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The Houston Rockets suffered a 115-105 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday, officially snapping a three-game winning streak for the club. Despite the loss, Kevin Durant managed to make NBA history by surpassing Kobe Bryant in a stunning scoring stat. Durant recorded his 30th point late in the fourth quarter by scoring on a […]

When Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets flew to South Beach for an afternoon showdown against the Miami Heat, fans knew they’d be in for a show. Sure, the Heat are in the middle of the Eastern Conference’s pack, slotted in the eighth seed with a 31-29 record, but Erik Spoelstra teams are always a […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat looks to get rid of its frustrations in avoiding another year of play-in tournament purgatory, head coach Erik Spoelstra will work on building consistency in the final 2o or so games of the season. While Spoelstra looks to lead the Heat, he will also have another huge job in […]

Kevin Durant is coming off a historic 40-point performance that lifted the Houston Rockets to a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday. He is routinely viewed as one of the best pure scorers in league history. On Saturday, Kendrick Perkins took those claims a little further by comparing Durant to 35-time Grammy Award […]

The Houston Rockets head to South Beach riding serious momentum. They will clash with the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in a matchup that feels like a measuring-stick game for both sides. Houston enters as one of the Western Conference’s hottest teams. They hold the No. 3 seed and are surging at the right time. […]

Kevin Durant was in attendance alongside thousands of fans during the recent Unrivaled matchup between the Breeze and the Laces at the Sephora Arena in Miami, Florida. Seattle Storm superstar Dominque Malonga, who finished the game with 21 points and ten rebounds, had an impressive running dunk with less than two seconds remaining in the […]

Kevin Durant led the Houston Rockets to a 113-108 road victory versus the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, and in doing so, he accomplished an astonishing piece of history that underscores both the positive and negative aspects of his Hall of Fame career. The 37-year-old forward became the only player to ever score 40 points […]

The Orlando Magic fell 113-108 to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night after surrendering a 19-point second-half lead, but Desmond Bane’s historic February continued despite the defeat. Bane scored 30 points, adding six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes. He shot 12-for-19 from the field and 6-for-10 from 3-point range without attempting […]

Kevin Durant is undeniably one of the greatest basketball players to ever grace an NBA court. On Thursday, his Houston Rockets squared off against the Magic in Orlando. Durant, even at 37 years old, showed the world that he hasn’t lost a step. KD dropped a 40-burger on the Magic, as the Rockets won 113-108. […]

Kevin Durant’s recent comments about the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the differences between USA Basketball and European Basketball have ignited a major debate. Durant had earlier claimed that the criticism against AAU was a veiled attack on the notion that “Black Americans” control the sport, and there was no actual reason for criticism apart […]

We’re back to cover the NBA with our betting prediction and pick series as we take a look at this next cross-conference tilt. The Houston Rockets (36-21) will take on the Orlando Magic (31-26) to close their season series, Houston leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Magic prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets are currently […]

Days before the All-Star Break earlier this month, Kevin Durant took aim at what he felt to be bias aimed at American-born basketball players not trying during the NBA All-Star Game. “You should ask the Europeans and the World team if they’re going to compete,” Durant said. “If you look at Luka Doncic and Nikola […]

Does anyone else still have Olympics fever? With the 2026 Winter Olympics coming to an end, meaning no more midday curling tournaments, all of our attention now turns to the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles, California. After watching Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry win the gold medal in […]

As Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant continues to obtain records in the NBA, the question surrounding him has been whether he would continue play on the Olympic stage. While there was speculation about the 2024 Paris Olympics, his last go-around, Durant would break his silence on his intentions to play. Speaking to ESPN, Durant would […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we head towards the Western Conference for this next tilt. The Utah Jazz (18-39) will take on the Houston Rockets (34-21) with the four-game series tied at 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Jazz-Rockets prediction and pick. The Utah Jazz are currently […]

NEW YORK – Jalen Brunson was the NBA’s 2025 Clutch Player of the Year for a reason. On Saturday night against the Houston Rockets, he added to his crunch-time résumé by putting the finishing touches on New York’s 18-point comeback. It took Brunson until about halfway through the third quarter to make his first field […]

