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Mock Trade: Rockets Address Shooting in Deal with Division Foe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much has been made about the Houston Rockets&rsquo; lack of outside shooting on the roster. It&rsquo;s been an issue for years, but was an even greater issue this past seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-trade-rockets-address-shooting-in-deal-with-division-foe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-trade-rockets-address-shooting-in-deal-with-division-foe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Should the Rockets Take a Houston Cougar in the Upcoming NBA Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The focus for the Houston Rockets is now on the offseason moves needed to improve their potential and become a true contender for next season. There are areas o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-should-the-rockets-take-a-houston-cougar-in-the-upcoming-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-should-the-rockets-take-a-houston-cougar-in-the-upcoming-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Amen Thompson’s max deal isn’t guaranteed for Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amen Thompson is expected to land a major extension with the Houston Rockets, but a full maximum contract is not guaranteed. The 23-year-old is now eligible after averaging 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists last season, all career-high marks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/why-amen-thompsons-max-deal-isnt-guaranteed-for-houston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/why-amen-thompsons-max-deal-isnt-guaranteed-for-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets could steal ideal guard upgrade from Thunder’s looming roster crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA&rsquo;s premier franchise is about to have a problem that 29 other franchises would love to have: the Oklahoma City Thunder have too many high-end NBA players]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-could-steal-ideal-guard-upgrade-from-thunders-looming-roster-crunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-could-steal-ideal-guard-upgrade-from-thunders-looming-roster-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Fred VanVleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, we know that Fred VanVleet didn&rsquo;t play for the Houston Rockets this season. But given that GM Rafael Stone stayed quiet at the NBA Trade Deadline and cited VanVleet&rsquo;s absence for why team management wasn&rsquo;t making any moves to improve, which became a huge part of this season&rsquo;s narrative, we wanted to include FVV [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-fred-vanvleet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-fred-vanvleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Thunder-Spurs showdown shows Rockets what it really takes to win a title]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Antonio and Oklahoma City have officially begun their Western Conference Finals matchup. Game 1 was an instant classic, a back-and-forth double-overtime bat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-thunder-spurs-showdown-shows-rockets-what-it-really-takes-to-win-a-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-thunder-spurs-showdown-shows-rockets-what-it-really-takes-to-win-a-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - NBA Players Tiers 2026: Dylan Harper, Jarrett Allen and stars in their role in Tier 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a lot of versatility in this group, and even with their flaws, this tier has very good players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-nba-players-tiers-2026-dylan-harper-jarrett-allen-and-stars-in-their-role-in-tier-4/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-nba-players-tiers-2026-dylan-harper-jarrett-allen-and-stars-in-their-role-in-tier-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/19]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0519/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0519/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Spurs suddenly stand 3 wins away from first NBA Finals since 2014]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Conference Finals Game 1 was WOW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-spurs-suddenly-stand-3-wins-away-from-first-nba-finals-since-2014/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-spurs-suddenly-stand-3-wins-away-from-first-nba-finals-since-2014/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Tari Eason holds overlooked key to Rockets offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets need to make a decision on Tari Eason's free agency this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-tari-eason-holds-overlooked-key-to-rockets-offseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-tari-eason-holds-overlooked-key-to-rockets-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 15- John Lucas (1976-78)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Barry wore jersey Nos. 15, 5, and 10 and put up 11.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-15-john-lucas-1976-78/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-15-john-lucas-1976-78/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Acquire MVP Candidate in Blockbuster Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets find themselves at a crossroads this NBA offseason. Last year, they took a major leap into 'win now' mode, trading some valuable assets for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-mock-trade-rockets-acquire-mvp-candidate-in-blockbuster-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-mock-trade-rockets-acquire-mvp-candidate-in-blockbuster-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Hiring Tiago Splitter??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential hire??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-hiring-tiago-splitter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-hiring-tiago-splitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Hiring James Borrego??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential hire??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-hiring-james-borrego/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-hiring-james-borrego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - Houston Astros Pitcher Spencer Arrighetti Is DEALING 🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spencer Arrighetti is pitching like a completely different guy right now &#128064;&#128293;After battling inconsistency early in his MLB career, the Houston Astros pitcher...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-houston-astros-pitcher-spencer-arrighetti-is-dealing-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-houston-astros-pitcher-spencer-arrighetti-is-dealing-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - How Long Can The Rockets Compete With This Core?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant last offseason, they made a slight push to compete in the next few years before he called it a career. Houston wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-how-long-can-the-rockets-compete-with-this-core/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-how-long-can-the-rockets-compete-with-this-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - What the Cavaliers' Eastern Conference Finals Trip Means for the Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland is back in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018. This has a few implications for Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-what-the-cavaliers-eastern-conference-finals-trip-means-for-the-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-what-the-cavaliers-eastern-conference-finals-trip-means-for-the-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - We miss you, Steven 🥲 #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-we-miss-you-steven-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-we-miss-you-steven-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - snapshots of 17 📸 #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-snapshots-of-17-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-snapshots-of-17-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - revisiting CC’s best plays of the year 🔥 which was your favorite? #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-revisiting-ccs-best-plays-of-the-year-which-was-your-favorite-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-revisiting-ccs-best-plays-of-the-year-which-was-your-favorite-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Looking back on Peso’s Year 4 🗣️ #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-looking-back-on-pesos-year-4-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-looking-back-on-pesos-year-4-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - James Harden’s Trip to the Conference Finals Brings Back Rockets Memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beard is now finally back in the NBA Conference Finals. It's been some time. After the Cleveland Cavaliers' Game 7 road win over the Detroit Pistons, supers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-james-hardens-trip-to-the-conference-finals-brings-back-rockets-memories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-james-hardens-trip-to-the-conference-finals-brings-back-rockets-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets insider offers update on Amen Thompson extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets phenom Amen Thompson is eligible for a contract extension this offseason for up to five years at $251 million. That&rsquo;s the most the Rockets can offer, but there&rsquo;s reason to believe Houston would not want to give him that much money, given how much they have to spend elsewhere. Houston Chronicle reporter Varun [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-insider-offers-update-on-amen-thompson-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-insider-offers-update-on-amen-thompson-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - The Thunder have one terrifying advantage that could decide the entire Spurs series]]></title><description><![CDATA[And it's a big one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-the-thunder-have-one-terrifying-advantage-that-could-decide-the-entire-spurs-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-the-thunder-have-one-terrifying-advantage-that-could-decide-the-entire-spurs-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Amen Thompson Gave Specific Tips to Pistons Ausar Thompson During Cavs Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though Houston Rockets wing Amen Thompson was deemed an observer during the Detroit Pistons' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was there for far more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-amen-thompson-gave-specific-tips-to-pistons-ausar-thompson-during-cavs-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-amen-thompson-gave-specific-tips-to-pistons-ausar-thompson-during-cavs-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - The Houston Astros Are Becoming Unwatchable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros may have taken the Silver Boot from the Texas Rangers&hellip; but things in Houston are getting ugly fast. &#128556;John &amp; Lance break down the Astros&rsquo; ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-the-houston-astros-are-becoming-unwatchable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-the-houston-astros-are-becoming-unwatchable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Chronicle: Don’t expect max contract extension for Amen Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amen Thompson appears likely to extend his contract with the Rockets, but the Houston Chronicle&rsquo;s Varun Shankar says we shouldn&rsquo;t expect a max deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-chronicle-dont-expect-max-contract-extension-for-amen-thompson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-chronicle-dont-expect-max-contract-extension-for-amen-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - So the Comets are getting sloppy seconds and the Rockets are getting new]]></title><description><![CDATA[So the Comets are getting sloppy seconds and the Rockets are getting new?Clip from episode 184 (on 5/10) of the "Folks Talkin' Sports" livestream show featur...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-so-the-comets-are-getting-sloppy-seconds-and-the-rockets-are-getting-new/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-so-the-comets-are-getting-sloppy-seconds-and-the-rockets-are-getting-new/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Rockets Face CRUCIAL Decisions On Amen Thompson &amp; Tari Eason CONTRACTS | Fred VanVleet NEW Deal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets Face CRUCIAL Decisions On Amen Thompson &amp; Tari Eason CONTRACTS | Fred VanVleet NEW Deal?Houston Rockets face franchise-defining contract decisions: c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-face-crucial-decisions-on-amen-thompson-amp-tari-eason-contracts-fred-vanvleet-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-face-crucial-decisions-on-amen-thompson-amp-tari-eason-contracts-fred-vanvleet-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - James Harden gives Rockets fans brutal reminder before chance to rewrite legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially headed to the Eastern Conference Finals thanks to their 125-94 Game 7 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The Cavaliers are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-james-harden-gives-rockets-fans-brutal-reminder-before-chance-to-rewrite-legacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-james-harden-gives-rockets-fans-brutal-reminder-before-chance-to-rewrite-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Pistons’ playoff collapse gives Rockets a warning they can’t afford to waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 60-win, first-seeded Detroit Pistons have officially lost in the second round to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a disappointing playoff run for the Pistons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-pistons-playoff-collapse-gives-rockets-a-warning-they-cant-afford-to-waste/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-pistons-playoff-collapse-gives-rockets-a-warning-they-cant-afford-to-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Three Stars the Houston Rockets Should Monitor this NBA Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not guaranteed that the Houston Rockets will make a blockbuster trade this offseason, but there are a few stars in the realm of possibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-three-stars-the-houston-rockets-should-monitor-this-nba-offseason/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-three-stars-the-houston-rockets-should-monitor-this-nba-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - One second-round prospect is the most obvious Rocket possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ime Udoka has a type. Skill? What&rsquo;s that? Shooting? In basketball? Why? Hustle? Welcome to the team. Jokes aside, an organizational emphasis on effort is not an inherent disadvantage. Last offseason, the Rockets overindexed on size and defense. I personally think it&rsquo;s unfair to retcon a Dorian Finney-Smith signing that would have made sense if [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-one-second-round-prospect-is-the-most-obvious-rocket-possible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-one-second-round-prospect-is-the-most-obvious-rocket-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Cavs, Donovan Mitchell dominate Pistons in Game 7, set up East showdown with Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cavs, with huge performances from Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill, outworked an overmatched Pistons team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-cavs-donovan-mitchell-dominate-pistons-in-game-7-set-up-east-showdown-with-knicks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-cavs-donovan-mitchell-dominate-pistons-in-game-7-set-up-east-showdown-with-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/18]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0518/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0518/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Larry Brown Sports] - Fred VanVleet addresses Kevin Durant’s ‘curse’ amid burner account accusations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred VanVleet believes Kevin Durant may be his own worst enemy when it comes to drawing negative attention from the media. Durant became a lightning rod of controversy in his first season with the Houston Rockets when a social media account allegedly belonging to Durant was leaked. The account heavily criticized Durant&rsquo;s Rockets teammates, which &hellip; The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-fred-vanvleet-addresses-kevin-durants-curse-amid-burner-account-accusations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-fred-vanvleet-addresses-kevin-durants-curse-amid-burner-account-accusations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Steven Adams Can Bring The Rockets' Rebounding Edge Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are trying to figure out where their identity should shift after flaiming out in another early postseason exit. For the most part, team offi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-steven-adams-can-bring-the-rockets-rebounding-edge-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-steven-adams-can-bring-the-rockets-rebounding-edge-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fred VanVleet addresses Kevin Durant’s ‘curse’ amid burner account accusations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred VanVleet believes Kevin Durant may be his own worst enemy when it comes to drawing negative attention from the media. Durant became a lightning rod of controversy in his first season with the Houston Rockets when a social media account allegedly belonging to Durant was leaked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fred-vanvleet-addresses-kevin-durants-curse-amid-burner-account-accusations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fred-vanvleet-addresses-kevin-durants-curse-amid-burner-account-accusations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - Should The Rockets WAIT For The 2027 Draft Lottery?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets might already have their NEXT young core&hellip; and they might not even be in the NBA yet?? An interesting take via Brandon Scott of @B_Block_P...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-should-the-rockets-wait-for-the-2027-draft-lottery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-should-the-rockets-wait-for-the-2027-draft-lottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Fred VanVleet Shares Thoughts on Rockets' Social Media Blot]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Houston Rockets went through a myriad of triumph and tragedy, covering a multitude of scandals and storylines. In fact, the Rockets dealt with heart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-fred-vanvleet-shares-thoughts-on-rockets-social-media-blot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-fred-vanvleet-shares-thoughts-on-rockets-social-media-blot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Fertitta Family Hope to Continue Success, Legacy of WNBA's Comets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Comets are getting closer and closer to making a return. Well, the team is slated to return in 2027, as part of the purchase by Houston Rockets owne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-fertitta-family-hope-to-continue-success-legacy-of-wnbas-comets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-fertitta-family-hope-to-continue-success-legacy-of-wnbas-comets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Rockets’ Castle-Sheppard Decision Is Haunting Them This Postseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophomore guard Stephon Castle is having a heck of a postseason with the San Antonio Spurs. The fourth pick in the 2024 draft is averaging 19.9 points per game and 44.0% from 3 so far these playoffs. Some Houston Rockets fans are watching despondently, wondering what might have been. Reed Sheppard, the third pick in &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-rockets-castle-sheppard-decision-is-haunting-them-this-postseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-rockets-castle-sheppard-decision-is-haunting-them-this-postseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - James Harden’s Game 7 Yips To Be Tested in Cavs-Pistons Finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Pistons held firm on Friday to force a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Former Houston Rockets superstar and current Cavs co-star James Harden has earned a reputation for big game meltdowns. Is Harden's Game 7 reputation deserved? Or will he finally rip off his label as a playoff choker? &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-james-hardens-game-7-yips-to-be-tested-in-cavs-pistons-finale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-james-hardens-game-7-yips-to-be-tested-in-cavs-pistons-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just crashed basketball’s most exclusive club and history says he may not be done]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two is great company.. But, three? Three would be next level elite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-shai-gilgeous-alexander-just-crashed-basketballs-most-exclusive-club-and-history-says-he-may-not-be-done/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-shai-gilgeous-alexander-just-crashed-basketballs-most-exclusive-club-and-history-says-he-may-not-be-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Breakout Thunder star should give Rockets fans hope ahead of NBA Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ajay Mitchell gives the Rockets optimism about their second round picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-breakout-thunder-star-should-give-rockets-fans-hope-ahead-of-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-breakout-thunder-star-should-give-rockets-fans-hope-ahead-of-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Nate Hinton (2023-24)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Hinton wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-nate-hinton-2023-24/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-nate-hinton-2023-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - What Rockets GM Rafael Stone Thinks of Reed Sheppard and His Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of the Houston Rockets has always been talked about. That future is now. The expectations surrounding the Rockets is that to contend going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-what-rockets-gm-rafael-stone-thinks-of-reed-sheppard-and-his-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-what-rockets-gm-rafael-stone-thinks-of-reed-sheppard-and-his-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Brass Hopes to Retain Front Office for WNBA's Sun Following Comets Purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets and Houston Comets will be forever intertwined. During the Comets' first iteration, Les Alexander owned both franchises, while Carroll Dawso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-brass-hopes-to-retain-front-office-for-wnbas-sun-following-comets-purchase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-brass-hopes-to-retain-front-office-for-wnbas-sun-following-comets-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Timberwolves' Mike Conley sends clear message regarding his NBA future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conley is set to be an unrestricted free agent over the offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-timberwolves-mike-conley-sends-clear-message-regarding-his-nba-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-timberwolves-mike-conley-sends-clear-message-regarding-his-nba-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - DJ Augustin (2021-22)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Augustin wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 7.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-dj-augustin-2021-22/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-dj-augustin-2021-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Mock Draft: Rockets Select Underrated Outside Shooter in Second Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets faced an outside shooting deficit throughout the season, which proved costly time and time again. Which makes the Rockets' 52-30 finish all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-draft-rockets-select-underrated-outside-shooter-in-second-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-draft-rockets-select-underrated-outside-shooter-in-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets’ Toyota Center to Undergo Changes, Transformation for WNBA’s Comets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Comets are coming back. It&rsquo;s official now, after both the NBA and WNBA&rsquo;s governing boards signed off on the purchase of the team by Houston Rockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-toyota-center-to-undergo-changes-transformation-for-wnbas-comets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-toyota-center-to-undergo-changes-transformation-for-wnbas-comets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - The Rockets Have A Wing Surplus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have created a wing-heavy team to focus on their defensive efforts. However, their most recent postseason failures have been due to an inabi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-have-a-wing-surplus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-have-a-wing-surplus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Steven Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it is by now no secret, I enjoy watching Steven Adams play (also, his dog is cute) but that will not spare him from this article. With his production and injury, Adams, in retrospect, turned out to be one of the most important players for the Rockets this season, but unfortunately, on January 18, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-steven-adams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-steven-adams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Thunder's Jalen Williams provides extremely encouraging health update ahead of Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams has missed six straight playoff games due to a hamstring strain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-thunders-jalen-williams-provides-extremely-encouraging-health-update-ahead-of-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-thunders-jalen-williams-provides-extremely-encouraging-health-update-ahead-of-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM: The Bullpen 05/16]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-the-bullpen-0516/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-the-bullpen-0516/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - ‘Fearless fight’: Rafael Stone views Tari Eason’s mentality as key to Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Stone on Tari Eason: &ldquo;At its core, that&rsquo;s who we as an organization are and want to continue to be. I just think he fits us really well.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-fearless-fight-rafael-stone-views-tari-easons-mentality-as-key-to-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-fearless-fight-rafael-stone-views-tari-easons-mentality-as-key-to-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Fred VanVleet Has BOLD Excuse for Why Houston Rockets Disappointed This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred VanVleet offers up a BOLD excuse for why the Houston Rockets disappointed in the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-fred-vanvleet-has-bold-excuse-for-why-houston-rockets-disappointed-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-fred-vanvleet-has-bold-excuse-for-why-houston-rockets-disappointed-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - James Harden’s Obvious Flop Late in Game 6 Wasn’t Just Egregious—It Killed the Cavaliers’ Comeback Hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden&rsquo;s egregious flop late in Game 6 led to Dean Wade&rsquo;s slip and killed any chances the Cavs had of pulling off a comeback to win the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-james-hardens-obvious-flop-late-in-game-6-wasnt-just-egregiousit-killed-the-cavaliers-comeback-hopes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-james-hardens-obvious-flop-late-in-game-6-wasnt-just-egregiousit-killed-the-cavaliers-comeback-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka Wants to Address These Needs In the Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets had high expectations this past season to make a deep playoff run, but injuries and issues on the offensive end were ultimately their early]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-head-coach-ime-udoka-wants-to-address-these-needs-in-the-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-head-coach-ime-udoka-wants-to-address-these-needs-in-the-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Fred VanVleet sees individual growth in Rockets’ injury plagued season]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I feel like each of them individually grew a lot inside of what was ultimately kind of an up-and-down season,&rdquo; Fred VanVleet says of Houston&rsquo;s young core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-fred-vanvleet-sees-individual-growth-in-rockets-injury-plagued-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-fred-vanvleet-sees-individual-growth-in-rockets-injury-plagued-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Nab Switchable Defender in Latest Mock Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have built their roster with a prioritization on defense, which is consistent and in line with head coach Ime Udoka&rsquo;s coaching emphasis. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-nab-switchable-defender-in-latest-mock-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-nab-switchable-defender-in-latest-mock-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Chron] - The Houston Rockets rarely wear their traditional white uniforms at home. Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston hasn't worn their traditional white uniforms at home in either of the past two postseasons. Is the longtime tradition dead?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-the-houston-rockets-rarely-wear-their-traditional-white-uniforms-at-home-why/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-the-houston-rockets-rarely-wear-their-traditional-white-uniforms-at-home-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Warriors linked to internet-breaking reunion trade for $134 million two-time NBA champion star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors were linked to a 16-time All-Star last Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-warriors-linked-to-internet-breaking-reunion-trade-for-134-million-two-time-nba-champion-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-warriors-linked-to-internet-breaking-reunion-trade-for-134-million-two-time-nba-champion-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Gerald Green (2018-19)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Green wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 10.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-gerald-green-2018-19/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-gerald-green-2018-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - AJ Dybantsa Places Rockets Kevin Durant in Ultra-Five Starting Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Draft class is a loaded one. This was the perfect season to tank. Well, if you&rsquo;re a tanking team in control of your own picks. Even then, there&rsquo;s o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-aj-dybantsa-places-rockets-kevin-durant-in-ultra-five-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-aj-dybantsa-places-rockets-kevin-durant-in-ultra-five-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading For Joel Embiid??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-joel-embiid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-joel-embiid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Mock Draft: Rockets Reel in SEC Big Man in Second Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets could be looking for another big man this offseason. The team values size, as evidenced by their initial starting lineup at the onset of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-draft-rockets-reel-in-sec-big-man-in-second-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-draft-rockets-reel-in-sec-big-man-in-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Can Houston's Vets Return To Their Level Of Play?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are preparing to get their veteran players back for next season, a vital piece to the team's perfomance next year. However, each of the most]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-can-houstons-vets-return-to-their-level-of-play/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-can-houstons-vets-return-to-their-level-of-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - The Rockets' Shooting Historically Bad At the Worst Time Shows The Big Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you were a Houston Rockets fan, it definitely must have been frustrating to see how the offense was operating at various points this past season. The sheer a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-shooting-historically-bad-at-the-worst-time-shows-the-big-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-shooting-historically-bad-at-the-worst-time-shows-the-big-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - Brandon Scott on CJ Stroud, Rockets Trades &amp; Houston Sports Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Radio 610&rsquo;s Brandon Scott (@B_Block_Podcast, @SportsRadio610Houston, @RocketsCollective, @LockedOnRockets) joins the show to talk:&bull; why the Rockets&rsquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-brandon-scott-on-cj-stroud-rockets-trades-amp-houston-sports-chaos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-brandon-scott-on-cj-stroud-rockets-trades-amp-houston-sports-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Looking back at our favorite moments from 🔟 Did we miss any? #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-looking-back-at-our-favorite-moments-from-did-we-miss-any-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-looking-back-at-our-favorite-moments-from-did-we-miss-any-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Check out Alpi’s best moments this season 🔥 tell us your favorite play! #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-check-out-alpis-best-moments-this-season-tell-us-your-favorite-play-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-check-out-alpis-best-moments-this-season-tell-us-your-favorite-play-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Big. Bari. BL🚫CKS. #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-big-bari-blcks-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-big-bari-blcks-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Two Rockets Players Most Safe From Being Traded This NBA Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston is involved in a lot of early NBA trade rumors. Which players are least likely to be moved?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-two-rockets-players-most-safe-from-being-traded-this-nba-offseason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-two-rockets-players-most-safe-from-being-traded-this-nba-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Kevin Durant's teammate breaks silence on burner account rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's teammate, guard Fred VanVleet, takes a strong stance on the 16-time All-Star's burner accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kevin-durants-teammate-breaks-silence-on-burner-account-rumors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kevin-durants-teammate-breaks-silence-on-burner-account-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Detroit Pistons urged to bench Jalen Duren by three-time NBA champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All-Star center has been struggling for Detroit this postseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-detroit-pistons-urged-to-bench-jalen-duren-by-three-time-nba-champion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-detroit-pistons-urged-to-bench-jalen-duren-by-three-time-nba-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Tari Eason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Headed into this past regular season, the Rockets offered Tari Eason a four-year, $100 million extension with protections tied to injuries given Eason&rsquo;s already extensive injury history. Eason kindly rejected that offer and chose to bet on himself. Now that the dust has settled on the 2025-2026 season, we can begin to answer the question [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-tari-eason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-tari-eason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Golden State Warriors lose top two assistant coaches under Steve Kerr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes are coming to the sideline in Golden State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-golden-state-warriors-lose-top-two-assistant-coaches-under-steve-kerr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-golden-state-warriors-lose-top-two-assistant-coaches-under-steve-kerr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - 2026 NBA Draft Could Offer a Unique way for the Rockets to Upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rocekts objectively saw a dissapointing season, again losing out in the first round, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers. Superstar Kevin Durant was only ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-2026-nba-draft-could-offer-a-unique-way-for-the-rockets-to-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-2026-nba-draft-could-offer-a-unique-way-for-the-rockets-to-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Massive Trade Idea Sends Anthony Davis To The Rockets In Exchange For Alperen Sengun - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets could re-tool their roster for next season by making a blockbuster trade for Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis during the 2026 offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-massive-trade-idea-sends-anthony-davis-to-the-rockets-in-exchange-for-alperen-sengun-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-massive-trade-idea-sends-anthony-davis-to-the-rockets-in-exchange-for-alperen-sengun-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Report: Houston’s Tari Eason in line for $22-million annual contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[An informed prediction for the average annual value of Tari Eason&rsquo;s next contract is $22 million, per Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-report-houstons-tari-eason-in-line-for-22-million-annual-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-report-houstons-tari-eason-in-line-for-22-million-annual-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets must make painful Kevin Durant decision before it costs them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A theme of the playoffs was injuries. Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet missed all of the playoffs, and VanVleet missed the entire regular season as well. Kevin Du]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-must-make-painful-kevin-durant-decision-before-it-costs-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-must-make-painful-kevin-durant-decision-before-it-costs-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Vernon Maxwell Describes John Stockton, Karl Malone, And The '90s Jazz: "He's A Demon"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NBA player Vernon Maxwell didn't hold back as he spoke about the Jazz teams of the 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-vernon-maxwell-describes-john-stockton-karl-malone-and-the-90s-jazz-hes-a-demon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-vernon-maxwell-describes-john-stockton-karl-malone-and-the-90s-jazz-hes-a-demon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Land Kevin Durant's Co-Star in Blockbuster Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston has the chance to give KD a big-name co-star with trade rumors swirling this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-mock-trade-rockets-land-kevin-durants-co-star-in-blockbuster-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-mock-trade-rockets-land-kevin-durants-co-star-in-blockbuster-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - AJ Dybantsa Hopes to Model his Game After Rockets’ Kevin Durant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Draft is viewed as one of the best draft classes that we&rsquo;ve seen in recent years. Teams across the league were lining up to tank their season away,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-aj-dybantsa-hopes-to-model-his-game-after-rockets-kevin-durant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-aj-dybantsa-hopes-to-model-his-game-after-rockets-kevin-durant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets fans are finally free to embrace James Harden again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cavaliers are officially one win away from clinching a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. James Harden was part of a key midseason trade that helped pus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-fans-are-finally-free-to-embrace-james-harden-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-fans-are-finally-free-to-embrace-james-harden-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Dan Langhi (2000-02) - AOL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Dan Langhi (2000-02)&nbsp;&nbsp;AOL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-dan-langhi-2000-02-aolcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-dan-langhi-2000-02-aolcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Troy Williams (2017-18) - AOL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Troy Williams (2017-18)&nbsp;&nbsp;AOL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-troy-williams-2017-18-aolcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-troy-williams-2017-18-aolcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/15]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0515/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0515/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - James Harden's playoff success should infuriate Rockets fans to no end]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets must be frustrated now that they didn't trade for James Harden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-james-hardens-playoff-success-should-infuriate-rockets-fans-to-no-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-james-hardens-playoff-success-should-infuriate-rockets-fans-to-no-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Wire] - NBA Notes: Warriors, Terry Stotts, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Mavericks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warriors The Warriors are bringing back Steve Kerr. They are not bringing back his top assistants. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Anthony Slater, Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse will not return next season after their contracts expired. Stotts served as the offensive coordinator, while Stackhouse handled the defense. Neither departure was described as a dismissal. &ldquo;I enjoyed [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-nba-notes-warriors-terry-stotts-rockets-amen-thompson-mavericks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-nba-notes-warriors-terry-stotts-rockets-amen-thompson-mavericks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Notes: Warriors, Terry Stotts, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Mavericks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors are bringing back Steve Kerr. They are not bringing back his top assistants. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Anthony Slater, Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse will not return next season after their contracts expired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-notes-warriors-terry-stotts-rockets-amen-thompson-mavericks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-notes-warriors-terry-stotts-rockets-amen-thompson-mavericks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Troy Williams (2017-18)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Williams wore only jersey Nos. 14 and 5 and put up 6.