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Rockets' Weird Start to the Season Not Expected to Last

It's clear that the Houston Rockets have a long way to go before figuring everything out, despite them having rattled off two straight wins. After a 0-2 start, they're finding a groove, but the NBA is a game of runs, and runs within runs.

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James Harden takes issue with Kevin Durant’s tale about college night out in LA with Greg Oden

Kevin Durant and James Harden go way back, first teaming up with each other on the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they played from 2009 until Harden departed for the Houston Rockets in 2012.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30

Rockets Awaiting Return To Defensive Identity

The Houston Rockets have shown that they are capable of being one of the highest scoring teams in the league. They've matched up against some of the best defenses and been able to put up well above the league average in team scoring.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Ime Udoka’s Rockets lineup change leads to historic feat last seen in 1973

The Houston Rockets spent much of the past nine months leaning into their double-big lineup, only to make history once they went in a different direction.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30

Josh Okogie is Poised for a Major Role With the Rockets

The Houston Rockets are starting to get the ball rolling after back-to-back wins. Following a 0-2 start to the season, the team has found a rhythm, defeating the Brooklyn Nets and, most recently, the Toronto Raptors, 139-121.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Rockets Win Over Raptors Confirms No. 1 Offensive Rating in NBA

Four games into the 2025–26 NBA season, the Houston Rockets have made one thing clear: their offense is no longer a work in progress. It’s a weapon. Following Wednesday night’s 139–121 win over the Toronto Raptors, Houston now leads the league with an offensive rating of 125.2, a staggering turnaround for a team once defined by its defense.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Why Jabari Smith is biggest winner of Rockets’ Kevin Durant addition

In the Wedding Singer, when Adam Sandler’s character melts down, it’s Jon Lovitz who reaps all the benefits. For the Houston Rockets, when Kevin Durant is added to the mix, it’s Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 30

One under-the-radar name to solve the Rockets most glaring need

The Houston Rockets have struggled to get their offense into gear. Last year’s team wasn’t necessarily world-beaters on that end of the floor, but they were much better, even without Kevin Durant, one of the game’s greatest scorers ever.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30

Yahoo Sports Ranks Rockets as Fifth-Best Team in Western Conference

The Houston Rockets were viewed as a top-three Western Conference contender after their flurry of offseason activity by seemingly everyone. And there wasn't much of a debate.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30

ESPN's Power Rankings Drops Rockets to NBA's 11th-Best Team

The 2025-26 NBA season is one week complete. The Houston Rockets have played three games thus far and have been a competitive group, which was expected. However, they've gone 1-2, which wasn't as expected.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / October 29

'Sometimes My Dad Was There, Sometimes He Wasn’t': Kevin Durant Opens Up About His Father In Rare Confession

Kevin Durant’s mom, Wanda, has been a pillar of support and strength, standing with him since the beginning. All of his fans know how integral she was to his journey, especially due to the MVP speech he gave in 2014.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / October 29

Rockets win a barn burner verses the Raptors 139-121

The Houston Rockets came into Toronto for an early tip off against the Raptors, and it was clear early on that defense was optional. The Rockets scored 30 or more points in every quarter and shot 57.5 percent from the field including 43.3 percent from the three-point line.

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The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 29

Kevin Durant, Rockets coast past Raptors

Kevin Durant scored 12 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter Wednesday night and the visiting Houston Rockets defeated the Toronto Raptors 139-121 for their second straight win.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 29

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Outlast Toronto Raptors

After a dominant home performance to clinch their first win of the season last Monday, the Houston Rockets have packed their bags for a brief two-game road trip.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 29

Kevin Durant Can Still Improve for Houston Rockets

After an offseason of being lauded as one of the NBA’s top teams, the Houston Rockets got off to a fairly disappointing start to the 2025-26 regular season.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Why Rockets Must Shield Reed Sheppard From Early Criticism

When the Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season, their biggest question mark wasn’t about Kevin Durant’s fit or Alperen Sengun’s leap: it was Reed Sheppard.

Fred VanVleet News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Rockets Leader Fred VanVleet Provides New ACL Injury Update

Fred VanVleet’s recovery update brings a measured dose of optimism to the Houston Rockets’ early season narrative. The veteran guard, tore his ACL during offseason workouts in The Bahamas, spoke with reporters for the first time this week, detailing a patient but determined approach to his rehabilitation.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 28

Amen Thompson's point guard development has one massive ally

The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.

Behind bench, Rockets take down Nets

Rockets eager to build on first victory in matchup vs. Raptors

The 25 greatest NBA duos of all time

The 'NBA point guard all-time rebounding leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27

Behind bench, Rockets take down Nets

Tari Eason scored 22 points off the bench while Alperen Sengun added 21 to pace a balanced attack for the Houston Rockets, who thumped the visiting Brooklyn Nets 137-109 on Monday.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / October 27

Rockets to seek Disabled Player Exception for injured Fred VanVleet

The Rockets plan to apply for a Disabled Player Exception following Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. If approved, the exception would be worth $12.5 million, or half of VanVleet’s $25 million salary.