Jose Alvarado has quietly had an efficient start to life at the New York Knicks, but the comeback against the Houston Rockets pushed him firmly into the limelight. In just 20 fourth-quarter minutes, the former New Orleans Pelicans man produced eight points, five steals, four assists, and a game-best +18 plus-minus, alongside a steal off […]

The Houston Rockets are grappling with a significant identity crisis after several frustrating losses to teams they were expected to beat. This struggle has sparked a debate about the team’s floor leadership, with many fans and analysts calling for Reed Sheppard to be inserted into the starting lineup. Proponents of the move argue that the […]

During Jose Alvarado’s career, he’s been adorned with the nickname, ‘GTA,’ or ‘Grand Theft Alvarado,’ due to his penchant for defense and coming up with a steal. Alvarado’s ability was on display down the stretch of the Knicks’ 108-106 win against the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday after he snuck up behind Kevin Durant and […]

Although he remains one of the best pure scorers in the game today, Kevin Durant knows he does not have much time left in the NBA. He will soon be a legend who is forced to experience the sport away from the hardwood. When a player enters the twilight of their career, they tend to […]

We’re back with our betting prediction and pick series for NBA Saturday as we take a look at the final game of today’s slate between cross-conference powers. The Houston Rockets (34-20) will take on the New York Knicks (35-21) for the first time this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Knicks prediction and pick. The […]

The Houston Rockets returned from the All-Star break with a 105-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, led by a historic performance from Kevin Durant. Durant scored 35 points in 36 minutes, shooting 14-of-20 from the field (70%), 2-of-4 from three-point range, and 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. He paired that with eight rebounds, […]

The Houston Rockets launched into the second half of the season with a win after beating the Charlotte Hornets, 105-101, courtesy of the heroics of Kevin Durant at Spectrum Center on Thursday. With the Rockets leading by three points, 101-98, with only 25 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Hornets needed a stop to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green weighed in on Kevin Durant’s latest alleged burner account controversy, comparing the situation to a “Key & Peele” sketch during a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show. Green addressed the online speculation surrounding a private account believed by some to be connected to the Houston Rockets star. Green […]

After Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant broke his silence on alleged Twitter burner account, former NBA guard and podcast host Gilbert Arenas went on a NSFW rant. For Arenas, there must have been someone frmo the Rockets who leaked the messages from the burner account. Arenas addressed Durant’s burner controversy, per Gil’s Arena. “Now I’m […]

The Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant has never been known to shy away from posting exactly how he feels on social media. However, this time around, he has been accused of using a burner account on X to criticize multiple of his current and former teammates. And if Bill Simmons had to bet his life on […]

The Houston Rockets had two representatives at NBA All-Star weekend with Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, but a lot of the talk on social media was about an alleged burner account belonging to Durant. During the weekend, as the All-Star festivities were taking place in Los Angeles, California, fans on social media found an X, […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant found himself in the headlines again after fans claimed that he was behind a burner account that trashed his former and current teammates in a group chat. While it is most probably untrue—and difficult to prove—Durant has a history of using a different account to defend himself from critics on […]

Rich Paul did not confirm anything. He also did not fan the flames. As screenshots tied to an alleged Kevin Durant burner account ricocheted across social media, the veteran agent addressed the broader issue rather than the specific claims. The timing added fuel. Before the NBA All Star Game tipped off, cameras caught Durant pacing […]

Over the weekend, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant took part in the NBA All-Star game at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, home of the Clippers. Durant’s team of American-born NBA vets made it to the final game of the round robin tournament, but ultimately ended up losing in blowout fashion to a team of […]

Fresh from commenting on the All-Star game’s intensity, Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets is now facing claims that he used a secret X (formerly Twitter) account to insult current and former teammates. Screenshots from an account called @gethigher77, which is now private, started spreading during All-Star Weekend. There is no solid proof that Durant […]

While Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant weighed in on the All-Star Game and its intensity over the years compared to today, he also addressed a separate topic: his activity on X (formerly Twitter). During All-Star Media Day, a reporter asked Durant if he had to choose between video games and the social media giant for […]

Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant doesn’t agree with the notion that the NBA’s All-Star Game was more intense than today’s era. Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green blasted the All-Star game’s new format as the association attempts to make its signature event more competitive after lackluster responses in recent years. For Durant, he doesn’t agree […]

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 […]