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London Fan Mistaken for Kevin Durant Burner

London Fan Mistaken for Kevin Durant Burner

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant’s complicated history with social media produced another viral moment this week, and this time Durant had nothing to do with it.

Amen Thompson News / The Dream Shake / November 6

Will Rockets Amen Thompson ever take the next step?

There’s a fine line between fearmongering and reporting. Lately, I’m obsessed with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This self-indulgent diatribe will be brief, although I will note that this is exactly the type of self-aware writing that AI can’t replicate: Yet.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Kevin Durant on Rockets’ nine games in 15 days: ‘We don’t complain’

Kevin Durant on Rockets’ nine games in 15 days: ‘We don’t complain’

Kevin Durant is 38 years old. After nine games in 15 days, he isn’t looking for sympathy. “We’re 22, 23, 24 years old,” Durant told reporters after Wednesday’s 117-107 loss to the Timberwolves, via Adam Spolane of Sports Illustrated.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5
Rockets Aren’t Feeling the Effects of Grueling Early-Season Schedule

Rockets Aren’t Feeling the Effects of Grueling Early-Season Schedule

 The Rockets have opened the season by playing nine games over a 15-day stretch. During that span, they’ve played two back-to-backs and haven’t had more than one day off between games.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 5

One move the Rockets must make this season

The Houston Rockets are off to their best start since their franchise record-setting 2017-18 season. That season, of course, featured Chris Paul and the Rockets’ second-best player in franchise history, James Harden.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5
3 Takeaways from the Rockets 117-107 loss to Wolves

3 Takeaways from the Rockets 117-107 loss to Wolves

HOUSTON--- The Rockets fell to 7-2 on the season after Wednesday’s 117-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a game that featured 15 ties and 26 lead changes the Wolves outscored the Rockets 35-23 in the fourth quarter to hand the Rockets their first loss inside Toyota Center, despite playing without Anthony Edwards.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / November 5

Rockets drop one to Timberwolves, fall 117-107

The ghosts of last season popped up in last night’s 117-107 Houston Rockets loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Up until last night, Houston seemed to have largely fixed many of the problems they had last season.

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Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7
 Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance
Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
 Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
 Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
 Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 5
Tempers Flare As Kevin Durant Confronts Jonathan Kuminga For Elbowing Alperen Sengun In The Face

Tempers Flare As Kevin Durant Confronts Jonathan Kuminga For Elbowing Alperen Sengun In The Face

The Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Toyota Center tonight and suffered their second defeat of the season. Midway through the second quarter, tempers flared after Jonathan Kuminga negligently elbowed Alperen Sengun in the face.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4
Kevin Durant Believes 2000s Star Would Dominate Modern NBA

Kevin Durant Believes 2000s Star Would Dominate Modern NBA

With an NBA career spanning nearly two decades, Kevin Durant has shown a level of longevity that is comparable to few superstars. The 16-time All-Star is currently averaging 20.8 points per game for the 7-1 Houston Rockets.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4
Timberwolves vs. Rockets injury report: Terrence Shannon Jr., Clint Capela up in air

Timberwolves vs. Rockets injury report: Terrence Shannon Jr., Clint Capela up in air

The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves will each enter Wednesday night’s matchup with several injury concerns, including questionable designations for Clint Capela and Terrence Shannon Jr.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4
Best-in-West Rockets take on Timberwolves: Preview, Injuries, Starters

Best-in-West Rockets take on Timberwolves: Preview, Injuries, Starters

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8:40  p.m. ET, Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network (Houston), DAZN (Minnesota) Radio: Sportstalk

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Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / November 4
Kevin Durant Picks His Dream Team To Beat Shaquille O’Neal’s All-Time Lineup

Kevin Durant Picks His Dream Team To Beat Shaquille O’Neal’s All-Time Lineup

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal were the latest guests on the Rushmore Podcast, where they were tasked with creating all-time starting fives.

Kevin Garnett News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4
Kevin Garnett Impressed by Rockets Guard

Kevin Garnett Impressed by Rockets Guard

The Houston Rockets are at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 7-1 record, earning victories over the likes of the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / November 4
Rockets Reporter Addresses Backlash From Tensed Argument With Kevin Durant

Rockets Reporter Addresses Backlash From Tensed Argument With Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 109-93 last night despite a seemingly underwhelming performance from Kevin Durant. The 38-year-old veteran

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3
LeBron James Praises Kevin Durant’s Scoring Against Victor Wembanyama

LeBron James Praises Kevin Durant’s Scoring Against Victor Wembanyama

At 38 years old, Kevin Durant is still considered to be one of the top players in the NBA. Last season, he earned an All-NBA Second Team selection and finished in the top five in total points scored.

Stan Van Gundy News / HITC / November 3
Stan Van Gundy points out the one thing about the Houston Rockets that has left him concerned

Stan Van Gundy points out the one thing about the Houston Rockets that has left him concerned

Stan Van Gundy has revealed that the Houston Rockets’ shooting is something that he is concerned about, as the team climbs to a 7-1 record to start the season.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3
Kevin Durant has tense exchange with reporter

Kevin Durant has tense exchange with reporter

A frustrated Kevin Durant had a confrontation with a reporter after the Houston Rockets’ 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday. Durant attempted just six field goals during Monday’s win and was held to 12 points, prompting reporter Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle to ask about his fairly limited role within the offense.

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / November 2
Alperen Sengun, Rockets snap Celtics' 5-game winning streak

Alperen Sengun, Rockets snap Celtics' 5-game winning streak

Alperen Sengun posted 26 points and 10 assists and the Houston Rockets used a 10-0 fourth-quarter rally to seal a 109-93 win over the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday.

Fred VanVleet News / Field Level Media / November 2
Fred VanVleet expected to return to lineup as Rockets host Celtics

Fred VanVleet expected to return to lineup as Rockets host Celtics

The Houston Rockets entered this season planning to avoid playing veteran guard Fred VanVleet during both games of back-to-backs, which prompted the offseason signing of veteran Marcus Smart.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 31
Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets overwhelm undermanned Thunder

Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets overwhelm undermanned Thunder

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points, Marcus Smart added 24 with seven 3-pointers, and the host Houston Rockets rolled to a 119-98 victory over the depleted Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.

Reed Sheppard News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Rockets Pick Up Reed Sheppard’s Fourth-Year Option

Rockets Pick Up Reed Sheppard’s Fourth-Year Option

The Rockets have picked up their fourth-year team option on Reed Sheppard’s rookie scale contract, the team announced today (Twitter link via Will Guillory of The Athletic).

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 30
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Mavericks: Will Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard Play?

Final Injury Report for Rockets-Mavericks: Will Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard Play?

The Houston Rockets are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference showdown as part of NBA Cup group play.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 30
In 1993, Leslie Alexander paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets; 24 years later, he sold the team for $2.2 billion

In 1993, Leslie Alexander paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets; 24 years later, he sold the team for $2.2 billion

Leslie Alexander made an investment in 1993 when he paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets. The financier had no way of knowing how valuable the franchise would become over the next 24 years.

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