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On YouTubeKevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / October 22
Rockets Facing The Same Kevin Durant Problem That Frustrated Suns Fans
OKLAHOMA CITY — On opening night, amidst the glitz of ring night, the Rockets fell in double overtime to the defending champions, 125-124. The loss to the Thunder hurt more because they had every chance to steal one on the road.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
Reed Sheppaard's Readiness Cited as Key to Rockets' Success This Season
The Houston Rockets' main headline entering the 2025-26 season has centered around their ability to replace Fred VanVleet. Understandably, as he's been their vocal leader both on and off the court and he suffered the season-ending ACL injury during team minicamp -- after the offseason was already over.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / October 22
Kevin Durant says Thunder fans booing him is their 'brand'
Kevin Durant doesn't read too much into OKC Thunder fans' boos.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Alperen Sengun News / Athlon Sports / October 22
NBA Announces Historic First on Tuesday
Thunder beat Rockets 125-124 in overtime on NBA opening night. Alperen Sengun made NBA history: first with 35+ PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 5 3PM in opener. Houston looks for first win Friday against Detroit after Sengun’s career-best performance.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
Rockets Shouldn’t Hang Heads About Opening Loss
On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off, kicking off the NBA’s 2025-26 realgar season. The battle between Western Conference titans more than lived up to the hype, delivering two extra periods of basketball and a down-to-the-wire finish.
Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / October 22
Rockets fall to Thunder 125-124 in double OT in season opener 
The Houston Rockets fell to the Oklahoma Cty Thunder on Tuesday night, falling 125-124 in overtime in the season opener, allowing the defending champs to come from behind, and allowing some boneheaded plays to end their night on a sour note.
Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / October 22
Kevin Durant Timeout Controversy Teaches Rockets Key Lesson
The NBA season opener between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder had everything: intensity and controversy. But what stole the headlines wasn’t a highlight play, it was a Kevin Durant timeout controversy that left both teams and fans stunned in the final moments of overtime.
Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / October 22
Ex-NBA Star DeMarcus Cousins Demands Rockets Make Specific Move
The Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder put together a noteworthy battle that will be talked about throughout the year. It’s safe to say the season-opener didn’t disappoint.
Alperen Sengun News / Yardbarker / October 21
Alperen Sengun's shooting transforms Rockets offense in opener
The Houston Rockets got a sweet shooting addition to their front court to open up their offense in the new season. But it wasn't the one they expected in Tuesday's 125-124 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 21
New Rockets Player to Miss Season Opener Against Thunder
The Rockets open the season tonight against the Thunder. Houston has a largely new roster after a busy offseason. Free agent pickup Dorian Finney-Smith will miss tonight’s game as he recovers from injury.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 21
DeMarcus Cousins shares bold prediction for Kevin Durant
Even at age 37, Durant remains one of the most fearsome scorers in the NBA.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 21
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Ranks as NBA's Ninth-Best Fourth Option
Jabari Smith Jr. has been in and out of Rockets coach Ime Udoka’s lineups since Udoka's arrival in 2023. In Udoka’s first season in Houston, Smith was benched for Jeff Green for stretches of games. Unsurprising, as coaches tend to prefer veterans who are more established over young players who are more promising, but have unfilled potential.
Tari Eason News / Fastbreak on SI / October 21
Tari Eason Will be a Name to Watch in NBA Trade Market Next Season
Tari Eason will enter the 2025-2026 NBA season without an extension in place. The Houston Rockets suddenly have an interesting situation on their hands throughout the upcoming season, and potentially next summer.
Tari Eason News / Hoops Wire / October 20
Rockets’ Tari Eason one of 12 eligible players to fail to reach extension
The Rockets and forward Tari Eason failed to reach a rookie-scale extension before Monday’s 6 p.m. EST deadline, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Eason entered the day as one of the most likely players to sign, especially after Houston finalized a two-year, $90 million extension with Kevin Durant over the weekend.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Rockets' Tari Eason among players without rookie scale extension
The Houston Rockets and forward Tari Eason failed to come to terms on a rookie scale extension ahead of the 6 p.m. EST deadline on Monday, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.
Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / October 20
Houston Rockets Announce Tallest Starting Lineup In NBA History
The Houston Rockets shook the NBA world on Monday when they announced their starting lineup for opening night. With Fred VanVleet sidelined for the season with a torn ACL, they decided to go all in with the tallest starting lineup in NBA history.
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