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Jabari Smith Jr. Has Found the Perfect Role Within the Rockets

In terms of purely evaluating a player based on their draft position, Jabari Smith Jr. hasn't been the player people expected. The third overall pick is usually slotted for a potential franchise star.

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Rockets' Alperen Sengun Ranks as NBA's Third-Best Center

Alperen Sengun has put the world on notice this year. Granted, the Houston Rockets big man has been trending upwards for the last two years (and possibly even longer).

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Kevin Durant can still get buckets at 37 — but there are warning signs

Many have called Kevin Durant the most gifted scorer in NBA history. But the question now is: how much longer can he keep it going? Now 37 years old, Durant is quietly posting some of the worst offensive numbers of his career, which has been overshadowed by the Rockets’ early success.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

Rockets Must Take Advantage Of Restful Schedule

The Houston Rockets are getting plenty of rest to start the season by having the league's least-packed schedule. While Houston followers have been itching

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 30

The internet wants James Harden to return to the Rockets

If you’re thinking to yourself, “This headline is ridiculous!” … you’re right. It is. It should go without stating that there are no credible sources that suggest the Rockets have any interest in James Harden returning to Houston.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

Can the Rockets Really Hang With the Thunder?

Outside of a 121-119 road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on November 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder's tightest game came on opening night against the Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

Is The Houston Rockets’ Bizarre 2025-26 Schedule A Trap?

The Houston Rockets will finally begin their first back-to-back of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday afternoon. It’s not the only quirk of Houston’s schedule so far, either.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Jazz

Houston is back on the road following their Thanksgiving break, having won two straight contests as they come into their matchup against the Utah Jazz.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

Rockets Rank Second in Latest Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets are off to a stellar start to the 2025-26 season, sitting fourth in the Western Conference with a 12-4 record. All told, the Rockets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 29

Rockets Add Clippers, Nuggets to Schedule Following NBA Cup Elimination

The Houston Rockets have been eliminated from the NBA Cup after posting a 2-2 record through group play. They'll miss out on the chance to compete in Las Vegas for the second year in a row after losses against the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / November 29

Kevin Durant set to return as red-hot Rockets visit Jazz

The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz both come into Sunday's matinee in Salt Lake City riding some positive momentum. Houston, powered by one of the best

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 29

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Listed on NBA.com's Latest MVP Ladder

At 12-4, the Houston Rockets are riding high on both sides of the floor. One of the NBA's top teams on both offense (122 rating) and defense (111.1) is looking like a legitimate title contender.