Two Storylines to Watch for the Houston Rockets This NBA Offseason

The Houston Rockets are entering an offseason filled with uncertainty after a disappointing first-round playoff exit.

Kevin Durant’s first season in Houston ends on the bench as Rockets fall short again

The Rockets will head into the offseason searching for answers after Kevin Durant’s debut season ended in another first‑round playoff exit.
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LeBron James, Lakers defense shut down and bounce Rockets

The Lakers did not light it up. They did not need to. They shut it down instead. The Lakers smothered the Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, closing out the first-round series behind a defense that never really let Houston breathe.

Lakers vs Rockets Game 6 Kalshi Market Sends a Signal After Kevin Durant Ruled Out

Kevin Durant will not play tonight. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the series 3-2 and have a chance to close it out on the road. More than $3.2 million has moved through the Kalshi market on this game, and Houston is still the favorite.

Lakers in big trouble now that Rockets star Alperen Sengun has solved their complex puzzle

Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun has solved the Los Angeles Lakers’ complex puzzle, putting them in big trouble.
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Rockets better than Lakers? Jabari Smith Jr. stands on his statement

“You can’t just say it and then come out and tuck your tail,” Jabari Smith Jr. said after Houston’s Game 5 win. “You’ve got to get out there and fight.”

“I’m Glad the Rockets Beat Them”: Disappointed Shaquille O’Neal Gives Lakers Harsh Reality Check After Game 5 Loss

Walking into Game 5, the Los Angeles Lakers held a 3-1 series lead against the Houston Rockets. They had everything set up to end the season for a Kevin Durant-less squad.