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Shams Charania’s dedication to his insider job garnered him criticism from Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant during the NBA’s Celebrity All-Stars Game on Friday night. Charania represented Team Giannis throughout the contest, with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo serving as the honorary coach. On the roster, he teamed up with actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key, […]

INGLEWOOD — The Washington Wizards once again have multiple representatives at NBA All-Star Weekend, but no All-Stars. The organization’s goal is to eventually develop a perennial All-Star like Kevin Durant, who made the cut for the 16th time this season. Wizards wing Kyshawn George admitted on Friday that the 37-year-old is the toughest player to […]

The All-Star Game has received a lot of criticism over the past few years because the lack of effort. The league has changed the format once again in USA vs. World playing style, and the hope is that can change things. Kevin Durant has already been broken up in his team since there are two […]

When a franchise trades for Kevin Durant, it signals genuine urgency for a championship. Windows don’t stay open forever, after all. That’s especially true when they’re built around generational stars in their mid-30s. That’s why the Houston Rockets’ silence at the 2026 NBA trade deadline landed with such a thud across league circles. This season, […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the most exciting stories in the Western Conference this season, and a big reason for that has been the steady, lethal scoring of Kevin Durant. On Tuesday night at the Toyota Center, fans witnessed more than just a regular-season clash against the Los Angeles Clippers; they saw history […]

For years, online jokes about Kevin Durant’s dry legs followed him almost everywhere. Social media clipped screenshots, broadcasts lingered a little too long, and the commentary never really stopped. Instead of ignoring it, Durant decided to lean in and turn a long-running meme into a moment. That moment arrived this week when Durant teased a […]

NBA Tuesday is back in full swing as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Western Conference tilt. The Los Angeles Clippers (25-27) face the Houston Rockets (32-19) in their third game of the season, their series tied 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Clippers-Rockets prediction and pick. The Los Angeles […]

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 […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the surprises of the NBA season thus far, sitting in solid postseason position after many expected this to be a rebuilding year. The rationale for that expectation was the team’s trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets this past summer, ending a disastrous 2.5-year run that amounted […]

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 […]

Lately, there has been talk of the Golden State Warriors erecting a statue honoring Kevin Durant. In fact, one of the biggest proponents is former NBA player Paul Pierce, per The No Fouls Given podcast. Practically speaking, Pierce believes Durant is worthy of such an honor. For the most part, he cites Durant’s success in […]

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 […]

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 […]

The NBA trade landscape is bracing for a potential shift as the Golden State Warriors pursue an all-in move for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the upcoming deadline, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Following the major trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis exactly one year ago, the Warriors are now the most aggressive suitors for the […]

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 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 […]

Last month, the NBA announced the starters for the upcoming 2026 All-Star game, which is set to take place in two weeks from Los Angeles. Among the most notable snubs were Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. On Sunday night, the reserve spots for the All-Star teams were revealed on […]

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 […]

Would Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant consider re-joining the Oklahoma City Thunder as a full-circle ending to his future Hall of Fame career? His former teammate, Anthony Morrow is predicting it now. After leaving the team that drafted him for the Golden State Warriors, Durant watched the Thunder’s championship ceremony in October ahead of the […]

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, […]

It’s time for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for the continuation of this in-state rivalry. The San Antonio Spurs (31-15) will visit the Houston Rockets (28-16) in the third game of their season series, tied 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Spurs-Rockets prediction and […]

Kevin Durant has heard every joke about his dry skin, and instead of ducking the memes, he leaned all the way into them. The longtime social media punchline turned into a punchy marketing moment this week when Durant sat in front of a camera and read mean tweets about his legs as part of a […]

Future NBA Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant is having a productive first season as a Houston Rocket with his team occupying the four-spot in the Western standings ahead of the All-Star break. While he wasn’t named an All-Star starter, he’s more than likely to earn a reserve spot for his efforts this season. He’ll also release yet […]

Kevin Durant’s on a mission this season. One of the last stars of the 2010s who’s still playing today, the Houston Rockets star is still playing at an incredibly high level this season. However, his production is coming at a cost: Durant is playing a ton of minutes this season, raising concerns about his durability. […]

The Houston Rockets got a big win against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in their latest game, but some people were too focused on things going on courtside. Kevin Durant has shown that he isn’t afraid of going back-and-forth with fans on the internet, and he’ll do it in person as well. That’s what he did […]

The Houston Rockets fanbase isn’t going to complain too much about the fact that they won a big game against the Detroit Pistons, 111-104, with Kevin Durant leading the way once more. Durant had 32 points on the night, and despite being 37 years of age, he continues to show that he’s capable of handling […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said the team cannot afford to be completely reliant on 37-year-old Kevin Durant to hold leads and secure wins. But the future Hall of Famer is no average 37-year-old. Just look at what he did in Friday’s 111-104 road win over the Detroit Pistons. During the second quarter of […]

The Houston Rockets are taking on the Detroit Pistons as the club attempts to earn its 27th win of the season. At one point in the contest, Kevin Durant stole the spotlight when he began chirping with a fan attending the game. After hitting his first free-throw attempt, the 37-year-old forward talked trash with a […]

Days after executing their greatest comeback of the season, the Houston Rockets let another game slip away Thursday night, falling 128-122 in overtime in Philadelphia. “We built ourselves a lead and then [had] some plays that are hard to explain down the stretch,” head coach Ime Udoka said postgame. But maybe it can be explained. […]

We’re back once more for continued coverage of NBA Rivals Week as we present a betting prediction and pick for this next cross-conference matchup. The Houston Rockets (26-16) will look to change recent fortunes against the Detroit Pistons (32-10), DET leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Pistons prediction and pick. The Houston […]

The Philadelphia 76ers survived the Houston Rockets in overtime, 128-122, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. It was a frenetic finish for the 76ers and the Rockets as they traded clutch plays. Tyrese Maxey sent the game into an extension with a jumper with 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Maxey, however, could have […]

For the Houston Rockets, Tuesday night’s 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs felt like more than just a victory. While it did help propel Houston to the fourth seed in the Western Conference and move them within two and a half games of the Spurs for the No. 2 seed, it also served as […]

Two of the NBA’s most feared unicorns faced off anew as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs visited Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Tuesday. The Spurs beat the Rockets, 121-100, in the NBA Cup in November, with Wembanyama scoring 22 points. Durant had 24 points to lead the Rockets. […]

Tuesday’s NBA slate is here as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this next rivalry tilt in the Western Conference. The San Antonio Spurs (30-13) take on the Houston Rockets (25-15) as San Antonio leads the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Spurs-Rockets prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs […]

A lot of basketball fans will claim that the annual NBA All-Star Weekend is getting more and more stale, despite the cast of superstars. In the past few seasons, basketball fanatics have criticized the event, calling for something new. Just recently, the league is teasing the idea of organizing a 1v1 tournament to inject some […]