Rockets Release NBA Veteran Days After Kevin Durant Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Following a promising but ultimately short-lived 2024-25 season, one in which the Houston Rockets lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs, their front office pivoted decisively toward a win‑now mindset.

The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams in the early portion of the NBA offseason, but they reportedly have plenty of work ahead of them that could include expanding the Kevin Durant trade.

Former NBA player Ben McLemore was found guilty of rape and sexual abuse stemming from a 2021 case. Kyle Iboshi of KGW 8 in Portland reported Thursday that McLemore pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and two counts of second-degree sexual abuse.

McLemore, a member of the Trail Blazers at the time, said he had a consensual encounter with the woman during a party at the home of then-teammate Robert Covington.

An Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty Thursday of raping a woman in 2021 while he was playing for the Blazers.

From big man depth to the New Orleans Pelicans, here are the early winners and losers of early NBA free agency.

The summer transaction cycle isn't what it used to be, but we still had plenty of action to analyze this week.

While acquiring Deandre Ayton is a sure-fire win, the Lakers need to make a few more moves to truly position themselves as contenders.

NBA insider Chris Haynes detailed the apparently strained relationship between Lillard and Milwaukee this week. "I was informed that Aaron Goodwin, Damian Lillard's agent, about a month ago, reached out to the Bucks and informed them that Dame would like to rehab back home in Portland.

Turner agreeing to sign with the Bucks and then Milwaukee waiving Lillard stunned the NBA. Here's how the Bucks made it work financially.