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Even With Recent Offensive Struggles, This Post-All-Star Stat May Surprise You

Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have seen highs and, lately, mostly lows on offense, particularly in shooting. The Rockets knew that when they added one of the most efficient offensive players of all time, they would see a boost in their overall offensive game.

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Rockets' Kevin Durant Is Showing No Signs of Regression, Even in Year 19

When the Houston Rockets made the summer blockbuster trade last offseason to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, the reactions were mixed. Some

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Kevin Durant's Honest Admission Ahead of Looming Retirement Decision

At 37, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is starting to think about life after basketball. The 18-year veteran has shown no signs of slowing down under head coach Ime Udoka. He is averaging 25.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 23

Reed Sheppard's Recent Production Should Cement Starting Role for Rockets

The talk of Reed Sheppard as a Sixth Man of the Year award candidate is warranted, but in reality, he should be a full-time starter for the Rockets. Through their absence of a true point guard, the second-year pro has flourished with every opportunity Houston has thrown his way.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

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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.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 23

Rockets' Tari Eason Ends Brutal Outside Shooting Drought

Prior to the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets were unable to reach an agreement on a rookie scale contract extension.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / March 23

Rockets’ Kevin Durant on NBA future: Creeping closer to the end

Rockets star Kevin Durant knows the end of his NBA career is closer than it once felt. He’s not there yet. But he can see it. Durant, who entered the league in 2007 and remains one of the game’s most gifted scorers, spoke candidly about his future during an appearance on The Boardroom podcast.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / March 22

After passing Michael Jordan for career points, Kevin Durant, Rockets visit Bulls

Chicago Bulls fans still revere Michael Jordan nearly 30 years after the franchise icon played his last game for the team. Houston star Kevin Durant, who also has great reverence for Jordan, leads the Rockets into Monday's game in Chicago after passing the NBA legend on the career scoring list Saturday.

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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.