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The Houston Rockets haven’t been playing a very inspiring brand of basketball as of late. Their lack of a reliable floor general to organize the offense seems to be costing them, and their inactivity during the trade deadline did not help matters whatsoever. And amid the Rockets’ turbulence in recent weeks, many have been trying […]

Recently, the Washington Wizards shook things up by trading for Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. A lesser talked-about part of the trade was point guard D’Angelo Russell, who was also sent to the nation’s capital in the deal. However, recent reporting suggests that Russell might not be in DC for long. “We’ll try to […]

The Houston Rockets got back on track on Saturday evening with a road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed this one due to an abdominal strain, which will keep him out of the upcoming NBA All-Star game. On Sunday, the Rockets got some good news on who will be SGA’s replacement for […]

The Houston Rockets had been encountering some turbulence before getting back on track on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. Recently, big man Alperen Sengun had drawn some negative press after repeatedly calling official Jenna Reneau a ‘b***h’ during the team’s loss to the Boston Celtics. After the win in Oklahoma City […]

The Houston Rockets opted to stand pat at the trade deadline, despite some glaring needs created by injuries to Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, and their ongoing lack of outside shooting. They seemed to have some solutions available, too. Kevin Durant’s former teammate, Tyus Jones (a 40% 3-point shooter over the previous four seasons), Luke […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the middle of the pack teams in the Western Conference. They are currently 31-19 and in fourth place in the West standings. They have the Denver Nuggets right in front of them and the Los Angeles Lakers right behind them. For the Rockets to keep pace in the […]

It was bad enough when the Houston Rockets lost at home to their rivals, the San Antonio Spurs. But what’s followed in the 10 days since has been even worse, as the Spurs appear to have put out the blueprint on how to stop this Rockets team. Houston led by eight at halftime of that […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers were able to have a healthy split before the deadline, after both sides decided they were going in different directions. Harden was looking to compete for a championship, and there was uncertainty surrounding his contract beyond this season. As for the Clippers, it’s obvious that they were looking […]

There was a lot of movement prior to the trade deadline, with 27 of the 30 teams in the NBA pulling off a trade in one form or another. Some pulled off salary dumps. Some traded away veteran stars to bring in draft capital. Other teams sense blood in the water and acquired superstars to […]

The Houston Rockets have absorbed back-to-back losses after bowing to the Charlotte Hornets, 109-99, at Toyota Center on Thursday. While the Rockets fell to 31-19, the Hornets continued their hot streak, winning their eighth straight game. It’s their longest winning streak since the 1998-1999 season. Houston is 3-3 in its last six games. In those […]

Less than 10 games into the 2025-26 regular season, the Boston Celtics were thoroughly embarrassed by the Houston Rockets. They fell 128-101 at TD Garden and dropped to 3-4 after getting outrebounded 53-36 and shooting under 40% from the field. Flash forward to Wednesday night, and the Celtics are fresh off destroying the Rockets in […]

Recently, the Houston Rockets have been in the rumor mill, with some wondering if the team will look to make a trade deadline splash after recently losing Steven Adams for the year due to an ankle injury. In fact, some have even floated the possibility of the Rockets making a play for Milwaukee Bucks star […]

Kevin Durant is on a mission to help the Houston Rockets secure a championship, and he knows the challenges it takes to get there. During his time with the Golden State Warriors, he helped the franchise win two in a row, while also winning Finals MVP both years. Some would say that when it’s all […]

It does not appear that Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be tuning into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, at least according to what he told Kay Adams. During an appearance on The Up and Adams Show, Adams asked Durant about his status for Super Bowl 60. He said he’s “doing better” after his […]

It’s been said that the Houston Rockets have no interest in trading forward Tari Eason. However, the Chicago Bulls are interested before Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline. The Bulls are adamant about Eason, but the Rockets continue to say no, per Marc Stein of the Stein Report. Furthermore, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints wrote about this premise. […]

The Houston Rockets have been quiet on the NBA trade market this season so far, but that could change before Thursday’s deadline. The Rockets have some needs on their roster, with big man Steven Adams recently going down for the rest of the year with an ankle injury, and some still clamoring for a true […]

The Houston Rockets face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, and Kevin Durant now sits at the center of the injury report. A left ankle sprain has placed Durant on the probable list, putting the Rockets’ franchise star in focus as the team looks to keep its momentum alive. The Rockets enter the matchup at […]

Alperen Sengun made a loud statement Monday, pouring in 39 points in a Houston Rockets victory over the Indiana Pacers in his first game since being left off the All-Star roster. There’s a fair debate over whether Sengun has played at an All-Star level this season. The numbers are good, but some have dipped from […]

The LA Clippers are in talks to trade All-Star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland. The talks are ongoing and in the advanced stages, but no deal has been finalized as of yet. Over the last 12 hours that the rumors have surfaced, a lot of fans have taken to social […]

