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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets were both preparing for the second of a back-to-back on Saturday night. Dallas was fresh off a 132-111 Friday night loss to the Thunder in Oklahoma City, while Houston defeated the Phoenix Suns at home on Friday 117-98. The Rockets had the momentum, but that did not […]

DALLAS — Many players have become All-Stars throughout the years in the NBA. Some of those players have gone on to enjoy strong careers — although they often fall short of the Hall of Fame. Then, there are a few players who figure out the connection behind greatness and longevity, something Houston Rockets star Kevin […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant reached his 31,000-point milestone, which prompted ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins to call the greatest scorer. Durant (31,024 points) is now the eighth leading scorer in NBA history. Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain (31,419 points) and Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki (31,560 points) are seventh and sixth, which are both […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes took a huge hit with the team’s 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The Chiefs fell to 6-6 after coming up short in Dallas and now must win out their schedule to have any chance of reaching the postseason. Patrick Mahomes was stellar in defeat, tossing four […]

Fifteen-time All-Star Kevin Durant’s climb up the all-time scoring ladder reached another historic mark on a night that felt bigger than the box score. As the Houston Rockets rolled to another confident win, Kevin Durant crossed 31000 career points, a milestone that pushed him past Shaquille O’Neal and placed him just behind Wilt Chamberlain in […]

The Houston Rockets closed out a 117–98 win over the Phoenix Suns, but the real headline was Kevin Durant making NBA history with his 31024 total career points. With his 28-point performance on 11-of-17 shooting, Durant officially pushed his career points total past the Kevin 31000 mark — becoming the eighth player ever to reach […]

Ime Udoka had words of praise for Kevin Durant following the veteran star’s career milestone in the Houston Rockets’ blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Durant is going through the 19th year of his legendary career, his first with the Rockets. He stands out as one of the best scorers in NBA […]

The Houston Rockets have been among the best teams in the Western Conference this season amid the acquisition of Kevin Durant, and the future Hall of Famer reached a major career milestone in terms of points on Friday. During the Rockets’ game against the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant reached the 31,000 career points plateau, putting […]

When the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, most of the discussion centered around moving on from former No. 2 pick Jalen Green. But as the Phoenix Suns return to Houston for the first time since that deal, it’s clear that the bigger loss for Houston wasn’t Green: it was Dillon Brooks. Brooks is averaging […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant came four points shy of joining one of basketball’s most exclusive clubs against the Sacramento Kings, and he did not hide how much the near miss stung. When a reporter noted that Durant was just four points from becoming the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points, […]

The Houston Rockets’ hot start featured a stretch in which they played the fewest games in the league and none on back-to-back days. That changed this week, as the calendar flipped to December, with the Rockets’ first back-to-back test exposing several concerns moving forward. Rockets struggle without Steven Adams in back-to-back The Rockets have built […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant made NBA history in Sunday’s 121-101 win against the Utah Jazz, surpassing Hall of Fame center Alex English for most field goals made. While some note a slight decline in Durant’s game, the Rockets continue to play at a high level with the third-best record in the Western Conference. Durant […]

Many have called Kevin Durant the most gifted scorer in NBA history. But the question now is: how much longer can he keep it going? Now 37 years old, Durant is quietly posting some of the worst offensive numbers of his career, which has been overshadowed by the Rockets’ early success. Houston currently sits at […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Houston Rockets will hit the road to take on the Utah Jazz. Kevin Durant has missed the last two games for the Rockets due to personal reasons, causing some to wonder whether his playing status vs Utah may be in doubt. Here’s everything we know about Durant’s availability for the game […]

Reed Sheppard’s transformation with the Houston Rockets has been as dramatic as it is inspiring, and according to insiders, Kevin Durant played a pivotal role in helping the young guard regain his confidence. On Oct. 24, Sheppard had just endured a rough outing in a home loss to Detroit, scoring only nine points on 3-for-11 […]

Despite owning the fifth-best record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets still haven’t proven much. Houston brought in Kevin Durant this offseason to elevate the franchise to true championship-contender status. And while the early returns look strong on paper, an 11-4 record and the No. 2 offensive rating, there are still reasons for concern. Stats […]

The NBA Cup is back in full force as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this next matchup in the Western Conference Group C. The Houston Rockets (11-4) will take on the Golden State Warriors (10-9) as the two teams renew their rivalry for the first time this season. Check our NBA odds […]

The Houston Rockets didn’t need any extra storylines heading into battle with the Phoenix Suns, but Ime Udoka found himself pulled into one the moment Kevin Durant’s name surfaced. A reporter pressed him on why Durant wasn’t with the Suns, and Udoka kept his answer tight. He said Durant was out for personal reasons. When […]

