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The Houston Rockets are still trying to figure out who they want to be. Team broadcaster Craig Ackerman remarked this week that the Rockets haven’t been playing “Rocket basketball’’ of late. Which raises the question: what exactly is Rockets basketball these days? The answer was clear a season ago. Without a discernible star, Houston adopted […]

Kevin Durant already has a vision for what comes next for Mike Tomlin, and it does not involve a sideline or a headset on Sundays. After Tomlin officially stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport made it clear the longtime coach […]

The Houston Rockets played some rough basketball last week, and found themselves on a three-game losing streak, two of them being against the Portland Trail Blazers and the third being to the Sacramento Kings. If it was any time to get out of a slump, it was to start the week, and that’s what they […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head towards the Western Conference for this next tilt between budding rivals. The Oklahoma City Thunder (34-7) will visit the Houston Rockets (23-14) as OKC leads the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Thunder-Rockets prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder continue […]

Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 season came to an end with a blowout loss at the hands of the Houston Texans at home in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. It was an ugly performance for the Pittsburgh offense, which managed to put just six points on the board and allowed multiple touchdowns from […]

A success story in the NBA never gets old. Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson’s path to the league was not paved with glowing reviews and instant minutes. His one-and-done stint with UCLA was not ideal, as he only averaged 3.3 points and 2.9 rebounds off the bench. His lone year was also made more difficult […]

The Houston Rockets have been reeling as of late, having lost three consecutive games, all of which came against sub-.500 teams. This made their Tuesday night clash against the Chicago Bulls at home all the more important. However, like most of their past few games, this contest against the Bulls was a slugfest, with both […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden crossed a milestone Monday night that places him among basketball’s most enduring greats, per Yahoo. With a 3-pointer early in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets, Harden reached 28,598 career points, moving past Shaquille O’Neal into ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The moment came in […]

When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, the reaction around the NBA extended far beyond fan debates. According to Carmelo Anthony, frustration ran deep inside locker rooms, front offices, and coaching circles across the league. Years later, Anthony finally put words to what many felt at the time, saying the dominance of the Durant-era […]

The Houston Rockets have encountered a bit of turbulence as of late, losers of four out of their last five games to slip to play-in territory in the Western Conference. The Rockets most recently lost to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday evening by a score of 111-98, following up two straight defeats at the hands […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant delivered a milestone performance Friday night despite a 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, moving past Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and reflecting afterward on the significance of the moment. Durant entered the game needing 15 points to surpass Chamberlain’s career total of 31,419. He reached […]

Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Durant is midway through his 19th season in the league, his first with the Rockets. He continues to shine as one of the best stars at age 37, remaining consistent as […]

The Houston Rockets are seeing the best version of Steven Adams because of the toughest stretch of his career. At his lowest point, Adams wasn’t battling opponents for rebounds; he was battling his own body. A knee injury had sidelined him, casting doubt on his future, and even pushed him out of Memphis. But those […]

When the Houston Rockets selected Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, some believed it was a steal. Smith had been discussed as a potential No. 1 pick before the Orlando Magic pivoted to Paolo Banchero. But in the four years since, the top three picks of that draft have come to […]

Life without Alperen Sengun has proven difficult for the Houston Rockets. After entering the month with the third-best offensive rating in the NBA, Houston has fallen to 23rd over its last three games, all of which Sengun has missed. And the setback should linger, as Sengun is not expected back for at least another week […]

Paolo Banchero’s game-winner crushed the Brooklyn Nets’ hearts during Wednesday’s 104-103 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic. However, for Nets fans, Egor Demin was the story of the night. Demin was an afterthought for the first 44 minutes of the game. Then, he flipped a switch, nearly propelling Brooklyn to an improbable comeback victory. After […]

It was a yes, then it became a no. The Houston Rockets lost by a solitary point, 103-102, to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Wednesday after Tari Eason’s game-winning bucket was nullified by the referees. After Kevin Durant missed on his jumper, Eason tipped it back in as time expired. The Rockets […]

Four years removed from their time together with the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka have reunited with the Houston Rockets. Udoka coached Durant in Brooklyn as an assistant under Steve Nash in 2020-21. The duo is attempting to lead the Rockets to their first championship since 1995. Udoka revealed Durant’s most significant change since […]

Texas Basketball is coming off an 85-71 loss to Tennessee. Earlier this season, head coach Sean Miller ripped his team’s performance after a win over Maryland Eastern Shore. After the loss to Tennessee, Miller did not mince words about his team, invoking the names of Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge in the process. “I’ll just […]

Kevin Durant’s final 3-pointer against the Phoenix Suns came at the perfect time for the Houston Rockets. Not only did it seal a 100-97 victory over Durant’s former team, but it also delivered a message – several, in fact. Durant made one of them clear after the game. “I don’t mean to sound too dramatic, […]

When idols become your rivals. That could be a good sentiment for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. The two were teammates for two and a half seasons before Phoenix sent Durant away in a massive trade that landed them Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No. 10 pick. (Khaman […]

