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Kevin Durant Named 2nd Most Popular NBA Player Among Peers

There are the most and least popular peers in any field, and The Action Network uncovered the most and least popular NBA players among their peers. As a representative for popularity, the folks at The Action Network analyzed 183 NBA players’ Instagram follow data to uncover who has the most fellow players following them.

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Kevin Durant’s Burner Account Controversy Still Impacts Rockets’ Chemistry, Says Former Teammate

After Kevin Durant‘s acquisition in the offseason, the Houston Rockets were widely regarded as title favorites. While this remains the case for the most part, with the Rockets (41-25) in fourth place, Durant’s former teammate, Kendrick Perkins, noted a distinct lack of chemistry.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Ranking the Houston Rockets' Top-Five Opponents to Close the 2025-26 Season

The Houston Rockets have 16 games in the regular season, in the heat of a race to the top three of the West. There are about four other teams that could realistically make a run for the No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Kevin Durant Explains Key to Rockets' Postseason Success

Since Ime Udoka’s arrival on the Houston Rockets, we've seen an emphasis on the defensive end of the floor. Unsurprisingly, as Udoka leans heavily towards applying maximum effort on that side and getting stops. It's how he led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals as a rookie head coach in 2021-22.

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How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

The Rockets Have An Uphill Battle Against The Lakers

The Houston Rockets have a chance to make shockwaves in the standings after a two game home stand against the Los Angeles Lakers, a team actively competing with the Rockets for postseason positioning.

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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.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's 'Aunt Pearl' KD 6 Sneaker in Fall

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant has Nike's second-longest running active sneaker line, behind only Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward and NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Amen Thompson Is Turning Into More Than Just a Defensive Player

When the Houston Rockets drafted Amen Thompson fourth overall in 2023, they recognized his exceptional athleticism, even after missing out on top prospect Victor Wembanyama.

Alperen Sengun News / EssentiallySports / March 15

'Makes My Skin Crawl': NBA Legend Slams Alperen Sengun Over Major Rockets Concern

The Houston Rockets look like a team that can achieve a lot with the talent they have. While Kevin Durant leads the team, Alperen Sengun is easily one of the most popular names when it comes to rising young talents in the NBA.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Fred VanVleet Pumps Brakes on Notion that Spurs have Surpassed the Rockets

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs recently squared off against one another in front of a primetime audience and the result was a resounding victory for the Spurs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

This Rockets Bench Player Needs More Minutes

The Houston Rockets are quickly approaching the final stretch of the season and the playoffs are just around the corner. It's imperative for the Rockets to find some more production off the bench and try all options that might be possible to be successful.

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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.

Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

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.

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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.