Houston's new superstar has yet to arrive in Houston as of late July, traveling around the world from Fanatics Fest in New York in June to the Wireless Festival in London in July, where he dapped up friend and rapper Drake. Durant was also photographed getting some summer exercise, working out in sandy hills California.

The Houston Rockets know it was time to close the book on their rebuilding phase after they finished 22-60 in the 2022-23 season. The Rockets had set a plan in

But the right deal was apparently in Houston, and Lakers star Luka Doncic — who Finney-Smith also played alongside for several seasons with the Mavericks — was understanding of the decision. “He cares,

It's time for our NBA offseason report card. Let's grade the West, where there was plenty of movement this summer.

The Houston Rockets had highs and lows at this year's NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. They would finish with a 1-4 record at the mini-camp, but more importantly for the team was the progress and growth that second-year guard Reed Sheppard showed ahead of his increased role for the Rockets' regular season squad.

With Reed Sheppard, Kennedy Chandler, Kevon Harris, and Adonis Arms in featured roles, Houston’s run at the NBA’s 2025 summer league is now complete.

Fred VanVleet is staying with the Houston Rockets. The veteran guard remains a central piece in the Rockets’ depth. His leadership and experience helped guide a young core featuring Alperen Sengun,