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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.

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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.

James Harden News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

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

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / February 3

Did A Fan Just Ruin Kevin Durant’s Season? Here’s The Full Scoop On The Ankle Injury

It’s the kind of freak accident that makes you cringe, roll your eyes, and worry all at the same time. Kevin Durant, the heart and soul of the Houston Rockets this season, is sidelined.

Alperen Sengun News / The Dream Shake / February 3

Alperen Sengun’s NBA All-Star snub can be a good thing for Rockets

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, there was chatter that the Houston Rockets could have a trio of All-Stars, comprised of Amen Thompson, the newly-acquired Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 3

Rockets' Fred VanVleet Explains Key to Keeping Turnovers Down

This year's Rockets are no different. They rank fifth in defensive efficiency on the season. (Although they didn't look the part at the beginning of the season).

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 3

Rockets down Pacers 118-114 with KD out

The Houston Rockets played Monday night’s game without Kevin Durant. Add in the already missing Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, and you have practically half of your rotation in street clothes.

Alperen Sengun News / Hardwood Heroics / February 3

'I Was Sloppy Last Month' – Houston Rockets’ Alperen Sengun Reveals Motivation Behind 39-Point Outburst Vs. Indiana Pacers

After struggling to find consistency last month, Alperen Sengun got off to a brisk start this February, as he stepped up big in the Houston Rockets’ 118-114 road victory against the Indiana Pacers on Monday evening.