Anthony Duckett

Joined: May 4, 2024

Anthony Duckett joined Rockets on SI in 2024 and has been covering the NBA professionally since 2019, with stops at FanSided and SB Nation.

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up prior to game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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In this mock trade, the Houston Rockets upgrade their offense and nab a viable outside shooter in Trey Murphy.

May 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) dunks against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the fourth quarter of game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Game 1 of the Eastern Conference was exhibit A of why the Houston Rockets have continued to pass on a reunion with James Harden.

Dec 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) laughs with his teammates during the game between the Mavericks and the Nets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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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

Dec 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone looks on during practice before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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In the lates mock draft, the Houston Rockets address their lack of playmaking and outside shooting.

May 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) shoots against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during overtime of game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers blown lead in the final quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals removes the stench of the Houston Rockets' blown six point lead to the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their own matchup.

Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets player Fred VanVleet watches game action during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Fred VanVleet's assessment about the Houston Rockets' season being a successful one is both right and wrong.

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (2) reacts after a turover during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Although Dorian Finney-Smith appears to be a bad pickup, the Houston Rockets could offload his contract rather easily this summer.

Apr 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone talks on the court before the game against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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In the lates mock trade, the Houston Rockets land a playmaking guard who is a marksman from long-range.

Oct 24, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) and twin brother Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) stand on the court during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Although Houston Rockets wing Amen Thompson was tabbed as an observer during the Detroit Pistons' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he gave his twin brother, Ausar, specific feedback.