The 2025-26 season gave the Houston Rockets a bit of a reality check. As much as injuries hampered the rotation, particularly regarding Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, the Rockets were clearly a step behind the true title contenders.

Alperen Şengün’s latest off-court buzz has Houston Rockets fans wondering what could be happening behind the scenes.

As things stand, the Rockets currently have two second-round picks (No. 39 and No. 53, overall) in the 2026 NBA draft. Who might they select?

The series now shifts back to Houston after the Rockets won their second straight elimination game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Houston Rockets had a disappointing end to their season in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.Despite being favored to win the series against the Luka Doncic-less Los Angeles Lakers, the Rockets were unable to advance.

Houston's All-Star center was given the infamous 'most overrated' label by NBA colleagues in The Athletic's player poll.

There is reportedly a belief within the NBA that the Houston Rockets may look to trade for another star this coming offseason after back-to-back first-round playoff exits.

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction: LeBron Is Running Out of Help, and Houston Is Running Out of Reasons to Not Sweep This Series The Rockets opened at -4.5 and have since moved to -5.5, a full-point shift that reflects sharp money landing ...