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Kevin Durant's Last Stand

The Houston Rockets have a new No. 7. He has scored more points than all but seven players in NBA history. And, poetically, it required a first-of-its-kind trade — involving a league-record seven teams — for the Rockets to get him.

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The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

Achievements like scoring titles, All-Star appearances, and MVP awards can really cement a player as an all-time great. What really helps put them in that conversation, too, are championships; however, some of the best-ever NBA stars never managed to get over that hump.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 1

Ime Udoka's Legacy As The Rockets' Coach Is On The Rise

Entering just his third season with the Houston Rockets, head coach Ime Udoka has already made a lasting impression with the franchise. The Rockets were one of the league's worst teams for several seasons until the front office brought in Udoka to turn things around.

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The '2025-26 NBA head coaches' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA head coaches at the start of the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Rockets Around the Web

Rockets' Finney-Smith (ankle) likely out for opener · ESPN

Kevin Durant's flirty invite to Kay Adams has fans talking · Sporting News

Houston turns to Kevin Durant in pursuit of first championship since 1995 · Sporting News

Dorian Finney-Smith News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Rockets’ Dorian Finney-Smith likely to miss start of season with ankle injury

The Houston Rockets are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a game against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 1

Ime Udoka Compares Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. to Former Orlando Magic Duo

The Houston Rockets have a plethora of lineups to deploy next season, using various combinations of both old and new faces. One of those pairings is the lengthy forward duo of Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr., who've both drew comparisons in playstyle to each other.

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The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the 49 players in NBA history to haul in at least 20 rebounds in a game on 30 or more occasions can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

The young Rockets star Kevin Durant is ‘bonding’ with

When the Houston Rockets made their blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, it was more than just about adding one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. It was about pairing him with a young core hungry to learn, grow, and win.

Kevin Durant News / Fastbreak on SI / October 1

Kevin Durant’s NBA Free Agency Chances Get Insider Breakdown

Will the NBA free agency market land Kevin Durant next summer? Don’t count on it. In case anybody was wondering if Durant was just trying to make his media day presser sound as positive as possible for the cameras, an NBA Insider made it clear that Durant and his camp truly believe that an extension will get done with the Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Jabari Smith Jr. Admits Amen Thompson Has Improved His Jump Shot

The Houston Rockets are set for an exciting 2025-26 season because of Kevin Durant's arrival. Ime Udoka's team is filled with talented players apart from Durant, including names like Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 1

Ime Udoka Explains Rockets Signing of Clint Capela

The Houston Rockets had one of their most active offseasons this summer, landing one of the game's greatest scorers in Kevin Durant via trade, while signing

Houston Rockets News / Total Apex Sports / October 1

Is Kevin Durant Shooting His Shot at Kay Adams?

It seems like Kevin Durant is embracing the “Southern hospitality” of his new home in Houston a little more enthusiastically than expected. In a recent interview that had less to do with basketball and more to do with, well, shooting his shot, the new Houston Rockets star got a bit flirty with sports personality Kay Adams.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 1

Jabari Smith Jr. on what he has spotted about Amen Thompson in practice, could make Rockets ‘totally different team’

The Houston Rockets have high hopes going into the 2025-26 NBA season. The Houston Rockets were the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference last season and they made a big splash trading for Kevin Durant this past summer.

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The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 30-homer MLB seasons leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL starting quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Most intentional walks in a MLB season' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Kevin Durant's Interview With Kay Adams Grabs Attention on Tuesday

Kevin Durant grabbed headlines on Tuesday when his latest appearance on “Up & Adams” with host Kay Adams went viral. The Houston Rockets star sat down for a candid conversation, but it was his playful invite that set social media on fire.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 30

Kevin Durant alone can’t save the Rockets’ middling offense

Last season, despite finishing 52–30 and grabbing the No. 2 seed in the West, the Houston Rockets’ offense was middling.

Durant addresses whether he expects to sign extension with Rockets

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'Team USA Men's Basketball gold medalists' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 30

Rockets Doran Finney-Smith Likely Sidelined to Begin Season

Sometimes when it rains it pours, and that seems to be the case with the Houston Rockets right now. It was announced last week, on September 22, that Fred VanVleet sustained a torn ACL, potentially keeping the starting guard out for the entire season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 30