The Rockets will be in the Western Conference's Group C along with the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs. The Warriors defeated the Rockets in a seven-game series in the first round of the playoffs last spring.

Early in the offseason, NBA rumors were flying heavy about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. A big reason for the

The San Antonio Spurs are adding another big man to their roster, acquiring Kelly Olynyk from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.