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-troy-williams-2017-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-troy-williams-2017-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Kenny Atkinson unveils how different Cavs James Harden is from his Rockets, Nets self]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Kenny Atkinson has seen James Harden grow a lot in the Cavs system then compared it to his previous stints with the Rockets and Nets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kenny-atkinson-unveils-how-different-cavs-james-harden-is-from-his-rockets-nets-self/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kenny-atkinson-unveils-how-different-cavs-james-harden-is-from-his-rockets-nets-self/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Dorian Finney-Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t supposed to be this way, man. Dorian Finney-Smith was supposed to be a difference maker for the Houston Rockets. An impact player, if you will. The Rockets&rsquo; brain trust even tabbed Finney-Smith as Dillon Brooks&rsquo; replacement. (And we know how valuable he became and how important he was for this Rockets ball club). [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-dorian-finney-smith/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-dorian-finney-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Mock Draft: Rockets Land Athletic Forward in Second Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the Houston Rockets don&rsquo;t have any first-round draft picks in this year&rsquo;s NBA Draft, they do have multiple second-round draft picks this year, includin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-draft-rockets-land-athletic-forward-in-second-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-mock-draft-rockets-land-athletic-forward-in-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - Southwest Notes: Ujiri, Schmitz, Sweeney, Popovich, Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Clark of The Athletic profiles new Mavericks president of basketball operations and alternate governor Masai Ujiri, writing that the veteran executive got his NBA start as an unpaid scout with Orlando in 2002 prior to landing a paid scouting job with Denver the following year. Seven years later, Ujiri was named the Nuggets&rsquo; general [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-southwest-notes-ujiri-schmitz-sweeney-popovich-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-southwest-notes-ujiri-schmitz-sweeney-popovich-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Chron] - Houston Comets return raises questions about trademark ownership and branding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston officially welcomed back the Comets on Thursday, but the absence of the franchise&rsquo;s iconic branding stood out immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-houston-comets-return-raises-questions-about-trademark-ownership-and-branding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-houston-comets-return-raises-questions-about-trademark-ownership-and-branding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Dallas Hoops Journal] - Giannis Antetokounmpo To Decline Long-Term Commitment To Milwaukee Bucks This Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[DHJ Quick Take Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to decline a long-term commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Antetokounmpo is eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million extension with the Bucks on October 1. &ldquo;Any conversation that the Bucks are going to have with Giannis Antetokounmpo, from my understanding, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-giannis-antetokounmpo-to-decline-long-term-commitment-to-milwaukee-bucks-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-giannis-antetokounmpo-to-decline-long-term-commitment-to-milwaukee-bucks-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - The Rockets Are Ready For Fred VanVleet's Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[All season, the Houston Rockets had a lead guard problem after the major injury to Fred VanVleet. He was always near the team during his recovery, helping his y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-are-ready-for-fred-vanvleets-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-are-ready-for-fred-vanvleets-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Toyota Center to upgrade training facilities for WNBA’s Houston Comets]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Toyota Center Reimagined, the Comets will benefit from expanded and modernized training facilities, along with a locker-room upgrade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-toyota-center-to-upgrade-training-facilities-for-wnbas-houston-comets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-toyota-center-to-upgrade-training-facilities-for-wnbas-houston-comets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Vs Los Angeles Lakers OVER TIME Qtr Apr 24.2026 Highlights | NBA Play-Offs (SyMvkuIbSN) - Fathom Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Vs Los Angeles Lakers OVER TIME Qtr Apr 24.2026 Highlights | NBA Play-Offs (SyMvkuIbSN)&nbsp;&nbsp;Fathom Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-over-time-qtr-apr-242026-highlights-nba-play-offs-symvkuibsn-fathom-journal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-over-time-qtr-apr-242026-highlights-nba-play-offs-symvkuibsn-fathom-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - One Team Reportedly Contacted Rockets About Tari Eason at Trade Deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone entered the season ranked as one of the best front office executives in the league, based on a survey that graded t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-one-team-reportedly-contacted-rockets-about-tari-eason-at-trade-deadline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-one-team-reportedly-contacted-rockets-about-tari-eason-at-trade-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - And-Ones: Fertitta, WNBA, Cotton, Refs, Diakite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WNBA&rsquo;s and NBA&rsquo;s Board of Governors have approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, according to Doug Feinberg of The Associated Press. 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After surprisingly losing in the first round to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games, there remain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-3-players-who-wont-be-on-the-rockets-roster-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-3-players-who-wont-be-on-the-rockets-roster-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - NBA analyst throws shots at Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid over availability issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins managed to throw shots at two NBA superstars with one quote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-nba-analyst-throws-shots-at-luka-doncic-joel-embiid-over-availability-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-nba-analyst-throws-shots-at-luka-doncic-joel-embiid-over-availability-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Should the Rockets look to trade Kevin Durant after recent issues with team chemistry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by&#128250; Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets&#128242; Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin &amp; http...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-should-the-rockets-look-to-trade-kevin-durant-after-recent-issues-with-team-chemistry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-should-the-rockets-look-to-trade-kevin-durant-after-recent-issues-with-team-chemistry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Trade Alperen Sengun to the Chicago Bulls | 3 Team NBA Trade Prediction - TWSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Trade Alperen Sengun to the Chicago Bulls | 3 Team NBA Trade Prediction&nbsp;&nbsp;TWSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-trade-alperen-sengun-to-the-chicago-bulls-3-team-nba-trade-prediction-twsn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-trade-alperen-sengun-to-the-chicago-bulls-3-team-nba-trade-prediction-twsn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - The Rockets could Address Their Outside Shooting in the Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025-26 Houston Rockets were a significantly limited ball club on the offensive end. The team lacked depth, forcing Kevin Durant -- last offseason's prized]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-could-address-their-outside-shooting-in-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-could-address-their-outside-shooting-in-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets’ playoff collapse proved Fred VanVleet’s value without him playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred VanVleet did not play a single minute for the Houston Rockets in the postseason. Yet somehow, his value to this team has never been more obvious. 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Bickerstaff Says the Refs Missed a Clear Foul in Crunch Time, and He’s Right to Be Angry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Pistons lost Game 5 against the Cavaliers thanks in part to a missed call that could have swung the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-jb-bickerstaff-says-the-refs-missed-a-clear-foul-in-crunch-time-and-hes-right-to-be-angry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-jb-bickerstaff-says-the-refs-missed-a-clear-foul-in-crunch-time-and-hes-right-to-be-angry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA board of governors approve sale, relocation of Sun to Houston Rockets group - PinalCentral.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WNBA board of governors approve sale, relocation of Sun to Houston Rockets group&nbsp;&nbsp;PinalCentral.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/wnba-board-of-governors-approve-sale-relocation-of-sun-to-houston-rockets-group-pinalcentralcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/wnba-board-of-governors-approve-sale-relocation-of-sun-to-houston-rockets-group-pinalcentralcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Tim Ohlbrecht (2013)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Ohlbrecht wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 1.0 points per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-tim-ohlbrecht-2013/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-tim-ohlbrecht-2013/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Legend Tracy McGrady to Take Administrative Role at Wagner College]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tracy McGrady trade is still one of the biggest splash acquisitions in Houston Rockets history, even if Cuttino Mobley is still in disagreement with the dea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-legend-tracy-mcgrady-to-take-administrative-role-at-wagner-college/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-legend-tracy-mcgrady-to-take-administrative-role-at-wagner-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Tim Ohlbrecht (2013) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Tim Ohlbrecht (2013)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-tim-ohlbrecht-2013-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-tim-ohlbrecht-2013-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Houston Comets get WNBA Board of Governors’ approval, will begin play in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are going to have to make some room inside Toyota Center for the Houston Comets, who will be returning to the Lone Star State for the 2027 WNBA season. 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The series returns to Motown for Game 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-playoffs-pistons-vs-cavaliers-game-5-live-updates-scores-stats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-playoffs-pistons-vs-cavaliers-game-5-live-updates-scores-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - 3 best Josh Giddey trade destinations if Bryson Graham wants Bulls to move on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Bulls have already undergone a complete overhaul since their season ended. Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, Arturas Karnisovas, was fired and replaced by Bryson Graham. The new decision-maker has already let go of Josh Malone, the general manager of the G League affiliate Windy City Bulls. Head coach Billy Donovan stepped down, [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-3-best-josh-giddey-trade-destinations-if-bryson-graham-wants-bulls-to-move-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-3-best-josh-giddey-trade-destinations-if-bryson-graham-wants-bulls-to-move-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - The Rockets Have Been Lapped By Their Rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The histories of the Houston Rockets, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Oklahoma City Thunder have been tied together as an underrated part of the league's wider h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-have-been-lapped-by-their-rivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-the-rockets-have-been-lapped-by-their-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Apr 7, 2026 Game Charts - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Apr 7, 2026 Game Charts&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-vs-phoenix-suns-apr-7-2026-game-charts-nba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-vs-phoenix-suns-apr-7-2026-game-charts-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Rob Pelinka sends clear message regarding LeBron James' future with Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[James certainly isn't being pushed out of L.A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rob-pelinka-sends-clear-message-regarding-lebron-james-future-with-lakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rob-pelinka-sends-clear-message-regarding-lebron-james-future-with-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - LeBron James to the Rockets? Pairing him with Kevin Durant would be must-see TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James joining the Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant would create the NBA's biggest storyline. Why this superteam idea is truly impossible to ignore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-to-the-rockets-pairing-him-with-kevin-durant-would-be-must-see-tv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-to-the-rockets-pairing-him-with-kevin-durant-would-be-must-see-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - LeBron James free agency: Why Wizards, Rockets and Mavericks are more realistic than you think]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James hits 2026 free agency and 3 surprising teams make more sense than you think. Wizards, Rockets and Mavericks all offer realistic paths forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-free-agency-why-wizards-rockets-and-mavericks-are-more-realistic-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-free-agency-why-wizards-rockets-and-mavericks-are-more-realistic-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's KD 6 Meteorology Colorway in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant is one of Nike's longest tenured athletes across all sports. Especially in NBA circles, as he's the second-longes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nike-to-retro-rockets-kevin-durants-kd-6-meteorology-colorway-in-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nike-to-retro-rockets-kevin-durants-kd-6-meteorology-colorway-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green disrespects Charles Barkley over his final years with Houston Rockets - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green disrespects Charles Barkley over his final years with Houston Rockets&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/draymond-green-disrespects-charles-barkley-over-his-final-years-with-houston-rockets-msn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/draymond-green-disrespects-charles-barkley-over-his-final-years-with-houston-rockets-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets should already know the one Giannis trade demand they must reject]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amen Thompson has mostly been a revelation for Houston. 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Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-former-rockets-standout-wing-pushes-back-against-overrated-moniker-for-alperen-sengun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-former-rockets-standout-wing-pushes-back-against-overrated-moniker-for-alperen-sengun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets get massive validation from Nets’ painful draft lottery result]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Draft Lottery took place on Sunday, May 10. The Washington Wizards were the big winners of the night, landing the first overall pick. 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In fact, his last season was technically during the 2024-25 calendar year with the New Yor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-wish-pj-tucker-a-happy-retirement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-wish-pj-tucker-a-happy-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets fans are reaching wrong Ime Udoka conclusion after playoff collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end of the 2026 season is similar to the end of Houston&rsquo;s 2025 campaign. Both seasons resulted in a first-round loss to a more experienced team: the Lakers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-fans-are-reaching-wrong-ime-udoka-conclusion-after-playoff-collapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-fans-are-reaching-wrong-ime-udoka-conclusion-after-playoff-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - These Proposed Kevin Durant Trades from the Rockets Are Unreasonable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kevin Durant storylines have taken a wild turn during and after the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. With the significant increase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-these-proposed-kevin-durant-trades-from-the-rockets-are-unreasonable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-these-proposed-kevin-durant-trades-from-the-rockets-are-unreasonable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - NBA Draft Lottery a mixed blessing for Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in five years, the Houston Rockets had no direct stakes in the NBA Draft Lottery. Sure, indirectly, they&rsquo;re affected by the Brooklyn Nets&rsquo; pick slipping to sixth. Rockets fans will be rooting against the Nets throughout 2026-27. Even if the league flattens the draft odds, a bleaker future for the Nets [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-nba-draft-lottery-a-mixed-blessing-for-rockets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-nba-draft-lottery-a-mixed-blessing-for-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 5)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Conference semifinal series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs has gone from a best-of-seven to a best-of-three, as Anthony Ed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-peters-points-nba-best-bets-today-predictions-prop-bets-for-anthony-edwards-timberwolves-vs-spurs-game-5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-peters-points-nba-best-bets-today-predictions-prop-bets-for-anthony-edwards-timberwolves-vs-spurs-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 2025-26 Postmortem: The Grades Are In - Houston Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets 2025-26 Postmortem: The Grades Are In&nbsp;&nbsp;Houston Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-2025-26-postmortem-the-grades-are-in-houston-press/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-2025-26-postmortem-the-grades-are-in-houston-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/12]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0512/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0512/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Pistons head coach rips referees after Game 4 loss to Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There could be a fine incoming from the NBA for J.B. Bickerstaff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-pistons-head-coach-rips-referees-after-game-4-loss-to-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-pistons-head-coach-rips-referees-after-game-4-loss-to-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Land Major Victory During Draft Lottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA&rsquo;s draft lottery took place on Sunday, in what will ultimately be the final year under the old draft format. Teams have been attempting to tank their way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-land-major-victory-during-draft-lottery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-land-major-victory-during-draft-lottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets prepared to stay course in Game 2 - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets prepared to stay course in Game 2&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-prepared-to-stay-course-in-game-2-nba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-prepared-to-stay-course-in-game-2-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Carl Landry (2007-10)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Landry wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 11.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-carl-landry-2007-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-carl-landry-2007-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - 2026 NBA mock drafts: Houston’s latest second-round projections]]></title><description><![CDATA[As things stand, the Rockets currently have two second-round picks (No. 39 and No. 53, overall) in the 2026 NBA draft. Who might they select?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-2026-nba-mock-drafts-houstons-latest-second-round-projections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-2026-nba-mock-drafts-houstons-latest-second-round-projections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Carl Landry (2007-10) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Carl Landry (2007-10)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-carl-landry-2007-10-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-carl-landry-2007-10-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Draymond Green's Complaint About Wemby's Non-Punishment Will Have You Rolling Your Eyes Immediately]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green thinks things would've been different if he had elbowed Naz Reid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-draymond-greens-complaint-about-wembys-non-punishment-will-have-you-rolling-your-eyes-immediately/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-draymond-greens-complaint-about-wembys-non-punishment-will-have-you-rolling-your-eyes-immediately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Land Two-Way Forward in Second Round in Latest Mock Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s NBA draft lottery just took effect on Sunday, meaning we&rsquo;re one step closer to the NBA Draft. The playoffs are still alive and well, but the second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-land-two-way-forward-in-second-round-in-latest-mock-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-land-two-way-forward-in-second-round-in-latest-mock-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Year 3 Amen was moving DIFFERENT 😤 As we look back on the season, comment your favorite Twin moment!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-year-3-amen-was-moving-different-as-we-look-back-on-the-season-comment-your-favorite-twin-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-year-3-amen-was-moving-different-as-we-look-back-on-the-season-comment-your-favorite-twin-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Is Jalen Williams playing in Game 4 tonight vs. Lakers? Final status for Thunder star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to close out their series and complete the sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers with a win in Game 4 on Monday night. This story will be updated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-is-jalen-williams-playing-in-game-4-tonight-vs-lakers-final-status-for-thunder-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-is-jalen-williams-playing-in-game-4-tonight-vs-lakers-final-status-for-thunder-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Dallas Hoops Journal] - Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes Time Has Come For Him And Milwaukee Bucks To Part Ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[DHJ Quick Take Giannis Antetokounmpo believes the time has come for him and the Milwaukee Bucks to part ways, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. 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The Rockets' brain power is comprised of many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-alperen-sengun-has-reportedly-been-mentioned-in-trade-talks-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-alperen-sengun-has-reportedly-been-mentioned-in-trade-talks-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Accomplished Something in the Playoffs They Hadn't Done Since 1997]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets season shockingly came to an end in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to the injured Los Angeles Lakers. While the Rockets were injured th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-accomplished-something-in-the-playoffs-they-hadnt-done-since-1997/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-accomplished-something-in-the-playoffs-they-hadnt-done-since-1997/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Nuggets Could Have Perfect Opportunity to Trade for Kevin Durant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets could find a trade for 16-time All-Star Kevin Durant this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nuggets-could-have-perfect-opportunity-to-trade-for-kevin-durant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nuggets-could-have-perfect-opportunity-to-trade-for-kevin-durant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets need to answer painful question before title hopes become real]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most difficult part of building an NBA champion is finding the player capable of leading the team. The Houston Rockets have a roster loaded with veteran con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-need-to-answer-painful-question-before-title-hopes-become-real/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-need-to-answer-painful-question-before-title-hopes-become-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - How The Houston Rockets BENEFIT From NBA&rsquo;s NEW 3-2-1 Draft Lottery SHAKEUP | Nets &amp; Suns PICK WATCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[How The Houston Rockets BENEFIT From NBA&rsquo;s NEW 3-2-1 Draft Lottery SHAKEUP | Nets &amp; Suns PICK WATCHNBA&rsquo;s radical new 3-2-1 draft lottery system could reshape...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-how-the-houston-rockets-benefit-from-nbarsquos-new-3-2-1-draft-lottery-shakeup-nets-amp-suns-pick-watch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-how-the-houston-rockets-benefit-from-nbarsquos-new-3-2-1-draft-lottery-shakeup-nets-amp-suns-pick-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Houston Rockets BENEFIT From NBA&rsquo;s NEW 3-2-1 Draft Lottery SHAKEUP | Nets &amp; Suns PICK WATCH - KHOU]]></title><description><![CDATA[How The Houston Rockets BENEFIT From NBA&rsquo;s NEW 3-2-1 Draft Lottery SHAKEUP | Nets &amp; Suns PICK WATCH&nbsp;&nbsp;KHOU]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/how-the-houston-rockets-benefit-from-nbarsquos-new-3-2-1-draft-lottery-shakeup-nets-amp-suns-pick-watch-khou/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/how-the-houston-rockets-benefit-from-nbarsquos-new-3-2-1-draft-lottery-shakeup-nets-amp-suns-pick-watch-khou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Pistons’ Duncan Robinson could fix Rockets’ biggest issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are watching the second round of the playoffs from the sidelines. They were eliminated in six games at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-pistons-duncan-robinson-could-fix-rockets-biggest-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-pistons-duncan-robinson-could-fix-rockets-biggest-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Highest Scoring NBA Playoff Game: Where Knicks’ Playoff Explosions Stack Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the highest scoring games in NBA playoff history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-highest-scoring-nba-playoff-game-where-knicks-playoff-explosions-stack-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-highest-scoring-nba-playoff-game-where-knicks-playoff-explosions-stack-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Trail Blazers inadvertently gave Rockets perfect fix for Ime Udoka problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets could replace Ime Udoka with recent Blazers coach Tiago Splitter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-trail-blazers-inadvertently-gave-rockets-perfect-fix-for-ime-udoka-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-trail-blazers-inadvertently-gave-rockets-perfect-fix-for-ime-udoka-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - A two-step plan for a successful Rockets offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA fans often want their general managers to make decisions that, if they were in the same shoes, they may not make themselves. It&rsquo;s human nature. If you&rsquo;d been there, he wouldn&rsquo;t have gotten away with it. You&rsquo;d have done the brave thing. If I were in charge, we wouldn&rsquo;t be in this mess. Until [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-a-two-step-plan-for-a-successful-rockets-offseason/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-a-two-step-plan-for-a-successful-rockets-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What NBA's proposed new lottery system means for Rockets' draft assets - Houston Chronicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[What NBA's proposed new lottery system means for Rockets' draft assets&nbsp;&nbsp;Houston Chronicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/what-nbas-proposed-new-lottery-system-means-for-rockets-draft-assets-houston-chronicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/what-nbas-proposed-new-lottery-system-means-for-rockets-draft-assets-houston-chronicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Wire] - NBA Rumors: Rockets, Tari Eason, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Pelicans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets The Rockets could be headed for a tricky offseason financially. Per cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, Houston&rsquo;s proximity to the tax aprons, along with Tari Eason&rsquo;s restricted free agency, could delay some roster moves into the fall. It&rsquo;s a situation similar to what the Warriors dealt with last year involving Jonathan Kuminga. One name to [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-nba-rumors-rockets-tari-eason-grizzlies-ja-morant-pelicans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-nba-rumors-rockets-tari-eason-grizzlies-ja-morant-pelicans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Rumors: Rockets, Tari Eason, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Pelicans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets could be headed for a tricky offseason financially. Per cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, Houston&rsquo;s proximity to the tax aprons, along with Tari Eason&rsquo;s restricted free agency, could delay some roster moves into the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-rumors-rockets-tari-eason-grizzlies-ja-morant-pelicans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-rumors-rockets-tari-eason-grizzlies-ja-morant-pelicans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Undeniable Rockets truth should terrify or delight Houston fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and others know the Rockets are aggressive in trades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-undeniable-rockets-truth-should-terrify-or-delight-houston-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-undeniable-rockets-truth-should-terrify-or-delight-houston-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0511/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0511/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Richie Frahm (2006-07)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Frahm wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 5.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-richie-frahm-2006-07/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-richie-frahm-2006-07/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - With hindsight, the 2024 Rockets-Nets draft deal is aging well for Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Factoring in the 2025 and 2026 NBA draft lottery results, it seems Houston did quite well in its June 2024 trade with Brooklyn involving future picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-with-hindsight-the-2024-rockets-nets-draft-deal-is-aging-well-for-houston/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-with-hindsight-the-2024-rockets-nets-draft-deal-is-aging-well-for-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Pessimism Growing Regarding the Rockets' Chances of Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason is upon us. Well, somewhat. The second round of the playoffs are still ongoing. Which means eight teams are still playing in the postseason. For t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-pessimism-growing-regarding-the-rockets-chances-of-trading-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-pessimism-growing-regarding-the-rockets-chances-of-trading-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - Southwest Notes: Champagnie, Pelicans, Rockets, Grizzlies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julian Champagnie&lsquo;s improved rebounding has been an overlooked part of the Spurs&lsquo; success this season, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Head coach Mitch Johnson tasked Champagnie with improving his work on the glass at the start of 2025/26 and the fourth-year small forward responded by averaging a career-high 5.8 rebounds per game [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-southwest-notes-champagnie-pelicans-rockets-grizzlies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-southwest-notes-champagnie-pelicans-rockets-grizzlies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - What More Can Kevin Durant Do For The Rockets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last offseason, the Houston Rockets made a move they hoped would be the finishing touch on their rebuild by acquring Kevin Durant in a trade that key figures in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-what-more-can-kevin-durant-do-for-the-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-what-more-can-kevin-durant-do-for-the-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green Clarifies Viral 'Houston Rockets Uniform' Comment On Charles Barkley: "Disrespect Wasn't My Intent" - NDTV Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green Clarifies Viral 'Houston Rockets Uniform' Comment On Charles Barkley: "Disrespect Wasn't My Intent"&nbsp;&nbsp;NDTV Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/draymond-green-clarifies-viral-houston-rockets-uniform-comment-on-charles-barkley-disrespect-wasnt-my-intent-ndtv-sports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/draymond-green-clarifies-viral-houston-rockets-uniform-comment-on-charles-barkley-disrespect-wasnt-my-intent-ndtv-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight in Game 4 vs. Spurs? Final status for Timberwolves star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to even up their second-round series with the San Antonio Spurs at two games apiece with a victory in Game 4 on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-is-anthony-edwards-playing-tonight-in-game-4-vs-spurs-final-status-for-timberwolves-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-is-anthony-edwards-playing-tonight-in-game-4-vs-spurs-final-status-for-timberwolves-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Rockets Head Coach: Can Culture Changers Win Championships?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orlando Magic lost in seven games in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. One day later, Magic head coach . The Houston in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Nine days later, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka remains in place. Is Udoka already safe for the ? Will The Rockets&rsquo; Head Coach Decision Cost Them Next Season? Udoka has been the Rockets&rsquo; head coach since the 2023-24 season. In his three seasons, he has accrued a of 145-101. He&rsquo;s made the playoffs twice and has gone 5-8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-rockets-head-coach-can-culture-changers-win-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-rockets-head-coach-can-culture-changers-win-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading Alperen Sengun??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-alperen-sengun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-alperen-sengun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Warriors Reportedly Attach Major Condition to Any New Draymond Green Extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors are said to be weighing a key stipulation in any new Draymond Green extension, signaling careful long-term planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-warriors-reportedly-attach-major-condition-to-any-new-draymond-green-extension/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-warriors-reportedly-attach-major-condition-to-any-new-draymond-green-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - Should the Rockets trade for Donovan Mitchell and / or sign Quentin Grimes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of May 2026, the Rockets' decision-makers have said they do not intend to make major roster changes this offseason.However, would Donovan Mitchell becomin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-should-the-rockets-trade-for-donovan-mitchell-and-or-sign-quentin-grimes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-should-the-rockets-trade-for-donovan-mitchell-and-or-sign-quentin-grimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - New Colorways Surface for Rockets' Kevin Durant and Drake's 'KD 19' Exclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant&rsquo;s 19th NBA season concluded with yet another All-Star selection and a surefire All-NBA selection. Durant will certainly make one of the three teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-new-colorways-surface-for-rockets-kevin-durant-and-drakes-kd-19-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-new-colorways-surface-for-rockets-kevin-durant-and-drakes-kd-19-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Charles Barkley's Strong Response to Draymond Green's Shot of His Days in Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s been a moment on national TV this week that has been a huge talking point. If you&rsquo;re an NBA fan, you&rsquo;ve probably heard the conversation between Charles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-charles-barkleys-strong-response-to-draymond-greens-shot-of-his-days-in-houston/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-charles-barkleys-strong-response-to-draymond-greens-shot-of-his-days-in-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Rockets' breakout All-Star big man linked to potential Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are rumored to be involved in a trade which may lead them to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-breakout-all-star-big-man-linked-to-potential-giannis-antetokounmpo-blockbuster-trade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-breakout-all-star-big-man-linked-to-potential-giannis-antetokounmpo-blockbuster-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Should Rockets Trade For Jaylen Brown Or Donovan Mitchell?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Area 45's Shaun Bijani and Patrick Creighton throw around the idea of the Rockets trading for Donovan Mitchell or Jaylen Brown.Subscribe for the latest Houst...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-should-rockets-trade-for-jaylen-brown-or-donovan-mitchell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-should-rockets-trade-for-jaylen-brown-or-donovan-mitchell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Paul Pierce explains why Kevin Durant-Rockets relationship might not survive this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce claims Kevin Durant&rsquo;s burner account drama and playoff injuries fractured the Rockets&rsquo; chemistry after a disappointing first-round exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-paul-pierce-explains-why-kevin-durant-rockets-relationship-might-not-survive-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-paul-pierce-explains-why-kevin-durant-rockets-relationship-might-not-survive-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Jeff Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Green is the ultimate bench guy. The 39-year-old Uncle Jeff shows the young players how to operate as a professional, how to be ready night-in and night-out, how navigate the pitfalls of a life partially on the road, and basic emotional support to an overall young team. It&rsquo;s been valuable. But on the court, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-jeff-green/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-jeff-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Rockets-Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks Involve Star Player]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs in full swing, the Houston Rockets are once again on the outside looking in. The arrival of last summer but instead of leading Houston to a title, they moved in a surprisingly lateral direction. Following their frustrating season, will the Rockets go big game hunting again this time around? The prize buck currently is , Milwaukee Bucks star . Houston Rockets-Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade: Worth The Cost? The Rockets&rsquo; challenging offseason will f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-rockets-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-talks-involve-star-player/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-rockets-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-talks-involve-star-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - PJ Tucker Retires as One of Rockets' Most Selfless Players in Franchise History]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Houston Rockets legend and fan favorite PJ Tucker announced his retirement on social media, officially putting an end to his basketball life. Tucke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-pj-tucker-retires-as-one-of-rockets-most-selfless-players-in-franchise-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-pj-tucker-retires-as-one-of-rockets-most-selfless-players-in-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - NBA players took Alperen Sengun criticism one step too far]]></title><description><![CDATA[In The Athletic&rsquo;s annual anonymous NBA player poll, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was voted the most overrated player in the league. Of the 81 players w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-nba-players-took-alperen-sengun-criticism-one-step-too-far/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-nba-players-took-alperen-sengun-criticism-one-step-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets Could Explore Trade for Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets could be going star hunting this summer, following a disappointing postseason exit in the Western Conference Quarterfinals against an underm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-could-explore-trade-for-cavaliers-donovan-mitchell-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-could-explore-trade-for-cavaliers-donovan-mitchell-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Why P.J. Tucker Will Always Remain a Legend Among Rockets Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-known former Houston Rocket announced his retirement this past week. It was forward P.J. Tucker. Most Rockets fans would fondly remember him as the high]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-why-pj-tucker-will-always-remain-a-legend-among-rockets-fans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-why-pj-tucker-will-always-remain-a-legend-among-rockets-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Forbes] - Lakers’ LeBron James On Trailing 0-3 Vs Thunder : ‘We Still Got Life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers' star LeBron James said the Oklahoma City Thunder are "pretty damn good from top to bottom."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/forbes-lakers-lebron-james-on-trailing-0-3-vs-thunder-we-still-got-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/forbes-lakers-lebron-james-on-trailing-0-3-vs-thunder-we-still-got-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - The Lakers are playing as well as they can &mdash; and it doesn't matter against the Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a Game 3 blowout at home, it's obvious L.A. isn't deep enough, young enough or talented enough. Would Luka Don&#269;i&#263; have made a difference for a team whose future is murky?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-the-lakers-are-playing-as-well-as-they-can-mdash-and-it-doesnt-matter-against-the-thunder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-the-lakers-are-playing-as-well-as-they-can-mdash-and-it-doesnt-matter-against-the-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Dan Langhi (2000-02)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Langhi wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 2.9 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-dan-langhi-2000-02/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-dan-langhi-2000-02/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Eliminated Eastern Conference Playoff Team New Favorite In ‘Greek Freak’ Sweepstakes? 2 Teams Reportedly Drop Out Of Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expect a lot of trade news surrounding star in the coming month and a half. Eliminated Eastern Conference Team New Favorite In &lsquo;Greek Freak&rsquo; Sweepstakes? 2 Teams Reportedly Drop Out Of Race This is nothing new, as these types of rumors have been swirling around Antetokounmpo since last summer. On the plus side, a resolution is expected by the 2026 draft on June 23. That is when the 33-year-old, who will make $58.4 million in 2026-27, is expected to be traded or agree to a four-year,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-eliminated-eastern-conference-playoff-team-new-favorite-in-greek-freak-sweepstakes-2-teams-reportedly-drop-out-of-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/last-word-on-sports-eliminated-eastern-conference-playoff-team-new-favorite-in-greek-freak-sweepstakes-2-teams-reportedly-drop-out-of-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Dan Langhi (2000-02) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Dan Langhi (2000-02)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-dan-langhi-2000-02-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-dan-langhi-2000-02-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - The WNBA bet big on Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers. Opening Day delivered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The table is set for the next three decades. We already know who the centerpieces are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-the-wnba-bet-big-on-caitlin-clark-vs-paige-bueckers-opening-day-delivered/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-the-wnba-bet-big-on-caitlin-clark-vs-paige-bueckers-opening-day-delivered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Dallas Hoops Journal] - Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics Don’t Have Any ‘Internal Issues’]]></title><description><![CDATA[DHJ Quick Take According to Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics don&rsquo;t have any &ldquo;internal issues.