Susan Reeves+FollowDurant joins Rockets: Big changes ahead!Kevin Durant is officially a Houston Rocket, and Alperen Sengun says the vibe is electric. Durant told Sengun, “We’re going to have fun and do a lot of great things,” and you can feel the excitement building. With Durant’s scoring power, the Rockets suddenly look like real championship contenders. Sengun’s growth as an All-Star is about to get a serious boost, and he’s eager to learn from a two-time NBA champ. Meanwhile, Jalen Green heads to the Suns, and Sengun hopes this fresh start helps Green shine even brighter. How do you think this blockbuster trade will shake up the West? #Sports #Basketball #HoustonRockets10Share
James Allen+FollowSengun on Steven Adams’ LeadershipAlperen Şengün on Steven Adams: “Steven was really effective in the Zone. He talks a lot. He knows where to stand and directs me and Jabari a lot.” “I learn a lot from him… he focuses entirely on us being the best we can be. He’s a great veteran.” Sounds like Adams has quickly become a guiding presence for the Rockets’ young core. #NBA #RocketsNation #StevenAdams #Sengun #HoustonRockets #Sports 10Share
guerrajohn+FollowJabari Smith Jr.’s bold move is paying off in HoustonJabari Smith Jr. didn’t wait for someone else to lead—he stepped up for the Rockets from day one, even volunteering to play center when most shy away from the role. Now, with Kevin Durant joining the squad and a fresh $122 million extension, Smith Jr. is set to be a cornerstone for Houston’s future. NBA insider Brian Windhorst loves Smith’s mentality, calling him the kind of player every good team needs. With big trades and new faces, do you think the Rockets finally have the right mix to make a deep playoff run? #Sports #Basketball #HoustonRockets10Share
Robert Johansson+FollowKevin Durant Was Ready To 1v1 A Fan On The SpotA fan called out KD on X (formerly Twitter)… and KD was ready to pack a bag. Only KD would seriously joke about flying across the country to hoop with a random fan — funniest player in the NBA, hands down. #NBA #KevinDurant #NBATwitter #1v1 #NBAStories #MVP #HoustonRockets #Sports #DubNation 00Share
Beth Holland+FollowHow Would Yao Ming Do in Today’s NBA?At 7’6” with elite footwork, a soft shooting touch, and underrated passing, Yao Ming was a nightmare matchup in his era. But how would he fare in today’s pace-and-space NBA? Would his size and skill still make him unstoppable in the paint, or would the faster, three-point-heavy game expose his mobility on defense? Where do you see Yao ranking among today’s big men? #YaoMing #NBAWhatIf #NBADebate #NBAHistory #NBALegends #NBA #Sports #HoustonRockets #TexasBasketball 10Share
FromTheLand+FollowDoes Shai’s Ring Outweigh KD’s Two?With the Rockets visiting OKC on ring night, Kevin Durant will be courtside as his former team celebrates their first-ever championship, long after he left. It raises the question: Does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s single ring, which capped off his MVP season, carry more weight than KD’s two titles with the post–73-9 Warriors? Is Shai’s ring a bigger legacy marker for the Thunder than KD’s will ever be for the Warriors? #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #KevinDurant #OKCThunder #NBA #NBADebate #MVP #HoustonRockets #Warriors21Share
FromTheLand+FollowKevin Durant Throws Shade at Thunder Over Championship WinKevin Durant isn’t holding back on his former team after their long-awaited NBA title. When a troll on X asked how he’d feel watching the Thunder raise their banner on Opening Night, KD fired back: "Finally. It’s been 10 years, bout time they win one lmaooo." Durant, now with the Rockets, started his career in OKC (back when they were still the Sonics) before leaving in 2016 for the Warriors, where he won two rings. #KevinDurant #NBA #OKCThunder #NBATrashTalk #HoustonRockets #ThunderNation #NBADrama #Sports #MVP 20Share
FromTheLand+FollowDid Looks Ever Affect an NBA Career? The Case of Sam CassellThere’s always been talk about how marketability can be tied to appearance. Some players land more endorsements and media shine because they “look the part.” Sam Cassell is often brought up in these conversations. He wasn’t known for his looks, but he was an absolutely great player — a 3× NBA champion, an All-Star, and one of the league’s most clutch guards in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Yet despite his résumé, Cassell never quite got the mainstream spotlight or endorsement opportunities that players of his caliber sometimes do. Fans still debate whether his appearance played a role in how underappreciated he was off the court. Do you think looks have ever shaped an NBA player’s career path? #NBA #SamCassell #NBATrivia #NBAHistory #HoustonRockets #CelticsNation #Timberwolves #NBAAllStar 2332Share
James Allen+FollowLegendary Duo: Olajuwon & Drexler on the RocketsYou can’t talk about great NBA partnerships without mentioning Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler on the Houston Rockets. After Drexler joined Hakeem in Houston, they clicked instantly and led the Rockets to the 1995 NBA title—sweeping Shaq and Penny’s Magic in the Finals. Where do you rank Olajuwon & Drexler among the all-time great duos? #NBAPartners #Olajuwon #Drexler #HoustonRockets #Sports 2179Share
