The Rockets will play 28 games on national television in 2025-26, which is tied for second-most in the NBA and is more than double the amount of national TV games Houston played last season.

There’s no secret that the Rockets are back in the top tier of the NBA’s media landscape after the past year. Following Houston’s ascension to the second seed in the West, it traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant.

ESPN's Tim MacMahon gave an update on the state of Durant's contract extension. According to him, while the Rockets intend to give him a new deal, he's not the top priority right now. Both sides could wait for the perfect opportunity to discuss the matter.