&rdquo; &ldquo;A team source reiterated as much, indicating that there were no internal issues between the two sides,&rdquo; Amick and Nehm wrote. &ldquo;A league source close to Brown shared a similar message.&rdquo; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-dont-have-any-internal-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-dont-have-any-internal-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Draymond Green issues apology to Charles Barkley after Rockets comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green received a bunch of backlash for a comment he made to Charles Barkley during a recent appearance on Inside the NBA. This story will be updated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-draymond-green-issues-apology-to-charles-barkley-after-rockets-comment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-draymond-green-issues-apology-to-charles-barkley-after-rockets-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading For Jaylen Brown??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-jaylen-brown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-jaylen-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets 2026 Offseason To-Do List - Last Word On Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets 2026 Offseason To-Do List&nbsp;&nbsp;Last Word On Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-2026-offseason-to-do-list-last-word-on-sports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-2026-offseason-to-do-list-last-word-on-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - How The Rockets Can Maximize Alperen Şengün]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are heading into the offseason with a high possibility that most of their main rotation players return for next season. They're expecting im]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-how-the-rockets-can-maximize-alperen-engn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-how-the-rockets-can-maximize-alperen-engn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Houston Rockets Owner Tilman J. Fertitta’s Art-Filled Texas Home - Robb Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Houston Rockets Owner Tilman J. Fertitta&rsquo;s Art-Filled Texas Home&nbsp;&nbsp;Robb Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/inside-houston-rockets-owner-tilman-j-fertittas-art-filled-texas-home-robb-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/inside-houston-rockets-owner-tilman-j-fertittas-art-filled-texas-home-robb-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Houston Rockets Reportedly Including Superstar Center in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo trade buzz takes a wild turn as the Rockets reportedly explore including a superstar center in a blockbuster framework.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-houston-rockets-reportedly-including-superstar-center-in-potential-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-houston-rockets-reportedly-including-superstar-center-in-potential-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Rockets' Alperen Sengun Gets Some MASSIVE Disrespect from His Peers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Drive with Stoerner &amp; Hughley debates the player poll calling Rockets center Alperen Sengun the most overrated player in the NBA.Subscribe for the latest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-alperen-sengun-gets-some-massive-disrespect-from-his-peers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-alperen-sengun-gets-some-massive-disrespect-from-his-peers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - How the Dallas Wings took down the Indiana Fever in WNBA season-opener thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shot near the end of the game by Caitlin Clark nearly tied it, but the Wings persevered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-how-the-dallas-wings-took-down-the-indiana-fever-in-wnba-season-opener-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-how-the-dallas-wings-took-down-the-indiana-fever-in-wnba-season-opener-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Reportedly Including Superstar Center in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter is already loud across the NBA, and now Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has officially entered the conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-reportedly-including-superstar-center-in-potential-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-reportedly-including-superstar-center-in-potential-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Aaron Holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[I think many of us were intrigued when the Houston Rockets re-signed Aaron Holiday this past offseason to a one-year, $3.08 million deal to return to the team as a backup point guard. Many expected Holiday to move on to somewhere with more playing time than with the Rockets, especially since Reed Sheppard was viewed [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-aaron-holiday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-aaron-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - Did The Playoffs EXPOSE The Rockets’ Biggest Weakness?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did the playoffs expose a fatal flaw in the Houston Rockets roster?The lack of shooting around Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun became a massive issue agains...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-did-the-playoffs-expose-the-rockets-biggest-weakness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-did-the-playoffs-expose-the-rockets-biggest-weakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Draymond Green Apologizes To Charles Barkley For Disrespecting His Rockets Legacy - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green says his viral Charles Barkley comments were completely misunderstood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-draymond-green-apologizes-to-charles-barkley-for-disrespecting-his-rockets-legacy-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-draymond-green-apologizes-to-charles-barkley-for-disrespecting-his-rockets-legacy-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Rockets' Ben Sullivan Interviews for Trail Blazers Vacancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025-26 Houston Rockets ball club were a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The team pulled off key wins against legitimate contending teams. In fact, the Roc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-ben-sullivan-interviews-for-trail-blazers-vacancy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-rockets-ben-sullivan-interviews-for-trail-blazers-vacancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Ready to Cut Ties With $185M All-Star to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets were coming off a strong 52-30 regular-season performance. In fact, the fifth seed in the West was a relatively top-heavy ball club in 2025-26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-ready-to-cut-ties-with-185m-all-star-to-land-giannis-antetokounmpo-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-ready-to-cut-ties-with-185m-all-star-to-land-giannis-antetokounmpo-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Joel Embiid Begged 76ers Fans Not to Sell Their Tickets—It May Have Backfired vs. the Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looked like a Knicks fan takeover in Philly during New York&rsquo;s Game 3 win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-joel-embiid-begged-76ers-fans-not-to-sell-their-ticketsit-may-have-backfired-vs-the-knicks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-joel-embiid-begged-76ers-fans-not-to-sell-their-ticketsit-may-have-backfired-vs-the-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - Houston Rockets Thank Fans Following Conclusion of Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, the Houston Rockets sent a message thanking their fans following the conclusion of the 2025-26 NBA season. The message stated the below: "Tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-houston-rockets-thank-fans-following-conclusion-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-houston-rockets-thank-fans-following-conclusion-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Thank Fans Following Conclusion of Season - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Thank Fans Following Conclusion of Season&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-thank-fans-following-conclusion-of-season-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-thank-fans-following-conclusion-of-season-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[On SI] - NBA Broadcaster says Media did a 'Poor Job' Covering Kevin Durant's Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the key concerns when the Houston Rockets made the blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant last summer centered around Durant's health, or lack thereof. Duran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-broadcaster-says-media-did-a-poor-job-covering-kevin-durants-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/on-si-nba-broadcaster-says-media-did-a-poor-job-covering-kevin-durants-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Pierce says broken chemistry has doomed the Houston Rockets-Kevin Durant partnership: "The time is up" - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce says broken chemistry has doomed the Houston Rockets-Kevin Durant partnership: "The time is up"&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-pierce-says-broken-chemistry-has-doomed-the-houston-rockets-kevin-durant-partnership-the-time-is-up-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-pierce-says-broken-chemistry-has-doomed-the-houston-rockets-kevin-durant-partnership-the-time-is-up-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Larry Brown Sports] - Donovan Mitchell is being linked to 1 prominent team in trade rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vultures may already be circling for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The Houston Rockets could potentially be an &ldquo;aggressive&rdquo; suitor for Mitchell this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said this week on the &ldquo;Howdy Partners&rdquo; show. MacMahon noted that the Rockets will have a lot of assets this summer with which to pursue Mitchell &hellip; The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-donovan-mitchell-is-being-linked-to-1-prominent-team-in-trade-rumors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-donovan-mitchell-is-being-linked-to-1-prominent-team-in-trade-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Newsweek] - Rockets Could Make Blockbuster Push For Donovan Mitchell Amid Cavaliers Turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston could make an aggressive push for Donovan Mitchell this summer amid another troubling playoff collapse for the Cavaliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-rockets-could-make-blockbuster-push-for-donovan-mitchell-amid-cavaliers-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-rockets-could-make-blockbuster-push-for-donovan-mitchell-amid-cavaliers-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Mike Newlin (1971-79)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Newlin wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-mike-newlin-1971-79/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-mike-newlin-1971-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - Charles Barkley fires back, takes playful shot at Draymond Green, Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hear what Charles Barkley said in response to Draymond Green's comments about Barkley's end-of-career tenure with the Houston Rockets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-charles-barkley-fires-back-takes-playful-shot-at-draymond-green-warriors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-charles-barkley-fires-back-takes-playful-shot-at-draymond-green-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Houston Rockets Could Pursue Donovan Mitchell After Failed 2026 Playoff Run - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets may consider Donovan Mitchell trade if he's made available this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-houston-rockets-could-pursue-donovan-mitchell-after-failed-2026-playoff-run-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-houston-rockets-could-pursue-donovan-mitchell-after-failed-2026-playoff-run-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Charles Barkley responds to Draymond Green’s Rockets jab: ‘I never punch down’]]></title><description><![CDATA["Draymond is a really good player. 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I asked Houston Chronicle Rockets beat writer @Byvarunshankar...&#127897;&#65039; Watch Gallant Say...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-end-of-the-rockets-young-core/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-end-of-the-rockets-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Why a Rockets trade for Donovan Mitchell with Cavs would be almost impossible]]></title><description><![CDATA[This wouldn't be easy to get done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-a-rockets-trade-for-donovan-mitchell-with-cavs-would-be-almost-impossible/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-a-rockets-trade-for-donovan-mitchell-with-cavs-would-be-almost-impossible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley claps back at Draymond Green after on-air insult]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was some awkwardness on the set of "Inside the NBA" this past week when Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took an unbelievable shot at the end of Charles Barkley's career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/charles-barkley-claps-back-at-draymond-green-after-on-air-insult/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/charles-barkley-claps-back-at-draymond-green-after-on-air-insult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Former Rockets forward PJ Tucker announces his NBA retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran forward PJ Tucker, who quickly became one of the most beloved role players in Rockets history, has announced his retirement from the NBA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-former-rockets-forward-pj-tucker-announces-his-nba-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-former-rockets-forward-pj-tucker-announces-his-nba-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - The Houston Rockets Can’t Wait Forever… Is It Time To Go ALL IN?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#128640; The Houston Rockets are entering a MASSIVE offseason&hellip;After another early playoff exit, Houston is now heading toward SEVEN straight seasons without a play...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-the-houston-rockets-cant-wait-forever-is-it-time-to-go-all-in/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-the-houston-rockets-cant-wait-forever-is-it-time-to-go-all-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Why Charles Barkley decided Draymond Green wasn’t worth clapping back at]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles Barkley refuses to "punch down" at Draymond Green's jabs, citing their different career levels. 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Let's Discuss!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are Rockets fans with Alperen Sengun?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-is-it-time-to-trade-sengun-lets-discuss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-is-it-time-to-trade-sengun-lets-discuss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Local NBA announcer rankings: Rockets blast up six spots, again]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a second straight year, Space City Home Network&rsquo;s Rockets crew rose six spots in an annual poll ranking NBA broadcast teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-local-nba-announcer-rankings-rockets-blast-up-six-spots-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-local-nba-announcer-rankings-rockets-blast-up-six-spots-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - Blazers Interview Jared Dudley, Ben Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nuggets assistant Jared Dudley and Rockets assistant Ben Sullivan are among the candidates who have interviewed for the Trail Blazers&lsquo; head coaching job, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links). 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Their best young pieces are still years away from their primes, while their biggest star is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-kevin-durant-gives-rockets-a-tempting-path-they-must-avoid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-kevin-durant-gives-rockets-a-tempting-path-they-must-avoid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpacking the Houston Rockets' Outlook - 2026 Offseason Preview - Third Apron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unpacking the Houston Rockets' Outlook - 2026 Offseason Preview&nbsp;&nbsp;Third Apron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/unpacking-the-houston-rockets-outlook-2026-offseason-preview-third-apron/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/unpacking-the-houston-rockets-outlook-2026-offseason-preview-third-apron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - This NBA Star Could Be On The Table For The Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribe for the latest Houston sports news &amp; videos!https://www.youtube.com/@SportsRadio610HoustonWEEKDAY SCHEDULE:Payne and Pendergast | 6:00 am to 10:00 ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-this-nba-star-could-be-on-the-table-for-the-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-this-nba-star-could-be-on-the-table-for-the-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many draft picks do Houston Rockets have for possible trades? - Houston Chronicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many draft picks do Houston Rockets have for possible trades?&nbsp;&nbsp;Houston Chronicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/how-many-draft-picks-do-houston-rockets-have-for-possible-trades-houston-chronicle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/how-many-draft-picks-do-houston-rockets-have-for-possible-trades-houston-chronicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/08]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0508/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0508/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - Rockets Notes: Offseason, Young Players, Growth, More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka addressed the media on Monday, a few days after the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season. Stone referred to the 2025/26 campaign as &ldquo;frustrating and disappointing,&rdquo; per Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). &ldquo;As [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-rockets-notes-offseason-young-players-growth-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-rockets-notes-offseason-young-players-growth-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - Should Texans PAY C.J. Stroud??]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're not sick of C.J. Stroud after his disastrous playoff performance, you'll DEFINITELY be sick of hearing his name by the end of this offseason...Plus...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-should-texans-pay-cj-stroud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-should-texans-pay-cj-stroud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Art Williams (1967-70)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Williams wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-art-williams-1967-70/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-art-williams-1967-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Art Williams (1967-70) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Art Williams (1967-70)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-art-williams-1967-70-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-14-art-williams-1967-70-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Celtics-Rockets trade pitch sends $90 million ex-Warriors two-time NBA champion star to Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NBA journalist believes the Boston Celtics could land a former Golden State Warriors standout forward this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-celtics-rockets-trade-pitch-sends-90-million-ex-warriors-two-time-nba-champion-star-to-boston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-celtics-rockets-trade-pitch-sends-90-million-ex-warriors-two-time-nba-champion-star-to-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Can The Rockets Expect Anymore Leaps From Their Young Players?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have hinged their immediate future on the performance of their young players as they try to return to contention and try to reach the Wester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-can-the-rockets-expect-anymore-leaps-from-their-young-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-can-the-rockets-expect-anymore-leaps-from-their-young-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - ESPN: Rockets’ Patrick Fertitta ‘not wavering’ from patient approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We have to be patient,&rdquo; Patrick Fertitta reportedly (via ESPN) told his father, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. &ldquo;We have to take a long-term view.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-espn-rockets-patrick-fertitta-not-wavering-from-patient-approach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-espn-rockets-patrick-fertitta-not-wavering-from-patient-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Houston Rockets Current Contract Situations Heading Into Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2025-26 playoffs roll along with eight teams still in contention for a championship, the Houston Rockets are already in offseason mode as the players and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-houston-rockets-current-contract-situations-heading-into-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-houston-rockets-current-contract-situations-heading-into-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Current Contract Situations Heading Into Offseason - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Current Contract Situations Heading Into Offseason&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-current-contract-situations-heading-into-offseason-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-current-contract-situations-heading-into-offseason-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Ernie Johnson Claps Back At Draymond Green For Holding One Of The Worst Playoffs Stars Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ernie Johnson cooked Draymond Green with one devastating playoff stat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-ernie-johnson-claps-back-at-draymond-green-for-holding-one-of-the-worst-playoffs-stars-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-ernie-johnson-claps-back-at-draymond-green-for-holding-one-of-the-worst-playoffs-stars-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - How Far Away are these Rockets from Being Legit NBA Championship Contenders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the Rockets as close as they apparently think they are?Subscribe for the latest Houston sports news &amp; videos!https://www.youtube.com/@SportsRadio610Houst...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-how-far-away-are-these-rockets-from-being-legit-nba-championship-contenders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-how-far-away-are-these-rockets-from-being-legit-nba-championship-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - How Exciting is the Rockets' Future REALLY?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seth Payne would prefer the Rockets lean more into the present than future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-how-exciting-is-the-rockets-future-really/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-how-exciting-is-the-rockets-future-really/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Chron] - Draymond Green angers fans with jab at Charles Barkley's time in Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not cool, Draymond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-draymond-green-angers-fans-with-jab-at-charles-barkleys-time-in-houston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-draymond-green-angers-fans-with-jab-at-charles-barkleys-time-in-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Lakers Challenged Deandre Ayton with Defensive Matchup Against Rockets' Alperen Sengun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' opening round postseason series against the Los Angeles Lakers was one that was believed to swing heavily in the Rockets' favor. At least b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lakers-challenged-deandre-ayton-with-defensive-matchup-against-rockets-alperen-sengun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lakers-challenged-deandre-ayton-with-defensive-matchup-against-rockets-alperen-sengun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Are We Starting to Come Around on Rockets Trading Sengun for Giannis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seth Payne and Sean Pendergast discuss Jason Tempf's idea for the Rockets to trade Sengun and more for Giannis, and react to Kendrick Perkins flip flopping o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-are-we-starting-to-come-around-on-rockets-trading-sengun-for-giannis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-are-we-starting-to-come-around-on-rockets-trading-sengun-for-giannis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Draymond Green takes unnecessary jab at Charles Barkley's Rockets career that's historically inaccurate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filling in for Shaquille O'Neal, Draymond Green tried to get under Charles Barkley's skin on Wednesday's edition of "Inside the NBA."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-draymond-green-takes-unnecessary-jab-at-charles-barkleys-rockets-career-thats-historically-inaccurate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-draymond-green-takes-unnecessary-jab-at-charles-barkleys-rockets-career-thats-historically-inaccurate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Draymond Green's Jab At Charles Barkley Backfires: Rockets Numbers Tell A Different Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green recently took a shot at Charles Barkley's tenure with the Rockets, but is the four-time champ in any position to make such a statement?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-draymond-greens-jab-at-charles-barkley-backfires-rockets-numbers-tell-a-different-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-draymond-greens-jab-at-charles-barkley-backfires-rockets-numbers-tell-a-different-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Chron] - Can Rockets big man Alperen &#350;eng&uuml;n escape 'overrated' designation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playoff struggles and Houston&rsquo;s schematic flaws are fueling tough questions about the Rockets' star's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-can-rockets-big-man-alperen-350enguumln-escape-overrated-designation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-can-rockets-big-man-alperen-350enguumln-escape-overrated-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets' Youth Didn't Give them an Advantage vs Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have one of the league's more formidable young cores throughout the league. It's a by-product of tanking and/or rebuilding, to be politicall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-youth-didnt-give-them-an-advantage-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-youth-didnt-give-them-an-advantage-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets' Steven Adams Shares Thoughts on Kevin Durant's Social Media Scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant was a Godsend for the Houston Rockets in 2025-26. The Rockets utilized him in a multitude of ways. 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The biggest absence for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-already-have-their-kevin-durant-cautionary-tale-for-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-already-have-their-kevin-durant-cautionary-tale-for-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green Roasts Charles Barkley Over His Rockets Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green has joined the Inside the NBA crew alongside Charles Barkley for the postseason. The two regularly engage in on-air banter, but recently, the Warriors forward directed a pointed comment at Barkley over his final years with the Rockets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/draymond-green-roasts-charles-barkley-over-his-rockets-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/draymond-green-roasts-charles-barkley-over-his-rockets-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Jabari Smith Jr and 3 other key young pieces under fire after playoff disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will have to make key decisions on Jabari Smith Jr and other key young players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-jabari-smith-jr-and-3-other-key-young-pieces-under-fire-after-playoff-disaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-jabari-smith-jr-and-3-other-key-young-pieces-under-fire-after-playoff-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Winners and Losers from the Rockets 2025-26 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' season was full of highs and lows that ultimately saw its end in the first round once again, this time to an undermanned Los Angeles Lakers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-winners-and-losers-from-the-rockets-2025-26-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-winners-and-losers-from-the-rockets-2025-26-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2027 NBA Draft could change everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets&rsquo; post-mortem press conference provided some clarity about the team&rsquo;s direction. The operative word there is &ldquo;some&rdquo;. From what we can gather, Rafael Stone thinks Reed Sheppard is Steve Nash, and Ime Udoka thinks he&rsquo;s Steve Kerr. We could settle on Mark Price or Mahmoud Abdul-Raof It seems like the intention is to &ldquo;run [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2027-nba-draft-could-change-everything/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2027-nba-draft-could-change-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/07]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0507/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0507/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - UH, Rockets, NBA, WNBA and Andy Yanez on the Takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Kris Gardner on this edition of The Houston Roundball Review TAKEOVER of The Lunch Break as he and Andy Yanez (Pawd Slama Jama / Let's Rage Coogs) discu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-uh-rockets-nba-wnba-and-andy-yanez-on-the-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-uh-rockets-nba-wnba-and-andy-yanez-on-the-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Burning Kevin Durant question will haunt Rockets until it finds an answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will struggle to find expected trade interest in Kevin Durant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-burning-kevin-durant-question-will-haunt-rockets-until-it-finds-an-answer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-burning-kevin-durant-question-will-haunt-rockets-until-it-finds-an-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - James Harden (2012-21)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Harden wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 29.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-james-harden-2012-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-james-harden-2012-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - Did Houston Media Go TOO EASY on the KD Burner Story?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because for the most interesting Rockets drama of the year&hellip; we got almost no real digging.One question here. One question there. Then everybody moved on.&#127897;&#65039; ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-did-houston-media-go-too-easy-on-the-kd-burner-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-did-houston-media-go-too-easy-on-the-kd-burner-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - LeBron and Bronny James making NBA history together during 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James and Bronny James continue to make NBA history as father and son playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-lebron-and-bronny-james-making-nba-history-together-during-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-lebron-and-bronny-james-making-nba-history-together-during-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Believe Young Core can Contend for Next Decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much has been made about the Houston Rockets' young core. For years, there have been debates regarding exactly where the Rockets' core stacks up among other for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-believe-young-core-can-contend-for-next-decade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-believe-young-core-can-contend-for-next-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green takes unbelievable shot at Charles Barkley's career during 'Inside the NBA'&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy about voicing his opinions and delivering some brutally honest statements.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/draymond-green-takes-unbelievable-shot-at-charles-barkleys-career-during-inside-the-nbanbsp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/draymond-green-takes-unbelievable-shot-at-charles-barkleys-career-during-inside-the-nbanbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Dallas Hoops Journal] - Luka Dončić Speaks To Los Angeles Lakers Media For First Time Since Hamstring Injury: ‘It’s Very Frustrating’]]></title><description><![CDATA[DHJ Quick Take Luka Don&#269;i&#263; spoke to Los Angeles Lakers reporters on Wednesday for the first time since hurting his hamstring. Don&#269;i&#263; suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The superstar is nowhere near close to playing again. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s very frustrating,&rdquo; Don&#269;i&#263; said. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think people [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-luka-doni-speaks-to-los-angeles-lakers-media-for-first-time-since-hamstring-injury-its-very-frustrating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-luka-doni-speaks-to-los-angeles-lakers-media-for-first-time-since-hamstring-injury-its-very-frustrating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers' Luka Doncic breaks silence regarding postseason injury absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doncic has missed the entirety of the playoffs so far due to a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-luka-doncic-breaks-silence-regarding-postseason-injury-absence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-luka-doncic-breaks-silence-regarding-postseason-injury-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - The Rockets Believe In Their Veteran Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have acknowledged that they did not have enough this season to truly compete at the highest level. Their assessment showed that the absence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-rockets-believe-in-their-veteran-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-rockets-believe-in-their-veteran-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Two Players the Rockets Should Consider a Reunion With This Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston is the market for specific needs, and a few of its former players could help fill those weaknesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-two-players-the-rockets-should-consider-a-reunion-with-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-two-players-the-rockets-should-consider-a-reunion-with-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Weren't Bothered by Kevin Durant's Absence on the Bench in Game 3 vs Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's debut 2025-26 NBA campaign with the Houston Rockets was easily one of the greatest individual seasons in the history of the Rockets franchise. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-werent-bothered-by-kevin-durants-absence-on-the-bench-in-game-3-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-werent-bothered-by-kevin-durants-absence-on-the-bench-in-game-3-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - How the Rockets' Advanced Stats Measured Against Last Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets organization, like other teams that are not playing second-round games, is settling into its offseason. Some players are already beginning t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-how-the-rockets-advanced-stats-measured-against-last-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-how-the-rockets-advanced-stats-measured-against-last-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Anonymous NBA Player Calls Out Alperen Sengun After “Most Overrated” Label]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alperen Sengun&rsquo;s name stays in the spotlight as an anonymous player responds to the overrated label, adding another layer to the conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-anonymous-nba-player-calls-out-alperen-sengun-after-most-overrated-label/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-anonymous-nba-player-calls-out-alperen-sengun-after-most-overrated-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets' Alperen &#350;eng&uuml;n Labeled 'Most Overrated' By Players in NBA Poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston's All-Star center was given the infamous 'most overrated' label by NBA colleagues in The Athletic's player poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-alperen-350enguumln-labeled-most-overrated-by-players-in-nba-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-alperen-350enguumln-labeled-most-overrated-by-players-in-nba-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anonymous NBA Player Calls Out Alperen Sengun After 'Most Overrated' Label]]></title><description><![CDATA[The league talks. Even when it&rsquo;s anonymous, the message usually leaks out. And this time, Alperen Sengun found himself right in the middle of it. The Houston Rockets&rsquo; big man has been rising fast, but not everyone is buying the hype.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/anonymous-nba-player-calls-out-alperen-sengun-after-most-overrated-label/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/anonymous-nba-player-calls-out-alperen-sengun-after-most-overrated-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Alperen Sengun Voted Most Overrated Player In NBA, Luka Doncic In Top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alperen Sengun voted NBA&rsquo;s most overrated player by peers despite All-Star season and strong numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-alperen-sengun-voted-most-overrated-player-in-nba-luka-doncic-in-top-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-alperen-sengun-voted-most-overrated-player-in-nba-luka-doncic-in-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Houston Rockets star voted most overrated player in NBA by his peers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ouch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-houston-rockets-star-voted-most-overrated-player-in-nba-by-his-peers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-houston-rockets-star-voted-most-overrated-player-in-nba-by-his-peers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Believe Reed Sheppard Could Morph into Steve Nash Type of Player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reed Sheppard entered the 2025-26 NBA season with expectations of a significant role for the Houston Rockets. The franchise had selected him third overall in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-believe-reed-sheppard-could-morph-into-steve-nash-type-of-player/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-believe-reed-sheppard-could-morph-into-steve-nash-type-of-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Did The Rockets Answer Questions With Their Loss To Lakers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In The Loop takes a deep dive into the Houston Rockets' first-round loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.Subscribe for the latest Houston sports news &amp; videos!http...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-did-the-rockets-answer-questions-with-their-loss-to-lakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-did-the-rockets-answer-questions-with-their-loss-to-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Alperen Sengun voted most overrated in 2025-26 NBA player poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, The Athletic surveys a number of NBA players in their annual player poll. This year&rsquo;s results were released on Wednesday, with Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun being voted as the league&rsquo;s most overrated player. The most overrated section of our annual player poll has emerged as the most controversial. Thoughts on Alperen &#350;eng&uuml;n [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-alperen-sengun-voted-most-overrated-in-2025-26-nba-player-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-alperen-sengun-voted-most-overrated-in-2025-26-nba-player-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets’ Alperen Sengun given undesirable distinction by NBA peers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is continuing to catch strays during the offseason. The Turkish All-Star just finished his fifth NBA season and the second in a row where the Rockets could not get out of the first round in the playoffs. The Athletic conducted a league-wide survey asking players various questions about their peers. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-alperen-sengun-given-undesirable-distinction-by-nba-peers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-alperen-sengun-given-undesirable-distinction-by-nba-peers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets’ Alperen Sengun hit with most overrated label by NBA peers – Stop ‘crying every play’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA players voted on the most overrated player in the league in The Athletic&rsquo;s annual poll. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was this year&rsquo;s selection, receiving 10 out of the 81 votes cast. One player pointed to Sengun&rsquo;s complaining to refs when asked about voting for him. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s crying every play. He&rsquo;s talented, but, dude, [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-alperen-sengun-hit-with-most-overrated-label-by-nba-peers-stop-crying-every-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-alperen-sengun-hit-with-most-overrated-label-by-nba-peers-stop-crying-every-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Brad Stevens’s Comments Days After Playoff Collapse Prove Celtics Will Be Looking to Make Big Moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Stevens said the Celtics will have to add to the roster to fix their biggest issues, which makes Boston a team to monitor this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-brad-stevenss-comments-days-after-playoff-collapse-prove-celtics-will-be-looking-to-make-big-moves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-brad-stevenss-comments-days-after-playoff-collapse-prove-celtics-will-be-looking-to-make-big-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - What's been key to LeBron James' stellar play in postseason? Bronny]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James has been playing inspired basketball. The reason? LeBron James ... Junior. Yup, you read that right, Bronny James.