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Rockets rumors: Why trade deadline fireworks shouldn’t be expected despite buzz

Recently, the Houston Rockets have been in the rumor mill, with some wondering if the team will look to make a trade deadline splash after recently losing Steven Adams for the year due to an ankle injury.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant downplays potential Warriors statue with ‘men’s bathroom’ option

Kevin Durant is on a mission to help the Houston Rockets secure a championship, and he knows the challenges it takes to get there. During his time with the Golden State Warriors, he helped the franchise win two in a row, while also winning Finals MVP both years.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Rockets End Tari Eason's Minutes Restriction as he Returns to Full Health

Tari Eason has been one of the most heavily discussed players on the Houston Rockets over the last month. Alongside only Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, albeit for much different reasons.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Why insider won’t rule out Rockets from Giannis trade sweepstakes despite no apparent interest

The Houston Rockets have been quiet on the NBA trade market this season so far, but that could change before Thursday’s deadline. The Rockets have some needs on their roster, with big man Steven Adams recently going down for the rest of the year with an ankle injury, and some still clamoring for a true point guard.

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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 4

Klay Thompson: Rockets' Reed Sheppard Shouldn't be Compared to Warriors' Stephen Curry

Prior to the season, it was reported that Reed Sheppard was going to be handed a sizable role for the Houston Rockets. Houston faced a point guard deficit, after adding additional center and wing depth.

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.

Report: Kevin Durant vetoed a trade to one team

Pointless NFL Pro Bowl Games show there is no way to fix All-Star games

10 notable NFL free agents and their potential landing spots

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Bulls Continue to 'Take Swings' at Rockets' Tari Eason in Coby White Trade Talks

The Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls have been a tale of complete opposites this season. On a number of fronts. For one, the Rockets are one of the top teams in their conference.

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / February 4

Spurred by snub, Rockets' Alperen Sengun sets sights on Celtics

A sound argument can be made that Houston Rockets fifth-year center Alperen Sengun is having a better season this year compared to last, when he was named a Western Conference All-Star for the first time in his career.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Rockets to Have NBA's 10th-Easiest Schedule in February

The 2025-26 NBA season has been flying by. It feels like the Houston Rockets' opening night double-overtime thriller against the Oklahoma City Thunder was just yesterday.

Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3

Why Alperen Sengun’s All-Star snub is blessing in disguise for Rockets

Alperen Sengun made a loud statement Monday, pouring in 39 points in a Houston Rockets victory over the Indiana Pacers in his first game since being left off the All-Star roster.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 3

The Rockets Desperately Need This All-Star Break

The restful days at the start of the season are a thing of the past for the Houston Rockets. No longer are they benefitting from three or four days of rest in between games as the schedule ramps up in its approach to the final stretch of the season.

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.

Clippers trade James Harden to Cavaliers in blockbuster deal

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

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 / The Dream Shake / February 3

The ghost of James Harden still haunts the Rockets

Admit it… Some part of you wants it. Some flames never die. Some memories gradually fade into the abyss. Others are visceral. You could reach out and grab that moment.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 3

Are the Houston Rockets looking to acquire Andre Drummond?

Happy NBA trade deadline week! With this year’s NBA Trade Deadline approaching this Thursday at 2:00 PM central, there’s no shortage of trade rumors going around, and even though a deal seemed to be unlikely, Brett Sigel with ClutchPoints.com reported that the Rockets have had interest in acquiring another center.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 3

Rumor: Rockets Could be Interested in Sixers' Andre Drummond

It's well-known that the Houston Rockets' offensive philosophy is predicated on bullying opponents on the offensive glass. Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone built Houston's roster with size, to an unprecedented level. The Rockets lead the league in both offensive rebounds and second-chance points.