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The Case for Reed Sheppard Being in Rockets Starting Lineup

One of the big stories surrounding the Houston Rockets after the All-Star break has been the play of second-year combo guard Reed Sheppard. The Rockets are 5-2 since the break and still stand third in the Western Conference with a 38-22 record.

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Rockets injury updates

Something has been in the air lately, almost like a bug—or perhaps an injury bug? Jokes aside, both Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. have had ankle injuries in recent games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 4

One Concerning Trend that the Houston Rockets Can't Keep Ignoring

The Houston Rockets have been one of the league's best teams since the All-Star break, posting a 5-2 record during that span. They've also been one of the league's best teams on the year, with a 38-22 record through 60 games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 4

Houston Rockets Facing Pivotal Decision Regarding Upcoming Back-to-Back Games

The playoff race is heating up. Every game is becoming all the more important, from a seeding standpoint. The Houston Rockets are currently in possession of the third seed in the Western Conference, but it's a tight race.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 3

Rockets' Kevin Durant Explains Strategy Behind Sneaker Colorways

Kevin Durant's shoe game is serious. Not many basketball players have had the amount of colorways for each individual shoe that they drop. Actually, no other athlete has the endless amount of colorways that Durant has for his shoes.

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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.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 3

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Gives Simple Answer for Stellar Season-Long Play

Prior to the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, we'd heard a good bit about the Houston Rockets' plans to give second-year guard Reed Sheppard a bigger role.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 3

The Rockets Are on Pace for Their Lowest 3-Point Attempts per Game in Over a Decade

For most of the 2010s, during James Harden's tenure as the Rockets' franchise player, the Rockets were known for two things on offense. They made a point

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 3

Ime Udoka is overworking Rockets Amen Thompson

Every NBA player has a role. That’s not to say that every NBA player has the right role. I worked at a law firm for five years. For the first year, I worked in the file room.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 3

The Two Teams Chasing the Rockets Have a Tough Final Stretch of Games

The Western Conference, year in and year out, has been the toughest of the two conferences. Most seasons, the final playoff seedings aren't decided until the last two weeks of the season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 3

Rockets’ Buyout Market Update: Deadline Scratches Key Names off of List

It has been over two weeks since the last Houston Rockets buyout update, but after yesterday's deadline, a lot has changed. After general manager Rafael Stone mentioned the possibility of turning to the buyout market, the Rockets have not made any roster changes, and the list of potential fits just got shorter.

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 3

Rockets' Guard Talks Mindset, Modern Landscape of College Basketball

We've seen a major shift in college basketball, as it pertains to the financial infrastructure. Athletes are starting to get compensated for their services.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 3

Why Rockets’ Kevin Durant is ‘thanking God’ for controversial NBA salary cap rules

The Houston Rockets have been up and down lately, currently sitting at 38-22 after a recent narrow road win over the Washington Wizards. The Rockets’ solid roster construction has allowed them to stay afloat despite playing without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams for the most part this year.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 3

Dirk Nowitzki Makes Stance Clear in Deandre Ayton-Clint Capela Exchange

It's been a rather eventful seven days for Houston Rockets reserve big man Clint Capela, which is a bit unusual and abnormal. Capela has always been a relatively quiet player, who has always let his play do the talking. And it's always spoken for him.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 3

Heat Increased Offer for Kevin Durant Prior to Rockets' Deal Last Summer

Kevin Durant has been a godsend for the Houston Rockets this season. Full stop. Everyone would agree with that. Last summer's trade with the Phoenix Suns is the sole reason for Houston's third-place ranking in the Western Conference this season.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / March 3

Rockets hold on to beat Wizards 123-118

The Houston Rockets built up a big lead against the Washington Wizards, and then they had hold on towards the end and a fourth-quarter rally by the Wiz, finishing the game with a 123-118 victory.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 3

'I Think It’s an Inferior Team Quite Honestly' – Houston Rockets Coach Takes a Shot at the Washington Wizards After 5-Point Win

Ime Udoka believes that the Houston Rockets should’ve beaten the Washington Wizards by a larger margin on Monday night, considering their size advantage over them.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Rockets guard Reed Sheppard’s latest achievement puts him in Larry Bird territory

The Houston Rockets’ Monday night contest against the Washington Wizards proved to be more difficult than anticipated, especially with the Wizards seemingly looking to lose games intentionally to gain better lottery odds.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / March 2

Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant fuel Rockets to chippy win over Wizards

Alperen Sengun scored 32 points, Kevin Durant had 30 and the visiting Houston Rockets took down the Washington Wizards 123-118 Monday night. Houston never trailed after the second quarter in a game that turned combative in the second half.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Kevin Durant gets baited into the silliest technical foul

Kevin Durant took the ragebait during Monday’s game. The Houston Rockets star forward Durant, a District of Columbia native, returned home Monday night for a game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Amen Thompson News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Rockets Announce Amen Thompson News After Leaving Wizards Game

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has had a wonderful start to his career in the NBA. Playing in his third year in the league, Thompson has averaged 13.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals per contest in 188 career games before Monday night's game against the Wizards.

Alperen Sengun News / Last Word On Sports / March 1

Another Inefficient Alperen Sengun Game Has Detractors In Glee

Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun had another tough game on Saturday afternoon. Despite playing 35 minutes, the 23-year old Turk had just 13 points, six rebounds, and three assists (to three turnovers) versus the Miami Heat.