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-whats-been-key-to-lebron-james-stellar-play-in-postseason-bronny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-whats-been-key-to-lebron-james-stellar-play-in-postseason-bronny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Star Labeled NBA’s Most Overrated in Player Poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[With another NBA regular season in the books, lists, polls, and rankings begin to resurface, sparking conversations and debates about some of the league&rsquo;s best players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-star-labeled-nbas-most-overrated-in-player-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-star-labeled-nbas-most-overrated-in-player-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - NBA Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Anthony Davis To Rockets, Kevin Durant To Wizards]]></title><description><![CDATA[As trade rumors involving Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant heat up, we explore a scenario that would involve the superstars being swapped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-nba-blockbuster-trade-idea-sends-anthony-davis-to-rockets-kevin-durant-to-wizards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-nba-blockbuster-trade-idea-sends-anthony-davis-to-rockets-kevin-durant-to-wizards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - NBA player poll: Rockets star Alperen Sengun deemed ‘most overrated’]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 10 votes (12.6%), Rockets center Alperen Sengun led the way in &ldquo;most overrated&rdquo; votes from The Athletic&rsquo;s 2026 anonymous NBA player poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-nba-player-poll-rockets-star-alperen-sengun-deemed-most-overrated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-nba-player-poll-rockets-star-alperen-sengun-deemed-most-overrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets’ point guard issue exposes Sheppard-Thompson debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going into the offseason, the Houston Rockets have some major issues to address. Their inability to consistently hit three-point shots got the most attention am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-point-guard-issue-exposes-sheppard-thompson-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-point-guard-issue-exposes-sheppard-thompson-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets’ Reed Sheppard hype reaches seismic point with Hall of Fame comparison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets hold their 2024 third overall pick, Reed Sheppard, in high regard. After an impressive second season, Sheppard is already being mentioned in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-reed-sheppard-hype-reaches-seismic-point-with-hall-of-fame-comparison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-reed-sheppard-hype-reaches-seismic-point-with-hall-of-fame-comparison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets GM Rafael Stone Gives Surprising Answer to The Point Guard Situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are some prominent issues for the Houston Rockets to address over the offseason. The concerns remain on how the team can be constructed to improve on offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-gm-rafael-stone-gives-surprising-answer-to-the-point-guard-situation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-gm-rafael-stone-gives-surprising-answer-to-the-point-guard-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: JD Davison]]></title><description><![CDATA[I think many Rockets fans were happy when the Rockets decided to convert JD Davison&rsquo;s two-way contract to a regular NBA contract. As much as I enjoy Aaron Holiday and his minutes, it was time for Davison to get a standard NBA contract. Davison saw relatively limited action during his first season with Houston. He [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-jd-davison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-jd-davison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Amen Thompson Has a Priceless Reaction to Brother Ausar’s Savage Chase-Down Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ausar made a highlight chase-down block that quickly caught the attention of Amen Thompson on sidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-amen-thompson-has-a-priceless-reaction-to-brother-ausars-savage-chase-down-block/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-amen-thompson-has-a-priceless-reaction-to-brother-ausars-savage-chase-down-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Rockets GM Rafael Stone &amp; Coach Ime Udoka Showing NO ACCOUNTABILITY For Season's FAILURES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets GM Rafael Stone &amp; Coach Ime Udoka Showing NO ACCOUNTABILITY For Season's FAILURESHouston Rockets face a crisis of accountability as GM Rafael Stone a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-gm-rafael-stone-amp-coach-ime-udoka-showing-no-accountability-for-seasons-failures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-gm-rafael-stone-amp-coach-ime-udoka-showing-no-accountability-for-seasons-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Should The Houston Rockets Re-Sign Josh Okoggie??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential signing??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-should-the-houston-rockets-re-sign-josh-okoggie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-should-the-houston-rockets-re-sign-josh-okoggie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/06]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0506/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0506/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - LeBron James Speaks On Rockets Series And Path To Beating Thunder In Semifinals - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James opens up on the 2026 NBA playoffs, and ongoing series vs. Thunder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lebron-james-speaks-on-rockets-series-and-path-to-beating-thunder-in-semifinals-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lebron-james-speaks-on-rockets-series-and-path-to-beating-thunder-in-semifinals-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Ish Smith (2010-11)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Smith wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-ish-smith-2010-11/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-ish-smith-2010-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Report: Rockets, Amen Thompson expected to extend contract this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Per Will Guillory and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Amen Thompson is expected to sign a &ldquo;lucrative extension&rdquo; to his contract with the Rockets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-report-rockets-amen-thompson-expected-to-extend-contract-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-report-rockets-amen-thompson-expected-to-extend-contract-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - What the Rockets Said… Makes No Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Ime Udoka to Rafael Stone to the players themselves, there&rsquo;s a lot being said about:&bull; internal growth&bull; roster direction&bull; offseason prioritiesBut does an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-what-the-rockets-said-makes-no-sense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-what-the-rockets-said-makes-no-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Dallas Hoops Journal] - James Harden’s Reps Gauged Houston Rockets’ Trade Interest This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[DHJ Quick Take James Harden&lsquo;s representatives gauged the Houston Rockets&lsquo; trade interest following the Los Angeles Clippers&lsquo; 6-21 start to the 2025-26 season, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets needed a floor general after losing Fred VanVleet to an ACL tear before the season started, but the franchise decided not [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-james-hardens-reps-gauged-houston-rockets-trade-interest-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/dallas-hoops-journal-james-hardens-reps-gauged-houston-rockets-trade-interest-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - LeBron James' Wife Savannah Rocks Matrix-Style Black Fit Before Lakers-Thunder Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savannah James drew a lot of attention with an outfit she wore before LeBron's Lakers faced the Oklahoma City Thunder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lebron-james-wife-savannah-rocks-matrix-style-black-fit-before-lakers-thunder-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lebron-james-wife-savannah-rocks-matrix-style-black-fit-before-lakers-thunder-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Believed Internally that Kevin Durant was Associated with Burner Account in Social Media Scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's first year with the Houston Rockets went better than expected, especially when you consider the injuries that the Rockets faced. Fred VanVleet, H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-believed-internally-that-kevin-durant-was-associated-with-burner-account-in-social-media-scandal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-believed-internally-that-kevin-durant-was-associated-with-burner-account-in-social-media-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets should strongly consider reported package for Giannis Antetokounmpo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets were a relatively top-heavy ball club in 2025-26. Their only consistent performer was Kevin Durant, followed by Amen Thompson, although Thompson&rsquo;s contributions extend far beyond the stat sheet. Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason were all major contributors. However, they weren&rsquo;t exactly consistent contributors, as each of them [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-should-strongly-consider-reported-package-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-should-strongly-consider-reported-package-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - The Houston Rockets May Run It Back This Time, Hopefully With a Healthy Roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets saw their 2025-26 season end just as the previous season did, and that is what a first-round loss. This time around, it was the Los Angeles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-houston-rockets-may-run-it-back-this-time-hopefully-with-a-healthy-roster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-houston-rockets-may-run-it-back-this-time-hopefully-with-a-healthy-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Rockets Could Move Star After Lakers Exit, Heat &amp; Nuggets Linked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant trade rumors are heating up after the Houston Rockets&rsquo; playoff exit. Could the Miami Heat or the Denver Nuggets land the superstar in a blockbuster NBA deal?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-trade-rumors-rockets-could-move-star-after-lakers-exit-heat-amp-nuggets-linked/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-trade-rumors-rockets-could-move-star-after-lakers-exit-heat-amp-nuggets-linked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - We Got NOTHING on KD’s Burner… That’s the Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might have been the biggest story of the Houston Rockets season &mdash; and almost nobody actually dug into it.In this segment, I go off on:&bull; Why the KD burner ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-we-got-nothing-on-kds-burner-thats-the-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-we-got-nothing-on-kds-burner-thats-the-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - The superstar trade Rockets must make to help Kevin Durant after playoff fail vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets executed the largest trade in NBA history. The team landed their superstar, Kevin Durant, in a massive seven-team deal. The move made a lot of sense at the time, but it didn&rsquo;t improve the Rockets&rsquo; regular season win total, and Houston was eliminated in the first round [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-the-superstar-trade-rockets-must-make-to-help-kevin-durant-after-playoff-fail-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-the-superstar-trade-rockets-must-make-to-help-kevin-durant-after-playoff-fail-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - LeBron James Admits He Never Thought He Would Lead Lakers To A Playoff Series Win At 41 Years Old - Fadeaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James reflected on the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series win over the Houston Rockets in the 2026 NBA Playoffs by admitting that he never thought he could lead them like that at 41 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lebron-james-admits-he-never-thought-he-would-lead-lakers-to-a-playoff-series-win-at-41-years-old-fadeaway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lebron-james-admits-he-never-thought-he-would-lead-lakers-to-a-playoff-series-win-at-41-years-old-fadeaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers vs Thunder best props for Game 1: Prediction markets for NBA Playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow along with these Lakers vs Thunder best props for Game 1 to trade on prediction markets for the NBA Playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-vs-thunder-best-props-for-game-1-prediction-markets-for-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-vs-thunder-best-props-for-game-1-prediction-markets-for-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brutal truth about a Kevin Durant Wizards homecoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every few offseasons, the whisper echoes through the Capital One Arena concourses and reverberates across social media: Could Kevin Durant finally come home?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-brutal-truth-about-a-kevin-durant-wizards-homecoming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-brutal-truth-about-a-kevin-durant-wizards-homecoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Do You Trust the Rockets' Head Coach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's your trust level in Rockets head coach Ime Udoka?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-do-you-trust-the-rockets-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-do-you-trust-the-rockets-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Kevin Durant's Mood Swings Reportedly 'Wore on Rockets' Young Players']]></title><description><![CDATA[Much has been made about Kevin Durant's leadership (or lack thereof). At nearly each of Durant's stops, we've heard about Durant's inability to galvanize the tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-kevin-durants-mood-swings-reportedly-wore-on-rockets-young-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-kevin-durants-mood-swings-reportedly-wore-on-rockets-young-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Kevin Durant's future with Houston Rockets gets major update]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been some speculation that the Rockets could pivot and look to move on from Durant over the offseason. However, it doesn't seem like that will be the case. ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kevin-durants-future-with-houston-rockets-gets-major-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kevin-durants-future-with-houston-rockets-gets-major-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - Rockets offseason outlook: Will Houston make any moves this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets need to slightly reshuffle the deck if they wish to compete for a title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-rockets-offseason-outlook-will-houston-make-any-moves-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-rockets-offseason-outlook-will-houston-make-any-moves-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Why the Miami Heat could target Kevin Durant.... again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat are expected to be aggressive this offseason. The Heat had another disappointing year that ended without a playoff appearance, and the organizati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-why-the-miami-heat-could-target-kevin-durant-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-why-the-miami-heat-could-target-kevin-durant-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Which Direction Should the Rockets Go this Offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribe for the latest Houston sports news &amp; videos!https://www.youtube.com/@SportsRadio610HoustonWEEKDAY SCHEDULE:Payne and Pendergast | 6:00 am to 10:00 ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-which-direction-should-the-rockets-go-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-which-direction-should-the-rockets-go-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Rockets Need Real Backup Plan for Fred VanVleet: Payne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets can't go into next season without a real backup plan for Fred VanVleet, SethCPayne says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-need-real-backup-plan-for-fred-vanvleet-payne/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-need-real-backup-plan-for-fred-vanvleet-payne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Colin Cowherd Says LeBron James Is Far Better Than Kevin Durant: "KD Is Like Buying A Boat"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Cowherd believes the Lakers-Rockets series showed LeBron James is far better than Kevin Durant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-colin-cowherd-says-lebron-james-is-far-better-than-kevin-durant-kd-is-like-buying-a-boat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-colin-cowherd-says-lebron-james-is-far-better-than-kevin-durant-kd-is-like-buying-a-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - LeBron James reveals Lakers&rsquo; mindset before Game 6 'complete' win]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James showed impressive leadership before Game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-reveals-lakersrsquo-mindset-before-game-6-complete-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-reveals-lakersrsquo-mindset-before-game-6-complete-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Jabari Smith Jr. Gives Brutally Honest Thoughts on Roles and Struggles in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happened to the Houston Rockets on offense in Game 6? That was the big question right after the season ended surprisingly prematurely in the first round to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-jabari-smith-jr-gives-brutally-honest-thoughts-on-roles-and-struggles-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-jabari-smith-jr-gives-brutally-honest-thoughts-on-roles-and-struggles-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Thunder vs. Lakers Game 1 Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1, with Luka Doncic still out, leaving LeBron James to carry a tough Game 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-thunder-vs-lakers-game-1-prediction-preview-injury-report-advantages-x-factors-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-thunder-vs-lakers-game-1-prediction-preview-injury-report-advantages-x-factors-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - SI:AM | Timberwolves and Knicks Make Big Statements With Impressive Game 1 Showings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota stole one from the Spurs thanks to the early return of Anthony Edwards, and New York had a second straight historically dominant game on offense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-siam-timberwolves-and-knicks-make-big-statements-with-impressive-game-1-showings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-siam-timberwolves-and-knicks-make-big-statements-with-impressive-game-1-showings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Magic Johnson Reveals Blueprint For Lakers To Upset Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magic Johnson shares what the Los Angeles Lakers have to do if they are to take down the mighty Oklahoma City Thunder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-magic-johnson-reveals-blueprint-for-lakers-to-upset-thunder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-magic-johnson-reveals-blueprint-for-lakers-to-upset-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Bill Simmons’ wild trade idea gives Rockets obvious Durant escape route]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets suffered a disappointing early playoff exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. Any earlier-than-expected exit will leave a team facing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-bill-simmons-wild-trade-idea-gives-rockets-obvious-durant-escape-route/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-bill-simmons-wild-trade-idea-gives-rockets-obvious-durant-escape-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Passed on Reunion with James Harden out of Fear of Stunting Growth of Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden is one of the greatest players in the history of the Houston Rockets. Some rank him second, behind only Hakeem Olajuwon. Others rank him ahead of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-passed-on-reunion-with-james-harden-out-of-fear-of-stunting-growth-of-amen-thompson-reed-sheppard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-passed-on-reunion-with-james-harden-out-of-fear-of-stunting-growth-of-amen-thompson-reed-sheppard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - James Harden Reportedly Wanted To Join The Rockets Before Being Traded To Cavaliers - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden might have wanted to wear the red of the Houston Rockets again this season but a strong decision led to him being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-james-harden-reportedly-wanted-to-join-the-rockets-before-being-traded-to-cavaliers-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-james-harden-reportedly-wanted-to-join-the-rockets-before-being-traded-to-cavaliers-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - Rockets sound DELUSIONAL after playoff loss...]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least off what some anonymous sources told national media...&#127897;&#65039; Watch Gallant Says LIVE: Mondays &amp; Thursdays at 8PM CT (and occasionally after MAJOR Houst...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-rockets-sound-delusional-after-playoff-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-rockets-sound-delusional-after-playoff-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple NBA Teams Express Interest in Kevin Durant After Houston’s Early Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant missed five of the six playoff games against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first-round series loss. Even before the Houston Rockets entered the offseason, Durant&rsquo;s name was already being floated around in trade scenarios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/multiple-nba-teams-express-interest-in-kevin-durant-after-houstons-early-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/multiple-nba-teams-express-interest-in-kevin-durant-after-houstons-early-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Rockets GM Says Kevin Durant Wasn’t Acquired For “Championship Or Bust” Expectations - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone clarified the primary reasons behind the team's acquisition of forward Kevin Durant after their first season together ended with a first-round 2026 NBA Playoffs exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-gm-says-kevin-durant-wasnt-acquired-for-championship-or-bust-expectations-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-gm-says-kevin-durant-wasnt-acquired-for-championship-or-bust-expectations-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets GM Says Kevin Durant Wasn&rsquo;t Acquired For 'Championship Or Bust' Expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have begun their 2026 offseason after being eliminated from the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-gm-says-kevin-durant-wasnrsquot-acquired-for-championship-or-bust-expectations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-gm-says-kevin-durant-wasnrsquot-acquired-for-championship-or-bust-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Alperen Sengun's Defense Wasn't an Issue in the Rockets' Series Against the Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers were viewed as a favorable matchup for the Houston Rockets in the first round of the postseason. The Lakers were missing their best two p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-alperen-senguns-defense-wasnt-an-issue-in-the-rockets-series-against-the-lakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-alperen-senguns-defense-wasnt-an-issue-in-the-rockets-series-against-the-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Anthony Edwards Steals Game 1 for the Timberwolves. But He Nearly Lost It.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things got a bit hairy for Anthony Edwards and the Wolves in the closing minutes of Game 1 in San Antonio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-anthony-edwards-steals-game-1-for-the-timberwolves-but-he-nearly-lost-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-anthony-edwards-steals-game-1-for-the-timberwolves-but-he-nearly-lost-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets would instantly regret making Reed Sheppard their trade chip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets will be forced to ask difficult questions about their entire core after a disappointing playoff exit. One player Houston should hold on to i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-would-instantly-regret-making-reed-sheppard-their-trade-chip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-would-instantly-regret-making-reed-sheppard-their-trade-chip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - It’s time to hold Rafael Stone to the fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets are not going to fire their GM or their Head Coach. Once you allow the emotion of the immensely disappointing end to the Rockets season subside, (and please take all the time you need) then you understand why they aren&rsquo;t doing it, even if you think they should fire Rafael Stone and Ime [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-its-time-to-hold-rafael-stone-to-the-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-its-time-to-hold-rafael-stone-to-the-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets May Run It Back This Time, Hopefully With a Healthy Roster - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets May Run It Back This Time, Hopefully With a Healthy Roster&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-houston-rockets-may-run-it-back-this-time-hopefully-with-a-healthy-roster-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-houston-rockets-may-run-it-back-this-time-hopefully-with-a-healthy-roster-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's future with Houston Rockets gets major update - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's future with Houston Rockets gets major update&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durants-future-with-houston-rockets-gets-major-update-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durants-future-with-houston-rockets-gets-major-update-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Ime Udoka Shuts Down Rockets' Locker Room Tension Rumors Amid Kevin Durant's Burner Account]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets' leadership, Ime Udoka and Rafael Stone, categorically shut down any rumors of tension in the locker room due to Kevin Durant's alleged burner account on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-ime-udoka-shuts-down-rockets-locker-room-tension-rumors-amid-kevin-durants-burner-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-ime-udoka-shuts-down-rockets-locker-room-tension-rumors-amid-kevin-durants-burner-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ime Udoka Shuts Down Rockets’ Locker Room Tension Rumors Amid Kevin Durant’s Burner Account Scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a day after the Rockets&rsquo; season ended, a report came out citing tension in their locker room still lingering since the All-Star break, when the rumors broke out that Kevin Durant spoke ill of his own teammates in a social media burner account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/ime-udoka-shuts-down-rockets-locker-room-tension-rumors-amid-kevin-durants-burner-account-scandal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/ime-udoka-shuts-down-rockets-locker-room-tension-rumors-amid-kevin-durants-burner-account-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets' James Harden trade regret grows after playoff failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets should have taken their chance to acquire James Harden this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-james-harden-trade-regret-grows-after-playoff-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-james-harden-trade-regret-grows-after-playoff-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/05]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0505/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0505/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - David Andersen (2009-10)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Anderson wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 5.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-david-andersen-2009-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-david-andersen-2009-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Why The Rockets Are Buying Into Their Young Core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leadership for the Houston Rockets have expressed their belief in their young core in their exit interviews, making it unlikely that they'll make major move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-why-the-rockets-are-buying-into-their-young-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-why-the-rockets-are-buying-into-their-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Relied on Amen Thompson too Much During Series vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expectation at the beginning of the season was that the Houston Rockets would be title contenders. With the trade for Kevin Durant, the Rockets were poised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-relied-on-amen-thompson-too-much-during-series-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-relied-on-amen-thompson-too-much-during-series-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rafael Stone and Ime Udoka Hold Their End-Of-Season Press Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets saw their 2025-26 season end just as the previous one did, with a first-round playoff loss. This time around, the Rockets lost to the Los An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rafael-stone-and-ime-udoka-hold-their-end-of-season-press-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rafael-stone-and-ime-udoka-hold-their-end-of-season-press-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Next For Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets Following a Disappointing Season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The honeymoon phase in Houston is officially over, and it ended with a deafening thud. When the Los Angeles Lakers unceremoniously dumped the Rockets out of the playoffs in six games, the writing wasn&rsquo;t just on the wall; it was allegedly being frantically typed from a secret social media account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/what-is-next-for-kevin-durant-and-the-houston-rockets-following-a-disappointing-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/what-is-next-for-kevin-durant-and-the-houston-rockets-following-a-disappointing-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Ime Udoka &amp; Rafael Stone | Houston Rockets Exit Press Conference | 2025-2026 NBA Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone exit press conference.#Rockets #NBA #Basketball&#128250; Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.you...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-ime-udoka-amp-rafael-stone-houston-rockets-exit-press-conference-2025-2026-nba-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-ime-udoka-amp-rafael-stone-houston-rockets-exit-press-conference-2025-2026-nba-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - Does Kevin Durant get an A or B- Grade for the Season? Houston Rockets Grade Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you grade Kevin Durant this season with the Houston Rockets?In this episode, the crew debates one of the biggest questions surrounding the Rockets thi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-does-kevin-durant-get-an-a-or-b-grade-for-the-season-houston-rockets-grade-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-does-kevin-durant-get-an-a-or-b-grade-for-the-season-houston-rockets-grade-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - SB Nation Reacts results: Do you want the Rockets to trade Kevin Durant in the offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This past week&rsquo;s question asked Rockets fans about Kevin Durant. Following a tumultuous season in which KD played [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-sb-nation-reacts-results-do-you-want-the-rockets-to-trade-kevin-durant-in-the-offseason/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-sb-nation-reacts-results-do-you-want-the-rockets-to-trade-kevin-durant-in-the-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - ‘Frustrating and disappointing’: Rafael Stone on 2025-26 Rockets season]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I think the season was frustrating and disappointing,&rdquo; Rockets GM Rafael Stone told reporters at Monday&rsquo;s end-of-season media availability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-frustrating-and-disappointing-rafael-stone-on-2025-26-rockets-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-frustrating-and-disappointing-rafael-stone-on-2025-26-rockets-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Wire] - Rockets could pursue Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid this offseason, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. All four are All-Stars and none holds a no-trade clause. Leonard and Mitchell are entering the [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-rockets-could-pursue-kawhi-leonard-donovan-mitchell-giannis-antetokounmpo-joel-embiid-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-rockets-could-pursue-kawhi-leonard-donovan-mitchell-giannis-antetokounmpo-joel-embiid-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets could pursue Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid this offseason, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-could-pursue-kawhi-leonard-donovan-mitchell-giannis-antetokounmpo-joel-embiid-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-could-pursue-kawhi-leonard-donovan-mitchell-giannis-antetokounmpo-joel-embiid-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Hype] - LeBron James is now the oldest player to lead a playoff series in scoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Against the Houston Rockets, LeBron James took another record, becoming the oldest player to lead a playoff series in scoring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-hype-lebron-james-is-now-the-oldest-player-to-lead-a-playoff-series-in-scoring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-hype-lebron-james-is-now-the-oldest-player-to-lead-a-playoff-series-in-scoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Wire] - Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Sources told ESPN that without those buffers, some of [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-rockets-navigated-kevin-durant-tensions-amid-injuries-still-focused-on-young-core/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-rockets-navigated-kevin-durant-tensions-amid-injuries-still-focused-on-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets rumors: James Harden, Houston share mutual reunion interest, but there’s a catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Houston Rockets are out of the playoffs and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still in the mix for a possible championship this postseason, rumors are floating around that James Harden and the Rockets&rsquo; organization have had mutual interest for a reunion in past years. However, for whatever reason, that reunion has just not come [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-james-harden-houston-share-mutual-reunion-interest-but-theres-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-james-harden-houston-share-mutual-reunion-interest-but-theres-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets believe Reed Sheppard will become ‘all-time great’ like Steve Nash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets ran out of offense in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the loss of Kevin Durant proved costly in a six-game defeat against a shorthanded group led by LeBron James. The Rockets struggled on the offensive end all season long, but without Durant, the situation [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-believe-reed-sheppard-will-become-all-time-great-like-steve-nash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-believe-reed-sheppard-will-become-all-time-great-like-steve-nash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-navigated-kevin-durant-tensions-amid-injuries-still-focused-on-young-core/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-navigated-kevin-durant-tensions-amid-injuries-still-focused-on-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Should The Rockets Pay Amen Thompson A $250M Max Extension? - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s whether the Rockets should give Amen Thompson a $250 million max extension after their first-round playoff exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-should-the-rockets-pay-amen-thompson-a-250m-max-extension-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-should-the-rockets-pay-amen-thompson-a-250m-max-extension-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Signing James Harden??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential signing??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-signing-james-harden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-signing-james-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka Remain Part Of Rockets' Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and head coach Ime Udoka are both expected to remain with the Houston Rockets despite a first-round playoff elimination. However, team sources tell ESPN the franchise views its young core as the foundation of a decade-long contention window rather than a supporting cast built around Durant's timeline.<br />
"We aren't thinking, 'We've got to win now because we're in KD's window,'" a high-ranking team source told ESPN. "We are hyperfocused on our young core. Our five guys have a chance to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-ime-udoka-remain-part-of-rockets-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-ime-udoka-remain-part-of-rockets-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - What do you want the Rockets to do this offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clip from episode 182 (on 5/3) of the "Folks Talkin' Sports" livestream show featuring @admaxkorner9385 and me.The Houston Rockets' 2025-26 season ended with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-what-do-you-want-the-rockets-to-do-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-what-do-you-want-the-rockets-to-do-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Passed On James Harden Reunion Due To Concerns On How He'd Impact Young Core]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite mutual interest and a clear need at point guard following Fred VanVleet's torn ACL, the Houston Rockets declined to pursue a reunion with James Harden this season, prioritizing the development of their young core over a short-term fix, sources told ESPN.<br />
Harden's representatives contacted Houston after the Los Angeles Clippers stumbled to a 6-21 start, gauging interest in a potential return to the franchise that originally built around him before trading him to the Brooklyn Nets in Janua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-passed-on-james-harden-reunion-due-to-concerns-on-how-hed-impact-young-core/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-passed-on-james-harden-reunion-due-to-concerns-on-how-hed-impact-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Internally Project Reed Sheppard As Steve Nash-Level Talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a turbulent playoff run, the Houston Rockets remain firm believers in guard Reed Sheppard's long-term potential, with internal sources comparing his ceiling to Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash, sources tell ESPN<br />
