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NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 13
Final Injury Report for Jazz-Rockets: Will Marcus Smart, Lauri Markkanen Play?
The Houston Rockets are at home Friday night as they host the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play. Houston enters Friday’s game with a 9-3 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors at home Wednesday night.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 13
What Is Jabari Smith Jr.’s Ceiling for This Season?
The Houston Rockets hold the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings with a 9-3 record, and Jabari Smith Jr. has been a notable contributor to the team’s early success.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 13
The Rockets have reinvented their offense 
The Houston Rockets have the third-best offense in the NBA. Ostensibly speaking. We know that numbers can speak in half-truths. It’s undeniable that the Rockets have been the third-most efficient offense at this stage of the season.
The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 13
How the Steph Curry and Austin Reaves Injuries Will Affect the Rockets
The Houston Rockets have already proven they're ready to meet or surpass expectations this season. With a 9-3 record, the Rockets are third in the West -- and find themselves just two spots behind the top ranked Lakers and three spots ahead of Golden State.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
Marcus Smart News / The Dream Shake / November 13
Rockets Marcus Smart suspended three games by NBA
Marcus Smart of the Houston Rockets was suspended yesterday for three games without pay for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey in Wednesday night’s victory over the the Golden State Warriors.
Amen Thompson News / Field Level Media / November 12
Rockets work on opportunities for Amen Thompson with Jazz set to visit
The Houston Rockets sit third in the Western Conference standings thanks to a strong start, but before they beat the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Amen Thompson's offensive struggles were a growing concern.
Marcus Smart News / Field Level Media / November 12
Rockets' Marcus Smart suspended 3 games for punch thrown vs. Warriors
Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart was suspended three games without pay Thursday for throwing a punch that struck Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / November 12
Rockets’ Marcus Smart suspended three games for punching Charles Bassey
The NBA has suspended Rockets guard Marcus Smart three games without pay for throwing a punch that made contact with Warriors center Charles Bassey’s face, the league announced Thursday.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13
Marcus Smart has been suspended by the NBA
The Houston Rockets will be without veteran guard Marcus Smart for the next three games. The NBA announced on Thursday that Smart will be suspended for three games after punching Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey during the Rockets’ 115-108 win in Houston.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 12
NBA suspends Marcus Smart three games for punching Charles Bassey
The NBA has suspended Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart for three games without pay “for throwing a punch that made contact with the face” of Warriors big man Charles Bassey, the league announced.
Fred VanVleet News / Athlon Sports / November 12
In 2016, Fred VanVleet signed a $1.86 million deal with the Raptors after going undrafted; seven years later, he landed a $130 million contract with the Rockets
Fred VanVleet’s NBA career began with a contract that offered little security. After going undrafted in 2016, the Wichita State guard signed a two-year, $1.86 million deal with the Toronto Raptors, with only $50,000 guaranteed initially.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12
Kevin Durant Explains The Rockets' Balanced Scoring
Six Rockets scored in double figures during Wednesday’s 115–108 win over the Golden State Warriors. Kevin Durant led the way with 20 points. Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun scored 19 points each, Fred VanVleet added 18, Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / November 12
Rockets' Kevin Durant passes NBA legend on all-time made field goals list
In leading his team in scoring and to a big win over the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant also moved up an all-time list Wednesday night.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg after battling rookie for first time
Kevin Durant has faced plenty of talented young players throughout his NBA career. However, the Houston Rockets veteran couldn’t resist praising the Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg for his potential.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / November 12
Fred VanVleet opens up on what being back on the court means after missing a full year
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has returned to basketball with a different appreciation for the game after a torn right ACL cost him the entire 2025-26 season.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 12
3 Biggest Talking Points In Rockets’ 115-108 Victory Over The Warriors
The Houston Rockets continued their solid play this season with a 115-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors, delivering another strong performance against a Western Conference rival.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9
Rockets take early lead then fend off late surge by Nuggets for win
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun posted double-doubles, and the Houston Rockets withstood a furious rally by the visiting Denver Nuggets and held on for a 110-100 victory on Monday.
Reed Sheppard News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
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).
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