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02 June 2026

• [SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Former Rockets coach and NBA legend Rick Adelman passes away at 79
  The basketball community is in mourning, following the news of former Rockets coach Rick Adelman’s passing on Monday. Adelman was 79 years old. The cause of death has not been disclosed or announced by Adelman’s family. In total, Adelman coached for five different teams: the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets […]
• [The Athletic] - Got Rockets offseason questions? Submit to William Guillory for the next mailbag
  Now that the Houston Rockets are a month removed from their disappointing first-round exit against the Los Angeles Lakers, the sting of this season has worn off, and the work to prepare for next season has begun. Based on everything Rockets general manager Rafael Stone has said publicly, this Houston squad shouldn’t look much different than the one we will see next season. But things change quickly in the offseason, and the San Antonio Spurs’ stunning run to the NBA Finals may change how some of the other contenders in the Western Conference approach the offseason — which could...
• [On SI] - Rockets' Kevin Durant's 'Bubble Gum Bounce' KD 19 Colorway to Drop on July 1
  Kevin Durant is the second-longest tenured active NBA player under Nike's line. The only other player ahead of Durant is Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward an
• [Last Word on Sports] - A Rockets-Nuggets Trade That Could Fix Both Teams’ Flaws
  From a crowded field of Western Conference contenders and contender wannabes, the San Antonio Spurs have returned to the NBA Finals. After a feisty seven-game series, the Oklahoma City Thunder are clearly right there with them. But two other Western Conference hopefuls have some work to do. Maybe the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets …
• [Fadeaway World] - Blockbuster 4-Team Mock Trade Idea Featuring Celtics, Rockets, Jaylen Brown And 6 Draft Picks - Fadeaway World
  A proposed four-team trade would send Jaylen Brown to Houston and deliver Trey Murphy III, Jabari Smith Jr., and Saddiq Bey to Boston.
• [On SI] - Rockets Center Clint Capela is Excited About the World Cup Coming to Houston
  The city of Houston is about to be marred with a significant bevy of traffic, starting June 14th, as the fourth-largest city in the United States will be one of
• [Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Chet Holmgren's playoff disappointment makes him perfect Rockets trade target
  The Rockets would love to have Chet Holmgren despite his playoff disappointment.
• [Locked On Rockets] - Rockets NBA Draft OPTIONS: Should Houston TRADE Into Lottery For Kingston Flemings Or Darius Acuff?
  Rockets NBA Draft OPTIONS: Should Houston TRADE Into Lottery For Kingston Flemings Or Darius Acuff?Houston Rockets explore bold NBA Draft strategies amidst a...
• [Fansided: Space City Scoop] - Rockets can fix their Fred VanVleet problem right away in the 2026 Draft
  Heading into the offseason, the Rockets should be focused with getting younger at the point guard position. Although Fred VanVleet has been a steady hand during
• [On SI] - NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Land Key Guard from OKC Thunder
  Houston is in the market for backcourt depth, while Oklahoma City is expected to shed salary. A trade could work for both sides.