Sheppard, selected third overall in the 2024 draft, struggled with consistency throughout Houston's first-round loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He shot 16-for-64 in the Rockets' four defeats but 11-for-24 in their two wins, a split that illustrated both his promise and his vol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-internally-project-reed-sheppard-as-steve-nash-level-talent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-internally-project-reed-sheppard-as-steve-nash-level-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - 3 best Kevin Durant trade destinations if he breaks up with Rockets after just 1 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and the Rockets were eliminated this postseason by the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the more stunning upsets of the past few years. A Lakers team without Luka Don&#269;i&#263; and Austin Reaves for a substantial portion of the series was able to consistently look like the better team against a Rockets team [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-3-best-kevin-durant-trade-destinations-if-he-breaks-up-with-rockets-after-just-1-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-3-best-kevin-durant-trade-destinations-if-he-breaks-up-with-rockets-after-just-1-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - Lakers-Thunder: Do LeBron James and Co. have any chance against champs? Series keys, schedule and prediction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's everything you need to know about the second-round matchup between the Lakers and Thunder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-lakers-thunder-do-lebron-james-and-co-have-any-chance-against-champs-series-keys-schedule-and-prediction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-lakers-thunder-do-lebron-james-and-co-have-any-chance-against-champs-series-keys-schedule-and-prediction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Bari chase down block ⛔️ #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-bari-chase-down-block-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-bari-chase-down-block-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That Sounds Good': Kevin Durant Open to Joining Old Team Amid Uncertain Future With Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 18 years, the SuperSonics name sat in a filing cabinet in Seattle, protected by a legal settlement that prevented Oklahoma City from taking it when they relocated the franchise in 2008, and preserved for the day the city got its team back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/that-sounds-good-kevin-durant-open-to-joining-old-team-amid-uncertain-future-with-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/that-sounds-good-kevin-durant-open-to-joining-old-team-amid-uncertain-future-with-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Rockets predicted to cut ties with Kevin Durant, acquire $125 million Nuggets NBA champion guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets were linked to a blockbuster trade for an accomplished Denver Nuggets contributor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-predicted-to-cut-ties-with-kevin-durant-acquire-125-million-nuggets-nba-champion-guard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-predicted-to-cut-ties-with-kevin-durant-acquire-125-million-nuggets-nba-champion-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Deandre Ayton Claps Back at “Old Team” Narrative With Hilarious Response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton delivered a witty response to the Lakers' "old team" narrative, making waves with his humour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-deandre-ayton-claps-back-at-old-team-narrative-with-hilarious-response/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-deandre-ayton-claps-back-at-old-team-narrative-with-hilarious-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - TERROR TWINS ATTACK 😈 #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-terror-twins-attack-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-terror-twins-attack-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - BL🚫CKED by Amen #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-blcked-by-amen-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-blcked-by-amen-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Amen is STRONG 💪 #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-amen-is-strong-rockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-amen-is-strong-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Kevin Durant Masked Many of the Rockets' Issues This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's first season with the Houston Rockets went much better than his final season with the Phoenix Suns. Or his final full season with the Brooklyn Ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-kevin-durant-masked-many-of-the-rockets-issues-this-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-kevin-durant-masked-many-of-the-rockets-issues-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - Rockets Notes: Durant, Offseason Plans, Sheppard, Harden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries to Fred VanVleet in September and Steven Adams in the midst of the season affected the Rockets far beyond their on-court contributions, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. With their two veteran leaders not in the lineup, there were fewer buffers against Kevin Durant&lsquo;s &ldquo;moodiness,&rdquo; which had an effect on the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-rockets-notes-durant-offseason-plans-sheppard-harden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-rockets-notes-durant-offseason-plans-sheppard-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Alperen Sengun Drops Mic on Trade Rumors After Houston Rockets Elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sengun addressed the noise post-elimination, making his stance clear as speculation grows around Houston&rsquo;s next big roster move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-alperen-sengun-drops-mic-on-trade-rumors-after-houston-rockets-elimination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-alperen-sengun-drops-mic-on-trade-rumors-after-houston-rockets-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Jamie Foxx Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT, But LeBron James Is The Best Basketball Player Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Jamie Foxx believes LeBron James is a better basketball player than Michael Jordan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-jamie-foxx-says-michael-jordan-is-the-goat-but-lebron-james-is-the-best-basketball-player-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-jamie-foxx-says-michael-jordan-is-the-goat-but-lebron-james-is-the-best-basketball-player-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alperen Sengun Drops Mic on Trade Rumors After Houston Rockets Elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade noise hit the Houston Rockets the moment the season ended, and Alperen Sengun found himself right in the middle of it. The Houston Rockets&rsquo; big man came in with real buzz this year, but the ride wasn&rsquo;t smooth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/alperen-sengun-drops-mic-on-trade-rumors-after-houston-rockets-elimination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/alperen-sengun-drops-mic-on-trade-rumors-after-houston-rockets-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Asked Kevin Durant to do Far Too Much This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trade that landed Kevin Durant for the Houston Rockets last offseason is one that has still been a divisive talking point. The Rockets community isn't in ag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-asked-kevin-durant-to-do-far-too-much-this-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-asked-kevin-durant-to-do-far-too-much-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Thunder vs. Lakers Semifinals Preview: Full Analysis, Key Factors, And Series Prediction - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers as both squads face off in the Western Conference second round on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-thunder-vs-lakers-semifinals-preview-full-analysis-key-factors-and-series-prediction-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-thunder-vs-lakers-semifinals-preview-full-analysis-key-factors-and-series-prediction-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - Did Kevin Durant Disappoint This Season? Houston Rockets Player Grades]]></title><description><![CDATA[How did the Houston Rockets really perform this season?In this episode, we break down player grades across the roster &mdash; including Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-did-kevin-durant-disappoint-this-season-houston-rockets-player-grades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-did-kevin-durant-disappoint-this-season-houston-rockets-player-grades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - Rockets Eliminated… Now What??]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets season is over&hellip; so what&rsquo;s next? And what's to be done about the never resolved drama involving Kevin Durant?Plus, Brandon Scott of SportsRadio 61...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-rockets-eliminated-now-what/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-rockets-eliminated-now-what/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets’ playoff exit may force painful decision on beloved young core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets&rsquo; season has officially ended with a disappointing first-round exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. For a team that entered the year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-playoff-exit-may-force-painful-decision-on-beloved-young-core/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-playoff-exit-may-force-painful-decision-on-beloved-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Sacrifice Young Core for Giannis Antetokounmpo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston is in desperate need of another star to pair with Kevin Durant, and the Rockets can out-bid the rest of the NBA for Giannis Antetokounmpo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-nba-mock-trade-rockets-sacrifice-young-core-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-nba-mock-trade-rockets-sacrifice-young-core-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN] - Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership void: Why the Rockets' season ended with a thud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-injuries-burner-phones-and-a-massive-leadership-void-why-the-rockets-season-ended-with-a-thud/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-injuries-burner-phones-and-a-massive-leadership-void-why-the-rockets-season-ended-with-a-thud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Rockets Eliminated + Astros Top Red Sox + Should Texans Pay CJ? | SportsRadio 610 Live Stream 5/4/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Payne &amp; Pendergast, In The Loop, The Drive with Stoerner &amp; Hughley and Area 45 With Bijani &amp; Creighton on the SportsRadio 610 livestream.WEEKDAY SCHEDU...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-eliminated-astros-top-red-sox-should-texans-pay-cj-sportsradio-610-live-stream-5426/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-eliminated-astros-top-red-sox-should-texans-pay-cj-sportsradio-610-live-stream-5426/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Season is Over: Four Thoughts - Houston Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets Season is Over: Four Thoughts&nbsp;&nbsp;Houston Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-season-is-over-four-thoughts-houston-press/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-season-is-over-four-thoughts-houston-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Boston Celtics Emerge as Intriguing Wildcard in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstake Scenario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Celtics are seen as a surprise contender to land Giannis Antetokounmpo after their early playoff exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-boston-celtics-emerge-as-intriguing-wildcard-in-potential-giannis-antetokounmpo-sweepstake-scenario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-boston-celtics-emerge-as-intriguing-wildcard-in-potential-giannis-antetokounmpo-sweepstake-scenario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets have two non-shooters and a decision to make for next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Occam&rsquo;s razor is attributed to a 14th-century friar named William of Ockham. He doesn&rsquo;t seem to be widely remembered for much else. The simplest explanation is: his idea that the explanation with the fewest elements is probably the most logical one was by far his best work. The Houston Rockets had a disappointing 2025-26 season. 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This was supp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-ime-udokas-breakdown-of-season-ending-in-first-round-and-look-ahead-to-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-ime-udokas-breakdown-of-season-ending-in-first-round-and-look-ahead-to-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Kirk Snyder (2006-08) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Kirk Snyder (2006-08)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-kirk-snyder-2006-08-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-kirk-snyder-2006-08-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Tari Eason's Postseason Showing for Rockets Could Increase his Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to the 2025-26 NBA season, Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets failed to come to terms on an agreement on a contract extension. The Rockets had made it a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-tari-easons-postseason-showing-for-rockets-could-increase-his-value/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-tari-easons-postseason-showing-for-rockets-could-increase-his-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - What Can Amen Thompson Improve On For The Rockets Next Season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season is over for the Houston Rockets, and the front office is going into the offseason licking its wounds after an unceremonious departure from the playof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-can-amen-thompson-improve-on-for-the-rockets-next-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-can-amen-thompson-improve-on-for-the-rockets-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers' $11M gamble reportedly playing for future alongside Luka Doncic this postseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers will be monitoring this player closely in the series vs. Thunder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-11m-gamble-reportedly-playing-for-future-alongside-luka-doncic-this-postseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-11m-gamble-reportedly-playing-for-future-alongside-luka-doncic-this-postseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - The Houston Rockets’ First Round Struggles Should Not Come as a Surprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets saw their 2025-26 season end just like the 2024-25 season, that is, with a first-round loss this time to the Los Angeles Lakers and in six g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-houston-rockets-first-round-struggles-should-not-come-as-a-surprise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-houston-rockets-first-round-struggles-should-not-come-as-a-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets’ First Round Struggles Should Not Come as a Surprise - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets&rsquo; First Round Struggles Should Not Come as a Surprise&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-houston-rockets-first-round-struggles-should-not-come-as-a-surprise-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-houston-rockets-first-round-struggles-should-not-come-as-a-surprise-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading Jabari Smith Jr??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-jabari-smith-jr/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-jabari-smith-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading For Kawhi Leonard??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-kawhi-leonard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-kawhi-leonard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prediction: Houston Rockets Trading Kevin Durant To The LA Clippers - TWSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prediction: Houston Rockets Trading Kevin Durant To The LA Clippers&nbsp;&nbsp;TWSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/prediction-houston-rockets-trading-kevin-durant-to-the-la-clippers-twsn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/prediction-houston-rockets-trading-kevin-durant-to-the-la-clippers-twsn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Expected to Pursue Another Superstar This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last offseason, the Houston Rockets pulled off the blockbuster trade of the offseason, by adding Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. 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For starters, he was a first time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-general-manager-rafael-stones-job-is-reportedly-safe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-general-manager-rafael-stones-job-is-reportedly-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets' Kevin Durant problem could be solved by Bucks' desperation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets may be able to get a good Kevin Durant trade package from the Bucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-kevin-durant-problem-could-be-solved-by-bucks-desperation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-kevin-durant-problem-could-be-solved-by-bucks-desperation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - NBA fans dig up old beef between Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia 76ers secured an impressive Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday, punching their ticket to the second round. They&rsquo;ll now face off against the New York Knicks and as the NBA world prepares for this series, fans online are digging up an old conflict between Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid. Back [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-nba-fans-dig-up-old-beef-between-karl-anthony-towns-and-joel-embiid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-nba-fans-dig-up-old-beef-between-karl-anthony-towns-and-joel-embiid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James owned the moment, and in the end, the Houston Rockets - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James owned the moment, and in the end, the Houston Rockets&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-owned-the-moment-and-in-the-end-the-houston-rockets-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-owned-the-moment-and-in-the-end-the-houston-rockets-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers' Austin Reaves' risky playoff decision could lead to $241M contract, says LA insider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Reaves doing this shows the Lakers they can't let him go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-austin-reaves-risky-playoff-decision-could-lead-to-241m-contract-says-la-insider/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-austin-reaves-risky-playoff-decision-could-lead-to-241m-contract-says-la-insider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets rumors: Houston’s lame spin for quiet trade deadline after losing to Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything seemed set up for the Houston Rockets to make a run to at least the second round of the NBA playoffs this season. Despite only getting in as the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets drew a shorthanded Lakers squad that was missing Luka Doncic and had Austin Reaves recovering from [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-houstons-lame-spin-for-quiet-trade-deadline-after-losing-to-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-houstons-lame-spin-for-quiet-trade-deadline-after-losing-to-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets rumors: 1 player who may have made a massive $100 million mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, the Houston Rockets&rsquo; 2025-26 season reached its merciful conclusion with a Game 6 blowout loss at home to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets&rsquo; offense once again crashed and burned without Kevin Durant in this one, and now, Houston has plenty of questions to answer as the offseason is upon them. One player who [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-1-player-who-may-have-made-a-massive-100-million-mistake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-1-player-who-may-have-made-a-massive-100-million-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets rumors: Houston’s lame spin for quiet trade deadline after losing to Lakers - ClutchPoints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets rumors: Houston&rsquo;s lame spin for quiet trade deadline after losing to Lakers&nbsp;&nbsp;ClutchPoints]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-rumors-houstons-lame-spin-for-quiet-trade-deadline-after-losing-to-lakers-clutchpoints/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-rumors-houstons-lame-spin-for-quiet-trade-deadline-after-losing-to-lakers-clutchpoints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets rumors: Is a Kevin Durant trade on table this summer after epic playoff fail?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a decisive 98-78 victory by the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6, NBA icons LeBron James and Kevin Durant shared a respectful embrace, marking a poignant end to a series affected by injuries. While fans were deprived of a true &ldquo;swan song&rdquo; between the two legends, since Durant was limited to just one appearance, [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-is-a-kevin-durant-trade-on-table-this-summer-after-epic-playoff-fail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-is-a-kevin-durant-trade-on-table-this-summer-after-epic-playoff-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - NBA rumors: Multiple insiders hint at Donovan Mitchell being Rockets trade option this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday evening, the Houston Rockets&rsquo; 2025-26 season came to an end with a blowout loss at home against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their first round playoff series. The loss ended the Rockets&rsquo; chances of becoming the first team to rally from an 0-3 deficit, and with Kevin Durant out of [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-nba-rumors-multiple-insiders-hint-at-donovan-mitchell-being-rockets-trade-option-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-nba-rumors-multiple-insiders-hint-at-donovan-mitchell-being-rockets-trade-option-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Two Rockets Players Who May Not Be On the Roster Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston enters the NBA offseason with a lot of uncertainty after a disappointing playoff exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-two-rockets-players-who-may-not-be-on-the-roster-next-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-two-rockets-players-who-may-not-be-on-the-roster-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets rumors: Kevin Durant burner allegations were ‘significant distraction’ for teammates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets&rsquo; inaugural season with Kevin Durant turned out to be a volatile &ldquo;emotional roller coaster&rdquo; that tested the team&rsquo;s internal chemistry. While the franchise tried to maintain a positive public image, ESPN&rsquo;s Tim MacMahon reported that the locker room had to confront ongoing speculation about an alleged burner account associated with an &ldquo;X&rdquo; [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-kevin-durant-burner-allegations-were-significant-distraction-for-teammates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-kevin-durant-burner-allegations-were-significant-distraction-for-teammates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - As restricted free agency looms, Rockets expected to retain Tari Eason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once the 2026 NBA Finals end, Houston plans to re-engage in talks with Tari Eason about a long-term contract, per Kelly Iko of Yahoo! Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-as-restricted-free-agency-looms-rockets-expected-to-retain-tari-eason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-as-restricted-free-agency-looms-rockets-expected-to-retain-tari-eason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - 3 Points In 10 Minute Stretch In Game 6 Shows Rockets Need For Offensive Reset - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets&rsquo; 3 points in 10 minutes shows need for offensive reset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-3-points-in-10-minute-stretch-in-game-6-shows-rockets-need-for-offensive-reset-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-3-points-in-10-minute-stretch-in-game-6-shows-rockets-need-for-offensive-reset-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets Not Likely to Part with Ime Udoka This Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ime Udoka was a Godsend for the Houston Rockets when he first arrived in 2023. The Rockets were in desperate need of structure and discipline. Houston had stoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-not-likely-to-part-with-ime-udoka-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-not-likely-to-part-with-ime-udoka-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Report: Rockets have “no plans” to move on from Ime Udoka or Rafael Stone]]></title><description><![CDATA[If reports are to be believed, the Houston Rockets have already made a decision on one of the biggest questions of the offseason. According to The Athletic&rsquo;s Kelly Iko, the Rockets have &ldquo;no plans&rdquo; to move on from either Ime Udoka or Rafael Stone. The report says: &ldquo;At this juncture, there are no plans to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-report-rockets-have-no-plans-to-move-on-from-ime-udoka-or-rafael-stone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-report-rockets-have-no-plans-to-move-on-from-ime-udoka-or-rafael-stone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Why Amen Thompson's reported $250M extension is worth the debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston is betting big on a 23-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-amen-thompsons-reported-250m-extension-is-worth-the-debate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-amen-thompsons-reported-250m-extension-is-worth-the-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Blockbuster Trade Idea Has Kevin Durant Teaming Up With Nikola Jokic, While Jamal Murray Heads To Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nuggets and Rockets shake things up after their embarrassing first-round exits by swapping Kevin Durant and Jamal Murray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-blockbuster-trade-idea-has-kevin-durant-teaming-up-with-nikola-jokic-while-jamal-murray-heads-to-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-blockbuster-trade-idea-has-kevin-durant-teaming-up-with-nikola-jokic-while-jamal-murray-heads-to-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Doctor Shares Realistic Return Date For Luka Doncic Following Latest Injury Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The realistic best-case scenario for Lakers superstar Luka Doncic's return from injury against the Thunder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-doctor-shares-realistic-return-date-for-luka-doncic-following-latest-injury-updates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-doctor-shares-realistic-return-date-for-luka-doncic-following-latest-injury-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading For Derrick White??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-derrick-white/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-derrick-white/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Newsweek] - Rockets Need to Trade for Another Star to Help Kevin Durant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading for a major star to help Kevin Durant could significantly help the Houston Rockets contend in the Western Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-rockets-need-to-trade-for-another-star-to-help-kevin-durant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-rockets-need-to-trade-for-another-star-to-help-kevin-durant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Rockets EMBARRASSED In Game 6 Loss To Lakers | Alperen Sengun &amp; Houston Young Core FAIL To Deliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets EMBARRASSED In Game 6 Loss To Lakers | Alperen Sengun &amp; Houston Young Core FAIL To DeliverHouston Rockets&rsquo; season ends in disappointment as they fall...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-embarrassed-in-game-6-loss-to-lakers-alperen-sengun-amp-houston-young-core-fail-to-deliver/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-embarrassed-in-game-6-loss-to-lakers-alperen-sengun-amp-houston-young-core-fail-to-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 -Mike James (2005)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, James wore only jersey Nos. 13 and 7 and put up 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-mike-james-2005/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-mike-james-2005/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading For Jamal Murray??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-jamal-murray/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-jamal-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading Dorian Finney-Smith??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-dorian-finney-smith/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-dorian-finney-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Philadelphia 76ers’ stars take over to beat Boston Celtics in Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia 76ers held off the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 on Saturday to complete a 3-1 comeback and advance to the second round. Boston&rsquo;s starting five showed their inexperience as a unit early, struggling to get much offense going in the first quarter. For the Sixers, Joel Embiid came out strong with 10 [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-philadelphia-76ers-stars-take-over-to-beat-boston-celtics-in-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-philadelphia-76ers-stars-take-over-to-beat-boston-celtics-in-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 -Mike James (2005) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 -Mike James (2005)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-mike-james-2005-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-mike-james-2005-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Should The Houston Rockets Re-Sign Tari Eason??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think Rockets fans??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-should-the-houston-rockets-re-sign-tari-eason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-should-the-houston-rockets-re-sign-tari-eason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading Clint Capela??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-clint-capela/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-clint-capela/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Kelvin Cato (1999-2004)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Cato wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 6.2 points, as many rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-kelvin-cato-1999-2004/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-kelvin-cato-1999-2004/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Wire] - NBA Rumors: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Hawks, Wizards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handful of teams are heading into the offseason with different priorities. There are also a few common threads. Flexibility. Patience. And in some cases, big decisions. Here&rsquo;s a look around the league, all via Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Rockets Houston may be headed for a wide-ranging summer. After losing Fred VanVleet to [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-nba-rumors-rockets-kevin-durant-blazers-damian-lillard-hawks-wizards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-nba-rumors-rockets-kevin-durant-blazers-damian-lillard-hawks-wizards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Rumors: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Hawks, Wizards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handful of teams are heading into the offseason with different priorities. There are also a few common threads. Flexibility. Patience. And in some cases, big decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-rumors-rockets-kevin-durant-blazers-damian-lillard-hawks-wizards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-rumors-rockets-kevin-durant-blazers-damian-lillard-hawks-wizards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - NBA fans react to Celtics’ brand-new starting lineup for Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics are battling for their season against the Philadelphia 76ers. Just hours before Saturday&rsquo;s matchup, it was revealed that Jayson Tatum would not play due to knee soreness. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is known for being extreme, but when he revealed the starting lineup for the win-or-go-home battle, the NBA world was [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-nba-fans-react-to-celtics-brand-new-starting-lineup-for-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-nba-fans-react-to-celtics-brand-new-starting-lineup-for-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Kelvin Cato (1999-2004) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Kelvin Cato (1999-2004)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-kelvin-cato-1999-2004-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-kelvin-cato-1999-2004-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Lakers Locker Room Goes Wild With Unique GOAT Tribute to LeBron James After Round 1 Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers players celebrated LeBron James with goat chants after Game 6, as JJ Redick praised his leadership in leading the team into the next round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lakers-locker-room-goes-wild-with-unique-goat-tribute-to-lebron-james-after-round-1-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lakers-locker-room-goes-wild-with-unique-goat-tribute-to-lebron-james-after-round-1-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Houston Rockets Expected to Chase Star Talent This Summer as Risky Strategy Looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets may pursue another superstar after their playoff exit, but chasing a big-name trade could risk disrupting their young core and long-term direction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-houston-rockets-expected-to-chase-star-talent-this-summer-as-risky-strategy-looms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-houston-rockets-expected-to-chase-star-talent-this-summer-as-risky-strategy-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Two Storylines to Watch for the Houston Rockets This NBA Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are entering an offseason filled with uncertainty after a disappointing first-round playoff exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-two-storylines-to-watch-for-the-houston-rockets-this-nba-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-two-storylines-to-watch-for-the-houston-rockets-this-nba-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Storylines to Watch for the Houston Rockets This NBA Offseason - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Storylines to Watch for the Houston Rockets This NBA Offseason&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/two-storylines-to-watch-for-the-houston-rockets-this-nba-offseason-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/two-storylines-to-watch-for-the-houston-rockets-this-nba-offseason-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - Fischer’s Latest: Blazers’ Backcourt, Young, Hawks, Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers expect Damian Lillard to be back next season, but his return will bring questions about the direction of Portland&rsquo;s backcourt moving forward, Jake Fischer writes for the Stein Line in a recent newsletter (subscriber link). The Blazers have Jrue Holiday under contract for at least one more season &ndash; he has a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-fischers-latest-blazers-backcourt-young-hawks-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-fischers-latest-blazers-backcourt-young-hawks-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Rockets predicted to cut ties with Kevin Durant, acquire $120 million former All-Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blockbuster Houston Rockets trade idea would land the franchise a Miami Heat star guard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-predicted-to-cut-ties-with-kevin-durant-acquire-120-million-former-all-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-predicted-to-cut-ties-with-kevin-durant-acquire-120-million-former-all-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Houston Rockets who won't be back next season after first-round flop - FanSided]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 Houston Rockets who won't be back next season after first-round flop&nbsp;&nbsp;FanSided]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/5-houston-rockets-who-wont-be-back-next-season-after-first-round-flop-fansided/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/5-houston-rockets-who-wont-be-back-next-season-after-first-round-flop-fansided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers predicted to poach $16 million elite 3-and-D wing from Rockets to pair with Luka Doncic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers are wanting to have a big summer and getting this lockdown defensive player would certainly help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-predicted-to-poach-16-million-elite-3-and-d-wing-from-rockets-to-pair-with-luka-doncic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-predicted-to-poach-16-million-elite-3-and-d-wing-from-rockets-to-pair-with-luka-doncic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - Tari Eason, "Now, it's just about taking another step."]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few postgame remarks from Tari Eason, Houston Rockets guard / forward, after the Rockets lost Game 6 to the Lakers, 98-78.The Game 6 loss ends the Rockets'...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-tari-eason-now-its-just-about-taking-another-step/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-tari-eason-now-its-just-about-taking-another-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - The Rockets' Young Core Is At Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a disappointing postseason exit, the Houston Rockets enter an offseason full of questions and potentially difficult decisions. The team is clearly not goo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-rockets-young-core-is-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-rockets-young-core-is-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Newsweek] - LeBron James Drops Epic Quote About Father Time After Lakers Top Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets in six games in their first-round NBA playoffs series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-lebron-james-drops-epic-quote-about-father-time-after-lakers-top-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-lebron-james-drops-epic-quote-about-father-time-after-lakers-top-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Newsweek] - Kevin Durant Could Leave the Rockets for These 3 Teams This Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last season, Kevin Durant was a Sun. This season he was a Rocket. What new jersey could Durant wear next season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-kevin-durant-could-leave-the-rockets-for-these-3-teams-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-kevin-durant-could-leave-the-rockets-for-these-3-teams-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - Alperen Sengun after losing Game 6 to Lakers, "They played better than us."]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some postgame comments from Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets' center, after the Rockets' 98-78 Game 6 home loss to the LA Lakers which eliminated the Rockets ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-alperen-sengun-after-losing-game-6-to-lakers-they-played-better-than-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-alperen-sengun-after-losing-game-6-to-lakers-they-played-better-than-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - Reed Sheppard after Game 6 loss, "You never want to lose, especially to end the season."]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of Reed Sheppard's postgame comments after the Rockets' 98-78 Game 6 loss to the LA Lakers which eliminated the Rockets from the 2026 NBA Playoffs.The R...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-reed-sheppard-after-game-6-loss-you-never-want-to-lose-especially-to-end-the-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-reed-sheppard-after-game-6-loss-you-never-want-to-lose-especially-to-end-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Wire] - Rockets face questions on Kevin Durant, roster after early exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets made their big swing last summer, trading for Kevin Durant after a promising playoff run. One year later, there are more questions than answers. Houston&rsquo;s season ended with a first-round loss to the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers, and Durant was mostly unavailable. He missed multiple games with a knee issue and later a [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-rockets-face-questions-on-kevin-durant-roster-after-early-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-rockets-face-questions-on-kevin-durant-roster-after-early-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBC Sports] - After early exit from playoffs, what's next for Rockets? Stand pat? Chase another star?]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are rumored to want to jump into the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, especially after an early playoff exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-after-early-exit-from-playoffs-whats-next-for-rockets-stand-pat-chase-another-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-after-early-exit-from-playoffs-whats-next-for-rockets-stand-pat-chase-another-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets face questions on Kevin Durant, roster after early exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets made their big swing last summer, trading for Kevin Durant after a promising playoff run. One year later, there are more questions than answers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-face-questions-on-kevin-durant-roster-after-early-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-face-questions-on-kevin-durant-roster-after-early-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - Jabari Smith Jr, "I just think everything we need is in house."]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being eliminated from the 2026 NBA Playoffs, during his postgame press conference, Jabari Smith Jr, Houston Rockets forward, was asked what the Rockets...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-jabari-smith-jr-i-just-think-everything-we-need-is-in-house/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-jabari-smith-jr-i-just-think-everything-we-need-is-in-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets’ star explains how JJ Redick’s strategy disrupted Houston’s offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jabari Smith Jr. watched his team&rsquo;s season end. According to him, the game didn&rsquo;t fall apart in one single moment on the court. The damage built up across several ruined possessions.&nbsp; Smith reacted after the Houston Rockets faced a 98-78 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6, on May 1, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-star-explains-how-jj-redicks-strategy-disrupted-houstons-offense/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-star-explains-how-jj-redicks-strategy-disrupted-houstons-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Larry Brown Sports] - Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amen Thompson went out sad during Friday&rsquo;s season-ending loss. Thompson and the Houston Rockets fell at home on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. They lost in front of their home crowd at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas by a final score of 98-78, giving the &hellip; The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-amen-thompson-under-fire-for-an-alleged-dirty-play-on-austin-reaves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-amen-thompson-under-fire-for-an-alleged-dirty-play-on-austin-reaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amen Thompson went out sad during Friday&rsquo;s season-ending loss. Thompson and the Houston Rockets fell at home on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/amen-thompson-under-fire-for-an-alleged-dirty-play-on-austin-reaves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/amen-thompson-under-fire-for-an-alleged-dirty-play-on-austin-reaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Views from the Game: The Los Angeles Lakers End the Houston Rockets Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets came into their third straight do-or-die game with renewed confidence after winning two games in a row to force a Game 6 back in Houston. Fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-views-from-the-game-the-los-angeles-lakers-end-the-houston-rockets-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-views-from-the-game-the-los-angeles-lakers-end-the-houston-rockets-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Expected To Retain Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone; Will Discuss Long-Term Deal With Tari Eason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone are expected to return to the team next season, sources told Kelly Iko of Yahoo! Sports.<br />
With back-to-back 50 win seasons, ownership remains confident in the duo. There is also a belief within ownership that with a healthy Steven Adams, Fred VanVleet, and Kevin Durant, the team is not far away from the Spurs or the Thunder.<br />
