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The Houston Rockets took care of business Wednesday night against the worst team in the league, cruising past the 1-11 Washington Wizards, 135-112. Houston’s 81 first-half points were the third-most in franchise history. While the game was never in doubt, the biggest storyline was the return of former Rocket Cam Whitmore. Whitmore was Houston’s first-round […]

The past two games served as a major measuring stick for the Houston Rockets. And while they didn’t ace every test, there were plenty of positives to take away. The turnovers were ugly, the rebounding was mixed, but Kevin Durant leading a come-from-behind victory in Milwaukee was a thing of beauty. Equally impressive was the […]

Under head coach Ime Udoka, the Houston Rockets built their identity on grit and defense. However, this season, that formula has flipped. While Houston’s offense has surged, its once-reliable defense has sprung leaks, largely due to a heavy reliance on zone. Houston is currently ranked No. 2 in offensive rating, just a hair behind the […]

The past two weeks have been kind to the Houston Rockets, as they have won five straight while scoring 110+ points in each game – working their way to No. 1 in offensive rating in the process. But now, the real work begins, as the Rockets will be challenged this weekend for the first time […]

When the Houston Rockets needed a spark a week into the season, it came from Josh Okogie. When they needed another boost during Wednesday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies, it came from him again. Okogie, previously viewed as a Kevin Durant tag-along to round out the roster, has quickly become one of the Rockets’ most […]

The Houston Rockets opened the 2025-26 campaign with two straight losses, but have since won five games on the trot to go 5-2 for the season thus far. The streak has continued despite the limited availability of Steven Adams, who sat out the game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to tightness in his Left Hip […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant had jokes for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s dad Tee in-game during Wednesday’s 124-109 win. While the NBA world wonders if the Rockets would trade for Morant, who’s voiced his displeasure with the team’s direction and served a one-game suspension, Durant made light of the situation. Durant joked with Morant’s […]

It’s rumored that Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is on the trading block after the recent drama in Tennessee. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Houston Rockets are “unlikely to pursue,” according to team sources, which would be the right move for Houston. Ja Morant’s decline highlights risk Morant is currently averaging […]

As the Houston Rockets prepare for a three-game road trip beginning Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, speculation has resurfaced regarding a potential blockbuster trade involving star guard Ja Morant. With Fred VanVleet still sidelined due to a torn ACL, some have questioned whether the Rockets could pursue Morant if the Grizzlies explored moving the […]

A lot has been said about the way Cooper Flagg has started life in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. Thrust into the point guard position by head coach Jason Kidd, Flagg has to date averaged 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and three assists per game, a far cry from the kind of expectations placed on […]

On a night when Kevin Durant couldn’t buy a basket, and Jabari Smith Jr. was in street clothes, the Houston Rockets proved something far more valuable than a single win – they proved their depth. Durant was brought in to be the Rockets’ leader and closer of the team. But a victory over the Mavericks […]

The Houston Rockets are scoring like never before. Through the first two weeks of the season, Houston owns the No. 1 offensive rating in both the NBA and franchise history – a stark contrast to the defense-first Rockets of a year ago. Of course, the addition of Kevin Durant has played a vital role. This […]

Kevin Durant sent a clear message to the NBA after the Houston Rockets torched the Boston Celtics 128-101 on Saturday night. Going into the matchup, Houston had a 2-2 record. They lost their first two games of the season before bouncing back with two convincing victories over Brooklyn and Toronto. The Rockets kept the momentum […]

The Houston Rockets’ turnaround under head coach Ime Udoka was built on defense. But now, with Kevin Durant in the mix, and legitimate championship odds, Houston is suffering a bit of an identity crisis. The Rockets currently rank No. 1 in offensive rating (127.3), a mark that would shatter the franchise record set in 2019 […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reflected on his acting past and future aspirations during a candid appearance on Not This Again with Bobbi Althoff, admitting he regrets starring in the 2012 film Thunderstruck while also sharing his thoughts on broadcasting, podcasting, and even space travel. “I did like this cheese movie when I was like […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant added another memorable moment to his list of viral interviews this week when he discussed space travel, Elon Musk, and life after basketball during an appearance on Not This Again with Bobbi Althoff. As the Rockets continue their 2025-26 season, Durant’s offbeat comments caught attention online for their mix of […]

As the Houston Rockets continue their 2025-26 campaign, star forward Kevin Durant made it clear he has little interest in joining the growing wave of former NBA players entering broadcasting or podcasting after their playing careers end. In a recent interview with Bobbi Althoff on her podcast, Durant discussed what life after basketball might look […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who recently helped the team end a 52-year drought with back-to-back 137+ point wins, opened up about his personal life in a recent podcast appearance. Durant appeared on Bobbi Althoff’s podcast “Not This Again” on Thursday, where he spoke candidly about why marriage doesn’t appeal to him. When Althoff asked […]

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green doesn’t consider the Houston Rockets title contenders without Fred VanVleet. The Rockets entered the 2025-26 as title contenders after landing veteran star Kevin Durant while adding solid pieces to the roster, elevating their status. However, they suffered a major blow when VanVleet tore his ACL before the season […]