Alperen Sengun did not have the best January, as he struggled to find consistency after coming back from a few absences towards the end of December and the start of last month. But the Houston Rockets star seems to have found his footing with a huge game to start the calendar month of February. He […]

As far as NBA All-Star snubs go, Alperen Sengun’s exclusion from the 12-man roster that will be taking the court in February is as close to dumbfounding as it can get. Sengun did miss some time earlier in the season, but when healthy, he’s been an unstoppable force for a Houston Rockets team that’s currently […]

There is a key reason why Kevin Durant won’t be available for the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Durant is halfway through the 19th year of his remarkable NBA career, his first with the Rockets. He has impressed in his time with Houston so far as the team is firmly […]

The Houston Rockets have officially ruled out center Steven Adams for the remainder of the NBA 2025-26 season following surgery on his left ankle. According to reporting from Shams Charania, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN. The injury occurred during a contest against Zion Williamson, […]

The Houston Rockets have been playing some good basketball this season despite some key injuries they’ve had, but when you have a player like Kevin Durant on your team, you’ll always have a chance. Durant is having another stellar season, and he was just named to another All-Star team, adding to his accomplishments throughout his […]

The reserves for next month’s NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles were announced on Sunday, including Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant. Meanwhile, among the first-timers is Miami Heat guard Norman Powell.  Powell has been on a tear in his maiden season with the Heat, averaging career-highs of 23.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 […]

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets held on for a narrow home victory over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. It was a relatively quiet game from guard Reed Sheppard, who had just six points on the evening, missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc. Still, Sheppard has been on a heater […]

Cooper Flagg was thrust into an environment that was boiling over in anger following the Luka Doncic trade. The home crowd expressed its displeasure by flooding American Airlines Center with “fire Nico” chants. He was forced to answer questions about the hostility, all the while trying to find his footing as a de facto point […]

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Ryan Nembhard is on the injury report alongside Anthony Davis, with one player listed as probable, and the other ruled out. Nembhard is considered probable for Saturday’s game against the Rockets, while Davis has a strained left finger, and is ruled out. Here’s everything we […]

The Houston Rockets (29-17) could use the veteran leadership, savvy playmaking and 3-point shooting that Fred VanVleet can provide, but his status for this season remains in serious uncertainty after he suffered a torn ACL in September. Even when the veteran point guard does return to the court, there is no telling how he will […]

Clint Capela received a touching tribute in his return to Atlanta during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Hawks on Thursday night. Capela represented the Hawks for five seasons from 2020 to 2025, helping the franchise with productive performances throughout three playoff runs. This included a historic run to the East Finals in 2021, the […]

On Thursday evening, the Atlanta Hawks will hit the floor at home for a game against the Houston Rockets. Jalen Johnson is listed as questionable for the Hawks with left calf tightness, while Alperen Sengun is questionable for the Rockets with a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Johnson and Sengun’s injury situations […]

Amen Thompson, the Houston Rockets’ super-athletic third-year wing, delivered one of Wednesday night’s defining highlights when he detonated at the rim for an emphatic poster over San Antonio Spurs big man Luke Kornet, a moment that immediately reverberated across the league. The play sent the broadcast into chaos and further underscored Thompson’s growing impact as […]

Fans of the Houston Rockets held their breath after Alperen Sengun appeared to have suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center on Wednesday. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that Sengun limped to the locker room after sitting for a while on the bench. Sengun took a shot […]

The Houston Rockets are hosting the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the West’s best. The Rockets entered the game fourth in the conference at 28-16, just two games back of the Spurs. One of the biggest reasons for Houston’s success has been its offseason acquisition, Kevin Durant. Durant, […]

The Houston Rockets made sure during the offseason that they loaded up on frontcourt depth, but unfortunately, they’ll be missing one of their key pieces for the remainder of the year. Steven Adams suffered an injury to his ankle, and he will be missed for the rest of the season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets head into a matchup separated by only one loss near the top of the Western Conference standings. On top of that, they’re rivals. And to add a more recent layer: the two Texas franchises are just a week removed from the Rockets erasing all of a 16-point deficit […]

y, The Houston Rockets are reportedly looking for a veteran point guard at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Eleven-year veteran Spencer Dinwiddie believes he can be the solution to the team’s potential issue. The 32-year-old Dinwiddie has not played in the NBA during the 2025-2026 season, but he still believes he can contribute to a […]

The Houston Rockets sent a message that could not be misread. As rumors grow louder before the NBA Trade Deadline, one name is closed in every Rockets trade conversation: Tari Eason. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Houston has made it clear that any speculation involving the fourth-year forward is off target. Teams […]

Amen Thompson achieved an incredible career record with his performance in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Thompson is halfway through the third season of his NBA career with the Rockets. Transforming into a two-way star for the team, he is enjoying a breakout season with is scoring and playmaking […]