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Rockets Ime Udoka Ends Hope of Fred VanVleet Return this Season

The 2025-26 Houston Rockets have been an entertaining group. On some nights, they play beautiful basketball. If they were able to consistently hit open shots, they'd likely be much further ahead in the standings.

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Rockets lose to Timberwolves in heart-breaking fashion in OT 110-108

On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets squared off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the prime-time slate, in a game that had a playoff feel to it.

Alperen Sengun News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Cameras Caught Alperen Sengun’s Bleeding Mouth After Ridiculous Block That Sent Rockets to OT

The Houston Rockets may have lost their overtime game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the play of the day certainly belongs to Turkish big man Alperen Sengun.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 26

Rockets rally to force OT, but Wolves win with 15-0 run

Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting and the Minnesota Timberwolves stormed back for a 110-108 overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 26

Rockets Fall in Thrilling Overtime Loss to Anthony Edwards-Less Timberwolves

The Houston Rockets took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a massive Western Conference showdown, and it ended up being one of the craziest games of the season.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / March 25

NBA Announces Kevin Durant Milestone During Rockets Game

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are back in action on Wednesday night. They are on the road against an Anthony Edwards-less Minnesota Timberwolves side.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 25

West Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Mavericks, Ryan Nembhard, Spurs

The feeling around the Rockets is starting to shift. And not in the way Fred VanVleet was hoping. Per Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle, it’s looking increasingly unlikely the veteran guard returns for the playoff push.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Rockets Late-Season Guide: What to Know About Their Four Biggest Competitors

With less than 20 days until the end of the NBA regular season, the Western Conference playoff race is heating up once again. Last year, the final day of games determined the Play-In Tournament matchups, while the third and eighth seeds were separated by just two games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Lack of Clutch Play has Been Primary Issue for Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have dropped in the Western Conference standings with their inconsistent struggles, but some of their losses have been preventable.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Alperen Şengün Shaping Up At The Right TIme For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets are getting some better production from their All-Star center Alperen Şengün as the final weeks of the season approach. Şengün is the key to the Rockets' success and may be the cog that helps the offense turn against playoff opponents.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Rockets Have Been One of the Worst Contending Teams Since the All-Star Break

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 NBA season as viable title contenders. Especially following the Kevin Durant acquisition, which was viewed as the

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Two Things to Watch as the Rockets Take on the Timberwolves

As much as fans are panicking about the Houston Rockets' recent shortcomings, they can still turn things around, starting tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Alperen Sengun News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

Alperen Sengun Injury Update: Will Rockets Star Play Tonight vs. Timberwolves?

The court is set at Target Center as the Houston Rockets gear up for a crucial road showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big question on everyone’s mind: Is Alperen Sengun ready to dominate?

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Reed Sheppard is Looking Like the Rockets' Biggest X-Factor

For seemingly months, we have heard about the Houston Rockets' lack of a point guard. Well, it really feels more like years, in all actuality. It comes up whenever people discuss the team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Rockets' Offseason Signing Listed in 10 Worst NBA Transactions Since Last Summer

After the Houston Rockets made the blockbuster trade to acquire Kevin Durant, the goal was simple: surround him with even more veteran talent to supplement the 37-year-old, as well as a budding young core.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 25

Rockets expected to make run at Giannis Antetokounmpo in offseason

Last summer, the Houston Rockets pulled off the blockbuster trade of the offseason, acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, for the nominal outgoing package of Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and the 10th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Are the Rockets Capable of Going on a Title Run?

The 2026 postseason is around the corner. The stakes will be at their peak. As the league's old adage goes, it's where legends are made. It's where history is made.

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / March 25

NBA Announces Kevin Durant Mistake in Rockets-Bulls Game

The Houston Rockets fell to the Chicago Bulls in a game they were supposed to win. They lost to the Eastern Conference strugglers despite Kevin Durant posting 40 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / March 24

Houston Rockets Want Giannis Antetokounmpo: Major Plan Revealed

Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying put for now, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be with the Bucks beyond this season. In fact, at this point, it’s looking increasingly likely that Giannis is spending his last weeks as a member of the franchise he’s known since draft day.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Rockets expected to explore summer trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Rockets are expected to explore a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Speaking on the Open Floor podcast, Mannix said he anticipates Houston making a push for the Bucks star.

Fred VanVleet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Rockets’ Fred VanVleet progressing from ACL injury, but still not close to returning

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka dashed any fans’ hopes of Fred VanVleet being able to suit up in the playoffs. VanVleet, who signed a two-year extension with the Rockets this past offseason, tore his ACL in September, shortly before training camp was set to begin.

Ime Udoka News / EssentiallySports / March 24

Ime Udoka Held Back After Ejection as Rockets HC Faces Possible NBA Punishment Over Postgame Comments

As the Houston Rockets were looking to win their third straight game, they started poorly and led for just 11 seconds in the first frame. That’s where the problem for Ime Udoka began, as his team went behind 22 points.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21