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Kevin Durant again listed among likely trade candidates in offseason rankings
A trade‑rumor roundup at Fadeaway World places Kevin Durant high on lists of potential deadline assets if Houston struggles, noting his age, player option in 2027–28 and the Rockets’ balancing act between win‑now and long‑term youth development. The article frames Durant as a valuable but complicated candidate rather than reporting any active trade discussions.
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SI grades Rockets’ projected starters ahead of training camp; VanVleet expected back from ACL
SI’s preseason grading of Houston’s projected starters reiterates Fred VanVleet as the projected starting point guard returning from a season‑ending ACL injury and re‑evaluates roles for Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Şengün. The piece is an early look at how Houston’s rotation could shape up as training camp nears.
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ESPN ranks Rockets fourth in long-term future power rankings
ESPN's Future Power Rankings placed the Houston Rockets fourth overall in its 30‑year outlook, noting the team's mix of young upside and veteran pieces and flagging Kevin Durant's upcoming player option as a roster question. The ranking frames external expectations for the Rockets entering training camp and highlights cap/asset elements (unprotected pick swap with Nets) that could shape the franchise's near-term moves.
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A Chinese media round‑up reports multiple Rockets training-camp developments: observers see positive signs in Amen Thompson's shooting; Alperen Sengun is doing extra finishing work in the post; and Kevin Durant led the league last season in points allowed per isolation possession, according to Stat Defender. The story also quotes local media and Rockets coverage ahead of training camp.
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Ex‑Rockets coach Stephen Silas joins Toronto Raptors’ staff
TSN reports former Houston head coach Stephen Silas has been hired as an assistant on Darko Rajakovic’s Raptors bench. Silas — Houston’s head coach from 2020–23 — joins a group of additions the Raptors announced for their staff ahead of training camp.
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Rockets view Amen Thompson as largely untouchable in trade talks
SI reports the Rockets consider Amen Thompson a core, mostly untradeable asset after signing him to a five‑year extension earlier this month. The piece cites his heavy role last season, defensive acclaim and the club’s internal metrics that rank him very highly, framing him as central to Houston’s long‑term plans and unlikely to be moved except for a franchise‑level offer.
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SI outlines which Rockets the team should protect if NBA expands
Sports Illustrated published a piece advising which Rockets players should be protected in a hypothetical NBA expansion draft, recommending Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson as untouchable and listing other core contributors to keep. The story is advisory/speculative but reflects how insiders view Houston's roster value ahead of potential league expansion discussions.
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Rockets trade tracker entry: Finney‑Smith moved to Charlotte; picks and draft assets noted
The NBA’s trade-tracker page records the Rockets sending Dorian Finney‑Smith to the Charlotte Hornets (with Houston receiving cash) and lists pick movements tied to other multi-team deals involving Houston draft slots. The tracker records No. 31 (Bruce Thornton) and No. 39 (Jack Kayil) appearing in Houston’s offseason dealings via prior trades.
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Discussion piece: report that Rockets’ internal metrics rate Amen Thompson very highly
A Houston fan site relays reporting that the Rockets’ internal data reportedly places Amen Thompson among the most valuable players in the league, a claim the article questions and compares against public metrics. The piece highlights the club’s apparent high internal valuation of Thompson and debates whether that view is realistic.
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SI feature ranks Jabari Smith Jr. among top 20 power forwards
Sports Illustrated’s Rockets vertical published a piece ranking Jabari Smith Jr. No. 16 among power forwards entering 2026-27, highlighting his minutes, rebounding and upside despite shooting efficiency concerns. The story underscores Houston’s continued commitment to Smith in the frontcourt and his role coming off the Rockets’ 2026 playoff run.
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Important Rockets calendar dates released for 2026-27 season
A Dream Shake roundup lists key team dates: Media Day on Sept. 22, training camp starting Sept. 23, three preseason games (two in Macao vs. Dallas on Oct. 9 and 11, home Oct. 15), and the regular‑season opener at home Oct. 21 vs. Dallas. The piece also notes NBA Cup group dates and the NBA All‑Star/Trade Deadline windows.
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Rockets signal a potential revised role for Amen Thompson after extension
Reporting suggests Houston intends to reduce Amen Thompson’s full-time point‑guard duties after signing Fred VanVleet and adding Marcus Smart. The team may redeploy Thompson into a more versatile, do‑it‑all role that leverages his defensive switching, rebounding and secondary playmaking rather than primary ball‑handling every night.
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Rockets officially signed Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović in offseason
NBA.com’s offseason roundup lists Marcus Smart (two years) and Bogdan Bogdanović (one year) as official additions to the Houston Rockets, along with new deals for Isaiah Crawford, Tari Eason and Jae’sean Tate. These signings alter the Rockets’ veteran depth and backcourt makeup ahead of the 2026–27 season.
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Former Rocket Montrezl Harrell attended Rio Grande Valley Vipers open tryout
Rockets Wire (USA Today) and HoopsHype report that Montrezl Harrell — the former Rockets big man and 2019–20 Sixth Man of the Year — participated in open tryouts for Houston’s G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The tryout is an attempt at an NBA/G League comeback but does not constitute a roster signing.
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Clint Capela named as a potential trade target for 76ers in offseason chatter
A piece on The Sixer Sense identifies Rockets center Clint Capela as a realistic, low‑cost trade target for the Philadelphia 76ers should they seek veteran front‑court help. The article frames Capela as movable given Houston’s depth at center and his contract structure.
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