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NBA fans react to Kevin Durant refusing to exchange his jersey with Anthony Edwards

Kevin Durant’s brief courtside exchange with Anthony Edwards has sparked debate among NBA fans after the Rockets star declined a jersey swap request following a recent game.

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Kevin Durant Makes NBA History in Rockets Loss to Timberwolves

Changing teams is nothing new for Kevin Durant, and his blockbuster trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets has only accelerated his place in the annals of NBA history as he added another scoring milestone during Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Shocking Loss to The Timberwolves

The Houston Rockets’ winning streak came to an end with a surprising 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on Friday night where Amen Thompson's career night was not enough.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 11

Rockets win streak ends at eight as they lose to T-Wolves 136-132

Defense was optional in the Rockets’ Friday night matchup against the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite shooting 60.9 percent from the field

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How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Rockets' NBA Draft Update: Prospects to Watch After the NCAA Tournament

The NBA Draft is the least of the Houston Rockets' worries in mid-April, but that doesn't mean they haven't been paying attention to potential prospects, especially after the NCAA Tournament.

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25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Two Things to Watch as the Rockets Rematch the Timberwolves

The wins keep piling up for the Houston Rockets after a 113-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night. They've now won eight games in a row, and the momentum couldn't have come at a better time.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Pace Is Giving The Rockets' Offense New Life

The Houston Rockets finally have their offense looking as effective as it did to start the season, as they have found ways to pick up the pace and push the ball when they get the opportunity.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Rockets set to Face Undermanned Timberwolves Searching for Ninth-Straight Win

The Houston Rockets are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, hoping for a ninth-straight win to close the season. After months of roller-coaster play, the Rockets have finally stabilized, rattling off eight wins in a row against teams like the Knicks, Bucks, Warriors, Suns and 76ers.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Rockets Reserve Forward Explains Value of Veterans in Today's League

This year’s Houston Rockets team has the perfect blend of youth and experience. Well, this iteration, even. It wasn’t always like that. In fact, just a handful of years ago, the Rockets mirrored an AAU team – loaded with talent and potential but lacking discipline, structure and professionalism.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 10

Health management for playoffs big concern as T-Wolves visit Rockets

The Houston Rockets' best-laid plans to extend their current winning streak into the playoffs while simultaneously easing the workload on their starters took a bit of a detour on Thursday.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 10

Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant Shields Ime Udoka From Criticism After Extending Their Winning Streak to 8 Games

The Houston Rockets have built some serious momentum ahead of the postseason, as they’re fresh from a 113-102 home win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday to extend their winning streak to eight games.

Clint Capela News / Scoop B / April 10

The Swiss Bank Returns: Clint Capela on World Cup Fever, Global Bigs and Houston’s New Swagger

When Clint Capela first arrived in Houston as a raw 20-year-old in 2014, he was the energetic apprentice to the “Lob City” era of the Rockets. After a highly productive five-year stint in Atlanta, the veteran big man has come full circle, returning to the Toyota Center in 2025 as a seasoned defensive anchor.

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Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / April 10

Kevin Durant Backs Ime Udoka, Tari Eason Amid Criticism As Rockets Extend Winning Streak To 8 Games

The Rockets are now on an eight-game winning streak following Kevin Durant’s 29-point performance in tonight’s 113-102 win over the 76ers. This streak began near the end of March, following a string of inconsistent games where the Rockets were 6-8 in March after an overtime loss to the Timberwolves.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 10

'Never That Guy': Courtside Audio Reveals Kevin Durant’s Heated Trash-Talk to Dillon Brooks During Rockets-Suns

Kevin Durant and Dillon Brooks moved from mutual respect to visible hostility. And their latest match-up put that shift on full display. Back in December 2025, the Houston Rockets’ forward openly praised Brooks’ growth as a leader and player amid their high-profile trade exchange.