The Rockets will be looking to make upgrades this summer. There was rumored regret for not making a move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-expected-to-retain-ime-udoka-rafael-stone-will-discuss-long-term-deal-with-tari-eason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-expected-to-retain-ime-udoka-rafael-stone-will-discuss-long-term-deal-with-tari-eason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views from the Game: The Los Angeles Lakers End the Houston Rockets Season - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Views from the Game: The Los Angeles Lakers End the Houston Rockets Season&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/views-from-the-game-the-los-angeles-lakers-end-the-houston-rockets-season-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/views-from-the-game-the-los-angeles-lakers-end-the-houston-rockets-season-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Why Texans star Will Anderson Jr. helped up LeBron James courtside — the real reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texans star Will Anderson Jr. helps LeBron James after a hard fall in Game 6 as the Lakers advance to play the Thunder without injured star Luka Doncic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-texans-star-will-anderson-jr-helped-up-lebron-james-courtside-the-real-reason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-texans-star-will-anderson-jr-helped-up-lebron-james-courtside-the-real-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - New report says Kevin Durant’s alleged burner accounts caused uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets&rsquo; offseason has begun after taking a 98-78 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, ending their quest to complete the first-ever 0-3 series comeback. One of the major issues surrounding the Rockets this season was the alleged divide between the team and their leader, Kevin Durant. Around the All-Star break, allegations emerged accusing [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-new-report-says-kevin-durants-alleged-burner-accounts-caused-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-new-report-says-kevin-durants-alleged-burner-accounts-caused-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report says Kevin Durant’s alleged burner accounts caused uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets&rsquo; offseason has begun after taking a 98-78 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, ending their quest to complete the first-ever 0-3 series comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/new-report-says-kevin-durants-alleged-burner-accounts-caused-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/new-report-says-kevin-durants-alleged-burner-accounts-caused-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers' JJ Redick reveals true feelings for LeBron James in GOAT debate after win vs. Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James was dominant for the Lakers against the Rockets, head coach JJ Redick let it be known what he thinks of the veteran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-jj-redick-reveals-true-feelings-for-lebron-james-in-goat-debate-after-win-vs-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-jj-redick-reveals-true-feelings-for-lebron-james-in-goat-debate-after-win-vs-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Amen Thompson shuts down question about Rockets roster changes after Game 6 loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets&rsquo; Amen Thompson pleaded the fifth after Game 6&rsquo;s 98-78 series-clinching loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. While there have been reports about Kevin Durant&rsquo;s future with the Rockets due to poor leadership and a failure to compete for a championship, there has also been speculation about Ime Udoka&rsquo;s job as head coach. As [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-amen-thompson-shuts-down-question-about-rockets-roster-changes-after-game-6-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-amen-thompson-shuts-down-question-about-rockets-roster-changes-after-game-6-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Houston Rockets Expected to Sign Huge Amen Thompson Contract Extension That May Backfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Rumors: The Houston Rockets are expected to sign Amen Thompson to a massive contract this summer that could backfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-houston-rockets-expected-to-sign-huge-amen-thompson-contract-extension-that-may-backfire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-houston-rockets-expected-to-sign-huge-amen-thompson-contract-extension-that-may-backfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Expected to Chase Star Talent This Summer as Risky Strategy Looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like any star-studded roster, the Houston Rockets entered the season with championship expectations. However, unlike top teams, they exit it with more questions than answers, and a looming decision that could define the franchise&rsquo;s direction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-expected-to-chase-star-talent-this-summer-as-risky-strategy-looms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-expected-to-chase-star-talent-this-summer-as-risky-strategy-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Ime Udoka’s Future in Houston Drawing Attention as Key Decision Becomes Talking Point After Elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions around Ime Udoka are picking up after Houston&rsquo;s exit, as one looming decision quickly turns into a major talking point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-ime-udokas-future-in-houston-drawing-attention-as-key-decision-becomes-talking-point-after-elimination/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-ime-udokas-future-in-houston-drawing-attention-as-key-decision-becomes-talking-point-after-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Amen Thompson Reportedly in Line for Massive Nine-Figure Contract Extension This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston is eyeing a major deal for Amen Thompson, with reports pointing to a nine-figure extension signaling big belief in his future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-amen-thompson-reportedly-in-line-for-massive-nine-figure-contract-extension-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-amen-thompson-reportedly-in-line-for-massive-nine-figure-contract-extension-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ime Udoka’s Future in Houston Drawing Attention as Key Decision Becomes Talking Point After Elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season ended in frustration for the Houston Rockets, but the real conversation now shifts to the sideline. Ime Udoka is the name under the spotlight after a Game 6 playoff exit that exposed more questions than answers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/ime-udokas-future-in-houston-drawing-attention-as-key-decision-becomes-talking-point-after-elimination/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/ime-udokas-future-in-houston-drawing-attention-as-key-decision-becomes-talking-point-after-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - LeBron James, Kevin Durant’s postgame gesture sends blunt message to anyone still trying to divide them]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James and Kevin Durant shared a long embrace after the Lakers&rsquo; Game 6 win, proving friendship outweighs any forced rivalry narrative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-kevin-durants-postgame-gesture-sends-blunt-message-to-anyone-still-trying-to-divide-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-kevin-durants-postgame-gesture-sends-blunt-message-to-anyone-still-trying-to-divide-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Rockets Fans Divided Over Amen Thompson’s Expected $252 Million Contract Extension - %Rockets Fans Divided]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans question max deal for Amen Thompson despite playoff rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-fans-divided-over-amen-thompsons-expected-252-million-contract-extension-rockets-fans-divided/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-fans-divided-over-amen-thompsons-expected-252-million-contract-extension-rockets-fans-divided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Rumor Opens Door to Monster Kevin Durant for Jimmy Butler Trade This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new NBA rumor opens the door to a monster Kevin Durant for Jimmy Butler swap this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-rumor-opens-door-to-monster-kevin-durant-for-jimmy-butler-trade-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-rumor-opens-door-to-monster-kevin-durant-for-jimmy-butler-trade-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - Rockets Notes: Durant, Eason, Udoka, Stone, Sengun]]></title><description><![CDATA[After falling in seven games last season in the first playoff appearance for their young core, the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant to help them reach a higher level. The next moves are uncertain following this year&rsquo;s first-round loss to the short-handed Lakers, write William Guillory and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Durant missed almost [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-rockets-notes-durant-eason-udoka-stone-sengun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-rockets-notes-durant-eason-udoka-stone-sengun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Why Kevin Durant came up during Michael Porter Jr.’s burner account confession]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. admits to using a burner account while discussing the Kevin Durant leaked messages amid the Rockets' playoff collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-kevin-durant-came-up-during-michael-porter-jrs-burner-account-confession/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-kevin-durant-came-up-during-michael-porter-jrs-burner-account-confession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - What Amen Thompson’s Potential Extension Could Mean for the Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have officially and disappointingly been eliminated from the postseason, suffering a first-round exit for the second-straight season. Last n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-amen-thompsons-potential-extension-could-mean-for-the-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-amen-thompsons-potential-extension-could-mean-for-the-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Larry Brown Sports] - Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant&rsquo;s alleged burner account activity may have played a large role in derailing the Houston Rockets&rsquo; season. The Rockets were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers with a 98-78 loss in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Friday, ending their season without a playoff series win. A postmortem by William Guillory and &hellip; The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-kevin-durant-burner-account-caused-problems-for-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-kevin-durant-burner-account-caused-problems-for-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Houston Rockets Players Under Contract For The 2026-27 NBA Season - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are all the players that are on the Houston Rockets&rsquo; payroll for the 2026-27 season so far, with some free agents worth keeping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-houston-rockets-players-under-contract-for-the-2026-27-nba-season-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-houston-rockets-players-under-contract-for-the-2026-27-nba-season-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant&rsquo;s alleged burner account activity may have played a large role in derailing the Houston Rockets&rsquo; season. The Rockets were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers with a 98-78 loss in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Friday, ending their season without a playoff series win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-burner-account-caused-problems-for-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-burner-account-caused-problems-for-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amen Thompson Reportedly in Line for Massive Nine-Figure Contract Extension This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets&rsquo; offseason buzz is already hitting overdrive. After a turbulent playoff exit, attention is shifting from what went wrong to what&rsquo;s next, and one name keeps popping up: Amen Thompson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/amen-thompson-reportedly-in-line-for-massive-nine-figure-contract-extension-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/amen-thompson-reportedly-in-line-for-massive-nine-figure-contract-extension-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Deandre Ayton Fires Back at “Old” Narrative With Confident Message After Series Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton shuts down Houston Rockets&rsquo; &ldquo;old&rdquo; Lakers narrative after series win, highlighting pace, physicality, and confidence following LeBron James-led triumph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-deandre-ayton-fires-back-at-old-narrative-with-confident-message-after-series-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-deandre-ayton-fires-back-at-old-narrative-with-confident-message-after-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - LeBron James Says He’s Kicking Father Time’s **** – And He’s Right | Deadspin.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James led the Lakers past the Rockets without Luka Doncic. Can he do it again vs the Thunder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-lebron-james-says-hes-kicking-father-times-and-hes-right-deadspincom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-lebron-james-says-hes-kicking-father-times-and-hes-right-deadspincom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Proposed Blockbuster Lands Giannis Antetokounmpo with Houston Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets&rsquo; 2025-26 season finishes as a huge disappointment, with another first-round exit. The big move last offseason to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-proposed-blockbuster-lands-giannis-antetokounmpo-with-houston-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-proposed-blockbuster-lands-giannis-antetokounmpo-with-houston-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - JJ Redick on LeBron James: ‘the greatest career of any NBA player’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 6 on Friday, advancing to the second round. With Luka Doncic still sidelined and Austin Reaves working to get back to 100%, LeBron James was the centerpiece of L.A.&rsquo;s gameplan throughout the series. After Friday&rsquo;s win, head coach JJ Redick [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-jj-redick-on-lebron-james-the-greatest-career-of-any-nba-player/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-jj-redick-on-lebron-james-the-greatest-career-of-any-nba-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - For second straight year, Houston’s playoff offense fails to launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pivotal offseason awaits for the Rockets, who are coming off a second straight 52-30 season and another offensively challenged loss in the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-for-second-straight-year-houstons-playoff-offense-fails-to-launch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-for-second-straight-year-houstons-playoff-offense-fails-to-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - Fantasy Basketball Exit Interview: Rockets searching for direction following playoff exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus recaps the Rockets' season and what the future holds for the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-fantasy-basketball-exit-interview-rockets-searching-for-direction-following-playoff-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-fantasy-basketball-exit-interview-rockets-searching-for-direction-following-playoff-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - 3 Rockets most responsible for Game 6 loss to Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets entered Game 6 with a chance to make NBA history, aiming to become just the fifth team to force a Game 7 after falling behind 0-3. They left with questions and a season defined by collapse. In an elimination game that demanded poise, execution, and timely shot-making, the Rockets unraveled. The loss [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-3-rockets-most-responsible-for-game-6-loss-to-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-3-rockets-most-responsible-for-game-6-loss-to-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - Kevin Durant’s first season in Houston ends on the bench as Rockets fall short again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will head into the offseason searching for answers after Kevin Durant&rsquo;s debut season ended in another first&#8209;round playoff exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-kevin-durants-first-season-in-houston-ends-on-the-bench-as-rockets-fall-short-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-kevin-durants-first-season-in-houston-ends-on-the-bench-as-rockets-fall-short-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - LeBron James Sends Warning Ahead of Thunder Matchup With Strong Message on Key Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James warns Lakers protecting the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder, highlighting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander&rsquo;s MVP form as Luka Doncic&rsquo;s injury clouds Los Angeles&rsquo; playoff momentum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lebron-james-sends-warning-ahead-of-thunder-matchup-with-strong-message-on-key-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lebron-james-sends-warning-ahead-of-thunder-matchup-with-strong-message-on-key-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Kevin Durant’s “Burner Account” Situation Reportedly Caused Massive Internal Distraction in Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant&rsquo;s burner account controversy reportedly created a lasting internal distraction in Houston, with Rockets teammates unsettled and the issue never fully resolved despite playoff focus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-kevin-durants-burner-account-situation-reportedly-caused-massive-internal-distraction-in-houston/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-kevin-durants-burner-account-situation-reportedly-caused-massive-internal-distraction-in-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant’s first season in Houston ends on the bench as Rockets fall short again - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant&rsquo;s first season in Houston ends on the bench as Rockets fall short again&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durants-first-season-in-houston-ends-on-the-bench-as-rockets-fall-short-again-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durants-first-season-in-houston-ends-on-the-bench-as-rockets-fall-short-again-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Examining Kevin Durant's Leadership Impact On Rockets As Ugly Burner Account Scandal Resurfaces -]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking down what Kevin Durant's teammates say about him as his leadership gets scrutinized following report that suggests the Rockets veteran distracted the team with his social media burner account controversy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-examining-kevin-durants-leadership-impact-on-rockets-as-ugly-burner-account-scandal-resurfaces-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-examining-kevin-durants-leadership-impact-on-rockets-as-ugly-burner-account-scandal-resurfaces-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Fall to Lakers in Crucial Game 6 - Houston Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets Fall to Lakers in Crucial Game 6&nbsp;&nbsp;Houston Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-fall-to-lakers-in-crucial-game-6-houston-press/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-fall-to-lakers-in-crucial-game-6-houston-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[CBS Sports] - LeBron James has had 'greatest career of any NBA player,' declares JJ Redick as Lakers advance in NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers beat the Rockets in Game 6 on Friday night to move on to face the Thunder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-lebron-james-has-had-greatest-career-of-any-nba-player-declares-jj-redick-as-lakers-advance-in-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-lebron-james-has-had-greatest-career-of-any-nba-player-declares-jj-redick-as-lakers-advance-in-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant&rsquo;s 'Burner Account' Situation Reportedly Caused Massive Internal Distraction in Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant&rsquo;s frustrating time in the NBA postseason has finally come to an end. Playing against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Rockets lost Game 4 78-98, bowing out of the league for the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durantrsquos-burner-account-situation-reportedly-caused-massive-internal-distraction-in-houston/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durantrsquos-burner-account-situation-reportedly-caused-massive-internal-distraction-in-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - After dreadful season-ending loss at home, the Rockets have no shortage of questions about their future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston has a lot of problems and a number of avenues for improvement. Will it go big-game hunting this offseason to pair a star with Kevin Durant?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-after-dreadful-season-ending-loss-at-home-the-rockets-have-no-shortage-of-questions-about-their-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-after-dreadful-season-ending-loss-at-home-the-rockets-have-no-shortage-of-questions-about-their-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant Burner Question Was Significant Distraction Rockets Never Fully Resolved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's first season with the Houston Rockets ended in disappointment, marked by a knee injury, a sprained right ankle, and unresolved questions about his relationship with teammates. The Rockets were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in six games with Durant appearing in only of them and his future with the franchise uncertain less than one year after his trade from the Phoenix Suns.<br />
Allegations surfaced during the season that Durant had criticized teammates, including Alperen Sengun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-burner-question-was-significant-distraction-rockets-never-fully-resolved/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-burner-question-was-significant-distraction-rockets-never-fully-resolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - 3 Takeaways From Lakers' Series-Clinching Win vs. Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Game 6 against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center, the Los Angeles Lakers had lost two straight games after a red-hot start to this first-round p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-3-takeaways-from-lakers-series-clinching-win-vs-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-3-takeaways-from-lakers-series-clinching-win-vs-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - LeBron James Jokes About Texans Star Will Anderson Jr. With Hilarious “Secret” Claim After Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James joked about Will Anderson Jr after a viral courtside moment, as the Lakers closed out the Rockets with a strong Game 6 performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lebron-james-jokes-about-texans-star-will-anderson-jr-with-hilarious-secret-claim-after-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lebron-james-jokes-about-texans-star-will-anderson-jr-with-hilarious-secret-claim-after-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets lose series with 98-78 loss to Lakers in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, the magic ran out last night for the Houston Rockets. After spending two games filling our hearts with the hope, the Rockets essentially laid an egg in Game 6, falling behind in the late first quarter after a somewhat decent start to the game, and they simply never got back into it. The Lakers [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-lose-series-with-98-78-loss-to-lakers-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-rockets-lose-series-with-98-78-loss-to-lakers-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Deandre Ayton Responds To Rockets Calling Lakers Old, Reveals JJ Redick Challenged Him To Stop Alperen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers' center, Deandre Ayton, calmly responds to the Rockets implying that the Lakers are old and also addresses how JJ Redick fueled his motivation to stop Alperen Sengun in Game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-deandre-ayton-responds-to-rockets-calling-lakers-old-reveals-jj-redick-challenged-him-to-stop-alperen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-deandre-ayton-responds-to-rockets-calling-lakers-old-reveals-jj-redick-challenged-him-to-stop-alperen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - What happened in Rockets' tense team meeting after Kevin Durant burner leak? Details emerge after first-round exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the details of the Houston Rockets' team meeting after Kevin Durant&rsquo;s burner leak and how the 2026 playoff exit impacts the team's future chemistry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-what-happened-in-rockets-tense-team-meeting-after-kevin-durant-burner-leak-details-emerge-after-first-round-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-what-happened-in-rockets-tense-team-meeting-after-kevin-durant-burner-leak-details-emerge-after-first-round-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets’ Season Disappointingly Ends with First-Round Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday night, the Houston Rockets&rsquo; season officially ended, suffering a Game 6 loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. It was an odd season from sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-season-disappointingly-ends-with-first-round-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-season-disappointingly-ends-with-first-round-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets’ playoff exit puts Alperen Şengün’s untouchable status to the test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets&rsquo; playoff exit may force them to reconsider whether Alperen &#350;eng&uuml;n is truly untouchable this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-playoff-exit-puts-alperen-engns-untouchable-status-to-the-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-playoff-exit-puts-alperen-engns-untouchable-status-to-the-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - ‘The mission... stayed the same,’ LeBron James ahead of the playoff round two push]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James packing up the Houston Rockets in Game 6 and wrestling with &ldquo;Father Time&rdquo; was just incredible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-the-mission-stayed-the-same-lebron-james-ahead-of-the-playoff-round-two-push/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-the-mission-stayed-the-same-lebron-james-ahead-of-the-playoff-round-two-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James Embraces 'Small Victories' As Lakers Eliminate Rockets In Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James made NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers' 98-78 Game 6 win over Houston Friday, becoming the oldest player to lead all participants in total points scored across a playoff series. James, at the age of 41, finished with 139 points over the six games<br />
"It's not my style at all," James told ESPN after posting 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the closeout victory. "I think me personally, the accepting and trying to be OK with the small victories comes with where I am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-embraces-small-victories-as-lakers-eliminate-rockets-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-embraces-small-victories-as-lakers-eliminate-rockets-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Give Me Sport] - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers: Supercomputer Predicts NBA Playoff Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who will advance?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/give-me-sport-oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-los-angeles-lakers-supercomputer-predicts-nba-playoff-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/give-me-sport-oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-los-angeles-lakers-supercomputer-predicts-nba-playoff-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - Ime Udoka after Game 6, "Tough night for a lot of guys...Proud of them for fighting back down 3-0."]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few postgame comments from Ime Udoka after the Rockets' 98-78 Game 6 home loss to the LA Lakers which eliminates the Rockets from the 2026 NBA Playoffs.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-ime-udoka-after-game-6-tough-night-for-a-lot-of-guysproud-of-them-for-fighting-back-down-3-0/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-ime-udoka-after-game-6-tough-night-for-a-lot-of-guysproud-of-them-for-fighting-back-down-3-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Wright Criticizes Shifting Narratives Around Lakers-Rockets Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six-game series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs prompted sportscaster Nick Wright to highlight differing views of LeBron James.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nick-wright-criticizes-shifting-narratives-around-lakers-rockets-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nick-wright-criticizes-shifting-narratives-around-lakers-rockets-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Luka Doncic’s Return Timeline Takes Concerning Turn With Latest Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Doncic is not close to returning from his hamstring injury, raising concerns as the Lakers prepare for a deeper playoff run without their star guard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-luka-doncics-return-timeline-takes-concerning-turn-with-latest-update/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-luka-doncics-return-timeline-takes-concerning-turn-with-latest-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - LeBron James’ Hilarious Courtside Moment Has Fans Losing It Over Kid’s Priceless Reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A viral interaction of LeBron James with a young Lakers fan quickly became the talk of social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lebron-james-hilarious-courtside-moment-has-fans-losing-it-over-kids-priceless-reaction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lebron-james-hilarious-courtside-moment-has-fans-losing-it-over-kids-priceless-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James scores 28 points as Los Angeles Lakers eliminate Houston Rockets in NBA playoffs - Sky Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scores 28 points as Los Angeles Lakers eliminate Houston Rockets in NBA playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;Sky Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-scores-28-points-as-los-angeles-lakers-eliminate-houston-rockets-in-nba-playoffs-sky-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-scores-28-points-as-los-angeles-lakers-eliminate-houston-rockets-in-nba-playoffs-sky-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Alperen Sengun Addresses Trade Talks And Relationship With Kevin Durant As Rockets' Season Ends -]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alperen Sengun speaks to the media after the Rockets' first-round exit from the 2026 NBA playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-alperen-sengun-addresses-trade-talks-and-relationship-with-kevin-durant-as-rockets-season-ends-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-alperen-sengun-addresses-trade-talks-and-relationship-with-kevin-durant-as-rockets-season-ends-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live updates, how to watch Game 6 of NBA playoff series - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live updates, how to watch Game 6 of NBA playoff series&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-live-updates-how-to-watch-game-6-of-nba-playoff-series-msn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-live-updates-how-to-watch-game-6-of-nba-playoff-series-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Kevin Durant was supposed to lift the young Rockets. After playoff wipeout, what now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alleged burners, bad vibes and injuries: Inside the Rockets' failure to launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-kevin-durant-was-supposed-to-lift-the-young-rockets-after-playoff-wipeout-what-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-kevin-durant-was-supposed-to-lift-the-young-rockets-after-playoff-wipeout-what-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can Rockets do to move up in West after another first-round exit? - Houston Chronicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[What can Rockets do to move up in West after another first-round exit?&nbsp;&nbsp;Houston Chronicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/what-can-rockets-do-to-move-up-in-west-after-another-first-round-exit-houston-chronicle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/what-can-rockets-do-to-move-up-in-west-after-another-first-round-exit-houston-chronicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Get Eliminated By Lakers In Game 6 Rockets Postgame!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the game??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-get-eliminated-by-lakers-in-game-6-rockets-postgame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-get-eliminated-by-lakers-in-game-6-rockets-postgame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBA] - #4 LAKERS at #5 ROCKETS | FULL GAME 6 HIGHLIGHTS | May 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers defeated the Rockets, 98-78 tonight in Houston. LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points along with 8 assists and 7 rebounds, while Rui Hachimur...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-4-lakers-at-5-rockets-full-game-6-highlights-may-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-4-lakers-at-5-rockets-full-game-6-highlights-may-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBA] - Lakers BEST PLAYS from 4-2 Series Win vs Rockets 🤯]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams.Download now &#10145; https://nba.s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-lakers-best-plays-from-4-2-series-win-vs-rockets-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-lakers-best-plays-from-4-2-series-win-vs-rockets-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Larry Brown Sports] - LeBron James had cold message after eliminating Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James once again proved that he is defying the aging process after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the second round. The Los Angeles Lakers star was right at the center of his team&rsquo;s dominant Game 6 win to eliminate the Houston Rockets in front of their home fans at Toyota Center in Houston, &hellip; The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-lebron-james-had-cold-message-after-eliminating-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/larry-brown-sports-lebron-james-had-cold-message-after-eliminating-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amen Thompson (18 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amen Thompson (18 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/amen-thompson-18-points-highlights-vs-los-angeles-lakers-nba/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/amen-thompson-18-points-highlights-vs-los-angeles-lakers-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Road Trippin'] - Lakers STEP UP To Defeat Rockets&hellip; OKC Next? #NBA #Lebron #Lakers #basketball]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#127936; Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app! https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* Use Fan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/road-trippin-lakers-step-up-to-defeat-rocketshellip-okc-next-nba-lebron-lakers-basketball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/road-trippin-lakers-step-up-to-defeat-rocketshellip-okc-next-nba-lebron-lakers-basketball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Free Dawkins] - Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Game 6 Full Highlights | 2026 WCR1 | FreeDawkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10071; Support and Join this channel as a member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjOSbbaOfgnfRODEEMYlCw/join&#9989; Sub And Like For More Content&#128204; Follow on Twitter ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/free-dawkins-los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-game-6-full-highlights-2026-wcr1-freedawkins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/free-dawkins-los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-game-6-full-highlights-2026-wcr1-freedawkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Free Dawkins] - Lakers/Rockets GM6 Postgame x Analysis: J.Worthy, Bron, Reaves, Luka Update | May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10071; Support and Join this channel as a member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjOSbbaOfgnfRODEEMYlCw/join&#9989; Sub And Like For More Content&#128204; Follow on Twitter ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/free-dawkins-lakersrockets-gm6-postgame-x-analysis-jworthy-bron-reaves-luka-update-may-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/free-dawkins-lakersrockets-gm6-postgame-x-analysis-jworthy-bron-reaves-luka-update-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - ROCKETS POSTCAST: Houston Rockets Season Comes To An End Following Game 6 Loss To Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Connor breaks down the Rockets season coming to an end on the Locked On Rockets Postcast.#houston #rockets #houstonrockets #alperensengun #kevinduran...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-postcast-houston-rockets-season-comes-to-an-end-following-game-6-loss-to-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-postcast-houston-rockets-season-comes-to-an-end-following-game-6-loss-to-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - Deadspin | NBA roundup: Lakers end Rockets' comeback dreams, win series in 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadspin | NBA roundup: Lakers end Rockets' comeback dreams, win series in 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-deadspin-nba-roundup-lakers-end-rockets-comeback-dreams-win-series-in-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-deadspin-nba-roundup-lakers-end-rockets-comeback-dreams-win-series-in-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets Is 'A Big Deal']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win the first-round series 4-2 on Friday night.<br />
LeBron James finished with 28 points, with Rui Hachimura adding 21 points. Austin Reaves added 15 points in his second game back from an injured oblique.James credited the Lakers' defense with the win.<br />
"In order for us to win we had to protect the ball, we had to rebound and we had to be physical, make them take tough shots," James said. "I thought defensively we came in with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/jj-redick-says-lakers-winning-series-against-rockets-is-a-big-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/jj-redick-says-lakers-winning-series-against-rockets-is-a-big-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets 'A Big Deal']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win the first-round series 4-2 on Friday night.<br />
LeBron James finished with 28 points, with Rui Hachimura adding 21 points. Austin Reaves added 15 points in his second game back from an injured oblique.James credited the Lakers' defense with the win.<br />
"In order for us to win we had to protect the ball, we had to rebound and we had to be physical, make them take tough shots," James said. "I thought defensively we came in with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/jj-redick-says-lakers-winning-series-against-rockets-a-big-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/jj-redick-says-lakers-winning-series-against-rockets-a-big-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - JJ Redick Shares How Lakers Managed To Take Down Rockets In First Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team's collective effort after they eliminated the Rockets in six games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-jj-redick-shares-how-lakers-managed-to-take-down-rockets-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-jj-redick-shares-how-lakers-managed-to-take-down-rockets-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James stars as LA Lakers beat Houston Rockets to set up Oklahoma City Thunder showdown - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James stars as LA Lakers beat Houston Rockets to set up Oklahoma City Thunder showdown&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-stars-as-la-lakers-beat-houston-rockets-to-set-up-oklahoma-city-thunder-showdown-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-stars-as-la-lakers-beat-houston-rockets-to-set-up-oklahoma-city-thunder-showdown-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Hype] - Ben Stiller, social media react as Lakers win series: 'Love LeBron being LeBron']]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out how social media reacted as the Lakers closed out the Rockets in Game 6 behind LeBron James&rsquo; 28 points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-hype-ben-stiller-social-media-react-as-lakers-win-series-love-lebron-being-lebron/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-hype-ben-stiller-social-media-react-as-lakers-win-series-love-lebron-being-lebron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Wire] - LeBron James, Lakers defense shut down and bounce Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers did not light it up. They did not need to. They shut it down instead. The Lakers smothered the Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, closing out the first-round series behind a defense that never really let Houston breathe. &ldquo;Kill&rdquo; was the word coach JJ Redick used beforehand. It turned out to be accurate. [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-lebron-james-lakers-defense-shut-down-and-bounce-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-wire-lebron-james-lakers-defense-shut-down-and-bounce-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Lakers star LeBron James, Kevin Durant share special moment after Game 6 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets proved to be more special and more memorable than injuries made it seem from the get-go; in addition to Luka Doncic&rsquo;s absence for the entire series as well as Austin Reaves&rsquo; absence for the first four games, Kevin Durant could only suit up in just one outing &mdash; [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-lakers-star-lebron-james-kevin-durant-share-special-moment-after-game-6-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-lakers-star-lebron-james-kevin-durant-share-special-moment-after-game-6-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' regular-season strategy falls apart again in playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an embarrassing home blowout ended their playoff dreams, the Rockets' once-bright future is looking very cloudy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-regular-season-strategy-falls-apart-again-in-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-regular-season-strategy-falls-apart-again-in-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - Can Lakers beat the Thunder? What we learned from series vs. Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did the Lakers learn anything from their series against the Rockets they can use against the Thunder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-can-lakers-beat-the-thunder-what-we-learned-from-series-vs-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-can-lakers-beat-the-thunder-what-we-learned-from-series-vs-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBC Sports] - Lakers blow out ice-cold Rockets 98-78 to win series, advance to face Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James dominated the game and finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-lakers-blow-out-ice-cold-rockets-98-78-to-win-series-advance-to-face-thunder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-lakers-blow-out-ice-cold-rockets-98-78-to-win-series-advance-to-face-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Houston Rockets predicted to land superstar guard to pair with Kevin Durant]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could be an eventful offseason in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-houston-rockets-predicted-to-land-superstar-guard-to-pair-with-kevin-durant/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-houston-rockets-predicted-to-land-superstar-guard-to-pair-with-kevin-durant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[House of Highlights] - Lakers ELIMINATE Rockets from Playoffs🚨]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers defeat Rockets in Game 6 of Lakers vs Houston Rockets playoffs series.#lebron #lebronjames #lakers #nbaplayoffs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/house-of-highlights-lakers-eliminate-rockets-from-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/house-of-highlights-lakers-eliminate-rockets-from-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBA] - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets | Game 6 Postgame Media Availability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams.Download now &#10145; https://nba.s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-game-6-postgame-media-availability/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-game-6-postgame-media-availability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBA] - LeBron James Becomes ALL-TIME Leader in Series-Clinching Road Wins 🚨 | May 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another historic milestone for LeBron James as he sets a new all-time NBA record for series-clinching road wins.With tonight&rsquo;s victory, LeBron now has 22 ser...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-lebron-james-becomes-all-time-leader-in-series-clinching-road-wins-may-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nba-lebron-james-becomes-all-time-leader-in-series-clinching-road-wins-may-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - LeBron James Looks Ahead To Thunder Matchup In Conference Semifinals After Dispatching Rockets In 6 Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shares his first thoughts on facing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lebron-james-looks-ahead-to-thunder-matchup-in-conference-semifinals-after-dispatching-rockets-in-6-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lebron-james-looks-ahead-to-thunder-matchup-in-conference-semifinals-after-dispatching-rockets-in-6-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Lakers vs. Rockets Post-Game Stats: LeBron James Dominates as LA Clinches Series in Blowout Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers defeated Houston 4&ndash;2 in the first round series with a 98-78 win in Game 6 behind LeBron James' heroics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lakers-vs-rockets-post-game-stats-lebron-james-dominates-as-la-clinches-series-in-blowout-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lakers-vs-rockets-post-game-stats-lebron-james-dominates-as-la-clinches-series-in-blowout-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - Deadspin | Lakers romp past Rockets, seal series in 6, set date with Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadspin | Lakers romp past Rockets, seal series in 6, set date with Thunder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-deadspin-lakers-romp-past-rockets-seal-series-in-6-set-date-with-thunder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-deadspin-lakers-romp-past-rockets-seal-series-in-6-set-date-with-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - LeBron James has fun with how he is managing to stand out despite being a 41-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James is having yet another impressive postseason run, and he is doing it at 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-has-fun-with-how-he-is-managing-to-stand-out-despite-being-a-41-year-old/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-has-fun-with-how-he-is-managing-to-stand-out-despite-being-a-41-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Warriors predicted to part with Draymond Green, reunite with $194 million 16-time All-Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors would strike gold in a recent blockbuster trade proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-warriors-predicted-to-part-with-draymond-green-reunite-with-194-million-16-time-all-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-warriors-predicted-to-part-with-draymond-green-reunite-with-194-million-16-time-all-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - LeBron James is well aware of how good the OKC Thunder will be against the LA Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James and the Lakers will be playing against the defending champions, the OKC Thunder, yet another tough test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-is-well-aware-of-how-good-the-okc-thunder-will-be-against-the-la-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-is-well-aware-of-how-good-the-okc-thunder-will-be-against-the-la-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - LeBron James has had 'the greatest career of any NBA player,' says JJ Redick]]></title><description><![CDATA[James scored 28 points in the Lakers' series-clinching win over the Rockets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-lebron-james-has-had-the-greatest-career-of-any-nba-player-says-jj-redick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-lebron-james-has-had-the-greatest-career-of-any-nba-player-says-jj-redick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Season-Ending Blowout Loss to Lakers in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets&rsquo; season inevitably came to a bitter end in Toyota Center with a 20-point loss in Game 6 of the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers, 9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-three-takeaways-from-the-rockets-season-ending-blowout-loss-to-lakers-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-three-takeaways-from-the-rockets-season-ending-blowout-loss-to-lakers-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - 5 Things We Learned After Lakers Destroy Rockets In Game 6 To Face OKC Thunder In Second Round - Fadeaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the terrible Houston Rockets on both ends of the court to win Game 6 and set up a meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-5-things-we-learned-after-lakers-destroy-rockets-in-game-6-to-face-okc-thunder-in-second-round-fadeaway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-5-things-we-learned-after-lakers-destroy-rockets-in-game-6-to-face-okc-thunder-in-second-round-fadeaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - 4 Takeaways After Rockets Collapse In Game 6; Major Changes Needed In Offseason - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets were decimated on both ends of the court to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 as they head to an offseason that demands major change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-4-takeaways-after-rockets-collapse-in-game-6-major-changes-needed-in-offseason-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-4-takeaways-after-rockets-collapse-in-game-6-major-changes-needed-in-offseason-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Takeaways After Rockets Collapse In Game 6; Major Changes Needed In Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Houston Rockets fans around the world, the pain is finally over. After a disastrous season, considering their lofty expectations, the team has to reassess this offseason after a favorable matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers ends in a 98-78 Game 6 disappointment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/4-takeaways-after-rockets-collapse-in-game-6-major-changes-needed-in-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/4-takeaways-after-rockets-collapse-in-game-6-major-changes-needed-in-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Lakers dominate Game 6, shut the door to set up Thunder showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[After failing to close out in Games 4 and 5, the Lakers left little doubt in Game 6, finishing the series with authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-lakers-dominate-game-6-shut-the-door-to-set-up-thunder-showdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-lakers-dominate-game-6-shut-the-door-to-set-up-thunder-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - What's next for the Rockets? Questions about Ime Udoka, Kevin Durant, others will define offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a breakdown of where the Rockets go from here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-whats-next-for-the-rockets-questions-about-ime-udoka-kevin-durant-others-will-define-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-whats-next-for-the-rockets-questions-about-ime-udoka-kevin-durant-others-will-define-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Lakers advance to 2nd round as Rockets go ice-cold in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Houston Rockets 98-78 on Friday, sending Houston home and advancing to the second round. The Rockets struggled to put up points from the very start of the game as Kevin Durant&lsquo;s absence was felt on the offensive end. While the Lakers were still without Luka Doncic, they managed to [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-lakers-advance-to-2nd-round-as-rockets-go-ice-cold-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-lakers-advance-to-2nd-round-as-rockets-go-ice-cold-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers advance to 2nd round as Rockets go ice-cold in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Houston Rockets 98-78 on Friday, sending Houston home and advancing to the second round. 