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Rockets' Fred VanVleet Attempts to Clear the Air Regarding In-Season Return

The Houston Rockets have been without a table-setter all season. Well, at least a traditional one. Typically that comes from a point guard. Rockets head

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Do Rockets Need To Read The Room On Reed Sheppard?

The Rockets emerged victorious from their last outing versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. They did so while missing their starting center and (albeit commonly lambasted) All-Star, Alperen Sengun.

Alperen Sengun News / The Dream Shake / March 15

Rockets best lineup leads to some uncomfortable conversations

I am afraid to write about Alperen Sengun. This is not an appeal for sympathy. These are certainly not the worst problems I’ve encountered in my life. But, I will say that I have received literal death threats for observing that Alperen Sengun does not play defense very well.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

Rockets' Inability to Avoid Playing Down to Competition is Concerning

As good as the Houston Rockets have been this season, they're just as vulnerable to a disappointing stretch and an early exit in the playoffs. That was established earlier in the year, but with 16 games left, they haven't seemed to shake the major issue that is playing down to competition.

Bam Adebayo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make 21+ free throws in a single NBA game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

The Rockets Can Still Lean On Kevin Durant In The Clutch

The Houston Rockets just got another clutch win on the season against the New Orleans Pelicans despite an elite performance from the opposing teams star players.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

When the Rockets Take More of These Shots Than the Opponent They Usually Win

The Houston Rockets are coming off a nail-biter victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. After leading most of the game, the Rockets struggled to score in the fourth quarter and had too many defensive lapses.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / March 14

Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season

Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door on playing again this season.

Tristen Newton News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

Rockets Call Up Tristen Newton from G League's Vipers

Last month, Tristen Newton was representing the Houston Rockets at the league's yearly Castrol Rising Stars showcase in Los Angeles, as part of the NBA's All-Star weekend.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

When Will Rockets' Kevin Durant Pass Michael Jordan in Scoring?

Kevin Durant has been as advertised this season for the Houston Rockets. He's willed the Rockets to multiple victories this season. He's even hit multiple game-winning baskets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

Rockets Make Questionable Decision Regarding Wing Rotation

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets' embarrassment of riches at the wing position. It's been a topic of discussion all season. Well, actually it's been a topic of discussion before the season even started.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 14

Where Do the Rockets Stand Nearly Three Weeks After the All-Star Break?

The NBA playoff picture is heating up with just over four weeks left in the regular season. The Houston Rockets, who are firmly within the race for one of the top seeds, have just 16 games to play with a 41-25 record.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 14

Rockets hang on to beat Pelicans 107-105

The Houston Rockets were without Alperen Sengun, but Kevin Durant hit a jumper with seven seconds left, then two free throws a few seconds later to close the game out and give the Rockets a 107-105 victory that somehow has them in third place in the jam-packed Western Conference.