Houston has $141.5 million on the books for the 2025-26 campaign, and the projected salary cap is $154.6 million. In reality, though, the Rockets are on track to surpass this year's $171 million bill. Big-money extensions for Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun—both north of $33 million—will kick in next season.

With this loss, the Rockets have officially been upset in the playoffs and have been sent home. The Rockets have not won a playoff series since the 2020 NBA Bubble, and that streak will continue this year.

Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets tips off tonight in a contentious series finale for the right to take on the Timberwolves in Round 2.