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Houston Rockets return to playoffs

The Houston Rockets return to the NBA playoffs this weekend for the first time since 2020. Why it matters: Houston's postseason appearance is the culmination of years of rebuilding amid a season of high expectations.

The Associated Press on MSN · 15h

Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics

The next season James Harden demanded a trade and got it in January, sending the Rockets into a freefall to the basement of the NBA. After moving on from Harden, the Rockets traded or released most of their veterans and finished the 2020-21 season with an NBA-worst 17-55 record under first-year coach Stephen Silas.

NBA · 2d

NBA Playoffs: What to expect in Rockets-Warriors series

The Rockets ranked last in ball movement, averaging just 294 passes per 24 minutes of possession, and they were 25th in player movement (10.7 miles per 24). While Golden State led the league by a wide margin in assist rate (recording assists on 71.4% of their field goals), Houston ranked last (54.9%) by an even wider margin.

Rockets, Kevin Durant Have 'Mutual Interest'

Bleacher Report · 1d

Kevin Durant, Rockets Reportedly Have 'Level of Mutual Interest’ amid NBA Trade Rumors

There's reportedly a "level of mutual interest" between Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 5h

NBA Insider Pours Cold Water on Kevin Durant, Rockets Trade Rumors

With the Phoenix Suns falling short of the postseason and NBA play-in tournament, it's believed there's a good chance that the Suns will trade star Kevin Durant this offseason. The Houston Rockets emerged as a potential trade option, with ESPN's Shams Charania reporting that there's "mutual interest" between Durant and the Rockets.

ClutchPoints on MSN · 10h

Rockets rumors: Why Kevin Durant is an ‘unlikely’ Houston trade target

Rumors of the Houston Rockets pursuing Kevin Durant in the offseason may not be possible. Durant looks to depart from the Phoenix Suns after three seasons. This comes after they missed the playoffs in what was a disappointing year for the squad.

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Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors predictions, odds: Who wins NBA playoff series?

The No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets will face the No. 7-seeded Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs ...

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2 advantages the Rockets need to exploit against the Warriors in the first round

The 2025 NBA Playoffs are upon us and the Houston Rockets have drawn the Golden State Warriors in the first round. After ...

Rockets’ veterans share wisdom on 2025 NBA playoff prep: ‘Let’s have that hunger and drive’

Rockets veterans Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jeff Green and Steven Adams talk to The Athletic about their playoff ...

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How death of his mother shaped Houston Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate's determination to reach NBA

Tate, the Rockets' longest-tenured player who is beloved by teammates for his toughness and leadership, was shaped by the ...

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'Everybody can go': Warriors-Rockets loser seems destined for massive shakeup

It seems that no matter how this series goes, the loser will make a notable change to their roster this offseason. This rumor ...

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NBA Mock Draft: Rockets Use Top 10 Pick on SEC Big Man

The Houston Rockets are getting ready for their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, but there are people in the scouting department that have thei ...

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Youthful Rockets Prepare for Playoff Launch

Houston squares off in a delicious first-round matchup against the battle-tested Warriors, writes Mark Medina.

Stephen Silas reflects on Rockets’ growth, Ime Udoka’s coaching and player development

But another person needed to reflect: former head coach Stephen Silas, who coached the team from 2020-23, a tumultuous period ...

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