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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 […]

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 […]

Nearly a decade after his controversial exit from Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant once again found himself at the center of attention inside Paycom Center on Tuesday night. Making his Houston Rockets debut in the 2025-26 season opener, the 37-year-old superstar received a loud chorus of boos from Thunder fans who have yet to forgive him […]

Kevin Durant lost in his debut for the Houston Rockets after they fell short against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 125-124, in double overtime at Paycom Center on Tuesday. Alperen Sengun gave the Rockets the lead, 124-123, in the second extension with only 11 seconds left after getting an assist from Durant. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, however, was […]

The Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder wasted no time getting back in the swing of things this NBA season, as the two Western Conference contenders played a double-overtime classic on opening night. In the end, it was the defensive champion Thunder coming away with a hard-fought 125-124 victory after a back-and-forth affair that […]

Even the best players suffer from frayed nerves at the end of close games, and this was certainly the case for Houston Rockets star and two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant. With the score tied at 115 with around two seconds left after Tari Eason blocked a potential game-winning attempt from Oklahoma City Thunder star […]

In a poetic matchup between the past and present of the Oklahoma City Thunder down the stretch of Tuesday night’s game against the visiting Houston Rockets, it was the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player who came out on top. With the Thunder trailing the Rockets by a point with under 10 seconds left in the […]

All eyes were on Kevin Durant as he made his much-anticipated debut for the Houston Rockets, who took on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Tuesday. It was an early challenge for the two-time Finals MVP, who was traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Rockets in the offseason. It is also worth […]

With the score tied at 115 in overtime, the Houston Rockets faced the herculean task of forcing a miss from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the dying seconds of the game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, after all, was still on the court and was coming off an incredible fourth quarter in which he made the game-tying basket […]

Kevin Durant remains one of the most reviled figures in Oklahoma City for the way he left the Thunder in free agency back in 2016. Now, the Thunder’s championship triumph has softened some of the heartbreak that has lingered from Durant’s departure. But whenever Durant visits Paycom Center, like he did for his official debut […]

The newest chapter in Kevin Durant’s legendary NBA career has finally begun Tuesday night. The shiny new Houston Rockets weapon is making his mark in his debut for them against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, at Paycom Center. Durant’s first bucket as a Rocket happened just a little over two minutes into the […]

More than nine years ago, Kevin Durant shockingly signed with the Golden State Warriors, leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder for the franchise that sent him and his teammates home the previous season after overcoming a 3-1 deficit. The move sent a dagger through an entire fan base and ultimately forced people to watch their squad’s […]

Ahead of Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Opening Night matchup against the Houston Rockets, who inked future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant during the offseason, making them instant title contenders. After finishing with the second-best record in the Western Conference last season (52-30), the Rockets made arguably the biggest signing in free […]

As the Golden State Warriors prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, a recent column from the San Francisco Chronicle has sparked debate after appearing to reference former Warriors star and current Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant in comparison to Jimmy Butler III. In her latest piece, […]

As the Houston Rockets prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season Tuesday night against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder, former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins shared a bold outlook for veteran forward Kevin Durant, who begins his 18th season and first in Houston. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, Cousins predicted […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is ready for the upcoming NBA basketball season. At least one former NBA player thinks that Durant is more than ready. DeMarcus Cousins says the Rockets star has a good shot to win MVP this year, despite being 37 years old. Cousins believes the Rockets have the right pieces around […]

Although Kevin Durant remains one of the best scorers in the NBA today, he is nearing the end of his illustrious career. Ergo, the two-year, $90 million contract extension he signed with the Houston Rockets on Sunday could be the last deal he ever agrees to in this league. Such a decision cannot be made […]

The Houston Rockets are about to roll out one of the tallest, lengthiest starting lineups in NBA history when they begin the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Without Fred VanVleet entering the new season at the point guard spot, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is committing to his big […]

NBA All-Star Kevin Durant is showing that his “sacrifice” with the Houston Rockets goes way beyond buckets and box scores. His recent decision to take a discount caught many by surprise, including Rockets guard Amen Thompson, who was unaware of the move until a reporter mentioned it. The moment revealed Durant’s quiet leadership style and […]

On Sunday, it was reported that Kevin Durant had agreed on a two-year, $90 million extension with the Houston Rockets, the team that traded for his this offseason. Shams Charania of ESPN reported on X, formerly Twitter, that Durant was eligible for a $120 million extension but that he chose to take less money “so […]

The Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant agreed on a two-year, $90 million contract extension right before the regular season is set to start. When the Rockets traded for Durant, there was a good chance that he would sign an extension with the team, but it didn’t seem like there was any pressure to get something […]

The Houston Rockets have tied down Kevin Durant on a further two-year, $90 million deal extension that keeps him with the team through the 2027-28 campaign. The deal means that KD signed a contract roughly $30 million short of the maximum that he was eligible for. However, what does it mean for the likes of […]

It was expected that when the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant in the offseason, the two sides would work on an extension at some point. Luckily, things worked out a few days before the start of the regular season, as Durant agreed to a two-year, $90 million extension with the team With Durant’s latest […]

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have agreed on a two-year, $90 million contract extension right before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Durant’s max contract extension was worth about $120 million, so this deal represents a sacrifice of about $30 million. The 15-time All-Star now has three years […]

Kevin Durant’s arrival has singlehandedly turned the Houston Rockets into legitimate title contenders, and his value lies not just on-court, but off it as well. Head coach Ime Udoka has consistently talked about how Durant’s leadership skills are equally important for this young Rockets roster that is expected to get to the next level in […]

As the famous saying in the sports world goes, defense wins championships. This is different when it comes to Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant’s perspective on the topic. Durant is entering his 19th year in the NBA, his first with the Rockets. He joined the team in the offseason after the Phoenix Suns traded him […]

With fans locking in their bold predictions for the Houston Rockets’ upcoming 2025-26 season, the regular season starts with a bang, with a contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there are obvious storylines surrounding the Thunder and new Rockets star Kevin Durant, he would answer a question regarding his current connection to the franchise. […]

The Houston Rockets have spent the last several seasons rebuilding from the ground up: enduring the pain of youth, lottery disappointments, and a long list of growing pains that come with starting over. But in 2025, things feel different in Houston. They’re not a rebuilding team anymore. They’re a group ready to contend, armed with […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant has time for harsh critics on social media. He’s not afraid to admit that putting fans in their place online can be his morning cup of coffee. Durant has a lot to say about NBA life in Season 2 of Netflix’s Starting 5, and stands by his choice to respond […]

The new NBA Netflix show ‘Starting Five’ already has some crazy reactions, especially from former Phoenix Suns all-star and All-NBA forward Kevin Durant. Midway through a tumultuous season, a report was generated about the Suns trying to trade Durant to the Golden State Warriors. When he got wind of it, he immediately denied the trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently preparing to enter a full-on rebuilding year in 2025-26, with one of the youngest rosters in the entire NBA. The Nets spent five first round draft picks this year, and also traded Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets, bringing back wing shooter Michael Porter Jr. in return. It’s been a […]

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason talked about the Kevin Durant trade from over the summer and his initial reaction to the news. The historic blockbuster trade turned out to be a seven-team deal — first in league history. The Rockets were reportedly in talks with the Suns days before the deal. Eason revealed how he […]

You don’t need to explain anything to describe the commentary of Charles Barkley. He tells it like it is without compromise, regardless of whether anyone likes it or not. One of those who didn’t like it was Kevin Durant when he was playing for the Golden State Warriors. In the latest episode of the Netflix […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant looked back on the LeBron James and Dwyane Wade era with the Miami Heat and how NBA players reacted to James Harden’s trade to the Rockets in 2012. Two months removed from beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in 2012 NBA Finals, James and Wade’s congratulatory tweets for Harden irked […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

An experiment unlike any other: and for perhaps the wrong reasons. When the Phoenix Suns traded for Kevin Durant in February 2023, it was the biggest trade for the franchise since Charles Barkley. This also marked the biggest mid-season trade in recent NBA history. But what happened after Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets […]

The Seattle Mariners enter Game 3 of the American League Championship Series looking to jump out to a 3-0 lead. After a dominant offensive display in Game 2, the Mariners came back home with all the momentum on their side. Seattle first baseman Josh Naylor made a statement with his pregame fit, walking into the […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

Kevin Durant decided to shoot his shot at Kay Adams, but he missed. The Houston Rockets star extended an invitation to a podcast host who has since gone viral. Adams is a host on the Up & Adams podcast, where Durant asked her if she would want to see a Rockets game and get some […]