Houston Rockets

6+ min ago   (503+ words) The Detroit Pistons have still yet to extend Jalen Duren to a new contract, and he’s even more upset about it after recent news. Ausar Thompson received a big contract extension to get paid as the second most important player…...

54+ min ago   (274+ words) Rockets Wire Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Bill Willoughby The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson)…...

23+ hour, 22+ min ago   (215+ words) The Detroit Pistons and forward Ausar Thompson agreed to a five-year, $155 million extension on Friday, according to multiple media reports. The fully guaranteed deal will begin with the 2027-28 season, according to The Athletic. Thompson was entering the final season of…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago   (261+ words) Rookie Wire Charlotte Hornets jersey history No. 3 Rex Chapman 1988-1992 Rex Chapman was the first draft pick made by the Charlotte Hornets in their franchise history. He played 220 games with the franchise. - Rex Chapman was the Charlotte Hornets' first-ever draft pick,…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago   (212+ words) When the Rockets used future second-round draft capital to dump Dorian Finney-Smith’s salary in July, the immediate takeaway was that Houston had a path to potentially dip below the NBA’s luxury-tax threshold this season. But the bigger implication could be…...

3+ hour, 49+ min ago   (157+ words) Los Angeles Clippers' Nicolas Batum looks on during an NBA basketball game, Nov. 17, 2025, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Matt Rourke LOS ANGELES — Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national…...

5+ hour, 4+ min ago   (296+ words) Published on September 21, 2026 at 21:48 French basketball star Nicolas Batum announced his retirement Monday after 18 years playing in the NBA for teams including the Los Angeles Clippers. Batum, who won two silver Olympic medals with France and made over 1,200 NBA appearances,…...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago   (383+ words) Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement from professional basketball at the age of 37, bringing an end to an 18-year NBA career and a remarkable international journey with France. Nicolas Batum shared the decision in a video on social media, reflecting…...

5+ hour, 8+ min ago   (417+ words) The latest and greatest (ehh, that might be a stretch) NBA trade rumor has linked the Miami Heat to nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. The Dallas Mavericks routinely rejected incoming trade interest for Irving this summer, according to numerous…...

4+ hour, 55+ min ago   (354+ words) The Houston Rockets didn’t make any big-time additions over the offseason. So, in addition to health, the Rockets will need some of their younger players to step up if the team is going to take a step forward in the…...