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This Expansion Jabari Smith's Game Has Been Vital For the Rockets

As the third overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, there was big expectations for Jabari Smith Jr. and his impact with the Houston Rockets. He was one of the top picks at the start of the rebuild to help turn the franchise around.

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Rockets' Reed Sheppard Considered One of the Favorites for Sixth Man Award

The 2025-26 NBA season has been a tremendous developmental year for Houston Rockets second-year guard Reed Sheppard. He's immersed himself as one of the Rockets' young prospects with arguably the highest ceiling.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 16

Rockets’ Star Questionable to Play in Crucial Matchup Against Lakers

The Rockets are set to face off against the Lakers tonight in an essential must-win game, should Houston want to maximize its regular season standing. Houston and LA are neck and neck right now in the Western Conference, with the Lakers sitting at No.

Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / March 16

Kevin Durant Named 2nd Most Popular NBA Player Among Peers

There are the most and least popular peers in any field, and The Action Network uncovered the most and least popular NBA players among their peers. As a representative for popularity, the folks at The Action Network analyzed 183 NBA players’ Instagram follow data to uncover who has the most fellow players following them.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / March 15

Kevin Durant’s Burner Account Controversy Still Impacts Rockets’ Chemistry, Says Former Teammate

After Kevin Durant‘s acquisition in the offseason, the Houston Rockets were widely regarded as title favorites. While this remains the case for the most part, with the Rockets (41-25) in fourth place, Durant’s former teammate, Kendrick Perkins, noted a distinct lack of chemistry.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Ranking the Houston Rockets' Top-Five Opponents to Close the 2025-26 Season

The Houston Rockets have 16 games in the regular season, in the heat of a race to the top three of the West. There are about four other teams that could realistically make a run for the No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Kevin Durant Explains Key to Rockets' Postseason Success

Since Ime Udoka’s arrival on the Houston Rockets, we've seen an emphasis on the defensive end of the floor. Unsurprisingly, as Udoka leans heavily towards applying maximum effort on that side and getting stops. It's how he led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals as a rookie head coach in 2021-22.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

The Rockets Have An Uphill Battle Against The Lakers

The Houston Rockets have a chance to make shockwaves in the standings after a two game home stand against the Los Angeles Lakers, a team actively competing with the Rockets for postseason positioning.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's 'Aunt Pearl' KD 6 Sneaker in Fall

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant has Nike's second-longest running active sneaker line, behind only Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward and NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Amen Thompson Is Turning Into More Than Just a Defensive Player

When the Houston Rockets drafted Amen Thompson fourth overall in 2023, they recognized his exceptional athleticism, even after missing out on top prospect Victor Wembanyama.

Alperen Sengun News / EssentiallySports / March 15

'Makes My Skin Crawl': NBA Legend Slams Alperen Sengun Over Major Rockets Concern

The Houston Rockets look like a team that can achieve a lot with the talent they have. While Kevin Durant leads the team, Alperen Sengun is easily one of the most popular names when it comes to rising young talents in the NBA.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Fred VanVleet Pumps Brakes on Notion that Spurs have Surpassed the Rockets

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs recently squared off against one another in front of a primetime audience and the result was a resounding victory for the Spurs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

This Rockets Bench Player Needs More Minutes

The Houston Rockets are quickly approaching the final stretch of the season and the playoffs are just around the corner. It's imperative for the Rockets to find some more production off the bench and try all options that might be possible to be successful.