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NBA All-Star snub Alperen Sengun puts up mammoth numbers vs. Pacers

As far as NBA All-Star snubs go, Alperen Sengun’s exclusion from the 12-man roster that will be taking the court in February is as close to dumbfounding as it can get.

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Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Physical Win Over the Pacers

The Houston Rockets were back on the road Monday night against the Indiana Pacers, but were without superstar forward Kevin Durant for just the third time this season.

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / February 2

Alperen Sengun puts up 39 points as Rockets top Pacers

Alperen Sengun matched his season high with 39 points and helped seal a 118-114 Houston Rockets win over the Indiana Pacers with the last of his game-high 16 rebounds on Monday in Indianapolis.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 3

What Happened Between Alperen Sengun, Bennedict Mathurin? Tempers Flare in Rockets-Pacers After Hard Foul

The Houston Rockets were without Kevin Durant, plus the Indiana Pacers didn’t make things easier. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Pacers were ahead by two, and Bennedict Mathurin thwarted Alperen Sengun’s attempt with extra force.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / February 2

Why Is Kevin Durant Not Playing Tonight? Rockets Star Misses Game vs Pacers

The Houston Rockets took on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. However, their two-game winning streak could be on the line, as they’re without their veteran player, Kevin Durant.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2

Rockets' Home-Court Advantage Highlighted in NBA.com's Latest Power Rankings

With just two games on their schedule before the NBA trade deadline, the Houston Rockets are in a comfortable spot as the fourth seed in a loaded Western Conference.

Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Rockets interested in 76ers trade after Steven Adams injury

The Houston Rockets have officially ruled out center Steven Adams for the remainder of the NBA 2025-26 season following surgery on his left ankle. According to reporting from Shams Charania, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2

NBA Legend Isn't Sold on Rockets' Alperen Sengun Yet

Ralph Sampson is an NBA legend. He entered the NBA with an exuberance of hype, having thrice won National Player of the Year in college. The Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2

Rockets NBA Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors, Targets and Updates

The NBA’s trade deadline will conclude at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, Feb. 5, marking the end of team’s ability to upgrade their roster in the 2025-26 season.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Rockets' Fred VanVleet Reacts to 2026 NBA All-Star Announcement

Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic was hoping he will have two All-Stars this year, but the NBAannouncement for reserves confirmed only Scottie Barnes made it to the All-Star Game.