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Rockets Receive High Praise in Bleacher Report's Early-Season Grades

Of the many playoff contenders around the NBA, the goal is simple: get good enough to compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there are very specific tiers across the league, the general one is the 24-1 Thunder at the top, followed by 29 other teams.

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Despite the Records, Kevin Durant and James Harden Are Still Must-See TV

After another long layoff, the Houston Rockets are back in action Thursday night as they host the Los Angeles Clippers. The Rockets have had another mini break, this time four games, since their last game Saturday, a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11

The Rockets Need Every Piece To Put Together A Legitimate Run

The Houston Rockets have taken years to craft their ideal team in the vision of Head Coach Ime Udoka. Drafting players like Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr., to acquiring players like Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet have all been part of Houston's plan to return to contention with a tough and physical team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11

Rockets Predicted to Have Two All-Stars

The NBA All-Star game is fast approaching, as the 2025-26 NBA season is progressing quickly. The season is a quarter of the way complete. (Although the Houston Rockets have played the least amount of games, to date.

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Amen Thompson News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Reveals Former NBA Champion He Studies To Learn PG Role

The Houston Rockets are navigating a season of adjustments, and perhaps no player exemplifies this adaptability more than Amen Thompson. Thrust into the

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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 11

What to Watch for in Houston Rockets vs. LA Clippers

The Houston Rockets are back on the court this evening, following a much-needed five-day rest since their contest this past weekend in Dallas. They'll be welcoming the LA Clippers to the Toyota Center for the first matchup between the two teams this season, and will be hopeful of getting back on track for another win streak.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 11

Why Bucks can't count on a massive haul for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Sorry, Milwaukee Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t bring back the motherlode.

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Jalen Brunson ties franchise legend while leading Knicks to first Cup semifinal

Knicks' best and worst Giannis Antetokounmpo trade scenarios

Giannis Antetokounmpo had message for teammates amid trade rumors

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11

Rockets' Steven Adams Recommended for All-Star Rule Change, 13th Spot

The Houston Rockets own the glass. Especially on the offensive end. They rank first in offensive rebounds and total rebounds, and it’s not quite a surprising fact.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 11

Rockets biggest lineup is coming up short

It’s all about finding an edge. That’s been the Rockets’ modus operandi for a long time. There is seemingly an organizational impetus to identify a statistical area and lean (almost) absurdly hard into it.

Steve Nash News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

How Rockets’ New Zealand influence is destroying opponents — and catching eye of LeBron, Steve Nash

Steve Nash and LeBron James marveled at the Houston Rockets’ elite offensive rebounding ability on their latest “Mind the Game” podcast, a strength that has helped redefine their identity.

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / December 10

Rockets hope return of Alperen Sengun spurs success vs. Clippers

The quirky scheduling gap courtesy of the NBA Cup allowed the Houston Rockets a respite and provided an opportunity for early-season reflection. The Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday following a four-day hiatus since their 122-109 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.

LeBron James News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

LeBron James says why it takes ‘the whole team’ to stop one Houston Rockets player

The Houston Rockets have so far lived up to their preseason billing as one of the best teams in the NBA. Ime Udoka’s team have a 15-6 record, enough for fourth place in the Western Conference around a quarter of the way through the campaign.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

The Rockets Can't Afford To Take The Clippers Lightly

The Houston Rockets haven't played a game for several days as the NBA Cup entered the elimination stages. Their first opponent after the long break will be the Los Angeles Clippers, a team mired in controversy and underperforming by several metrics.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

Early Rest Could Have The Rockets Performing At Their Best

The Houston Rockets have had an unorthodox schedule this season after having several significant stretches of rest. They are in the midst of their longest stretch in the first half of the season, as they have a few days to wait until their next matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

Being the Starting Point Guard is Still a Work in Progress For Amen Thompson

Throughout Amen Thompson NBA career he has been known for his elite athleticism, lockdown defense and highlight plays. Coming into the draft many saw him as a point guard as he had played that position his entire basketball career before the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

Hall-of-Fame Big Man Tabbed as Rockets' Greatest Second Option

There have been plenty of exciting Houston Rockets playoff games throughout the franchise's history. Maybe not from a championship or winning standpoint, but purely from a basketball perspective, the Rockets have had some fun duos over the last half-century.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

Rockets' Turnovers Are a Noted Weakness in Latest NBA Power Rankings

When the Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL before the start of the season, concern started to settle in regarding the offense. While they prided themselves on defensive intensity, VanVleet organized the chaotic youth on the other end of the floor.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 9

Houston Rockets told to trade Alperen Sengun instead of their ‘very scary’ star for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo continues intensifying as the Milwaukee Bucks struggle. Despite organizational efforts to retain the superstar, their 10-15 record and play-in positioning suggest Giannis Antetokounmpo may seek opportunities elsewhere.

Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Steven Adams’ back-to-back problem could be Rockets’ biggest kryptonite this season

At 15-6, the Houston Rockets are off to their best start in eight seasons. But as super as it has been, their kryptonite has emerged: navigating the second night of a back-to-back without Steven Adams.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives

The Houston Rockets have dealt with one of the most unusual starts to any season in recent memory. Although their record positions them comfortably near the top of the Western Conference, the challenges of their early schedule have created a unique form of strain.

Houston Rockets News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Kevin Durant is Glitching Reality: Why His Trainer Says the 37-Year-Old is Just Getting Started

Let’s be real for a second. If you told me five years ago that a 37-year-old Kevin Durant would be running up sand dunes like a teenager and voluntarily taking a pay cut to help the Houston Rockets build a superteam, I would have told you to put down the controller and touch grass.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / December 9

Kevin Durant’s Trainer Drops Key Health Update That Can Impact His $90M Rockets Decision

The Houston Rockets bet $90 million that a 37-year-old Kevin Durant could still be a championship team’s cornerstone, and his trainer’s latest update suggests it might be the safest bet in the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club

James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kings guard Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list

In first start, Pat Spencer helps Warriors edge Cavaliers

Michael Porter Jr. has another strong outing as Nets blast Pelicans

Jalen Johnson's triple-double helps Hawks handle Wizards

Pistons defeat the Bucks behind balanced scoring attack

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / December 6

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.

Knicks make impressive NBA history, manhandle Jazz in rout

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics past depleted Lakers to fourth straight win

Tyrese Maxey continues emergence — but 76ers need others to step up

Pelicans reportedly are eager to move on from Zion Williamson

Bucks should be in no hurry to trade away Giannis Antetokounmpo

Doc Rivers: Bucks to be cautious with Giannis, even if he's 'frustrated'

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Rockets Inch Closer to Key Injury Returns

The Houston Rockets continue to navigate a season shaped by strong play on the court and a series of difficult injuries off it, although the latest information provides a much-needed dose of optimism.