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Next round will be a different challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-lakers-finish-off-rockets-in-one-sided-game-6-setting-up-clash-with-thunder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-lakers-finish-off-rockets-in-one-sided-game-6-setting-up-clash-with-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Kevin Durant and 3 Rockets who shouldn't be back after playoff nightmare]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets should part ways with Kevin Durant and some other members of their team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-kevin-durant-and-3-rockets-who-shouldnt-be-back-after-playoff-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-kevin-durant-and-3-rockets-who-shouldnt-be-back-after-playoff-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Click2Houston] - ‘Everyone’s disappointed’: Rockets fall at home to Lakers in 98-78 whomping to end season]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the entire season on the line, the Rockets laid an egg, scoring a season-low total points in a 98-78 beatdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-everyones-disappointed-rockets-fall-at-home-to-lakers-in-98-78-whomping-to-end-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-everyones-disappointed-rockets-fall-at-home-to-lakers-in-98-78-whomping-to-end-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Lakers Player Ratings: LeBron Turns Back The Clock In Vintage Performance To Close Out Rockets In Game 6 -]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers rode the brilliance of LeBron James to close out the ice-cold and unmotivated Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lakers-player-ratings-lebron-turns-back-the-clock-in-vintage-performance-to-close-out-rockets-in-game-6-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lakers-player-ratings-lebron-turns-back-the-clock-in-vintage-performance-to-close-out-rockets-in-game-6-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Season Grades: Judging Houston’s Year After Disappointing First-Round Exit to Lakers - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets Season Grades: Judging Houston&rsquo;s Year After Disappointing First-Round Exit to Lakers&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-season-grades-judging-houstons-year-after-disappointing-first-round-exit-to-lakers-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-season-grades-judging-houstons-year-after-disappointing-first-round-exit-to-lakers-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Chron] - Rockets offense sinks season with Kevin Durant sidelined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston scored a season-low 78 points with its season on the line Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-rockets-offense-sinks-season-with-kevin-durant-sidelined/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/chron-rockets-offense-sinks-season-with-kevin-durant-sidelined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Score] - Lakers finish off Rockets to set up showdown with Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers finally punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs, defeating the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Friday's Game 6 to set up &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-score-lakers-finish-off-rockets-to-set-up-showdown-with-thunder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-score-lakers-finish-off-rockets-to-set-up-showdown-with-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[CBS Sports] - Who's to blame for Rockets' embarrassing first-round exit, and what comes next after a disastrous season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston has plenty of decisions to make, including whether to bring back Kevin Durant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-whos-to-blame-for-rockets-embarrassing-first-round-exit-and-what-comes-next-after-a-disastrous-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-whos-to-blame-for-rockets-embarrassing-first-round-exit-and-what-comes-next-after-a-disastrous-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[CBS Sports] - LeBron James didn't need a legacy series, but the dysfunctional Rockets were the perfect foil for one]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers were undermanned, but James got everything out of his supporting cast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-lebron-james-didnt-need-a-legacy-series-but-the-dysfunctional-rockets-were-the-perfect-foil-for-one/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-lebron-james-didnt-need-a-legacy-series-but-the-dysfunctional-rockets-were-the-perfect-foil-for-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - What went wrong for Rockets? 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Lakers star stats vs Rockets in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James getting the job done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-how-many-points-lebron-james-scored-tonight-lakers-star-stats-vs-rockets-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-how-many-points-lebron-james-scored-tonight-lakers-star-stats-vs-rockets-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Odds, Betting Lines, Expert picks, Game Projections, DFS Projections and Player Prop Projections - Friday 05/01 18:30 PM - SportsLine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Odds, Betting Lines, Expert picks, Game Projections, DFS Projections and Player Prop Projections - Friday 05/01 18:30 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;SportsLine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-odds-betting-lines-expert-picks-game-projections-dfs-projections-and-player-prop-projections-friday-0501-1830-pm-sportsline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-odds-betting-lines-expert-picks-game-projections-dfs-projections-and-player-prop-projections-friday-0501-1830-pm-sportsline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Larry Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Smith wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 3.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.0 rebounds per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-larry-smith/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-larry-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Larry Smith - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Larry Smith&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-larry-smith-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-larry-smith-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - JJ Redick Fires Up The Lakers With Bold Game 6 Message - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[JJ Redick reveals his message to the Lakers ahead of pivotal playoff matchup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-jj-redick-fires-up-the-lakers-with-bold-game-6-message-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-jj-redick-fires-up-the-lakers-with-bold-game-6-message-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Ex-Rockets Champ Mocks Lakers With 'Friendly Advice' on Bronny James Ahead of High Stakes Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time NBA champion Vernon Maxwell had some advice for LA Lakers coach JJ Redick ahead of Game 6 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportskeeda-ex-rockets-champ-mocks-lakers-with-friendly-advice-on-bronny-james-ahead-of-high-stakes-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportskeeda-ex-rockets-champ-mocks-lakers-with-friendly-advice-on-bronny-james-ahead-of-high-stakes-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers 98 - Houston Rockets 78: Final score, results, recap, box score, stats - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers 98 - Houston Rockets 78: Final score, results, recap, box score, stats&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-98-houston-rockets-78-final-score-results-recap-box-score-stats-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-98-houston-rockets-78-final-score-results-recap-box-score-stats-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant injury update: Latest on Houston Rockets star’s status - The Times of India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant injury update: Latest on Houston Rockets star&rsquo;s status&nbsp;&nbsp;The Times of India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-injury-update-latest-on-houston-rockets-stars-status-the-times-of-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/kevin-durant-injury-update-latest-on-houston-rockets-stars-status-the-times-of-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Rockets Coach Provides Clarity On Kevin Durant's Status Ahead Of Critical Game 6 Showdown vs. Lakers -]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets coach Ime Udoka reveals more details Kevin Durant's status ahead of Game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-coach-provides-clarity-on-kevin-durants-status-ahead-of-critical-game-6-showdown-vs-lakers-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-coach-provides-clarity-on-kevin-durants-status-ahead-of-critical-game-6-showdown-vs-lakers-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Andre Turner (1986-88)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Turner wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 2.9 points and 1.9 assists per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-andre-turner-1986-88/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-andre-turner-1986-88/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers vs. Rockets Game 6 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs first-round series]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James and LA can close out in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-vs-rockets-game-6-live-score-updates-highlights-from-2026-nba-playoffs-first-round-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-vs-rockets-game-6-live-score-updates-highlights-from-2026-nba-playoffs-first-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Andre Turner (1986-88) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Andre Turner (1986-88)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-andre-turner-1986-88-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-andre-turner-1986-88-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Lakers vs. Rockets free live stream today on Prime Video: Game 6 - MassLive]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to watch Lakers vs. Rockets free live stream today on Prime Video: Game 6&nbsp;&nbsp;MassLive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/how-to-watch-lakers-vs-rockets-free-live-stream-today-on-prime-video-game-6-masslive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/how-to-watch-lakers-vs-rockets-free-live-stream-today-on-prime-video-game-6-masslive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Rockets, Ime Udoka unveil coaching philosophy that'll help in beating Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Ime Udoka wants hammer in better principles for the young Rockets led by Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun to win over the Lakers in the NBA Playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-ime-udoka-unveil-coaching-philosophy-thatll-help-in-beating-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-rockets-ime-udoka-unveil-coaching-philosophy-thatll-help-in-beating-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Can Rockets force Game 7 vs. Lakers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 1, 2026 Location: Toyota Center &ndash; Houston, Texas TV: Amazon Prime Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en espa&ntilde;ol) Online: ESPN Time: 8:30 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Lakers: Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Lebron James, Deandre Ayton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-can-rockets-force-game-7-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-can-rockets-force-game-7-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets' Series Comeback is Tied to Lakers Outside Shooting Regression]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Conference Quarterfinals matchup between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers has taken a bit of swings. 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Lakers Might Flip the Series in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did the Los Angeles Lakers hold something back in Game 5&hellip; and are we about to see it in Game 6?In this episode, we break down a huge turning point in the Hou...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-houston-rockets-in-trouble-lakers-might-flip-the-series-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-houston-rockets-in-trouble-lakers-might-flip-the-series-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Ime Udoka namedrops who Rockets will rely on to win NBA Playoffs series vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a crucial NBA Playoffs Game 6 between the Rockets and Lakers, Coach Ime Udoka will start to rely more on Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-ime-udoka-namedrops-who-rockets-will-rely-on-to-win-nba-playoffs-series-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-ime-udoka-namedrops-who-rockets-will-rely-on-to-win-nba-playoffs-series-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Lakers vs Rockets Game 6 Kalshi Market Sends a Signal After Kevin Durant Ruled Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 6 in the Lakers vs Rockets series tips off at 6:30 PM. Can the Lakers finally close out the series? Or will Houston force a game 7?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lakers-vs-rockets-game-6-kalshi-market-sends-a-signal-after-kevin-durant-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lakers-vs-rockets-game-6-kalshi-market-sends-a-signal-after-kevin-durant-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets ‘moved on’ from Kevin Durant burner account speculation]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the brink of elimination, the Houston Rockets have reportedly moved on from All-Star Kevin Durant burner account speculation. Durant is ruled out for Saturday&rsquo;s Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers. If the Rockets are to force a Game 7, they&rsquo;ll have to do it without their All-Star forward. The Rockets have reportedly endured [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-moved-on-from-kevin-durant-burner-account-speculation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-moved-on-from-kevin-durant-burner-account-speculation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 6 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James and the Lakers are trying to close out the Rockets in Game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-where-to-watch-los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-game-6-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-friday-may-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-where-to-watch-los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-game-6-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-friday-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 6 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, May 1 - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 6 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, May 1&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/where-to-watch-los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-game-6-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-friday-may-1-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/where-to-watch-los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-game-6-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-friday-may-1-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is Rockets vs Lakers game on? How to watch Game 6 tonight - The Arizona Republic]]></title><description><![CDATA[What channel is Rockets vs Lakers game on? How to watch Game 6 tonight&nbsp;&nbsp;The Arizona Republic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/what-channel-is-rockets-vs-lakers-game-on-how-to-watch-game-6-tonight-the-arizona-republic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/what-channel-is-rockets-vs-lakers-game-on-how-to-watch-game-6-tonight-the-arizona-republic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Lakers’ Marcus Smart Gets Real About What Must Change Before Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[After winning the first three games of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers have now lost two straight, letting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lakers-marcus-smart-gets-real-about-what-must-change-before-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lakers-marcus-smart-gets-real-about-what-must-change-before-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Despite his Absence, the Rockets' Trade for Kevin Durant was the Right Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN&rsquo;s Kendrick Perkins and Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant have had a rather tumultuous relationship, especially ever since Perkins ended his playing care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-despite-his-absence-the-rockets-trade-for-kevin-durant-was-the-right-move/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-despite-his-absence-the-rockets-trade-for-kevin-durant-was-the-right-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - Lakers vs. Rockets start time, odds, where to watch Game 6 of NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers Friday, May 1, hoping to stave off elimination and force a Game 7 back in L.A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-lakers-vs-rockets-start-time-odds-where-to-watch-game-6-of-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-lakers-vs-rockets-start-time-odds-where-to-watch-game-6-of-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - Deadspin | Rockets F Kevin Durant (ankle) out for Game 6 vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadspin | Rockets F Kevin Durant (ankle) out for Game 6 vs. Lakers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-deadspin-rockets-f-kevin-durant-ankle-out-for-game-6-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-deadspin-rockets-f-kevin-durant-ankle-out-for-game-6-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - What we are watching most in Lakers-Rockets Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers Rockets Game 6 shifts the pressure as Houston plays free and LeBron faces a moment that could define the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-what-we-are-watching-most-in-lakers-rockets-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-what-we-are-watching-most-in-lakers-rockets-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - What Do The Rockets Have Left For Game 6?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have earned themselves a chance to play at home in an opportunity to extend the series to a Game 7. Game 6 won't be an easy road by any mean]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-do-the-rockets-have-left-for-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-do-the-rockets-have-left-for-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Click2Houston] - DOWN 3–0, STILL STANDING: Rockets look to force Game 7 vs. LeBron James, Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[No team has ever come back from 3&ndash;0. Houston is trying to become the first.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-down-30-still-standing-rockets-look-to-force-game-7-vs-lebron-james-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-down-30-still-standing-rockets-look-to-force-game-7-vs-lebron-james-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 6 Preview And Predictions!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the game??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-game-6-preview-and-predictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-game-6-preview-and-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Shocking Ime Udoka development has completely flipped the Rockets series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have found new offensive life behind a key Ime Udoka adjustment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-shocking-ime-udoka-development-has-completely-flipped-the-rockets-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-shocking-ime-udoka-development-has-completely-flipped-the-rockets-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - “Bad Vibes” Narrative Stirring Tension Inside Rockets As Team Finally Addresses Kevin Durant Burner Account Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, the Houston Rockets discussed the Kevin Durant rumoured burner accounts drama and agreed to move past them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-bad-vibes-narrative-stirring-tension-inside-rockets-as-team-finally-addresses-kevin-durant-burner-account-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-bad-vibes-narrative-stirring-tension-inside-rockets-as-team-finally-addresses-kevin-durant-burner-account-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - In the Rockets-Lakers Series, the Winning Team Has Won This Category in Every Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the buzzer sounded to end Game 3 and the Houston Rockets walked off the court after suffering one of the worst playoff losses in franchise history, the serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-in-the-rockets-lakers-series-the-winning-team-has-won-this-category-in-every-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-in-the-rockets-lakers-series-the-winning-team-has-won-this-category-in-every-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Sends Blunt Message On Potential Game 7 Against Lakers After Being Down 3-0 -]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. discussed a potential Game 7 against the Los Angeles Lakers during a media session before hosting Lakers for Game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-jabari-smith-jr-sends-blunt-message-on-potential-game-7-against-lakers-after-being-down-3-0-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-jabari-smith-jr-sends-blunt-message-on-potential-game-7-against-lakers-after-being-down-3-0-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Ime Udoka needs to trust Reed Sheppard for Rockets to succeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James has earned his stripes. He has a longer rope than almost any NBA player. This is perhaps the best player in NBA history. He&rsquo;s got this writer&rsquo;s vote, and this writer can vaguely recall Michael Jordan&rsquo;s last season with the Chicago Bulls, so&hellip; Well, unless you&rsquo;re in your late 70s, you don&rsquo;t recall [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-ime-udoka-needs-to-trust-reed-sheppard-for-rockets-to-succeed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-ime-udoka-needs-to-trust-reed-sheppard-for-rockets-to-succeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers vs Rockets picks and predictions for Game 6: Trade NBA markets on Kalshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow these Lakers vs Rockets picks and predictions for Game 6 to trade on NBA Playoffs markets using Kalshi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-vs-rockets-picks-and-predictions-for-game-6-trade-nba-markets-on-kalshi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-vs-rockets-picks-and-predictions-for-game-6-trade-nba-markets-on-kalshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Kevin Durant injury timeline vs. Lakers: Every missed game for Rockets star in LeBron James playoff series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a game-by-game look at Durant's availability during the first round of the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kevin-durant-injury-timeline-vs-lakers-every-missed-game-for-rockets-star-in-lebron-james-playoff-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kevin-durant-injury-timeline-vs-lakers-every-missed-game-for-rockets-star-in-lebron-james-playoff-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Game 6 prediction, pick for Friday 5/1/26 - DraftKings Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Game 6 prediction, pick for Friday 5/1/26&nbsp;&nbsp;DraftKings Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-at-houston-rockets-game-6-prediction-pick-for-friday-5126-draftkings-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-at-houston-rockets-game-6-prediction-pick-for-friday-5126-draftkings-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Ime Udoka Deserves Praise for the Rockets' Series Comeback Against the Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early in the Houston Rockets' Western Conference Quarterfinals series against the Los Angeles Lakers there seemed to be a clear gap between the two teams, in fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-ime-udoka-deserves-praise-for-the-rockets-series-comeback-against-the-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-ime-udoka-deserves-praise-for-the-rockets-series-comeback-against-the-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Newsweek] - Rockets Confirm Unfortunate Kevin Durant News Before Game 6 vs Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets will be without superstar forward Kevin Durant for their Game 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-rockets-confirm-unfortunate-kevin-durant-news-before-game-6-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/newsweek-rockets-confirm-unfortunate-kevin-durant-news-before-game-6-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. preaches one day at a time mindset ahead of Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have found a way to keep their playoff hopes alive after winning Games 4 and 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers to avoid elimination. With Game 6 set to tip off on Friday night, Jabari Smith Jr. reveals the mindset he and his teammates have for the upcoming contest. While speaking with [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-jabari-smith-jr-preaches-one-day-at-a-time-mindset-ahead-of-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-jabari-smith-jr-preaches-one-day-at-a-time-mindset-ahead-of-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Rockets’ Kevin Durant ruled out for potential elimination Game 6 vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After taking a 3-0 series lead, the Lakers will once again attempt to eliminate the Rockets in Game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-rockets-kevin-durant-ruled-out-for-potential-elimination-game-6-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-rockets-kevin-durant-ruled-out-for-potential-elimination-game-6-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bad Vibes' Narrative Stirring Tension Inside Rockets As Team Finally Addresses Kevin Durant Burner Account Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The burner account saga has become one of the hottest topics surrounding Kevin Durant this season, and the Houston Rockets are finally setting the record straight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/bad-vibes-narrative-stirring-tension-inside-rockets-as-team-finally-addresses-kevin-durant-burner-account-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/bad-vibes-narrative-stirring-tension-inside-rockets-as-team-finally-addresses-kevin-durant-burner-account-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - What Worked for the Rockets and Didn't Work for the Lakers in Game 5?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston took a second straight over Los Angeles to cut the series lead, 3-2. What worked for the Rockets and what didn't work for the Lakers?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-worked-for-the-rockets-and-didnt-work-for-the-lakers-in-game-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-worked-for-the-rockets-and-didnt-work-for-the-lakers-in-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - ‘We’re warriors’: Led by Ime Udoka, Rockets fight back from 3-0 hole vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;He&rsquo;s been doing an amazing job,&rdquo; Rockets star Alperen Sengun says of head coach Ime Udoka. &ldquo;With him, we&rsquo;re fighters. We&rsquo;re warriors.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-were-warriors-led-by-ime-udoka-rockets-fight-back-from-3-0-hole-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-were-warriors-led-by-ime-udoka-rockets-fight-back-from-3-0-hole-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets forward Kevin Durant officially out for Game 6 against Lakers - Houston Chronicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets forward Kevin Durant officially out for Game 6 against Lakers&nbsp;&nbsp;Houston Chronicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-forward-kevin-durant-officially-out-for-game-6-against-lakers-houston-chronicle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-forward-kevin-durant-officially-out-for-game-6-against-lakers-houston-chronicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - Houston Rockets vs Lakers Game 6 Preview: Is This Going to Game 7?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 6 is here &mdash; and this Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers series might be heading exactly where everyone expects&hellip; a Game 7.In this episode, we break do...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-houston-rockets-vs-lakers-game-6-preview-is-this-going-to-game-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-houston-rockets-vs-lakers-game-6-preview-is-this-going-to-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Nuggets predicted to acquire $90 million ex-Warriors ring-chasing star via Jamal Murray trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NBA journalist believes the Denver Nuggets could pull off a blockbuster deal for a former Golden State Warriors standout forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-nuggets-predicted-to-acquire-90-million-ex-warriors-ring-chasing-star-via-jamal-murray-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-nuggets-predicted-to-acquire-90-million-ex-warriors-ring-chasing-star-via-jamal-murray-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets F Kevin Durant (ankle) out for Game 6 vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Friday's Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-f-kevin-durant-ankle-out-for-game-6-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-f-kevin-durant-ankle-out-for-game-6-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Austin Reaves, Amen Thompson, &amp; 3 Other Underdog Player Props For Rockets vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few of the best player props for Friday night&rsquo;s game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-austin-reaves-amen-thompson-amp-3-other-underdog-player-props-for-rockets-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-austin-reaves-amen-thompson-amp-3-other-underdog-player-props-for-rockets-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Lakers irate over Scott ‘The Extender’ Foster officiating Game 6 vs. Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[After leading 3-0, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a jam against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Rockets won the last two games, and Game 6 will be in Houston on Friday. On Friday, it was announced that referee Scott &ldquo;The Enforcer&rdquo; Foster will preside over Game 6, [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-lakers-irate-over-scott-the-extender-foster-officiating-game-6-vs-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-lakers-irate-over-scott-the-extender-foster-officiating-game-6-vs-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James sent stark warning by Stephen A. Smith amid Rockets series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers-Rockets series once looked settled when Los Angeles surged into a 3-0 lead. Houston appeared short of options, especially with Kevin Durant sidelined through injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-sent-stark-warning-by-stephen-a-smith-amid-rockets-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lebron-james-sent-stark-warning-by-stephen-a-smith-amid-rockets-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fox Sports] - 2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Back Rockets to Force 7, Philly-Boston Slugfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Houston force Game 7? Will Boston overcome Philly with its season on the line? See what Will Hill thinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fox-sports-2025-26-nba-playoff-odds-back-rockets-to-force-7-philly-boston-slugfest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fox-sports-2025-26-nba-playoff-odds-back-rockets-to-force-7-philly-boston-slugfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Dismiss NBA History Talk Before Game 6 vs Lakers - heavy.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Dismiss NBA History Talk Before Game 6 vs Lakers&nbsp;&nbsp;heavy.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-dismiss-nba-history-talk-before-game-6-vs-lakers-heavycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-dismiss-nba-history-talk-before-game-6-vs-lakers-heavycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Rockets and Lakers Combine to List Four Players on Injury Report for Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third-straight time, the Houston Rockets will take the floor with their season on the line. Winning tonight would mean some nearly unprecedented waters,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-and-lakers-combine-to-list-four-players-on-injury-report-for-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-and-lakers-combine-to-list-four-players-on-injury-report-for-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Luka Doncic headlines Lakers injury report for Game 6 vs. Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers may be without Luka Doncic in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-luka-doncic-headlines-lakers-injury-report-for-game-6-vs-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-luka-doncic-headlines-lakers-injury-report-for-game-6-vs-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Kevin Durant headlines Rockets injury report for Game 6 vs. Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets may be without Kevin Durant in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kevin-durant-headlines-rockets-injury-report-for-game-6-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-kevin-durant-headlines-rockets-injury-report-for-game-6-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Road Trippin'] - LeBron's Playoff Streak Is in DANGER vs the Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perk says the Rockets are about to make history with the Lakers held under 100 two straight games and Luka taken completely out of the series. Channing expla...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/road-trippin-lebrons-playoff-streak-is-in-danger-vs-the-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/road-trippin-lebrons-playoff-streak-is-in-danger-vs-the-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama and the stars who have defined the first round of the NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's salute the players who have stuck out in this opening round as we enter its closing weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-lebron-james-victor-wembanyama-and-the-stars-who-have-defined-the-first-round-of-the-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-lebron-james-victor-wembanyama-and-the-stars-who-have-defined-the-first-round-of-the-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers COVER against Houston Rockets in Friday's NBA Playoff Betting Action - kens5.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers COVER against Houston Rockets in Friday's NBA Playoff Betting Action&nbsp;&nbsp;kens5.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-cover-against-houston-rockets-in-fridays-nba-playoff-betting-action-kens5com/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-cover-against-houston-rockets-in-fridays-nba-playoff-betting-action-kens5com/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Is Kevin Durant playing tonight in Game 6 vs. Lakers? Final status for Rockets star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durant has missed three straight games for Houston due to a ankle injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-is-kevin-durant-playing-tonight-in-game-6-vs-lakers-final-status-for-rockets-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-is-kevin-durant-playing-tonight-in-game-6-vs-lakers-final-status-for-rockets-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets’ potential comeback creates unavoidable Kevin Durant problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston&rsquo;s potential legendary comeback may force the Rockets to rethink how they build around Kevin Durant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-potential-comeback-creates-unavoidable-kevin-durant-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-space-city-scoop-rockets-potential-comeback-creates-unavoidable-kevin-durant-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - As the Rockets Try to Make History, What Other NBA Teams Forced a Game 7 Down 3-0?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston has new life after two straight wins, cutting the Lakers' series lead to one game. Across NBA history, which teams have forced a Game 7, down 3-0?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-as-the-rockets-try-to-make-history-what-other-nba-teams-forced-a-game-7-down-3-0/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-as-the-rockets-try-to-make-history-what-other-nba-teams-forced-a-game-7-down-3-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - When is Luka Doncic coming back? Injury update for Lakers star in NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers guard Luka Doncic will not be available for the team's Game 6 first-round matchup against the Rockets with a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-when-is-luka-doncic-coming-back-injury-update-for-lakers-star-in-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-when-is-luka-doncic-coming-back-injury-update-for-lakers-star-in-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Why Rockets fans think Game 6 vs. Lakers is rigged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets fans are afraid of the referee who officiated 2018 WCF Game 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-rockets-fans-think-game-6-vs-lakers-is-rigged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-why-rockets-fans-think-game-6-vs-lakers-is-rigged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - Trade Jamal Murray? 3 deals for the Nuggets to get help for Nikola Jokić]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denver might have no choice but to deal Joki&#263;&rsquo;s co-pilot while it still can get something of value in return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-trade-jamal-murray-3-deals-for-the-nuggets-to-get-help-for-nikola-joki/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-trade-jamal-murray-3-deals-for-the-nuggets-to-get-help-for-nikola-joki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Rockets vs. Lakers Game 6 Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight as they try to survive in the series and force a Game 7 in their first-round clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-vs-lakers-game-6-prediction-preview-injury-report-advantages-x-factors-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-vs-lakers-game-6-prediction-preview-injury-report-advantages-x-factors-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[CBS Sports] - NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Friday, May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-friday-may-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-friday-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Reed Sheppard's Clutch Dunk After Rockets' Growing Pains]]></title><description><![CDATA[How about Reed Sheppard sealing Game 5 for the Rockets? Reg was glad to see the growth just from two games ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-reed-sheppards-clutch-dunk-after-rockets-growing-pains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-reed-sheppards-clutch-dunk-after-rockets-growing-pains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Rockets Better Without Durant?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the Rockets better off without Kevin Durant in this Lakers series?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-better-without-durant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-better-without-durant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Lakers Vs Rockets Game 6: Prediction, Preview, Odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Conference playoff action on Friday evening, and we will see the Los Angeles Lakers invade the Toyota Center to battle the Houston Rockets. This is Game 6 of their best-of-seven series. The Lakers had a 3-0 series lead, but after Houston won Game 5 by 99-93, the series is now 3-2. Can the Rockets keep the momentum going and force a Game 7, or will the Lakers finally close it out? 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The usual return timeline for a bone bruise is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-kevin-durant-out-again-for-rockets-in-game-6-time-for-young-core-to-prove-themselves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-kevin-durant-out-again-for-rockets-in-game-6-time-for-young-core-to-prove-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have a chance on Saturday to become the fifth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0. They are likely to be without Kevin Durant again during Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant is doubtful on Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. After missing Game 1 [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-is-kevin-durant-playing-tonight-rockets-vs-lakers-2026-nba-playoffs-game-6-injury-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-is-kevin-durant-playing-tonight-rockets-vs-lakers-2026-nba-playoffs-game-6-injury-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - What Inside the NBA Said About Rockets Forcing Game 6 vs Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets continued to keep their season alive with a remarkable Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. While the Rockets were once down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-inside-the-nba-said-about-rockets-forcing-game-6-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-what-inside-the-nba-said-about-rockets-forcing-game-6-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - LeBron James entrusted to see Lakers through amid Rockets surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James has got this one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-entrusted-to-see-lakers-through-amid-rockets-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lebron-james-entrusted-to-see-lakers-through-amid-rockets-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Roundball Review] - What are your thoughts on the Rockets' Game 5 victory? And, make your Game 6 predictions.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clip from the 4/30 Houston Roundball Review Takeover -- powered by @Jonesmediaandent -- and available on #Roku via @BS3Network.Watch the full show on YouTube...