The Houston Rockets started their summer league play this week as they were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers 95-92. The game's score wasn't the biggest storyline, as second-year guard Reed Sheppard had a great scoring night.

The 2024 third overall pick for Houston was set for his second straight SL appearance, and after what we saw from him last year, the expectations were high. To be quite honest though, Reed played well,

The NBA announced that the salary cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first apron level is set at $195.945 million, and the second apron level is $207.824 million. The salary cap and tax level went into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

Led by Reed Sheppard, Houston opens its NBA summer-league slate with Friday’s game versus the Clippers. We’ve got details on when and how to watch.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association during its annual board of representatives meeting in Las Vegas, the union announced on Saturday.

Involved in the deal: Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta, Minnesota, Golden State, Brooklyn and the Los Angeles Lakers. It includes a total of 13 players — the headline moves include Durant going to Houston from Phoenix, the Rockets sending Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to the Suns, and the Rockets acquiring Clint Capela from the Hawks.

Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets — and the NBA champion found out about his move while giving an interview onstage. The former Phoenix Suns forward can be seen learning about his trade to the Rockets while appearing live at Fanatics Fest in New York City.