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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 17
Kevin Durant's 39-point effort powers Rockets past Wolves
Kevin Durant capped a 39-point performance by sinking four free throws in the final minute as the Houston Rockets sealed a 110-105 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
Chris Paul News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16
NBA Legend Believes Rockets Need to Bring in Chris Paul to Fix Problems
By now, it's clear that the Houston Rockets' lack of a true point guard has hindered the season, especially as of late. Since Dec. 1, they've gone 10-11, ranking 10th in offensive rating and 16th in defensive rating.
The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 16
'They Need All-NBA Sengun': Kendrick Perkins Offers Solution to Rockets’ Offensive Woes
It has not been a straightforward season filled with fulfilled expectations for most teams around the NBA, and the Houston Rockets can now be added to that list.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 16
How Much is Kevin Durant Worth? See KD's Career Earnings, Endorsements
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is widely regarded as one of the best pure scorers in NBA history. Durant is a two-time NBA champion, the 2014 Most Valuable Player, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, 15-time All-Star, four-time Olympic gold medal winner and four-time scoring champion.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16
Rockets Are Dropping in the NBA's Hierarchy
2026 has not been kind to the Houston Rockets thus far. They struggled through most of December, but a winning streak to end the year led people to believe that maybe things would be different, and the slump was temporary.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16
The Rockets' Missed Shots Are Doing Damage To Their Contention Chances
The Houston Rockets left much to be desired after suffering maybe their worst loss of the season in a defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets kept the game close for most of its duration, but they let go of the rope in the fourth quarter, ending the game with a tie for their largest margin of defeat this season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16
Views From the Game: The Rockets Collapse in the Fourth Quarter in Loss to Thunder
The Houston Rockets were happy to be back home after a tough stretch on the road, losing all three games on their latest three-game road trip. The Rockets have actually been on the road a lot since the start of December, having played 13 of 19 games on the road heading into the first of five straight on Tuesday against the Bulls.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 16
Rockets look to bounce back versus Minnesota 
After a disapointing loss following a bad fourth quarter, the Houston Rockets look to get back on track with a win versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16
Tracy McGrady Chalks up Rockets' Skid to Lack of Point Guard
On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets ended their three-game losing streak against the Chicago Bulls, albeit in dramatic fashion. But a win is a win.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 16
Rockets' rough run rolls on with Timberwolves' visit
The Houston Rockets initiated a challenging stretch of home games on Thursday with a rematch of their double-overtime thriller against the Oklahoma City Thunder that served as the season opener for both teams on Oct.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16
'If We Had Won This Game, Do We Celebrate It?' – Houston Rockets Star Explains Why They’re Not Worried With Their Blowout Loss Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Kevin Durant isn’t too worried about the Houston Rockets’ 111-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, as he believes that it simply wasn’t their night.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 16
Fourth Quarter Results Are Bad For Rockets, Fall To Thunder 111-91
I’m still ill, and honestly this game didn’t help, so I’ll try to be brief. (Narrator: it was not brief.) The Rockets offense simply is not good enough for them to be considered a contender of any sort right now.
Yao Ming News / Athlon Sports / January 15
NBA Legend Yao Ming Makes Announcement
It has been more than 15 years since Yao Ming last played in the NBA. His final game for the Houston Rockets was on Nov. 10, 2010, in a loss against the Washington Wizards.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15
Why Rockets still face identity crisis at season’s halfway point
The Houston Rockets are still trying to figure out who they want to be. Team broadcaster Craig Ackerman remarked this week that the Rockets haven’t been playing “Rocket basketball’’ of late.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15
Did Dwyane Wade just tell Rockets to pursue Chris Paul?
The Houston Rockets are having a strong campaign in Kevin Durant’s first season. They are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference with a 23-14 record.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 15
'He Like the Black Pop': Fred VanVleet’s Nickname for Ime Udoka Pays Homage to Gregg Popovich
The Houston Rockets have built a young team around Kevin Durant this season and have been reasonably successful at that. Athletes like Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 15
'So Much Different Than the Narrative': Fred VanVleet Shares One of the Most Surprising Things About Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets had an outstanding season last year with a 52-30 record that was good enough for the 2-seed in the West. And though they were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by the Warriors, it was still a huge step in the right direction for a young team that hadn’t even made the postseason since 2020.
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.
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