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NBA Legend Recommends Rockets Rest Kevin Durant to Make Sure He's Fresh for Playoffs

At 37-years-old, Kevin Durant has shown no signs of dropping off. He's averaging 26 points on 63 percent true shooting. He's flirted with another 50/40/90 season and may find himself in the club by the time the season ends.

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Rockets interested in 76ers trade after Steven Adams injury

The Houston Rockets have officially ruled out center Steven Adams for the remainder of the NBA 2025-26 season following surgery on his left ankle. According to reporting from Shams Charania, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2

NBA Legend Isn't Sold on Rockets' Alperen Sengun Yet

Ralph Sampson is an NBA legend. He entered the NBA with an exuberance of hype, having thrice won National Player of the Year in college. The Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2

Rockets NBA Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors, Targets and Updates

The NBA’s trade deadline will conclude at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, Feb. 5, marking the end of team’s ability to upgrade their roster in the 2025-26 season.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Rockets' Fred VanVleet Reacts to 2026 NBA All-Star Announcement

Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic was hoping he will have two All-Stars this year, but the NBAannouncement for reserves confirmed only Scottie Barnes made it to the All-Star Game.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 2

Houston Rockets at Indiana Pacers Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 2, 2026

With the NBA trade deadline a week away, contenders will be ready for playoff runs, with the playoff-hopeful Houston Rockets taking on a bottom-feeder in the Indiana Pacers.

Jeff Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2

Rockets' Jeff Green Ranks as Second-Best Journeyman in NBA History

Saturday's trade between the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers may prove to be the catalyst for more deals to be executed prior to Thursday's trade deadline.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 1

Rockets’ Fred VanVleet sends powerful message to Norman Powell’s NBA All-Star selection

The reserves for next month’s NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles were announced on Sunday, including Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant. Meanwhile, among

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 1

Rockets guard Reed Sheppard’s wild Stephen Curry nickname shot down by Klay Thompson

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets held on for a narrow home victory over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. It was a relatively quiet game from guard Reed Sheppard, who had just six points on the evening, missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 1

Important Road Matchups Loom For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have been one of the top home teams in the league all season, passing several tests at home against even the league's best teams. Their performance is reflective of a team that performs significantly better on their home court, hitting shots at a much higher rate than on the road.

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Rockets Announce Kevin Durant Injury Update Before Pacers Game

Kevin Durant had an off night on Saturday as the Houston Rockets secured a 111-107 victory over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. Durant scored just 13 points on 6-of-17 overall and 1-of-4 from beyond the arc.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 1

Rockets’ Superstar Out for Matchup with Pacers

The Rockets are set to face off against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, and they'll be down one of their best players. So far, Houston's seen an up-and-down 2025-26 campaign.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 1

Rockets Put Together One of the Best Passing Games of the Season vs. Mavericks

Coming into the season, the Houston Rockets knew they would be without their leader on and off the court, as Fred VanVleet underwent a potential season-ending surgery right before training camp.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 1

Under-the-Radar Rockets Trade Targets That Would Matter in the Playoffs

The first few NBA trade deadline dominoes have officially fallen, with teams like the Cavaliers, Hawks, Kings and Trail Blazers making moves around the edges of their rosters.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 1

Rockets' Kevin Durant Trolls Suns Fans After Dillon Brooks' Career Night

The trade that sent Kevin Durant away from the Phoenix Suns last summer has turned out to be a season-defining one. For both Durant's former team and present team.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 1

Houston Rockets Hold Off Dallas Mavericks 111-107

The Houston Rockets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center on Saturday night, also City Edition Night. The Rockets defeated the Mavericks 111-107 in a nationally televised game on ABC.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 1

NBA roundup: Amen Thompson, Rockets outlast Cooper Flagg, Mavericks

Amen Thompson scored 21 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added 19 and Alperen Sengun posted a double-double as the Houston Rockets fended off the visiting Dallas Mavericks 111-107 on Saturday to level the in-state season series at two wins apiece.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Balanced Rockets attack overcomes Cooper Flagg in win over Mavs

Amen Thompson scored 21 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added 19, and Alperen Sengun posted a double-double as the Houston Rockets fended off the visiting Dallas Mavericks 111-107 on Saturday.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31

Kevin Durant has honest take on passing Kareem in scoring

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant offered a thoughtful and humble response when asked about the possibility of surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.