There is really nothing like a revenge game. Kevin Durant would agree, as he carried the Houston Rockets past the Phoenix Suns, 100-97, draining the game-winning three-pointer for an extra in-your-face souvenir. Durant finished with a team-high 26 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. He struggled from deep, missing 10 of his 12 attempts. But […]

The Houston Rockets will be without Alperen Sengun for at least two weeks due to an ankle injury, making these next few games all the more crucial in their bid to retain their positioning in the Western Conference standings. What stood in their way on Monday night were a Phoenix Suns team that’s been proving […]

Kevin Durant sent Anthony Davis to crossover school during one of his highlights in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Durant is going through his 19th year in the NBA, his first with the Rockets. It has been a successful start to the 2025-26 campaign for him and the Rockets, […]

Following a failed contract negotiation with the Brooklyn Nets last summer, Cam Thomas is searching for a long-term NBA home. The 24-year-old is headed for unrestricted free agency and faces an uncertain future with the Brooklyn Nets. Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant implored an NBA team to build around his polarizing former teammate. “I feel […]

Kevin Durant continues to strengthen his Hall of Fame NBA legacy, as he thrives in his first season with the Houston Rockets. The organization was unfazed by the former MVP’s age, identifying him as the player who could push the team into championship contention following last year’s first-round exit. He certainly looks like the missing […]

Even with key starting lineup cogs such as Michael Porter Jr., Egor Demin, and Terance Mann out due to injury or illness in their New Year’s Day clash against the Houston Rockets, the Brooklyn Nets decided to bring Cam Thomas, the team’s best pure scorer, off the bench. Instead, head coach Jordi Fernandez opted to […]

On New Year’s Day, the Houston Rockets started 2026 off on the right foot, thoroughly dismantling the Brooklyn Nets, 120-96, on the road. The Nets were without their best player in Michael Porter Jr., as well as key starting lineup cogs in Egor Demin and Terance Mann, which then thrust rookies Danny Wolf and Drake […]

Despite Kevin Durant scoring 30 points in back-to-back games, the Houston Rockets’ recent turnaround has been fueled by the addition of Tari Eason to the starting lineup. Houston had dropped four of its previous five before making the move. But since elevating Eason to the starting lineup, the Rockets are 3-0, including statement wins over […]

Despite the Houston Rockets’ recent troubles with closing out games, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. led their team in a 126-119 win against the Indiana Pacers. Durant (30 points) and Smith Jr. combined for 51 points on 21-of-36 attempts, including 16 rebounds and seven assists, as Smith Jr. secured a double-double against the Pacers. […]

We’re back once again to continue our coverage of Christmas Day in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for another exciting showdown. The Houston Rockets (17-10) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) as the two squads meet for the first time this season. Check our NBA Christmas odds series for the Rockets-Lakers prediction […]

The Houston Rockets will play on Christmas Day, the NBA’s biggest regular-season stage, for the first time since 2019. It’s the kind of opportunity the Rockets envisioned when making the offseason trade for Kevin Durant. But as their holiday matchup with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looms, the Rockets may be regretting that […]

NBA Tuesday will conclude in the Western Conference as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for the slate’s final matchup. The Houston Rockets (17-9) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (7-21), Houston leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Clippers prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets are sixth in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue the annual NBA tradition of playing on Christmas Day. For the the 2025 holiday, LeBron James and the Lakers are set to host Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets inside Crypto dot com Arena. Christmas Day 2025 will mark the 20th Christmas Day game for LeBron James, […]

Even Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant knows the incredible basketball trajectory of Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. In his book, Jokic has already shown enough to be on his personal list of the top five players he’s ever seen play the sport. Durant let everyone know what he thinks of Jokic following the […]

If Bruce Brown wanted a fight, he certainly got one from Kevin Durant, both on the scoreboard and in the postgame presser. After the Denver Nuggets guard complained about “disrespectful” comments following the Houston Rockets’ victory on Saturday, Durant didn’t hesitate to fire back. While Brown lamented that he “wished there was fighting” allowed in […]

The rivalry between the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets just got a lot more personal. Following a heated battle on Saturday night that saw the Rockets secure a big win, Nuggets guard Bruce Brown didn’t mince words about his interactions with Kevin Durant. While the game itself was a high-octane affair, the real fireworks […]

The old rap debate usually stopped at three names: Biggie, Jay-Z, or Nas. But that conversation shifts when Kevin Durant enters the room. During a recent podcast appearance alongside injured teammate Fred VanVleet, Durant peeled back layers of his personality, from brutally honest lifestyle habits to how music soundtracked different phases of his life. The […]

The Houston Rockets coughed up a 25-point lead in their 133-128 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. “That’s not who we are, and I hate that it happened like this,” Kevin Durant said after the game. Durant is right in one respect; the Rockets have not been a team that routinely surrenders […]