As of this writing, the Rockets' guard rotation consists of Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday. That means Sheppard is expected to become the Rockets' backup point guard and play a much bigger role in his second season. In the first two summer league games, Sheppard has had his ups and downs.

HOUSTON — 713 Day, Houston’s unofficial holiday, celebrations continued with a little help from the Rockets. The franchise sponsored a 3-point contest in downtown, bringing out fans and Hall of Famer and WNBA Legend, former Houston Comets powerhouse, Sheryl Swoopes.

We’re not a developmental team anymore,” Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said when asked about the trade sending Cam Whitmore to Washington.

Kevin Durant could be in for a huge year in his first with the Rockets following the historic seven-team blockbuster trade.

This offseason, the Houston Rockets traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, who will turn 37 in September. They also signed 32-year-old forward Dorian Finney-Smith and 31-year-old center Clint Capela.

David Roddy will be part of the record, seven-team trade bringing Kevin Durant and Clint Capela to Houston, according to The Athletic.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Rockets newly acquired star forward Kevin Durant will be wearing a new jersey number for the 2025-26 NBA season. The 15-time All-Star will wear No. 7 in his new threads, the Rockets announced on social media.

The Houston Rockets trade of Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns has been converted into an NBA-record setting seven-team trade.

Both Jalen and Dillon are beloved throughout our organization,” said Rockets GM Rafael Stone, whose trade for Kevin Durant is now official.

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Following his waiver from the Rockets a week ago, former Houston center Jock Landale was announced by the Memphis Grizzlies as a recent addition to their team. Houston did move back Landale's guaranteed date to July 7, which did allow them to look for a trade partner, but the Rockets ultimately decided to let Landale test free agency this summer.