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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 12
Rockets Drop in Bleacher Report's Latest Power Rankings
The 2026 NBA calendar year has gone about like the rest of the season for the Houston Rockets. Up-and-down. Topsy-turvy. Roller coaster. Okay, you get the point.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 12
Rockets continue to struggle on the road, lose to the Kings 111-98 
The Rockets offense had been putrid without Alperen Sengun in the lineup, so going into Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Rockets fans were hopeful his return to the lineup would set things right.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Total Pro Sports / January 12
Watch: Dorian Finney-Smith Sparks Wild Altercation After Hard Foul During Kings–Rockets Clash
The Sacramento Kings had a solid 111-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in their recent matchup. By improving their overall record to 9-30, the team is moving forward to face their next rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, tonight.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / January 12
Ime Udoka Bites The Bullet After Rockets’ First Three-Game Losing Streak And Unravels Own Shortcomings
Sunday night’s 111-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings is a regrettable one for Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets. Having notched their first losing streak (three consecutive losses) of the 2025-26 season, the Rockets find themselves in an unfamiliar position.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 11
Rockets Lose 3rd Straight Game After 98-111 Loss To Kings; Time To Panic?
The Houston Rockets need to get back to the drawing board. They have dropped their third game in a row, losing to the Sacramento Kings 98-111 after losing back-to-back games against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 11
The Rockets Learning How To Win In Unideal Circumstances
The Houston Rockets started off the season with their best possible scenarios. They already knew they weren't getting Fred VanVleet back this season, and that Dorian Finney-Smith would take some time to return from his injury.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 11
The Houston Rockets Free Throw Shooting Has Cost Them Two Games in a Row
The Houston Rockets, coming into the season, were seen as one of the NBA's championship contenders, especially after trading for Kevin Durant in the offseason.
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun gets surprise injury designation vs. Kings
The Houston Rockets have lost three of their last five games, and they’re looking to get back on track against the Sacramento Kings. One of the reasons for their underwhelming play over the past few games is because of the injury to Alperen Sengun, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury.
Ja Morant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 11
Should the Rockets Change their Stance on Ja Morant?
Trade season is alive and well in the NBA. In fact, there's only a month before the league's February 5th trade deadline. Well, less than a month, actually.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 11
Rockets' Star Forward Questionable to Play vs. Kings
With one-time All-Star Alperen Sengun out of the lineup due to injury, the Houston Rockets have now suffered three losses in four tries, two of which came back-to-back in Portland.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 11
Ime Udoka Experimenting With Lineups Will Help Rockets Right Ship
The Houston Rockets have been clutching at straws to scrape together wins lately. They’re still viewed as a top team in the competitive Western Conference.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 11
Former Rockets Guard Suspended for Rockets-Kings Rematch
The second matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season between the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings went a bit unexpected. The two teams faced off previously,
Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / January 10
Kevin Durant, Rockets aim for complete effort vs. Kings
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant was thrilled to pass Wilt Chamberlain for seventh place on the NBA's career scoring list Friday. He just wishes the celebration had included a victory.
Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 10
Reed Sheppard Has a Bounce Back Game but the Rockets Lose Again to the Blazers
The Houston Rockets were coming off one of the most heartbreaking losses of the season. The Rockets had a chance to win their second straight game at the buzzer, and Kevin Durant had the ball and took the shot with a few seconds left on the clock.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 10
Ime Udoka Notes How Crucial Kevin Durant Was to the Rockets in Loss to Trail Blazers
As quickly as things got back on track for the Houston Rockets in late December, they fell apart in early January. It's a small stretch, but they're 2-3 in 2026, having now dropped back-to-back games in Portland against the Trail Blazers.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 10
Rockers star Kevin Durant passes NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on all-time list
Kevin Durant didn't need to add more to his resume to cement his legendary status, but he did it nonetheless.
Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9
Rockets benefiting from Steven Adams’ post-injury resurgence
The Houston Rockets are seeing the best version of Steven Adams because of the toughest stretch of his career. At his lowest point, Adams wasn’t battling opponents for rebounds; he was battling his own body.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 9
Three trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant
Three years ago, it felt like Ja Morant would be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies for life. But after injuries, scandals, disappointing postseasons and a coaching change, the Grizzlies are considering trade offers for their two-time All-Star guard.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 9
Fred VanVleet’s Early Return Could Change The Rockets’ Season
The idea once felt unrealistic. Now, it feels cautiously plausible. The Houston Rockets are no longer ruling out a late-season return for Fred VanVleet, and the veteran point guard is openly working toward that goal.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / January 6
Kevin Durant had message for Suns after sinking them with game-winner
Durant spent the last two-plus seasons with the Suns before being traded to the Rockets.
Fred VanVleet News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6
Fred VanVleet makes surprising claim about his injury return date
Fred VanVleet turned heads among Houston Rockets fans with a recent update on his recovery from a torn ACL. The veteran guard tore his ACL a month before the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
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