Kevin Durant and James Harden go way back, first teaming up with each other on the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they played from 2009 until Harden departed for the Houston Rockets in 2012. The two have since teamed up at the Brooklyn Nets, which has led to only moderate success. Now, the pair is featuring […]

The Houston Rockets spent much of the past nine months leaning into their double-big lineup, only to make history once they went in a different direction. Houston opened the season 0-2 with Steven Adams in the starting lineup, fielding the tallest starting five in NBA history. Then head coach Ime Udoka swapped out Adams for […]

In the Wedding Singer, when Adam Sandler’s character melts down, it’s Jon Lovitz who reaps all the benefits. For the Houston Rockets, when Kevin Durant is added to the mix, it’s Jabari Smith Jr. who gets to do the same. Durant’s arrival in Houston hasn’t just changed the Rockets’ offense (currently ranked No. 1 in […]

The Houston Rockets made history on Wednesday night, overrunning the Toronto Raptors 139–121 at Scotiabank Arena to record back-to-back 137+ point wins for the first time since 1973, ending a 52-year drought. The victory secured Houston’s second straight win after a 0–2 start, improving to 2–2 on the young 2025 season. Kevin Durant led from […]

For a team with championship aspirations, losing your veteran point guard right before the season starts feels like a nightmare. So much so, that the injury to Fred VanVleet shaved three victories off the Houston Rockets’ projected win total in Vegas. VanVleet was the Rockets’ most valuable postseason performer last year, and the most experienced […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant believes that players should embrace social media interactions with fans — even when those exchanges get heated. The 37-year-old star recently shared his perspective on The Pivot Podcast, explaining why he thinks responding directly to critics helps grow the NBA’s popularity and strengthens the connection between players and fans. “When […]

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes veteran guard Jrue Holiday will be on the move once again — this time to the Houston Rockets. On the latest episode of his Club 520 Podcast, Teague predicted that the Portland Trail Blazers will trade Holiday to Houston by the 2025–26 trade deadline. “He’s gonna be traded at […]

Kevin Durant has reached a point in his career where reflection meets acceptance, and his recent comments show that even one of basketball’s greatest scorers understands the value of adapting. The 37-year-old Houston Rockets forward said he would be open to coming off the bench one day if it meant helping a contending team. “Yes, […]

The Brooklyn Nets were just what the doctor ordered for the Houston Rockets, as the Rockets picked up their much-needed first win of the season in Monday’s home opener, 137-109. The Rockets were 15.5-point favorites against an already 0-4 Brooklyn team that has surrendered the most points through four games in franchise history. This was […]

The Houston Rockets have gotten off to a rough start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 0-2 after their recent home loss to the Detroit Pistons. Kevin Durant has had no problems integrating to his new threads, but the Rockets’ lack of a true point guard has been a glaring issue thus far […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin will be sidelined for Monday’s matchup with the Houston Rockets. Following Sunday’s 118-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Nets ruled out the No. 8 pick for the season’s first back-to-back due to left plantar fascia tear injury management. Demin missed a large chunk of the training camp and […]

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duran may be in good standing with the organization. However, that isn’t the case with Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson. That was on full display on Friday when Duren was kicked out off the game for getting into a fight with Thompson. The fracas led a referee to say on repeat, […]

In the days leading up to the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, many teams and front-office personnel were involved in negotiations with players from the 2022 NBA Draft class. Many players, such as Dyson Daniels, Christian Braun, Bennedict Mathurin, and Tari Eason, found themselves entering the final years of their respective rookie contracts and […]

The NBA officially returned to NBC on Tuesday night to kick off the 2025-26 NBA season. With the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors, opening night was a highly anticipated event for the NBA, which made its return to NBC for the […]

After the Houston Rockets lost a double-overtime season-opening thriller — 125-124 — to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, Fred VanVleet went into coach mode. VanVleet tore his ACL during an offseason mini-camp and is expected to miss the entire regular season. Still, without physically partaking in all of the action, he made his presence […]

The NBA Opener had some drama as the Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant called a timeout when the team had none remaining. But the referees did not see the gesture. Now, an L2M report admits to missing the call. After securing the rebound, Durant (HOU) signals for a timeout, the report noted. But it is not […]

On Tuesday evening, the Houston Rockets dropped to 0-1 on the young 2025-26 NBA season with a heartbreaking 125-124 double overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in what was a thrilling game. The contest marked the first regular season game for Kevin Durant in a Rockets uniform, and he played relatively well, although he […]

Thrust into the largest role of his young NBA career, Reed Sheppard showed that he was not ready for it in the Houston Rockets’ season-opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Tuesday, Sheppard, who has become the sixth man and first true guard off the bench for Houston following Fred VanVleet’s ACL injury last […]

On Tuesday evening, the Houston Rockets dropped to 0-1 on the young 2025 NBA season with a brutal double overtime road loss against the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. This was a wild contest, but ultimately, a foul from Kevin Durant on league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with less than three seconds to go spelled […]

The Houston Rockets took a big gamble with their opening game starting lineup. Ime Udoka ran out a starting unit featuring four 6-foot-11 players and a 6-foot-7 point guard. Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun have both spent most of their careers at the five, and even Jabari Smith Jr. has typically been looked at as […]