Houston Rockets

DHJ Quick Take: Rockets Eye Marcus Smart for Ime Udoka Reunion The Houston Rockets are favorites to sign free agent guard Marcus Smart and are pursuing a deal in the three-year, $21 million range, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. The move would reunite the Flower Mound native with head coach...

DHJ Quick Take: Jaylen Brown's Potential Market Widespread Trade Interest: The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers are all reported to have legitimate trade interest in Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown this offseason. Contractual Status: The 2024 Finals MVP has three seasons and $183 million remaining on his...

DHJ Quick Take Trade Inquiry: Following the Clippers' dismal 6-21 start to the 2025-26 season, James Harden's camp reached out to the Rockets to gauge their interest in a potential trade. Houston's Need: The Rockets needed a "floor general" to lead their offense after losing veteran point guard Fred VanVleet...

DHJ Quick Take Internal Friction: Kevin Durant’s "moodiness" reportedly strained his relationship with the Houston Rockets' roster, specifically wearing on the patience of the team's younger players throughout the season. Burner Account Controversy: Following the 2026 All-Star Game, Durant had to address accusations that he used social media burner accounts...

DHJ Quick Take High-Profile Targets: The Houston Rockets are reportedly considering blockbuster trades for four major All-Stars this offseason: Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. Contractual Flexibility: All four targets carry significant salaries (ranging from $50.1M to $58.5M) for next season, but notably, none of them possess...

DHJ Quick Take Injury Return: Austin Reaves is expected to make his first appearance since April 2, having missed nearly four weeks due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Game Status: Although the team is optimistic about his return in Game 5, he will officially be a game-time decision for the third consecutive...

DHJ Quick Take Injury and Absence: Kevin Durant missed Game 1 of the Rockets' playoff series against the Lakers due to a right knee injury sustained after colliding with a teammate during practice. Mobility Issues: Despite attempting to warm up before the game in Los Angeles, observers noted that Durant...

DHJ Quick Take Medical Treatment in Spain: Luka Dončić is returning to Los Angeles following specialized injection therapy in Spain designed to accelerate the healing of his Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Playoff Availability: While the Lakers officially listed him as "out indefinitely" after his April 2 injury, Dončić is...

One NBA insider expects the Houston Rockets to aggressively pursue a trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. On the latest episode of the Open Floor NBA Podcast, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated said he anticipates the Rockets pursuing Antetokounmpo this offseason. "The Giannis thing that's out there,...

Some members of the Houston Rockets regret trading for NBA legend Kevin Durant last offseason, per Ahn Fire Digital. Houston acquired Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a historic seven-team trade with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets traded Jalen...