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After First Loss, Fred VanVleet Not Overly Concerned

After First Loss, Fred VanVleet Not Overly Concerned

The Houston Rockets’ unbeaten start ended Friday night. The Dallas Mavericks erased an 11-point second-half deficit and won 116-111 in both teams’ NBA Cup opener, led by a dominant pair.

Reed Sheppard News / The Dream Shake / October 31

Reed Sheppard gets paid… well, kind of

Yesterday afternoon, Adam Spolane reported that the Houston Rockets had picked up Reed Sheppard’s fourth-year option. This means for the 2027-2028 season, Sheppard will be making just above $14 million before he is eligible for a rookie contract extension.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Analyst urges Houston to consider Kyrie Irving trade

Analyst urges Houston to consider Kyrie Irving trade

After the Houston Rockets’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Cup group play on Friday, one analyst believes the Rockets should go all in on trading for Kyrie Irving.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 31
Kevin Durant Speaks on Mavericks Loss, Thunder Back-to-Back

Kevin Durant Speaks on Mavericks Loss, Thunder Back-to-Back

The Rockets star took responsibility for the misses that kept Houston from pulling away, and he wasted no time looking ahead to a back-to-back against Oklahoma City.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 31
Kevin Durant Gives Blunt Take On Rockets’ First Loss This Season: ‘We Could’ve Blown The Game Open’

Kevin Durant Gives Blunt Take On Rockets’ First Loss This Season: ‘We Could’ve Blown The Game Open’

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets faced the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center tonight and lost a nail-biting matchup, 111-116, after

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / October 30

Mavericks hand Rockets season’s first loss in 116-111 comedy of errors

So… Maybe the Rockets should trade for Kyrie Irving. Joking- kind of. But the Rockets are no longer undefeated, and Irving was one of the primary reasons why.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Rockets’ Kevin Durant puts on personal Dunk Contest vs. Mavericks

Rockets’ Kevin Durant puts on personal Dunk Contest vs. Mavericks

The Houston Rockets were without Alperen Sengun for their NBA Cup clash against the Dallas Mavericks. However, Kevin Durant has suited up, and he got cleared for takeoff.

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Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
 Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
 Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
 Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss
 Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
NBA Insider Provides Update on Rockets Trade Plans

NBA Insider Provides Update on Rockets Trade Plans

Featuring a core of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson, there are high hopes for the Houston Rockets to elevate their profile in the Western Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / October 30
Kevin Durant Gets Real On His Time With Thunder And His Reaction To Their 2025 Championship Run

Kevin Durant Gets Real On His Time With Thunder And His Reaction To Their 2025 Championship Run

This Saturday, the Houston Rockets are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder for a premium matchup at the Toyota Center. For NBA veteran Kevin Durant, however, the game carries a bit more weight than usual.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 30
NBA Notes: Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Mavericks, Daniel Gafford, Sixers

NBA Notes: Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Mavericks, Daniel Gafford, Sixers

The Rockets have another season of Reed Sheppard secured. Houston exercised his approximately $14 million option for 2027-28, according to RealGM. The No.

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Reed Sheppard News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Rockets Pick Up Reed Sheppard’s Fourth-Year Option

Rockets Pick Up Reed Sheppard’s Fourth-Year Option

The Rockets have picked up their fourth-year team option on Reed Sheppard’s rookie scale contract, the team announced today (Twitter link via Will Guillory of The Athletic).

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 30
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Mavericks: Will Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard Play?

Final Injury Report for Rockets-Mavericks: Will Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard Play?

The Houston Rockets are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference showdown as part of NBA Cup group play.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
Houston Rockets Stock Watch: 3 Players Rising and 2 Falling During Perfect Start

Houston Rockets Stock Watch: 3 Players Rising and 2 Falling During Perfect Start

The Houston Rockets are off to a hot start and are 5-0. I know it’s early but they look like the best team in the NBA. The team has been very impressive and they are getting contributions from all over the roster.

Fred VanVleet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Rockets rumors: What Fred VanVleet’s triumphant injury return means for blockbuster trade plans

Rockets rumors: What Fred VanVleet’s triumphant injury return means for blockbuster trade plans

The Houston Rockets may not be looking for a blockbuster trade anytime soon, with Fred VanVleet’s successful return from a torn ACL giving the organization another reason to remain patient with its current roster.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
Sengun, Smart status as Rockets try to stay perfect at Mavs: Preview, Starters, Injuries, How to Watch

Sengun, Smart status as Rockets try to stay perfect at Mavs: Preview, Starters, Injuries, How to Watch

Game date, time and location: Friday, Oct. 30, 8:10  p.m. ET, AmericanAirlines Center, Dallas, Texas TV: Space City Home Network (Houston), TEGNA Inc.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 30
In 1993, Leslie Alexander paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets; 24 years later, he sold the team for $2.2 billion

In 1993, Leslie Alexander paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets; 24 years later, he sold the team for $2.2 billion

Leslie Alexander made an investment in 1993 when he paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets. The financier had no way of knowing how valuable the franchise would become over the next 24 years.

Fred VanVleet News / Field Level Media / October 29
Fred VanVleet, deep Rockets take on improving Mavericks

Fred VanVleet, deep Rockets take on improving Mavericks

Houston Rockets veteran guard Fred VanVleet was waiting for a moment like he had Wednesday in Milwaukee, a breakout performance after missing the previous season due to knee surgery.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Rockets’ 5-0 start comes with encouraging news for Kevin Durant

Rockets’ 5-0 start comes with encouraging news for Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant doesn’t have to do everything for the Rockets. Five games into the season, that might be the most encouraging thing about them. Houston is 5-0 for the first time since 2014-15, and as William Guillory of The Athletic explains, the improvement involves more than Durant making difficult shots.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Bucks: Will Alperen Sengun, Marcus Smart Play?

Final Injury Report for Rockets-Bucks: Will Alperen Sengun, Marcus Smart Play?

The Houston Rockets are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an interconference matchup. Houston enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-0 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home Monday night.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 27
Rockets finding ways to limit Kevin Durant's load with Bucks up next

Rockets finding ways to limit Kevin Durant's load with Bucks up next

One result from last season that the Houston Rockets were anxious to adjust was Kevin Durant finishing second in the NBA in minutes played in his 18th season.

Marcus Smart News / Viral Sports News / October 26
Houston Rockets Announce Bad Marcus Smart News on Monday

Houston Rockets Announce Bad Marcus Smart News on Monday

Houston Rockets veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a left forearm strain. The Rockets listed the veteran guard as out for the contest at Toyota Center.

Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Tari Eason gets ejected for a flagrant foul just nine minutes into the season

Tari Eason gets ejected for a flagrant foul just nine minutes into the season

Tari Eason pulled off the unusual feat of getting ejected from his team’s season opener (and pretty early at that). The Houston Rockets tipped off the new season on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla

Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla

The Rockets have made a series of moves in order to set their roster for the regular season, announcing in a press release that they’ve converted the Exhibit 10 contracts of big man Oscar Tshiebwe and forward Julian Phillips to two-way deals.

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