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On YouTubeKevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / February 20
Kevin Durant Announces Retirement Decision Amid Burner Account Allegations
Kevin Durant is still playing like a star in Year 18. Yet the conversation around him right now has little to do with scoring. Because during All-Star weekend fallout, the Houston Rockets forward ended up talking about his future in the most unexpected way possible.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / February 20
Paul Pierce Defends Kevin Durant Amid Alleged Burner Leak
February 15 was an unforgettable night for the NBA. One would think that first competitive All-Star Game in years would be the talk across the community.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 20
Rockets Guard Makes Surprising Pick for NBA's Best Player
Kevin Durant made headlines over the All-Star break when an alleged burner account that many believe is tied to him made disparaging remarks about many of Durant's former teammates and several of his current teammates on this year's Houston Rockets ball club.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 20
Suns try to reverse narrative on Kevin Durant trade with Rockets 
Last offseason’s trade between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets, that saw Kevin Durant get dealt to Houston, in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks,
NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Draymond Green's Take on Kevin Durant Rumor Draws Attention
Kevin Durant is still the most important offensive player for the Houston Rockets. He's the team's top scorer at 26.0 PPG while also being an efficient shooter with 51.0%/40.4%/88.2% shooting splits.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Tracy McGrady Q&A: Hall of Famer Talks Rockets' Vulnerability, Names NBA's Best Scorer, Makes Finals Pick
Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady knows how difficult it is to advance in the NBA playoffs. McGrady was one of the best players of his generation, leading the league in scoring twice while going to seven All-Star Games.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 20
Rockets Shoo Away Hornets 105-101
This is a kind of glass half full win. The glass isn’t entirely full, but nor is it entirely empty. It’s definitely better than a close loss by a reverse of this score.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / February 20
Houston Rockets Escape Charlotte Hornets In Close 105-101 Final Behind Vintage Kevin Durant Performance
In a game that featured two of the hottest teams in the league, the Houston Rockets narrowly edged out the Charlotte Hornets thanks to a throwback performance from Kevin Durant.
NBA News / The SportsRush / February 20
Antonio Daniels Irked By Kevin Durant Not Refuting His Burner Account Accusations
Kevin Durant found himself in hot water with the media after being accused of using burner accounts to diss his current and former teammates. This came after screenshots of shockingly disrespectful texts surfaced online.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, is close to matching Kobe Bryant
Durant wasted no time making history in his team's first game back after the All-Star break.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 19
Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Clutch Win over Hornets
The Houston Rockets won a huge game on the road against the Charlotte Hornets, 105-101, in comeback fashion on Thursday night. This was the first game
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 19
Big shots late lift Rockets, who cool off Hornets
Kevin Durant poured in 35 points on 14-for-20 shooting as the Houston Rockets fended off the host Charlotte Hornets for a 105-101 victory in the first game after the All-Star break Thursday night.
Ime Udoka News / Scoop B / February 20
The 'C' Grade Standard: Why Ime Udoka is Coaching the Houston Rockets Like a Title Contender
In the modern NBA, where “load management” and “process over results” often serve as convenient masks for mediocrity, Ime Udoka is a throwback to a more demanding era.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 19
What to Watch for in Rockets-Hornets After the All-Star Break
The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they take on the 26-29 Hornets in Charlotte. After a rough patch leading up to NBA All-Star Weekend, the Rockets had a long break to reset, with the hope that things will improve moving forward.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 19
How The Rockets Can Avoid Another Upset To The Hornets
Wins at this time of the season are critical, and the Houston Rockets know they must stack up wins at a high rate to put themselves in quality position for the postseason.
NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 19
Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets, Preview, Prediction & Odds, February 19
With the NBA All-Star weekend over, bettors could have a chance to win money in today’s game with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Houston Rockets. The Hornets are entering the second half of the NBA season as one of the hottest teams after the All-Star break against a solid Rockets squad.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 19
Why Kevin Durant's response to burner account accusations isn't adding up
The Houston Rockets star's history of using burner accounts to take shots at his former teammates led to some odd accusations during the All-Star break.
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