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Shams: Rockets, Kevin Durant optimistic about contract extension prior to season

Kevin Durant already made it clear at Houston’s Sept. 29 media day that he intends to sign a contract extension with the Rockets. It’s simply a matter of when and how much. And we may not have to wait long to find out. ESPN insider Shams Charania said this on Wednesday’s NBA Today television show: […]

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Rockets likely to pursue disabled player exception for Fred VanVleet

As first reported by ESPN, the Houston Rockets are likely to pursue a disabled player exception for veteran guard Fred VanVleet, a team source confirmed to ClutchFans. VanVleet tore the ACL in his right knee last month and could miss the entire 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery, though a timetable has yet to be specified. […]

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Patrick Fertitta: Even after Kevin Durant trade, Rockets still focused on building long-term contender

The Houston Rockets recently traded for a 37-year-old superstar in Kevin Durant, but that doesn’t mean the team’s focus has shifted strictly to a short-term view. Patrick Fertitta, son of Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and an increasingly important figure in Houston’s front office, spoke Monday with Matt Thomas of SportsTalk 790 and explained that the […]

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