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Rockets rumors: What Fred VanVleet’s triumphant injury return means for blockbuster trade plans

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The Houston Rockets may not be looking for a blockbuster trade anytime soon, with Fred VanVleet’s successful return from a torn ACL giving the organization another reason to remain patient with its current roster. Houston has opened the 2026-27 season 5-0 ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, and ESPN’s Tim […] The post Rockets rumors: What Fred VanVleet’s triumphant injury return means for blockbuster trade plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka

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The Houston Rockets have started the 2026-2027 NBA season with five straight victories, three of which came on the road. Head coach Ime Udoka is back at the helm, with talents like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet looking to guide the group toward a deep postseason run. While it may still […] The post 3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets Must Overcome Two Major Absences to Stay Unbeaten

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The Houston Rockets are entering Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a 4-0 record. The Bucks are 1-3, but without Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams, this could still be a tough matchup. The Bucks are a fast-paced team that puts a lot of pressure on the rim. With Sengun and Adams out, Milwaukee may […] The post Rockets Must Overcome Two Major Absences to Stay Unbeaten appeared first on HEAVY.

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Houston Rockets Get Bad Injury News On Marcus Smart

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The Houston Rockets will be missing former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart for a short stretch this season due to an injury.  Smart is listed as out due to a left forearm strain for the Rockets’ Monday game against the Atlanta Hawks in Houston.  The Rockets have listed Smart as day-to-day and questionable […] The post Houston Rockets Get Bad Injury News On Marcus Smart appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rockets-Hawks injury report features multiple questionable players

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The Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks will each carry several injury designations into Saturday night’s matchup as both teams complete the second half of a back-to-back. Houston listed Reed Sheppard as questionable with a left knee contusion and bone bruise ahead of the 8:30 p.m. ET contest in Atlanta. Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet will […] The post Rockets-Hawks injury report features multiple questionable players appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“DPOY HIM IMMEDIATELY”: NBA World in Awe as Amen Thompson Swats Victor Wembanyama’s Game-Tying Layup to Seal Rockets’ Win

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The Houston Rockets started the new season 2-0 with a 114-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Amen Thompson played a key role in the win, delivering a game-saving block on Victor Wembanyama to help seal it. Thompson anchored Houston’s defense, limiting Wembanyama and the Spurs through the third quarter. With the game still tight […]

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‘Freak Athlete,’ ‘Unreal’ – Kevin Durant, NBA Fans Lose It Over Amen Thompson’s ‘Insane’ Game-Winning Block vs. Victor Wembanyama

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Amen Thompson's clutch block on Victor Wembanyama seals the Rockets' win, with Kevin Durant and NBA fans quick to react.

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Amen Thompson has Block of the Year with game-winning swat on Victor Wembanyama

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Amen Thompson made a game-winning defensive stand against the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Thompson’s Houston Rockets were holding onto a 112-110 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with five seconds left inside Moody Center in Austin, Texas. With the game hanging in the balance of one possession, everyone in the building knew Victor … The post Amen Thompson has Block of the Year with game-winning swat on Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rockets’ Amen Thompson calls game with insane block on Victor Wembanyama

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So much for running it back, huh? The two teams that competed in the 2026 NBA Finals are now both 0-2 to start the new campaign. Obviously, they have plenty of time to find their best form and reestablish themselves as powerhouses. Nevertheless, it is always tough to let one slip away at the end. […] The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson calls game with insane block on Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Amen Thompson Stuns Victor Wembanyama With Game-Winning Block in Rockets Thriller

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Amen Thompson made one of the most insane plays in the Rockets’ 104-100 victory. With one final play for the chance to tie or take the lead, 7’4 Victor Wembanyama got the ball in the post. Guarded by the smaller Thompson, Wembanyama backed him down, turned right, and went for the layup. The athletic Thompson […] The post Amen Thompson Stuns Victor Wembanyama With Game-Winning Block in Rockets Thriller appeared first on HEAVY.

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Tari Eason Ball Handling Secret: Practicing With a Heavier Ball

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Isaiah Hartenstein made a decision Thursday night: he’d back away from Tari Eason, leave him wide open and dare him to shoot. Eason took it personally. The three-pointer that followed was one of two he hit on his way to 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting in under 17 minutes of the Rockets’ 116-89 preseason finale […] The post Tari Eason Ball Handling Secret: Practicing With a Heavier Ball appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players Who Could Become Post-Draft Risers

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The NBA Draft changes fantasy basketball overnight. When teams pick rookies or trade veterans, roles open up. In fantasy sports, more playing time means more fantasy points. Several players will become major fantasy basketball 2026-27 post-draft risers because new rosters give them bigger roles. ...

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ESPN insider uses Spurs example to warn Rockets about roster blow-up

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After a disappointing six-game exit in the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers, there has been considerable speculation about a potential roster shakeup for the Houston Rockets. However, ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel has dampened trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant, reporting that the team has “no immediate intention” of trading the superstar this summer. Instead, […] The post ESPN insider uses Spurs example to warn Rockets about roster blow-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Potential Starting Lineup Changes to Watch

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Fantasy basketball values can change fast. A player spends two months looking like a late-round flier, then suddenly he’s starting after the All-Star break and averaging 18 points with six rebounds and a pile of usage. Another guy opens the season in the first unit, struggles for three weeks, gets ...

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Amen and Ausar Thompson receive an offer that could change their careers

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The Thompson twins may want to consider an offer from a basketball influencer. Both Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson are now in vacation mode after their respective teams fell short of the ultimate goal in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Amen and the Houston Rockets were bounced out of the first round by the Los Angeles … The post Amen and Ausar Thompson receive an offer that could change their careers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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2 players Rockets must trade after ugly playoff series loss to Lakers

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A few weeks have passed since the Houston Rockets’ 2025-26 campaign came to a dispiriting end at the hands of the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers. This made it two straight first-round exits for a Rockets team that was aggressive this past offseason when they traded Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick of […] The post 2 players Rockets must trade after ugly playoff series loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Second-Half Surges That Will Carry Into Next Season

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There’s no crystal ball to let managers know the best players to add to their 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft boards. Lucky for them, there are late-season surges that help predict the future. Several players got hot and found their stride late in the 2025-26 season. Usage increases and efficiency ...

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Lakers Get Good News on Austin Reaves After Dirty Play by Amen Thompson: Watch

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Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves could have easily suffered another injury after an "unnecessary" play by Amen Thompson of the Rockets. The post Lakers Get Good News on Austin Reaves After Dirty Play by Amen Thompson: Watch appeared first on HEAVY.

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Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves

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Amen Thompson went out sad during Friday’s season-ending loss. Thompson and the Houston Rockets fell at home on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. They lost in front of their home crowd at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas by a final score of 98-78, giving the … The post Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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