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ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: 'We Need to Give Props to Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr.'

<a href="/nba/players/jabari_smith/744872">Jabari Smith</a> Jr.'s final bucket in Tuesday night's victory over the LA Clippers proved to be the final dagger and nail in the coffin in the game. It essentially secured Houston's victory over a Clippers team that's been the NBA's best team over the last six weeks.

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‘Struggling’ Rockets Take Noticeable Drop in NBC Sports’ Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets are currently the fourth-best team in the Western Conference, with a 32-19 record. The Rockets also rank fifth in both offensive rating and defensive rating, which would be a surprise, if you’ve watched them this season.

Hakeem Olajuwon News / The Dream Shake / February 11

KD invited Hakeem Olajuwon to The Boardroom

Shortly after the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, I offered my opinion on how the Rockets who are a part of the NBA’s top 75 should be ranked.

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The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 players in the NBA's Three-Point Era (since 1979-80) to score at least 2,500 career points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Most 50-point NBA games' quiz

The '10-time NBA All-Stars' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 11

Kevin Durant joins elite company with latest milestone

Durant scored 26 points in a win over the Clippers on Tuesday and reached a milestone in the process that places him among some elite company in NBA history.

Hakeem Olajuwon reveals which NBA legends gave him the most trouble

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 11

Rockets Land Dominant Center in Recent Mock Draft

The 2025-26 NBA season is halfway over already. Time flies, I know. It feels like the season just started yesterday. It’s time to get an early snapshot of the 2026 NBA Draft class, as March madness is fast approaching.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 11

Kevin Durant Says Trading James Harden Reduced Clippers’ Offensive Threat Against Rockets

The Rockets beat the Clippers 102-95 at Houston’s Toyota Center tonight. After dominating most of the second half, the Rockets managed a comfortable win by surviving the Clippers’ late surges to try to cut the deficit tonight.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Rockets’ Amen Thompson nails putback dunk over Kris Dunn

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson may have fallen short of making it to his first-ever All-Star Game, but he continues to show that he is one of the league’s brightest young studs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Win Over the Clippers

The Houston Rockets were coming off a crucial 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday and wanted to continue that momentum back at home on Tuesday night, taking on the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 10

Rockets take the first of 2 straight against the Clippers, 102-95

After the Los Angeles Clippers traded away James Harden at the NBA trade deadline, the luster of a Rockets versus Clippers matchup in Toyota Center make gave dulled a bit.

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The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 10

Rockets' Kevin Durant joins exclusive club with latest dominant game

Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun combined for 48 points as the Houston Rockets turned a rally to start the fourth quarter into a 102-95 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

Walt Frazier has harsh words for Karl-Anthony Towns during Knicks' upset loss

Report reveals how Jayson Tatum looked in G League practice

Collin Sexton gets disciplined by the NBA over his middle-finger incident

Former No. 1 overall pick Kenyon Martin blasts 'disgusting' NBA tanking

Hornets' Moussa Diabate reveals what Pistons' Jalen Duren did to set him off

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Rockets’ Ime Udoka makes stance on Amen Thompson starting crystal clear

The Houston Rockets have been going through a bit of an identity crisis as of late as they’ve suffered a few disappointing defeats to some teams that they should be taking care of business against quite handily.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 11

Stephen Curry, Isiah Thomas, Blake Griffin, and More React to Kevin Durant’s Off-Court Move

After trolling netizens on X, Kevin Durant cracked a joke at his expense. This comes with a major check to his bank, but the viral ad has left many speechless, including former teammate Stephen Curry.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Rockets’ biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake after making 0 deals

When a franchise trades for Kevin Durant, it signals genuine urgency for a championship. Windows don’t stay open forever, after all. That’s especially true when they’re built around generational stars in their mid-30s.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Rockets Drop in The Athletic's Latest Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets have the chance to start a winning streak with a back-to-back set against the LA Clippers tonight. Before the All-Star, this means more for them than people on the surface believe.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Lou Williams Blasts Rockets' Ime Udoka for Calling out Alperen Sengun

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had the worst single week of bad PR from a Rockets player in recent memory. Sengun was initially snubbed from this weekend's All-Star game, was called out by Rockets coach Ime Udoka for his defense and went viral for the wrong reasons -- cursing out a female officiating member.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Rockets' Kevin Durant Gets Called out for Sulking, Poor Body Language

The Houston Rockets have had a rather stale offensive attack this season. Sure, they rank fifth in offensive rating, which Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone referenced several times during Houston's post trade deadline presser.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 10

Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 10, 2026

The Clippers head to Houston for a matchup that pits veteran experience against youthful explosiveness. Los Angeles continues to rely on disciplined half‑court execution and defensive versatility, while the Rockets lean on their athletic young core and an energized home crowd.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Two Former NBA Stars React to Ime Udoka’s Harsh Alperen Sengun Comment

Slumps happen to every player over the course of an NBA season, and usually they’re handled behind closed doors: extra film sessions, tougher practices, maybe a quiet word from the coaching staff.