Durant excited to be playing in Texas again after blockbuster summer trade to Houston Rockets
Read full article: Durant excited to be playing in Texas again after blockbuster summer trade to Houston RocketsThe last time Kevin Durant played for a Texas team he was a freshman at the University of Texas.
GM Stone thrilled to add Kevin Durant to Rockets despite tough decision to move on from Jalen Green
Read full article: GM Stone thrilled to add Kevin Durant to Rockets despite tough decision to move on from Jalen GreenAdding a player of Kevin Durantโs caliber was too valuable an opportunity for the Houston Rockets to pass up, even though it meant moving on from Jalen Green just four seasons after they drafted him second overall.
OKC's Sam Presti picked as the NBA's executive of the year
Read full article: OKC's Sam Presti picked as the NBA's executive of the yearSam Presti of the Oklahoma City Thunder was announced Tuesday as the NBAโs executive of the year, the reward for building that team into a juggernaut that won a league-best 68 games this season.
Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentuckyโs Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft
Read full article: Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentuckyโs Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draftThe Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team.
Kevin Porter barred from Houston Rockets after domestic violence arrest in New York
Read full article: Kevin Porter barred from Houston Rockets after domestic violence arrest in New YorkThe Houston Rockets have told Kevin Porter Jr. that he can not be with the team in any capacity in the wake of his domestic violence arrest last month.
Houston Rockets to hold Day of Service in Freedmenโs Town in celebration of Juneteenth
Read full article: Houston Rockets to hold Day of Service in Freedmenโs Town in celebration of JuneteenthIn appreciation of Juneteenth, the Houston Rockets and the Toyota Center will hold a company-wide Day of Service at Freedmenโs Town on Friday.
Houston Rockets parting ways with head coach Stephen Silas, decline 4th-year option
Read full article: Houston Rockets parting ways with head coach Stephen Silas, decline 4th-year optionThe Houston Rockets will be in search for a new head coach this offseason after the organization declined Stephen Silasโ 4th-year option, according to multiple reports.
Houston Rockets sign guard Kevin Porter Jr. to multi-year contract extension, team says
Read full article: Houston Rockets sign guard Kevin Porter Jr. to multi-year contract extension, team saysAhead of their season opener this Friday, the Houston Rockets have signed guard Kevin Porter Jr. to a multi-year extension on Monday.
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Rockets future with Harden, Westbrook still unchanged
Read full article: Rockets future with Harden, Westbrook still unchangedHOUSTON โ The clock is ticking down towards the start of a new training camp and the status of Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook remains unclear. Russell Westbrook also would like to be traded but his primary focus, even if he remains in Houston, is to be the main piece on offense. Alongside Harden that was not the case this past season and wonโt be that way moving forward as long as both are in Houston. The Rockets are in no hurry to deal either player and are more than willing to proceed to camp and the season without making a move. Training camp is set to open on December first.
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Sources: Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey steps down; decision was mutual
Read full article: Sources: Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey steps down; decision was mutualHOUSTON โ Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey stepped down from his position Thursday, and according to KPRC 2 sources, the decision was mutual. Confirmed ESPN report that #Rockets GM Daryl Morey is stepping down . @KPRC2 โ Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) October 15, 2020The Rockets have made the playoffs 10 times since Morey was hired in 2007, including the last eight seasons. Morey was responsible for the blockbuster trade that brought James Harden to Houston from Oklahoma City. Morey tweeted an image that said: โFight For Freedom.
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