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Rockets' Kevin Durant Partners with Drake for Upcoming 'KD19' Shoe

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant is an ageless wonder. He's still performing at a high level in his 19th season. He's averaging 26.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 51.6 percent from the field, 40.6 percent from deep, 88.5 percent from the foul line, 57.7 per effective shooting and 63.4 percent true shooting.

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The Rockets Get Their Best Road Win In 2026

The Houston Rockets found a way to win against the top team in the Eastern Conference, holding on for a victory late against the Detroit Pistons. It took an improved offensive performance from some players the Rockets had been waiting on to have bounce back games.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24

Rockets' Amen Thompson Has Final Troll Over Brother, Pistons' Ausar Thompson

Prior to the Houston Rockets' rematch against the Detroit Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Detroit's third-year forward took a light-hearted jab at his twin brother, Rockets wing Amen Thompson.

Kevin Durant News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Kevin Durant dropped 32 on the Pistons and the Rockets are starting to look like a Western threat

The Houston Rockets beat the Detroit Pistons 111-104 behind Kevin Durant’s 32 points, snapping Detroit’s four-game winning streak. It was a road win on the second night of a back-to-back against a team that came in hot.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24

Sixers Joel Embiid Trolls Rockets Alperen Sengun on Social Media

The Houston Rockets' matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers led to disappointment for Houston. After trailing for the first three quarters of the contest, Houston seized a nine-point lead with a little more than six minutes remaining in the fourth.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Rockets’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that blows up title chances

Urgency can become dangerous. Boldness brought the Houston Rockets back into relevance. Impatience could knock them right back out. After years of rebuilding, asset-hoarding, and internal development, Houston finally pushed its chips into the center of the table.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24

Rockets' Decision to Trade NBA Legend Considered Worst Trade in Team History

The Houston Rockets are one of the most active organizations on the trade front. At least historically. They've made quite a bit of trades over the years.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 24

Rockets rebound with 111-104 victory over Pistons

The Houston Rockets were struggling on the road and on the second night of a back-to-back, but they went into Detroit and beat one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference anyway, downing the Pistons 111-104 behind a total team effort.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / January 24

Kevin Durant Faces Hefty Fine After Heated Exchange With Fan Surfaces

On a second game of a back-to-back set of a road trip, Kevin Durant was not about to take any nonsense. He’s busy creeping up the all-time scoring ladder but that didn’t stop him from adding to his profanity-laden library.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Rockets’ Ime Udoka gives props to Jae’Sean Tate for providing pop off the bench

The Houston Rockets continued their strong recent form on Friday night, picking up a 111-104 road win over the Detroit Pistons, but it wasn’t just the stars who impressed head coach Ime Udoka.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Kevin Durant scores 32 as Rockets end Pistons' streak

Kevin Durant poured in 32 points and the visiting Houston Rockets cooled off the Detroit Pistons, 111-104, on Friday night. Alperen Sengun had 19 points and five assists, while Reed Sheppard supplied 18 points off the bench.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant throw it down over Ausar Thompson

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said the team cannot afford to be completely reliant on 37-year-old Kevin Durant to hold leads and secure wins. But the future Hall of Famer is no average 37-year-old.

Steven Adams News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Rockets Superstar Steven Adams is Sleeping on the Floor in a Sleeping Bag, Despite Making $200M In His Career

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has never been the typical NBA player. He doesn’t get under the spotlight often despite playing with some of the biggest stars the game has seen, namely Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 23

'There Ain’t No Help Coming' – Why the Houston Rockets Aren’t Expected to Trade for a PG Before the Deadline, Per Insider

It’s becoming apparent that the Houston Rockets need to shore up their point guard depth if they’ll make a deep playoff run this year. However, according to ESPN’s Michael C.

Adam Silver News / EssentiallySports / January 23

Calls Mount Against Adam Silver After Sixers Get 'Robbed' on Controversial Sequence vs Rockets

While there is an uptick in the viewership metric, Commissioner Adam Silver still has his plate full of problems. The players/coaches keep complaining about easy officiating calls being missed.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / January 22

Rockets Shut Down Search For A Point Guard In Trade Market: No Help Is On The Way

The Rockets have almost certainly confirmed that they will not be making any trades to acquire an additional point guard before the upcoming February 5 trade deadline.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

Rockets Gauging Dorian Finney-Smith’s Trade Value?

Houston is exploring the trade market in search of a potential backcourt upgrade, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who hears from sources that the Rockets have looked into what sort of return they could get for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and second-round draft capital.

Reed Sheppard News / Field Level Media / January 21

Reed Sheppard hopes for continued spark as Rockets visit Sixers

Reed Sheppard isn't the best player on the Houston Rockets, but right now he just might be their most important. Sheppard aims to continue his strong play of late when the Rockets visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.

Reed Sheppard News / Yardbarker / January 21