NBA, Houston and the Rockets

Grading the Rockets' NBA Trade Deadline
Through all of the noise, the Houston Rockets stayed relatively quiet, making two minor moves. The first was exchanging second-round picks with the Boston Celtics, as Jaden Springer was the only player involved in the deal. He would eventually be waived, per Mike Scotto of HoopsHype.
Houston Rockets signal they are all in with current roster after quiet NBA trade deadline
While their Western Conference competitors engineered seismic deals that altered the NBA landscape — trading for Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox — the Houston Rockets remained at a relative standstill as Thursday’s NBA trade deadline passed.
Rockets rising before trade deadline. Will Houston splurge for All-Star?
Luka Dončić is (somehow) in Los Angeles. Anthony Davis is in Dallas, and De’Aaron Fox is in San Antonio. Will any established All-Star join the Houston Rockets before Thursday afternoon’s NBA trade deadline?
Other teams' moves make Rockets big trade deadline winners
The Houston Rockets only made minor deals at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. But the results of some other teams' deadline activity make Houston's future look much brighter.
Celtics trade Jaden Springer to Houston Rockets
The Boston Celtics swung a trade ahead of Thursday's deadline, reportedly sending backup guard Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets in a salary dump.
Should Houston Rockets Adjust Trade Deadline Plans Amid Recent Struggles?
The Houston Rockets have been adamant on keeping their current roster together and staying the course, but with their recent struggles resulting in a four-game skid, they may need to adjust their plan.
Was it a bad move by the Boston Celtics to trade Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets?
Was it a bad move by the Boston Celtics to trade away backup wing Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets ahead of the NBA's ...
Houston Rockets waive Jaden Springer after Boston Celtics trade
Just one day after the Celtics traded Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets, the 22-year-old guard will need to find a new ...
Anthony Edwards Rips Dillon Brooks for 'Dirty S--t' During Wolves Win vs. Rockets
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards didn't take kindly to Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks on Thursday, providing these remarks to ...
Rockets-Hawks trade: Houston acquires Cody Zeller, second-round draft pick
The Rockets are acquiring their 2028 second-round draft pick from Atlanta in exchange for taking on the salary of veteran ...
Houston Rockets Announce Historic Amen Thompson Achievement
The Houston Rockets’ rise in the Western Conference standings hasn’t been by accident, and second-year standout Amen Thompson ...
Rockets' Cody Zeller: Shipped to Houston
The Hawks have now dumped Zeller's salary to Houston to avoid the luxury tax. The veteran big man is unlikely to receive significant playing time for the Rockets.
‘One of the softest teams in the league’: As skid hits five games, Ime Udoka rips Rockets
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards (41 points) took over down the stretch as Minnesota sent Houston (32-19) to its fifth ...
Ben Simmons Rumors: Cavs, Rockets Seen as Landing Spots If Nets Contract Bought Out
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets are potential landing spots for Ben Simmons if his contract gets bought out ...