It’s not too common for two teams to be winners in a franchise-altering trade. Well, that can be said for the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets after trading for Kevin Durant during the offseason. Many thought Houston won the trade by a landslide, and many thought Phoenix was beginning a rebuild. It may only be […]

The Houston Rockets will be without Kevin Durant for at least the next two games due to a family matter. While losing your star is never ideal, it now opens a window for Reed Sheppard to step into a bigger role. Sheppard, coming off the best game of his young career, is expected to make […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as we take a look at this upcoming marquee matchup in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets (10-4) will visit the Phoenix Suns (11-6) as fans will see familiar faces on new teams for the first time. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Suns prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets […]

Kevin Durant shared his thoughts on Stephen Curry becoming a sneaker free agent and where the Warriors star should take his talents next. Curry parted ways with Under Armour after 13 years, opening the door for a major sneaker move. Durant appeared on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, where the conversation turned […]

PHOENIX– November 24 would’ve signaled Kevin Durant coming back to Phoenix, in what would’ve been a highly anticipated return. However, Durant was ruled out due to personal reasons and is attending to a family matter. He won’t be available for Monday’s game, which bummed out Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker. “I hope everything […]

The Houston Rockets have two highly anticipated games on the schedule coming up, but Kevin Durant will not be playing against two of his former teams. Durant will miss Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns and Wednesday’s NBA Cup game against the Golden State Warriors as he attends to a family matter, according to ESPN’s […]

The world of athlete endorsements has shifted from simple logo placements to sprawling business partnerships that redefine what it means to be a global superstar. Look at the deals struck by LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and Derrick Rose. These agreements are no longer just contracts. They are economic ecosystems, […]

Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant is grateful for his first season with the Houston Rockets, as the 2025-26 squad is thriving. Amid All-Star Alperen Sengun and Durant’s growing relationship in their first season as teammates, the Rockets are 10-3 for the third-best record in the Western Conference. Durant has even tapped into the journalistic side of […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant clarified why he went “rogue” during a key late-game possession involving teammate Amen Thompson in the team’s 117–113 overtime win over the Orlando Magic last Sunday. Durant addressed the moment during an appearance on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, explaining the decision that circulated widely on social […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott earned his first Valley moment in the team’s first win since parting ways with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. It followed a 116-113 overtime win against the Los Angeles Clippers in the Suns’ head coach’s debut, offering a glimmer of hope after a disappointing era marked by hollow results […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun has no reservations over handing the ball to Kevin Durant at the end of games. After Durant scored 30+ points in two Rockets victories against the Portland Blazers (140-116) and against the Orlando Magic in overtime, Sengun knows Kevin’s preparation and track record in clutch situations. Sengun also know he […]

On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets found themselves in a barnburner against the Paolo Banchero-less Orlando Magic. That Magic squad had been pushing the Rockets to the limit all night long, but Durant and the Rockets had the final say. After nearly throwing away the game towards the end of regulation, it was Durant that […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s impressive start to 2025-26 continued with a 30-point performance in Friday’s 140-116 win against the Portland Blazers. The Rockets have won eight of their last nine games and improved to 8-1 as Durant’s 30 points led seven players in double figures. Durant was efficient, going 12-for-19 from the floor, including […]

The Houston Rockets are 7-3 for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. They’re winning by an average margin of 11 points – their largest margin since the 1994 championship team. But it’s been even longer since the Rockets, or any other NBA team, has dominated the glass like this. Houston’s plus-12.2 rebounding margin per […]

It’s Easy Money Sniper, what did you expect? Kevin Durant and iShowSpeed tried to team up for a two-on-two run, but things fell apart fast, per NewsBreak. The streamer found himself staring up at St. John’s big men Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins. Their size difference hit him immediately, and he said they looked like […]

One of the greatest teams to never win an NBA championship was the Oklahoma City Thunder with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. While Harden was ultimately traded, Durant and Westbrook remained a formidable duo. That team never reached the NBA Finals again after losing to the Miami Heat in 2012, and the team […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a convincing win against the Sacramento Kings, defeating them 144-117. Toward the end of the game, Anthony Edwards interacted with a young fan, and he gifted him his jersey. Edwards was asked about the moment, and he shared the reason why he did it. “I used to be at the game […]

MILWAUKEE – Coming into an East-West match-up featuring the hosting Milwaukee Bucks and visiting Houston Rockets, all eyes focused on the teams’ superstars and future Hall of Famers in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant. While each produced in the game, it was the role players for Milwaukee that made the difference in the first half […]

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 […]

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 […]

Recently, Kevin Durant raised eyebrows when he claimed that offense is more important than defense in today’s NBA, with many pointing to last year’s Oklahoma City Thunder as direct evidence to the contrary. Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has since fired back at those claims. “Those who don’t believe defense is as valuable […]