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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets Given Third-Best Chance of Winning Title
The Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes and expectations. Rightfully so, as they had just climbed to second in the Western Conference in just the second season of Ime Udoka's tenure as Rockets coach, posting a 52-30 record.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Can The Rockets Compete Without Fred VanVleet?
After a strong stretch as one of the top teams in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets have fallen to the fifth seed as other teams have hit more of their stride as the season has progressed.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
The Rockets Should have the Advantage in Several Areas When They Face the Pelicans
The Houston Rockets' weird schedule to start the year, with multiple days off between games, has come to an end, as they will play every other day or on back-to-back days over the next several days.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
How Long Before the Rockets Regress From Their Hot Shooting?
The Houston Rockets are red hot on the offensive end as we get past the quarter-season mark of the NBA year. 23 games in, they rank third in such rating, averaging over 120 points per game.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets Projected to Stand Pat, Avoid Temptations of Trade Market
Since taking over as Houston Rockets General Manager, Rafael Stone has mostly compiled a stellar track record. He's earned the respect of his peers. And he's generally earned the respect of Rockets fans.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
Rockets’ Steven Adams makes ‘idiot’ admission on Kevin Durant’s greatness
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams admits he didn’t truly understand All-Star Kevin Durant’s greatness until they became teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets' Kevin Durant Shares Source of Fun with Rockets
Earlier in the month, Kevin Durant’s trainer Dash Lovell spoke with long-time NBA writer Mark Medina of RG.com, telling Medina that he could tell that the Houston Rockets forward was having fun again.
Ime Udoka News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
NBA Fines Ime Udoka After Controversial Postgame Comments
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka entered Monday night frustrated after a difficult overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, and the consequences of that frustration became official on Wednesday.
Kevin Durant pinpoints exact moment when LeBron James ‘mastered his game’
Kevin Durant believes LeBron James reached his peak as a player at one specific point in his career LeBron James is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18
Kevin Durant explains how Dwyane Wade had major advantage over James Harden during his career
Kevin Durant came to the defense of his former teammate, James Harden, when compared to another great shooting guard, Dwyane Wade. Kevin Durant has had the chance to play with some of the greatest players of his generation.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets Drop to Sixth in USA Today's Latest Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets have shown that they can hang with just about anyone in the NBA. In fact, they even went toe-to-toe with the Oklahoma City Thunder,
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / December 18
Kevin Durant Confesses Greatest Business Regret That Ended Up Making Kobe Bryant $400 M
Kevin Durant has missed big shots on the court before, but the missed shots that linger with him don’t always come on the hardwood. Sometimes they come
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 18
Rockets need to be very specific when employing double-big lineup 
It’s well-known that the Houston Rockets like to dominate their opponents with size. So much, that they added Clint Capela in the summer, even after having two very good centers in Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.
Kevin Durant News / Hardwood Heroics / December 17
Kevin Durant Puts Blame on 4x NBA Champion for All-Star Chaos
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has been a staple in the NBA All-Star Game since 2009. The only year he missed it was in 2020, as he was rehabbing from a torn Achilles tendon.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 17
Rockets’ Amen Thompson Recalls Eye-Opening First Workout With Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets have a unique roster this season, but it has come with plenty of perks. They have been strategic in their moves over the last few seasons, and it has culminated in a year that could ultimately result in a championship if things fall into place.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17
Rockets’ Kevin Durant says he’s ‘mastered the game’ in all-time ranking debate
For Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant, everything changed after winning his first championship, including his perspective on his legacy — which he hopes to add to in his remaining years.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 17
NBA Rumors: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Pistons, Trey Murphy III, Timberwolves
The Rockets have quietly answered one of the bigger questions hanging over their season. With Fred VanVleet sidelined since September due to a torn ACL, Houston has gone point guard by committee.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / December 17
Ime Udoka fined $25K for comments about officiating
The NBA has fined Rockets head coach Ime Udoka $25K for his public criticism of the officiating.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 17
Rockets-Nuggets L2M Report: Do Rockets Have A Ref Problem?
The Last Two Minutes Report on the officiating of the Denver-Houston clash has been released. The report acknowledges some unfortunate refereeing errors that disadvantaged the Rockets down the stretch.
Ime Udoka News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
Ime Udoka Slams Officiating After Controversial Loss to Denver
The Houston Rockets have spent the early part of the season proving that they can compete with the best teams in the Western Conference, yet Monday night’s overtime loss in Denver introduced a new storyline.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 16
Five NBA players most likely to be traded after Dec. 15
Dec.15 marks the start of the unofficial trade season in the NBA. That's the date when most of the players who signed a contract in the offseason became eligible to be traded.
Kevon Harris News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Former Rockets Two-Way Player Kevon Harris Headed To China
China’s Xinjiang Flying Tigers and guard Kevon Harris, who was on a two-way deal with the Rockets earlier this month, have agreed to a contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.
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