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-what-are-your-thoughts-on-the-rockets-game-5-victory-and-make-your-game-6-predictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-roundball-review-what-are-your-thoughts-on-the-rockets-game-5-victory-and-make-your-game-6-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Rockets Injury Report: Will Kevin Durant &amp; Alperen Sengun Play Tonight vs. Lakers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant will miss Game 6 as the Rockets rely on Alperen Sengun and a balanced effort to extend the playoff series against the Lakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-rockets-injury-report-will-kevin-durant-amp-alperen-sengun-play-tonight-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-rockets-injury-report-will-kevin-durant-amp-alperen-sengun-play-tonight-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBC Sports] - Lakers vs. Rockets – Game 6 NBA Playoffs – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Playoff Game 6 Betting Preview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-lakers-vs-rockets-game-6-nba-playoffs-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-and-best-bets-for-may-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-lakers-vs-rockets-game-6-nba-playoffs-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-and-best-bets-for-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Lakers vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds and Best Prop Bets for NBA Playoffs Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have some life in their first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers, as they upset L.A. in Game 5 to force a Game 6 at home. Houston need]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lakers-vs-rockets-prediction-odds-and-best-prop-bets-for-nba-playoffs-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-lakers-vs-rockets-prediction-odds-and-best-prop-bets-for-nba-playoffs-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Is Kevin Durant Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Rockets vs. Lakers Game 6)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant has played in just one game in the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers as he's dealt with ankle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-is-kevin-durant-playing-tonight-injury-update-betting-impact-for-rockets-vs-lakers-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-is-kevin-durant-playing-tonight-injury-update-betting-impact-for-rockets-vs-lakers-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - Is Kevin Durant playing today? Latest injury update on Rockets star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the latest injury update for Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-is-kevin-durant-playing-today-latest-injury-update-on-rockets-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-is-kevin-durant-playing-today-latest-injury-update-on-rockets-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Injury Report: Will Kevin Durant &amp; Alperen Sengun Play Tonight vs. Lakers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Houston Rockets are in Toyota Center to host the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 6 of the dramatic NBA Playoff series, they have a lot at stake. While they stand firm with a 2-3 record against the guests, the latest update on Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun is what everybody has in their mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-injury-report-will-kevin-durant-amp-alperen-sengun-play-tonight-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-injury-report-will-kevin-durant-amp-alperen-sengun-play-tonight-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - The Lakers let the Rockets believe. Now Game 6 becomes a mindset test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers coach JJ Redick has witnessed how quickly a series can shift when a team assumes it'll get another chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-the-lakers-let-the-rockets-believe-now-game-6-becomes-a-mindset-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-the-lakers-let-the-rockets-believe-now-game-6-becomes-a-mindset-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets have changed this Lakers series by trusting their youngest lineup at the exact right time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets are back in this series because they stopped waiting for a veteran rescue and started trusting their youngest lineup. With Kevin Durant set to miss Game 6, Houston&rsquo;s best answer has become the group that was supposed to be learning on the fly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-have-changed-this-lakers-series-by-trusting-their-youngest-lineup-at-the-exact-right-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-have-changed-this-lakers-series-by-trusting-their-youngest-lineup-at-the-exact-right-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Astros Split Double Header + Rockets Game 6 Tonight + Texans | SportsRadio 610 Live Stream 5/1/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Payne &amp; Pendergast, In The Loop, The Drive with Stoerner &amp; Hughley and Area 45 With Bijani &amp; Creighton on the SportsRadio 610 livestream.WEEKDAY SCHEDU...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-astros-split-double-header-rockets-game-6-tonight-texans-sportsradio-610-live-stream-5126/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-astros-split-double-header-rockets-game-6-tonight-texans-sportsradio-610-live-stream-5126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Vernon Maxwell Vows $10K Hygiene Donation to Salt Lake City If Rockets Lose Game 6 Against Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[While showing faith in the Rockets, Vernon Maxwell hilariously takes a shot at Utah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-vernon-maxwell-vows-10k-hygiene-donation-to-salt-lake-city-if-rockets-lose-game-6-against-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-vernon-maxwell-vows-10k-hygiene-donation-to-salt-lake-city-if-rockets-lose-game-6-against-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today] - Will Austin Reaves play tonight? Latest on Laker's status for Game 6 vs Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Reaves made his return for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets in Game 5. Here's the latest on his status for Game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-will-austin-reaves-play-tonight-latest-on-lakers-status-for-game-6-vs-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-will-austin-reaves-play-tonight-latest-on-lakers-status-for-game-6-vs-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[CBS Sports] - Lakers vs. Rockets odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 6 best bets from proven model]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets best bets for the 2026 NBA playoffs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-lakers-vs-rockets-odds-prediction-time-2026-nba-playoff-picks-game-6-best-bets-from-proven-model/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/cbs-sports-lakers-vs-rockets-odds-prediction-time-2026-nba-playoff-picks-game-6-best-bets-from-proven-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Ime Udoka balances intensity, patience as Rockets hope to stage historic comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[While "he definitely hasn't softened," Udoka is evolving as he leads an unproven group of young players against a veteran Lakers team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-ime-udoka-balances-intensity-patience-as-rockets-hope-to-stage-historic-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-ime-udoka-balances-intensity-patience-as-rockets-hope-to-stage-historic-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - What channel is Rockets vs. Lakers on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 6 of NBA Playoffs series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know to watch Game 6 of the Rockets vs. Lakers series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-what-channel-is-rockets-vs-lakers-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-game-6-of-nba-playoffs-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-what-channel-is-rockets-vs-lakers-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-game-6-of-nba-playoffs-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets May 1, 2026 Box Scores - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets May 1, 2026 Box Scores&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-may-1-2026-box-scores-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/los-angeles-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-may-1-2026-box-scores-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Can The Houston Rockets Get One Step Closer to Making NBA History? - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Can The Houston Rockets Get One Step Closer to Making NBA History?&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/how-can-the-houston-rockets-get-one-step-closer-to-making-nba-history-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/how-can-the-houston-rockets-get-one-step-closer-to-making-nba-history-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets predicted to land superstar guard to pair with Kevin Durant - sportingnews.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets predicted to land superstar guard to pair with Kevin Durant&nbsp;&nbsp;sportingnews.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-predicted-to-land-superstar-guard-to-pair-with-kevin-durant-sportingnewscom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-predicted-to-land-superstar-guard-to-pair-with-kevin-durant-sportingnewscom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets favored to force Game 7 as Lakers struggle to close out playoff series - 930 WFMD Free Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets favored to force Game 7 as Lakers struggle to close out playoff series&nbsp;&nbsp;930 WFMD Free Talk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-favored-to-force-game-7-as-lakers-struggle-to-close-out-playoff-series-930-wfmd-free-talk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-favored-to-force-game-7-as-lakers-struggle-to-close-out-playoff-series-930-wfmd-free-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - Deadspin | Rockets take stab at tying series with turnover-prone Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadspin | Rockets take stab at tying series with turnover-prone Lakers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-deadspin-rockets-take-stab-at-tying-series-with-turnover-prone-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/deadspin-deadspin-rockets-take-stab-at-tying-series-with-turnover-prone-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Timberwolves ends Nuggets’ season with hard-fought Game 6 victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite missing both Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu, the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Denver Nuggets 110-98 on Thursday to advance to the second round. 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After 12 minutes, the Nuggets had shot the ball more efficiently, [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-timberwolves-ends-nuggets-season-with-hard-fought-game-6-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-timberwolves-ends-nuggets-season-with-hard-fought-game-6-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - NBA fans react to Nikola Jokic's epic collapse against Timberwolves in first-round loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA world isn't letting Nikola Jokic go out without hearing from them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-nba-fans-react-to-nikola-jokics-epic-collapse-against-timberwolves-in-first-round-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-nba-fans-react-to-nikola-jokics-epic-collapse-against-timberwolves-in-first-round-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Click2Houston] - Rockets feel momentum is shifting ahead of must-win game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets are 16th team in NBA history to be down 3-0 in a series and force a game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-rockets-feel-momentum-is-shifting-ahead-of-must-win-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-rockets-feel-momentum-is-shifting-ahead-of-must-win-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Injury-ravaged Timberwolves complete stunning upset of Nuggets in Game 6: Takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 3 Denver is headed home for the summer with big questions. Minnesota will take on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-injury-ravaged-timberwolves-complete-stunning-upset-of-nuggets-in-game-6-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-athletic-injury-ravaged-timberwolves-complete-stunning-upset-of-nuggets-in-game-6-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Nikola Jokić, Timberwolves Get Into Heated Scuffle During Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no love lost between Nikola Joki&#263; and the Timberwolves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-nikola-joki-timberwolves-get-into-heated-scuffle-during-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-nikola-joki-timberwolves-get-into-heated-scuffle-during-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 6 preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re at the point in the series where the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers are familiar with one another. There&rsquo;s not much that either team can do to surprise the other. Truly, it comes down to which team can successfully impose their will and identity into the proceedings. We know that the Lakers want [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-game-6-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-game-6-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 05/01]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0501/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-0501/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hoops Rumors] - Rockets Notes: Smith, Sheppard, Young Core, Durant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourth-year forward Jabari Smith Jr. raised some eyebrows when he said the Rockets were &ldquo;obviously the better team&rdquo; ahead of Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 5 against the Lakers, but he backed up the statement by helping his team stave off elimination again, per Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s just a mindset to have,&rdquo; said Smith, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-rockets-notes-smith-sheppard-young-core-durant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/hoops-rumors-rockets-notes-smith-sheppard-young-core-durant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM: The Bullpen 05/02]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-the-bullpen-0502/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-espn-houston-live-stream-the-bullpen-0502/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Road Trippin'] - Houston Rockets Comeback? 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Not only did [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-watch-knicks-eliminate-hawks-in-historic-game-6-blowout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-watch-knicks-eliminate-hawks-in-historic-game-6-blowout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Jeff Teague Blames Austin Reaves As Ex-NBA Players Criticize Lakers For Throwing Away Game 5 - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NBA players' comments on the Lakers suggest the media now favors the Rockets to win their first-round series despite coming back from a 3-0 deficit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-jeff-teague-blames-austin-reaves-as-ex-nba-players-criticize-lakers-for-throwing-away-game-5-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-jeff-teague-blames-austin-reaves-as-ex-nba-players-criticize-lakers-for-throwing-away-game-5-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Jeff Taylor (1982-83)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Taylor wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 3.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-jeff-taylor-1982-83/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-rockets-wire-houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-jeff-taylor-1982-83/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Lakers’ Potential Next Series Schedule Revealed If They Advance Past Rockets - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule release for potential Lakers-Thunder series reveals critical start and end dates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lakers-potential-next-series-schedule-revealed-if-they-advance-past-rockets-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-lakers-potential-next-series-schedule-revealed-if-they-advance-past-rockets-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Jeff Taylor (1982-83) - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Jeff Taylor (1982-83)&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-jeff-taylor-1982-83-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-jersey-history-no-13-jeff-taylor-1982-83-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Can The Rockets Overcome History?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets, being the Rockets, like to do things The Hard Way. In their second championship season, 1994-1995, the Houston Rockets defeated more combined playoff opponent regular season wins en route to their title than any team in NBA history before, or since. Because of Hakeem Olajuwon&rsquo;s injury that season, the Rockets didn&rsquo;t finish [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-can-the-rockets-overcome-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sb-nation-the-dream-shake-can-the-rockets-overcome-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Hoops Habit] - Lakers are learning hard lesson the Rockets already knew]]></title><description><![CDATA[After falling down 0-3 against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets are forcing L.A. to go back to the drawing board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-hoops-habit-lakers-are-learning-hard-lesson-the-rockets-already-knew/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fansided-hoops-habit-lakers-are-learning-hard-lesson-the-rockets-already-knew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Los Angeles: Land O' Lakers] - Kobe Bryant's Air Jordans from iconic scoring run fetch $500K - ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[The size 14 Jordans, made in the white, purple and gold Los Angeles Lakers colorway, were photo-matched by MeiGray to games against the Spurs and Rockets from the streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-los-angeles-land-o-lakers-kobe-bryants-air-jordans-from-iconic-scoring-run-fetch-500k-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-los-angeles-land-o-lakers-kobe-bryants-air-jordans-from-iconic-scoring-run-fetch-500k-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Paul Gallant] - Can Rockets make HISTORY against Lakers??]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can't deny that this very, VERY flawed team at least has a chance. Plus...what should the Astros do about this start that keeps getting worse and worse? ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-can-rockets-make-history-against-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/paul-gallant-can-rockets-make-history-against-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - LeBron James Claps Back at Jabari Smith Jr.’s “Better Team” Talk With Blunt Response]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James pushed back strongly when asked about Smith Jr.&rsquo;s comments on the Lakers' strength after Game 5 loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lebron-james-claps-back-at-jabari-smith-jrs-better-team-talk-with-blunt-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-lebron-james-claps-back-at-jabari-smith-jrs-better-team-talk-with-blunt-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Click2Houston] - ROCKETS: Reed Sheppard’s performance could lead to more clutch moments from the young point guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheppard's impact on both sides of the floor was critical in holding off LeBron James and the Lakers in game five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-rockets-reed-sheppards-performance-could-lead-to-more-clutch-moments-from-the-young-point-guard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/click2houston-rockets-reed-sheppards-performance-could-lead-to-more-clutch-moments-from-the-young-point-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Trading For Donovan Mitchell??]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the potential trade??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-donovan-mitchell-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-trading-for-donovan-mitchell-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Kendrick Perkins predicts Rockets are about to make NBA history]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was only a few days ago that the Los Angeles Lakers looked on the verge of sweeping the Houston Rockets in their first-round series. However, Houston has enjoyed a spectacular comeback as they now trail the series only 3-2, with an opportunity to tie matters in Game 6 on home territory. And while the [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-kendrick-perkins-predicts-rockets-are-about-to-make-nba-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-kendrick-perkins-predicts-rockets-are-about-to-make-nba-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets take stab at tying series with turnover-prone Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one distinct advantage the Houston Rockets carried into their Western Conference first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers was a youthful core that, if deployed effectively, would yield an unmistakable edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-take-stab-at-tying-series-with-turnover-prone-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-take-stab-at-tying-series-with-turnover-prone-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Rockets vs. Lakers Injury Report: Kevin Durant Upgraded Ahead Of Game 6 - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets get big news in latest injury report for Game 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-vs-lakers-injury-report-kevin-durant-upgraded-ahead-of-game-6-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-rockets-vs-lakers-injury-report-kevin-durant-upgraded-ahead-of-game-6-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - New Video Reveals How Alperen Sengun Triggered LeBron James' Livid Outburst In Game 5 - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new video has surfaced on social media that unravels what Alperen Sengun said to LeBron James that triggered his outburst in the fourth quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-new-video-reveals-how-alperen-sengun-triggered-lebron-james-livid-outburst-in-game-5-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-new-video-reveals-how-alperen-sengun-triggered-lebron-james-livid-outburst-in-game-5-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets rumors: ClutchPoints insider dumps cold water on Ime Udoka hot seat buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ime Udoka could be an intriguing spot if the Houston Rockets crash out of the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. However, one NBA insider poured cold water on that scenario even if the result still happens. Houston got off to a shocking start against the Los Angeles Lakers, trailing 3-0 after the first [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-clutchpoints-insider-dumps-cold-water-on-ime-udoka-hot-seat-buzz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-rumors-clutchpoints-insider-dumps-cold-water-on-ime-udoka-hot-seat-buzz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets injury status upgrade that keeps Game 6 door open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are trying to pull off an unprecedented comeback from 3-0 down in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and it&rsquo;s currently looking like they will have to get it done without star forward Kevin Durant. Durant has been dealing with both ankle and knee injuries and has missed four of the [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-kevin-durant-gets-injury-status-upgrade-that-keeps-game-6-door-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/clutchpoints-rockets-kevin-durant-gets-injury-status-upgrade-that-keeps-game-6-door-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[BBALLBREAKDOWN] - Have The Rockets Already Solved The Lakers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BBALL2025 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountThe L...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/bballbreakdown-have-the-rockets-already-solved-the-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/bballbreakdown-have-the-rockets-already-solved-the-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fadeaway World] - Luka Doncic's Updated Recovery Timeline: What Is The Best Case Scenario For Lakers Star? - Fadeaway World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Doncic will likely miss at least 2-3 games in the next round, if Lakers close out the Rockets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-luka-doncics-updated-recovery-timeline-what-is-the-best-case-scenario-for-lakers-star-fadeaway-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fadeaway-world-luka-doncics-updated-recovery-timeline-what-is-the-best-case-scenario-for-lakers-star-fadeaway-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - "I will donate $10k worth of deodorant &amp; soap to Salt Lake ****" - Vernon Maxwell Turns Rockets&ndash;Lakers Game 6 Pick Into Another Utah Jazz Roast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Houston Rockets player Vernon Maxwell has been actively watching and supporting his former team in the 2026 NBA playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportskeeda-i-will-donate-10k-worth-of-deodorant-amp-soap-to-salt-lake-vernon-maxwell-turns-rocketsndashlakers-game-6-pick-into-another-utah-jazz-roast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportskeeda-i-will-donate-10k-worth-of-deodorant-amp-soap-to-salt-lake-vernon-maxwell-turns-rocketsndashlakers-game-6-pick-into-another-utah-jazz-roast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - NBA Playoffs Live Updates, Scores: Knicks, Celtics and Wolves All Looking to Close Out First-Round Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday night gives NBA fans three games of win-or-go-home drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-nba-playoffs-live-updates-scores-knicks-celtics-and-wolves-all-looking-to-close-out-first-round-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-nba-playoffs-live-updates-scores-knicks-celtics-and-wolves-all-looking-to-close-out-first-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers are playing with fire as they head into Game 6 vs. Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no Kevin Durant for the Rockets in Game 6, but there's no margin for error as far as the Lakers are concerned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lakers-are-playing-with-fire-as-they-head-into-game-6-vs-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lakers-are-playing-with-fire-as-they-head-into-game-6-vs-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Anthony Davis on Wizards: ‘We are a very bad basketball team’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Wizards have been near the bottom of the NBA for decades, they&rsquo;ve only had two 46-win seasons in the 21st century. At this season&rsquo;s trade deadline, they appeared to make a win-now move and traded for Anthony Davis as well as Trae Young. After yet another down year, Davis recently issued a harsh [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-anthony-davis-on-wizards-we-are-a-very-bad-basketball-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-anthony-davis-on-wizards-we-are-a-very-bad-basketball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - Could LeBron James and the Lakers really blow this?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With L.A.'s series lead suddenly down to 3-2 against Houston, the Lakers have reasons to be concerned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-could-lebron-james-and-the-lakers-really-blow-this/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-could-lebron-james-and-the-lakers-really-blow-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Key Decision by Ime Udoka Helps Rockets Put Lakers Away in Game 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have been able to successfully stave off defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers in two consecutive games, both at home and on the road. Game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-key-decision-by-ime-udoka-helps-rockets-put-lakers-away-in-game-5/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-key-decision-by-ime-udoka-helps-rockets-put-lakers-away-in-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Kevin Durant Is Not Holding The Rockets Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the series continues, the Houston Rockets seem to becoming more of a threat against the Los Angeles Lakers. Their defensive efforts and improving offense hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-kevin-durant-is-not-holding-the-rockets-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-kevin-durant-is-not-holding-the-rockets-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBC Sports] - How much trouble are LeBron, Lakers in? Could they blow 3-0 series lead?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes. The young Rockets have been the better team for the last 10 quarters, and they believe in themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-how-much-trouble-are-lebron-lakers-in-could-they-blow-3-0-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-how-much-trouble-are-lebron-lakers-in-could-they-blow-3-0-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - JJ Redick Shares Main Reasons Behind LA Lakers’ Game 5 Defeat To Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers' head coach JJ Redick has revealed the main reasons why his team lost Game 5 to the Houston Rockets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-jj-redick-shares-main-reasons-behind-la-lakers-game-5-defeat-to-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsnaut-jj-redick-shares-main-reasons-behind-la-lakers-game-5-defeat-to-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Yahoo Sports] - 3-1 comeback watch, Thunder &amp; Spurs cruise &amp; deep-dive into the 3-2-1 lottery proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin O&rsquo;Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the electric first-round matchups in the NBA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-3-1-comeback-watch-thunder-amp-spurs-cruise-amp-deep-dive-into-the-3-2-1-lottery-proposal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/yahoo-sports-3-1-comeback-watch-thunder-amp-spurs-cruise-amp-deep-dive-into-the-3-2-1-lottery-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - The Houston Rockets’ Bench Steps up in a Big Way in Game 5 Win over the Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' Bench Steps Up in a Big Way in Game 5 Win Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have won games by playing tough defense, domin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-houston-rockets-bench-steps-up-in-a-big-way-in-game-5-win-over-the-lakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-the-houston-rockets-bench-steps-up-in-a-big-way-in-game-5-win-over-the-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Shams Charania Reveals Ridiculous Timing of What He Stopped Doing After Kevin Durant Trade News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shams Charania revealed that he stopped dancing at his cousin&rsquo;s wedding the moment he got the text that Kevin Durant was being traded to Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-shams-charania-reveals-ridiculous-timing-of-what-he-stopped-doing-after-kevin-durant-trade-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-shams-charania-reveals-ridiculous-timing-of-what-he-stopped-doing-after-kevin-durant-trade-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Rule Out Kevin Durant For Game 6 vs Lakers My Thoughts!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think about the news Rockets fans??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-rule-out-kevin-durant-for-game-6-vs-lakers-my-thoughts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-sports-talk-houston-rockets-rule-out-kevin-durant-for-game-6-vs-lakers-my-thoughts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Rockets' Young Grit vs. Lakers' Age Is Series Advantage For Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets' youth become more of an advantage the longer they extend this series. &#128483;&#65039;: Payne &amp; Pendergast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-young-grit-vs-lakers-age-is-series-advantage-for-houston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-young-grit-vs-lakers-age-is-series-advantage-for-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Rockets Force Game 6 Against Lakers: In The Loop Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITL reacts to Houston keeping the series alive against the Lakers and what it means moving forward.Subscribe for the latest Houston sports news &amp; videos!http...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-force-game-6-against-lakers-in-the-loop-reacts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-force-game-6-against-lakers-in-the-loop-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Bring It Back to Houston After Game 5 Win - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets Bring It Back to Houston After Game 5 Win&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-bring-it-back-to-houston-after-game-5-win-nba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-bring-it-back-to-houston-after-game-5-win-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Reed &amp; Tari treys &#127919;&#127919; #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-reed-amp-tari-treys-127919127919-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-reed-amp-tari-treys-127919127919-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - 🖐️ more for Jabari #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-more-for-jabari-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-more-for-jabari-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - J👌SH #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-jsh-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-jsh-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Aaron floats it in ☁️ #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-aaron-floats-it-in-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-aaron-floats-it-in-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - AAR🎯N #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-aarn-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-aarn-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lakers are giving Houston too many extra possessions to feel safe in this series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers still lead this series 3-2, but Game 5 was another reminder that their offense has become a liability whenever Houston drags the game into a possession fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-lakers-are-giving-houston-too-many-extra-possessions-to-feel-safe-in-this-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/the-lakers-are-giving-houston-too-many-extra-possessions-to-feel-safe-in-this-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Rockets] - Rockets FORCE Game 6 Behind Reed Sheppard's Late-Game REDEMPTION Vs LeBron James, Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockets FORCE Game 6 Behind Reed Sheppard's Late-Game REDEMPTION Vs LeBron James, LakersHouston Rockets force Game 6 as Reed Sheppard redeems himself in a cl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-force-game-6-behind-reed-sheppards-late-game-redemption-vs-lebron-james-lakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/locked-on-rockets-rockets-force-game-6-behind-reed-sheppards-late-game-redemption-vs-lebron-james-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Rich Eisen SHow] - Which NBA Playoff Team Is in the Most Trouble Right Now? | The Rich Eisen Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rich Eisen reacts to the latest in the NBA Playoffs and debates if the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks or Boston Celtics ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rich-eisen-show-which-nba-playoff-team-is-in-the-most-trouble-right-now-the-rich-eisen-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rich-eisen-show-which-nba-playoff-team-is-in-the-most-trouble-right-now-the-rich-eisen-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shams Charania Reveals Ridiculous Timing of What He Stopped Doing After Kevin Durant Trade News]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN&rsquo;s Shams Charania is one of the prominent figures in the NBA insider community. He has been the source of some of the most shocking trade news, including news about Luka Doncic&rsquo;s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/shams-charania-reveals-ridiculous-timing-of-what-he-stopped-doing-after-kevin-durant-trade-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/shams-charania-reveals-ridiculous-timing-of-what-he-stopped-doing-after-kevin-durant-trade-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SportsRadio 610] - Rockets Gritty Game 5 Win But Offense Still an Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seth and Sean kick off the show with the Rockets staying alive by winning game 5 on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and how they're feeli...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-gritty-game-5-win-but-offense-still-an-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sportsradio-610-rockets-gritty-game-5-win-but-offense-still-an-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Twin &amp; 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Our house. #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-game-6-our-house-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-game-6-our-house-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - chemistry on 💯 #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-chemistry-on-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-chemistry-on-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - BIG plays from Reed down the stretch 🔥 #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-big-plays-from-reed-down-the-stretch-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-big-plays-from-reed-down-the-stretch-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Houston Rockets Videos] - Bari was on FULL display in LA 🗣️ 22 PTS | 7 REB | 3 AST | 2 BLK 📊 #rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/houstonrocketsFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/houstonrocketsGet the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-bari-was-on-full-display-in-la-22-pts-7-reb-3-ast-2-blk-rockets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-videos-bari-was-on-full-display-in-la-22-pts-7-reb-3-ast-2-blk-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[USA Today: For The Win] - LeBron caught on hot mic in a heated interaction with Alperen Şengün]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a Game 5 loss against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James got upset with big man Alperen S&#807;engu&#776;n.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-for-the-win-lebron-caught-on-hot-mic-in-a-heated-interaction-with-alperen-sengun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/usa-today-for-the-win-lebron-caught-on-hot-mic-in-a-heated-interaction-with-alperen-sengun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NBC Sports] - Kevin Durant will not return for Rockets in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durant has been out with a bone bruise in his ankle according to reports, an injury that takes weeks to heal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-kevin-durant-will-not-return-for-rockets-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/nbc-sports-kevin-durant-will-not-return-for-rockets-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Predicted to Land Superstar Guard in Offseason Trade - heavy.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Predicted to Land Superstar Guard in Offseason Trade&nbsp;&nbsp;heavy.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-predicted-to-land-superstar-guard-in-offseason-trade-heavycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/houston-rockets-predicted-to-land-superstar-guard-in-offseason-trade-heavycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Kevin Durant Played His Final Game with the Houston Rockets? - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has Kevin Durant Played His Final Game with the Houston Rockets?&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/has-kevin-durant-played-his-final-game-with-the-houston-rockets-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/has-kevin-durant-played-his-final-game-with-the-houston-rockets-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - Lakers in big trouble now that Rockets star Alperen Sengun has solved their complex puzzle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have shifted momentum in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and much of that turnaround has centered on Alperen Sengun&rsquo;s evolving approach. 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Houston star Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the Lakers because of his ankle injury, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-kevin-durant-out-for-game-6-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-kevin-durant-out-for-game-6-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers vs. Rockets – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers have a knack for losing their way suddenly in the middle. And after Game 5 of their postseason clash with the Houston Rockets, it looks like their old ailment has come back to haunt them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lakers-vs-rockets-2026-nba-playoffs-game-preview-odds-and-injury-updates-may-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/lakers-vs-rockets-2026-nba-playoffs-game-preview-odds-and-injury-updates-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ESPN Houston] - Houston Rockets EXPOSE Lakers 😳 Reed Sheppard STUNS LeBron in Clutch Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets didn&rsquo;t just win&hellip; they outplayed the Los Angeles Lakers in every way. &#128640;From 25 assists to just 10 turnovers, Houston showed what real tea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-houston-rockets-expose-lakers-reed-sheppard-stuns-lebron-in-clutch-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/espn-houston-houston-rockets-expose-lakers-reed-sheppard-stuns-lebron-in-clutch-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Lakers' Marcus Smart sounds the 'desperate' alarm with Game 6 vs. Rockets looming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Smart knows that bringing the series back to LA is the Lakers worst nightmare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-marcus-smart-sounds-the-desperate-alarm-with-game-6-vs-rockets-looming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/sporting-news-lakers-marcus-smart-sounds-the-desperate-alarm-with-game-6-vs-rockets-looming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[ClutchPoints] - How Ime Udoka’s screaming Reed Sheppard demand became Rockets’ biggest Game 5 moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday evening, the Houston Rockets kept their season alive with a narrow win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first round series, sending the series back to Houston for Game 6 on Friday. 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His basketball life is rather lengthy. He's in his 18th season in the NBA, joining just three other players from his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-jeff-green-finishes-third-in-teammate-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-rockets-jeff-green-finishes-third-in-teammate-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fan Nation] - Kevin Durant Injury Update: Who Rises for the Rockets in Fantasy Basketball?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Kevin Durant play Game 6 against the Lakers? Who is the next man up for the Houston Rockets?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-kevin-durant-injury-update-who-rises-for-the-rockets-in-fantasy-basketball/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/fan-nation-kevin-durant-injury-update-who-rises-for-the-rockets-in-fantasy-basketball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Avoid Elimination Again, Force Game 6 Against Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets avoided elimination Wednesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 to cut the first-round series deficit to 3-2. Houston becomes the 16th NBA team to force a Game 6 after falling behind 3-0.<br />
Reed Sheppard delivered key plays in the closing minutes. With Houston ahead by three and under three minutes remaining, he hit a midrange jumper and then stripped LeBron James for a dunk, pushing the lead to seven.<br />
"We definitely remember what happened in Game 3, and w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-avoid-elimination-again-force-game-6-against-lakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/rockets-avoid-elimination-again-force-game-6-against-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Total Pro Sports] - Charles Barkley Raises Concerns About LeBron James as Rockets-Lakers Series Wears On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles Barkley warns LeBron James is showing fatigue as the Rockets-Lakers series drags on, despite carrying the Los Angeles Lakers without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves still.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-charles-barkley-raises-concerns-about-lebron-james-as-rockets-lakers-series-wears-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/houston-rockets/total-pro-sports-charles-barkley-raises-concerns-about-lebron-james-as-rockets-lakers-series-wears-on/</guid></item></channel></rss>