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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7
The blueprint is out: how opponents are slowing down the Rockets’ offense
It was bad enough when the Houston Rockets lost at home to their rivals, the San Antonio Spurs. But what’s followed in the 10 days since has been even worse, as the Spurs appear to have put out the blueprint on how to stop this Rockets team.
Rafael Stone News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
General Manager Rafael Stone Explains Rockets' Buyout Conundrum
The trade deadline came and went without the Houston Rockets making a deal. We'd heard all year about the Rockets being one of the more likely teams to be buyers on the trade market.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
Rockets Rejected Reunion with James Harden at Trade Deadline
The Houston Rockets have still not solved their point guard deficit. They likely won't. Sure, there's the buyout market, but it's also not a perfect shoe-in
The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / EasySportz / February 7
Houston Looks to Capitalize on OKC’s Injury Woes
The Houston Rockets head into Oklahoma City with confidence — and opportunity. The Oklahoma City Thunder still sit atop the Western Conference, but injuries have stripped away much of their firepower.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
Did the Rockets Make a Mistake Staying Silent at the NBA Trade Deadline?
Ahead of the NBA trade deadline, there was a growing feeling that the Houston Rockets would get involved and finally make a significant change to the rotation.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / February 7
Are The No-Trade Houston Rockets Still In The Contender Club?
The Houston Rockets will play the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder for the third time this season on Saturday night. After a trade deadline that saw the Rockets make zero adjustments, will they show up for the big matchup?
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
Rockets to Face Off Against OKC Thunder Without Reigning MVP
The Rockets will match up against the OKC Thunder this afternoon, desperate to get back into the win column. The Rockets' back-to-back home-stand didn't go according to plan, with Houston suffering losses to the undermanned Celtics and red-hot Hornets in succession.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
Rockets' Kevin Durant Predicted to Make Second Team All-NBA
Kevin Durant has been as advertised for the Houston Rockets this season. At times, he’s seemingly been Houston’s only answer on the offensive end. He’s done a bit of everything.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
Rockets Dubbed NBA Trade Deadline Loser After Staying Silent
The Houston Rockets made an interesting decision to stay silent at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. With a glaring hole at the point guard position, they were in talks with numerous teams leading up to Feb.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 6
NBC Sports Considers Rockets' Alperen Sengun Biggest All-Star Snub
The Houston Rockets’ first half of the 2025-26 season has been a bit of a disappointment. The team is loaded with talent and is even ranked fourth in the Western Conference, as of this writing, with a 31-18 record.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 6
Two Stats Sum Up the Rockets' Lack of Effort in the Last Two Losses
The Houston Rockets have struggled, to say the least, in the last two games, and really since the calendar switched to 2026. The Rockets welcomed in the red hot Charlotte Hornets on Thursday as they played the second game of a home and home back to back.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 6
'Win-Now' Rockets Take Drop in NBC Sports' Latest Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets' game against the Boston Celtics could have easily been their worst loss of the season. Sure, the Celtics are surprisingly 33-18 on
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 6
The Rockets' Efforts Have Been For One Chance Next Season
Long time followers of the Houston Rockets are not far removed from the years of bottom-tier play, when the Rockets were one of the league's worst teams and picking in the draft lottery year after year.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 6
Cam Thomas Offers Intriguing Buyout Market bet for Rockets
The NBA’s trade deadline came and went, with Houston staying pat with their squad, as was predicted. Per Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko, the Rockets weren’t looking
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Rockets Coach Doesn't Hold Back After Second Straight Loss
The Houston Rockets suffered their second straight loss since Kevin Durant returned from a one-game absence on Wednesday. They fell to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, 109-99.
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / February 5
'No Fight, No Aggression, Just Blank Stares': Ime Udoka Torches Rockets For 'Careless' Loss To Hornets
The Rockets hosted the Hornets tonight and lost 99-109 in what was only Charlotte’s eighth win in all time at Houston’s Toyota Center. This was the Rockets’ second loss in as many nights as they lost yesterday to the Celtics as well.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 5
Rockets Get Blown Out In Second Straight Game As They Looked Lifeless Against Hornets: 5 Key Takeaways
The warning signs were there early, and by the fourth quarter, they were impossible to ignore. Houston looked flat, a step slow, and completely overwhelmed as they were routed 109-99 by the Hornets in what became their second straight blowout loss.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
Balanced attack gives Hornets first eight-game winning streak since 1999
The last time the Charlotte Hornets won eight games in a row, a majority of its roster was not alive to see it.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 5
Rockets focus on regaining 'edge' ahead of clash vs. hot Hornets
Despite entering Thursday's games in fourth place in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets hardly have resembled the physical team that surprised the NBA and claimed the conference's second seed last season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4
Kevin Durant reveals which NFL star impressed him most this season
The Houston Rockets star has never been quiet about his love for football.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4
Report: Kevin Durant vetoed a trade to one team
Kevin Durant very nearly ended up with a different contender in the Western Conference.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / February 3
Rockets Share Kevin Durant Injury Update After Missing 1 Game
The Houston Rockets secured a 118-114 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday despite the absence of Kevin Durant. The former NBA MVP sat out the game due to an ankle injury.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 28
Clint Capela signing looks prescient after Steven Adams injury news
The Houston Rockets loved what Steven Adams gave them last season, but they still signed Clint Capela in the offseason as insurance.
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