Tony Mejia

Joined: Jul 3, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Mar 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) brings he ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Apr 12, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Tristen Newton (00) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets have landed among the Las Vegas Summer League final four, which is made up of exclusively of Western Conference teams. Second-round pick Bruce Thornton has excelled and will look to lead an upset of the Grizzlies, led by Cameron Boozer

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka with forward Kevin Durant (7) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are one of a handful of teams running it back with the same core that fell short in the playoffs the season prior, so GM Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka are banking on patience and improvement being key to their long-term vision.

Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) defends during the fourth quarter during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets have been rumored to be discussing moving Kevin Durant or Alperen Sengun, but if they stay put, their biggest summer move will be the signing of former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. If he pans out, he could play many roles

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on from the court during the final minutes of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets saw veteran forward Kevin Durant excel in his first season with the team, but the conclusion was rocky, controversy arose and things didn't go smoothly enough that it's not worth wondering whether they should continue the experiment.

Nov 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone talks before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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The Houston Rockets agreed to terms with free-agent guards Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic while retaining Tari Eason, so they needed to get out of Dorian Finney-Smith's lucrative deal inked last offseason. Houston dealt the forward to the Hornets.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) celebrates a shot by guard Amen Thompson (center) against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets need Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams to stay healthy, but the team's fortunes ride on their young talent improving. Following a disappointing offseason, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. must make strides.

Tony Mejia

Joined: Jul 3, 2026

Durant, Rockets disrespected by NBA schedule release

Rockets' Amen Thompson punching back after down year

Houston Rockets' Bruce Thornton tops list of potential second-round gems

The Houston Rockets will thrive if this happens

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Why it's important for the Rockets to reach the Summer League championship

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GM Stone and Coach Udoka could end up on hot Rockets seats

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Rockets barely tweaking roster could be Smart move if X-factor pans out

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The Debate About Whether Kevin Durant Should Lead the 2026-27 Rockets

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Houston Rockets trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte Hornets

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Youngest Rockets must improve most to keep Houston from staying grounded