Maanav Gupta

Joined: Feb 1, 2026

Maanav Gupta is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI and Houston Rockets on SI. He graduated from the University of Houston in the summer of 2025 with his bachelor’s in journalism and a minor in Spanish. Gupta spent three years at the student newspaper, The Daily Cougar, and also covered the 2025 Final Four and National Championship as Houston beat writer for College Basketball Review. He also has his own YouTube channel, Maanav’s Sports Talk, where he has interviewed professional athletes and broadcasters like Jim Nantz, Jose Altuve, J.J. Watt, Rich Eisen, and Alperen Sengun. Gupta was also a contributor to the Houston athletic program as a student. You can find Gupta on X, Instagram and TikTok @MGSportsTalk.

Nov 6, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after making a basket during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets will try to improve the roster further this offseason in order to be a true contender, and some tough decisions will need to be made.

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Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka had some positive remarks to say about Reed Sheppard's improvement on defense in his second season.

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on from the court in the second half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets aren't expected to trade Kevin Durant after one season, yet possible trades have been discussed with propositions that just don't make sense.

Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) huddles with teammates during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets showed ultimate teamwork in Game 4 of the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers, and it an achievement that the franchise hadn't done since 1997.

May 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Charles Barkley (left) and Draymond Green (right) look on in the first half between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves during game three of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Draymond Green called out Charles Barkley's last few years of his career with the Houston Rockets and the Hall of Famer responded back.

Nov 13, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) reacts after scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Veteran NBA forward P.J. Tucker recently made his retirement official, and his time with the Houston Rockets will always stand out.

May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a call against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets have faced an unfortunate common outcome in the playoffs at home. It's something they'd like to change for next season.

May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) helps up Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter of game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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These Houston Rockets players were either came out as winners or losers going forward from this season.

May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone watches warm ups prior to game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone gave an interesting answer to how the team viewed the point room during the season and what they're looking for next season.