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Former Houston Rockets Star Chris Paul Announces Retirement

Chris Paul only spent two seasons with the Houston Rockets, but the future Hall-of-Fame player was so impactful for a team contending for a title. Regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, he was remembered for nearly getting the Rockets over the hump as a legitimate sidekick to James Harden.

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Rockets’ Sheppard Almost Carries With Career Night

The NBA Cup superstar clash between Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Houston’s Alperen Sengun didn’t go as Rockets fans would have hoped. The Nuggets won the NBA Cup showdown on Friday night, 112-109.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22

Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun explains why he does not want to be compared to Nikola Jokic, ‘I can’t stop…’

Alperen Sengun is not a prototypical center due to his extensive skill set. It has led to comparisons to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Evidently, it is an honor to be compared to a player like Jokic, but Sengun is seeking a different path from the Denver Nuggets star.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

NBA Analysts View Rockets Highly in Terms of Production, Watchability

Success can come in many different forms. NBA history will tell you that it's hard to pinpoint one specific blueprint to create a championship team, as eras and player makeups change.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22

Bill Simmons thinks Reed Sheppard is an NBA legend clone after impressive resurgence

Reed Sheppard had a memorable performance for the Houston Rockets despite the loss against the Denver Nuggets. Ahead of their matchup against the Denver Nuggets, the Houston Rockets were on a phenomenal five-game winning streak.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

How Sustainable is the Houston Rockets' Statistical Success?

Heading into Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Denver Nuggets, the Houston Rockets are red hot with a 10-3 record, sitting as the third seed in the Western Conference.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / November 22

Rockets Flounder To Nuggets 112-109

The Rockets are now 10-4, having lost to Denver in their third NBA Cup game. This probably will keep them from advancing in Group C, the Group of Death in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 22

Rockets’ Reed Sheppard earns massive Mark Price compliment from Bill Simmons

The Houston Rockets may not have been able to overcome the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in NBA Cup action, taking a 112-109 defeat, but there were a few positives for them to take away from that contest.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Take Tight Defeat Against Denver Nuggets

The Houston Rockets suffered from a tough 112-109 defeat against the Denver Nuggets in their NBA Cup matchup in the Toyota Center. In the collision course of two of the top heavyweights in the Western Conference, the Rockets came up short against the visiting Nuggets, witnessing the end of their sizzling five-game win streak.

Houston Rockets News / Bleacher Report / November 22

Watch: Jokic dunks over 2 Rockets

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Why Rockets’ Alperen Sengun wants to move past ‘Baby Jokic’ nickname

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun carved out a name for himself last season, earning his first All-Star nod as one of the NBA’s bright, young stars, and has graduated from ‘Baby Jokic,’ a nickname inspired by the 3x MVP — Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 21

The Rockets' True Competition Is In The West

The Houston Rockets have taken care of business against some of the Eastern Conference's top teams. They've found ways to win through difficult circumstances, and beaten some high-quality teams functioning at a high level.

Kevin Durant News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

Kevin Durant is failing to help the Houston Rockets in an area where the team rank last in the NBA

The Houston Rockets are soaring, fully meeting the high expectations set for this new season. Currently boasting a 10-3 record, the Houston Rockets sit third in the Western Conference and rank first in the league in offensive rating.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 21

Reed Sheppard's Confidence Is Changing The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have picked up a few signature wins against Eastern Conference opponents in the last few weeks, winning close games against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Orlando Magic, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Are Kevin Durant & Nikola Jokic Playing Tonight? Rockets vs Nuggets Injury Report, Where to Watch NBA Cup & More (Nov. 21)

In a tightly contested West Group C, both the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets enter tonight’s NBA Cup action at 1-1, locked in a battle for positioning.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Rockets’ Kevin Durant explains why he went ‘rouge’ on Amen Thompson

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant clarified why he went “rogue” during a key late-game possession involving teammate Amen Thompson in the team’s 117–113 overtime win over the Orlando Magic last Sunday.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / November 21

Richard Jefferson Breaks Down What Makes Kevin Durant Fit So Well With the Rockets

13 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, and Kevin Durant has fit like a glove with the Houston Rockets. Theoretically, Durant seemed destined to thrive surrounding the Rockets’ young core.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 20

Red-hot Rockets, Nuggets square off with NBA Cup group lead on the line

Houston will host Denver on Friday in a pivotal NBA Cup matchup featuring the top two teams in West Group C. It's a tight battle with all five teams in the group holding identical 1-1 records, though the Rockets and Nuggets lead in point differential.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

The NBA Cup Brings You: Jokic Versus Sengun

NBA punishes Cavaliers for Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley decisions

Youth movement: Five new players who should be part of Team USA basketball's future

The 25 greatest dunkers in NBA history

The 'Most points in an NBA Cup game' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 No. 2 scorers by NBA team' quiz

How many of the No. 2 scoring options for each NBA team in in the 2024-25 season?

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 18

Youth movement: Five new players who should be part of Team USA basketball's future

A veteran-heavy USA Basketball squad took home a gold medal last summer in Paris. But their two biggest stars won't be returning. Who could replace them?

LeBron James, Steph Curry reveal whether they will play in 2028 Olympics

USA Basketball announces the roster for World Cup qualifiers

NBA makes an admission about no-call on James Harden's three-pointer

Key NBA players who have made leaps during the 2025-26 season

The 'Team USA men's basketball gold medalists' quiz

Tari Eason News / Hoops Rumors / November 15