Houston Rockets
National Basketball Association team in Houston
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| May 4 2025 | As of the 2024-25 season, the Houston Rockets have compiled comprehensive franchise statistical records across multiple categories including points, minutes played, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and three-pointers made. |
| 2023 | The Rockets selected Amen Thompson with the fourth pick and Cam Whitmore with the 20th overall pick in the NBA draft. |
| 2023 | Fred VanVleet joined the Rockets via free agency, signing a three-year $130 million contract. |
| 2023 | The team fired head coach Stephen Silas and replaced him with former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka. |
| 2023 | Dillion Brooks signed a four-year, $86 million contract with the Rockets after leaving the Memphis Grizzlies. |
| March 21 2023 | Alperen Sengun was announced out for the season due to an ankle injury, after averaging 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. |
| February 9 2023 | The Rockets traded long-time veteran Eric Gordon to the Clippers in a three-team trade, receiving Danny Green and John Wall, who were later waived. |
| 2022 | The team traded forward Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks and subsequently traded other acquired players to the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
| 2022 | The Rockets selected Jabari Smith Jr. with the third overall pick and Tari Eason with the 17th overall pick in the NBA draft. |
| 2022 | The Rockets bought out John Wall's contract after he had been demanding a trade and did not participate in the 2021-22 season. |
| 2021 | The Houston Rockets selected Jalen Green with the second overall pick in the NBA draft, along with first-round selections Alperen Şengün and Josh Christopher, marking the beginning of a young core rebuilding strategy. |
| 2021 | John Wall was benched for the entire season as the team focused on developing young players. |
| January 2021 | James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a four-team trade, with the Rockets receiving Victor Oladipo, Rodions Kurucs, Dante Exum, and multiple draft picks in return. |
| 2020 | Rafael Stone was hired as the general manager, and Stephen Silas was hired as the head coach after D'Antoni and Morey's departure. |
| 2020 | Head coach Mike D'Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey left the organization, leading to James Harden's trade to the Brooklyn Nets and the start of a rebuilding period. |
| December 2020 | Russell Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for John Wall and a lottery-protected first-round pick. |
| 2019 | The Rockets traded Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Russell Westbrook, reuniting Harden with his former Thunder teammate. |
| April 7 2019 | Houston became the first team in NBA history to make 25+ two-pointers and 25+ three-pointers in the same game, beating the Phoenix Suns. |
| 2018 | The Rockets won the Southwest Division and reached the Western Conference Finals, losing to the Golden State Warriors 4-3. |
| 2018 | James Harden won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award, and Mike D'Antoni was named Coach of the Year. |
| 2017 | The Rockets acquired 8-time All-NBA player Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers, finishing the season with a record 65 wins, the best in franchise history. |
| 2017 | Houston Rockets were purchased by billionaire Tilman Fertitta for $2.2 billion, breaking the record for the most expensive purchase of an American professional sports team. |
| 2016 | Mike D'Antoni was named the Rockets' new head coach, and Dwight Howard opted out of his contract, becoming a free agent. |
| April 15 2015 | The Rockets won their first-ever Southwest Division title and first Division crown since 1994, finishing with 56 wins and the third-best regular season record in franchise history. |
| July 13 2013 | Dwight Howard officially signed with the Houston Rockets, forming a new inside-out combination with James Harden. |
| 2012 | The Rockets acquired James Harden, launching the team back into championship contention and starting a period of sustained success. |
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