Despite shipping their two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft to the Phoenix Suns as part of the trade package for Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets will still be hosting an NBA draft party at the Toyota Center.

It's been 40 years since the first NBA draft lottery.

A standout guard at the University of Houston is heading north of the border.

Go Rockets!

No team selected LeBron James' eldest son in the first round as the USC freshman hopes to hear his name called in the second round.

The Houston Rockets stopped by to invite the community to the NBA draft experience and introduce new merchandise available to fans at the event.

UConn forward Alex Karaban is returning to school for a try at a third straight national title.

Bronny James’ famous father was on hand Wednesday to watch him play at the NBA draft combine.

The Houston Rockets have completed another lucky season in the NBA Draft Lottery, as they landed the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Former Clear Brook High School basketball star and ex-college basketball player Aaron Miller has always wanted to build his life around the game of basketball.

The Houston Rockets are mainly linked to OTE Elite playmaker Amen Thompson at the 4th pick, but recently a name that has been rising on draft boards and connecting to Houston is Villanova Forward Cam Whitmore.

The Rockets made the final four but settled for the 4th overall pick

At the Knights of Momus Parade in Galveston, Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta yelled out “Pray for Victor,” referring to the Rockets’ hope to draft French super prospect Victor Wembanyana in the 2023 NBA Draft, while wrapping up an interview with KPRC 2′s Frank Billingsley.

The Rockets made a big pick for a top player in the 2022 NBA Draft and now Jabari Smith Jr. is headed to Houston. Here’s your chance to get in early and get your replica jerseys before the season begins.

Houston, please welcome your newest Houston Rocket - Jabari Smith!

With the NBA draft just one day away, KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy and sports anchor/reporter Ari Alexander sit down to share their thoughts on what the Houston Rockets may do to set up the team for future success.

The Houston Rockets, who had the worst record in the NBA this season will select third in the upcoming draft.

The University of Houston revealed on Saturday its all-time starting lineup for its men's basketball program, as voted on by their fans.

Before becoming the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Jalen Green was the sixth man for Team USA in junior international competition.

The Houston Rockets selected G-League Ignite star guard Jalen Green with the No. 2 overall pick Thursday in the NBA Draft.

Newly selected Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace tapped his fist on the table a few times, then clapped his hands and pointed one finger skyward.

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets traded Trevor Ariza and the 16th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft to the Detroit Pistons for a future protected 1st round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Rockets received the pick and Ariza earlier in the week after trading Robert Covington to Portland. The Rockets later purchased the Pistons’ 2021 second-round pick for $4.6 million. In the short term, the trade deprives Houston of a first-round pick and Ariza, a useful two-way player who is very familiar with Houston. Trading Ariza also gives the Rockets a Traded Player Exception, allowing them to sign another player.

HOUSTON – The public application period for Harris County’s $30 million COVID-19 relief fund started Tuesday and much like the Powerball and the NBA Draft, recipients will be chosen by lottery. “We’re very lucky to be granted $1 million to be able to serve about 700 clients in the Harris County area,” said Morgan Zeringue with JFS. “The best we can do is to make sure that the funds are awarded fairly,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Challenges post-HarveyThe county’s COVID-19 relief fund comes at a time when memories of the Harvey relief fund still linger. In March, the Texas General Land Office, unhappy with the recovery progress, came to an agreement with the county on the rebuilding of single-family homes.