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Steven Adams Undergoing Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

Rockets center Steven Adams is undergoing surgery on his left ankle and will miss the rest of the 2025/26 season, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

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Rockets Looking into Potentially Adding Center Depth

Any chatter regarding the Houston Rockets' trade plans has seemingly revolved entirely around their need to bring in a table-setting floor general. To replace (or fill in) for the injured Fred VanVleet. There seemed to have been a bevy of buzz regarding VanVleet's return to the Rockets this season initially.

NBA News / EasySportz / January 28

Spurs vs. Rockets: A Western Conference Heavyweight Bout Under the ESPN Spotlight

Wednesday night in Houston delivers one of the Western Conference’s most compelling matchups, as the No. 2 seed San Antonio Spurs (31–15) visit the No.

Ime Udoka News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Ime Udoka’s Adjustments Are Starting to Show in Houston

For much of the early season, the Houston Rockets looked like a team searching for answers. The talent was evident. The depth was real. Yet the results often felt disconnected from the process.

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

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 28

Rockets Reportedly had Interest in Pelicans Kevon Looney Last Offseason

Prior to the 2019-20 NBA season, the Houston Rockets found themselves in need of a big man. Especially after seeing how pivotal Kenneth Faried became when Clint Capela was sidelined.

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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.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 28

Rockets potentially looking into adding depth at center

The Houston Rockets’ offensive philosophy is to bully opponents on the glass. Buy and large, it works. The more scoring opportunities one gets, the higher likelihood that they’ll score.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Veteran Free Agent Point Guard 'Would Love To Join' Western Conference Team & Rockets Mulling Decision To Make A Surprising Addition

Could Spencer Dinwiddie be a viable solution for the Houston Rockets? Houston entered the 2025-26 campaign expecting to compete for an NBA championship.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 27

Rockets star duo out to take down Spurs again

The Houston Rockets on Monday presented the idealized version of what they desired from the pairing of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, a display they hope will be more the norm than an aberration.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27

Rockets Not Looking to Move Tari Eason

It's been reported in recent weeks that the Houston Rockets have received calls for fourth-year wing Tari Eason. All told, it's been reported that half

Chris Paul News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27

How the Rockets Can Acquire Chris Paul Ahead of the Trade Deadline

The Houston Rockets are still weighing a plethora of options with the NBA trade deadline sitting just over a week away. Amid what has been a weird stretch of basketball from early December to mid-January, they're a now a team to watch ahead of Feb.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27

How Legitimate Is Amen Thompson's Playmaking?

All season, the Houston Rockets have been hoping for one of their perimeter players to take a playmaking leap and support the team with their passing. They placed their hopes mostly into Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27

How Do Recent NBA Trade Reports, Rumors Affect the Rockets?

With the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, time is ticking for teams to get deals done amid a flurry of rumors. There's a lot to unpack regarding potential moves, but interestingly enough, that's all they are: potential moves that haven't materialized.

Alperen Sengun News / NBA Analysis Network / January 27

Alperen Sengun went 15-of-17 from the field against Memphis. The Grizzlies had no way to stop him

The Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-99 on Monday. Alperen Sengun went 15-of-17 from the field for 33 points. Amen Thompson had 14 assists.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27

The Rockets Need More Big Wins To Build Momentum

The Houston Rockets got a big win against the Detroit Pistons, one of their best wins on the road this season. This came not long after one of the teams best home wins against the San Antonio Spurs that required a comeback effort to take the victory.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / January 27

The Rising Stars Game winner gets to play the actual All-Stars this year. Here’s some roster highlights

The NBA announced the 2026 Rising Stars Game roster. Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard and No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg headline the selections. The winning team gets to face the league’s All-Stars on February 15.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27

Rockets Send JD Davison, Isaiah Crawford Down to G-League's Vipers

The Houston Rockets' need for a point guard could very well have an internal solution. JD Davison could be the substitute and fill-in. At least until Fred VanVleet returns from his torn ACL, which he sustained in September in the team's minicamp in the Bahamas.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27

Rockets Expected to End Tari Eason's Minutes Restriction Soon

Tari Eason entered the season with a superfluous level of motivation. He and the Rockets were unable to strike a deal on a contract extension. He took the court with a vengeance, proving his worth and value for the franchise.

Amen Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Rockets’ Amen Thompson breaks personal record in Grizzlies game

Amen Thompson achieved an incredible career record with his performance in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Thompson is halfway through the third season of his NBA career with the Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 26

Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant lead Rockets to comeback win over Memphis

Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant tallied 33 points apiece to fuel the Houston Rockets to a 108-99 comeback victory at home over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Ex-Kevin Durant teammate pitches himself to the Rockets

One veteran NBA guard wants another tour of duty with The Slim Reaper. Spencer Dinwiddie appeared this week on the “Ball Don’t Stop” podcast. During the appearance, Dinwiddie, who remains an unsigned free agent, pitched his services to the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26

Rockets, Grizzlies clash as injuries tighten rotations

The injury bug refuses to let go of the Houston Rockets, and with the first half of their season partly shaped by players who haven't been available, victories against tough odds tend to feel more meaningful.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

Rockets Gauging Dorian Finney-Smith’s Trade Value?

Houston is exploring the trade market in search of a potential backcourt upgrade, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who hears from sources that the Rockets have looked into what sort of return they could get for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and second-round draft capital.