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NBA News / The Dream Shake / December 19
Rockets blow a 25-point lead to the Pelicans and fall 133-128 in OT 
In recent days the Rockets inability to execute down the stretch against the upper echelon of teams in the NBA has been well covered. The New Orleans Pelicans were 5-22 going into Thursday’s game in NOLA.
Ime Udoka News / EssentiallySports / December 19
Pelicans Commentators Fall for Fake Ime Udoka Report After $25,000 Fine for Criticizing Officials
Ime Udoka has never been shy with his words. He’s been fined for them. He’s been tossed for them. But this time, the fallout came in an entirely unexpected way.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18
Rockets' second-half collapse to lowly Pelicans leads to third loss in four games
Houston led New Orleans by as many as 25 points in the second half.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / December 18
Steven Adams Explains How Kevin Durant’s Unmatched Consistency Separates Him From Everyone Else
Kevin Durant is one of the most complete players the NBA has ever seen. He has a skill set that translates seamlessly across every team he’s played for from his early days in OKC to his stints in Golden State, Brooklyn, Phoenix, and now Houston.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets Given Third-Best Chance of Winning Title
The Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes and expectations. Rightfully so, as they had just climbed to second in the Western Conference in just the second season of Ime Udoka's tenure as Rockets coach, posting a 52-30 record.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Can The Rockets Compete Without Fred VanVleet?
After a strong stretch as one of the top teams in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets have fallen to the fifth seed as other teams have hit more of their stride as the season has progressed.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
The Rockets Should have the Advantage in Several Areas When They Face the Pelicans
The Houston Rockets' weird schedule to start the year, with multiple days off between games, has come to an end, as they will play every other day or on back-to-back days over the next several days.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
How Long Before the Rockets Regress From Their Hot Shooting?
The Houston Rockets are red hot on the offensive end as we get past the quarter-season mark of the NBA year. 23 games in, they rank third in such rating, averaging over 120 points per game.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets Projected to Stand Pat, Avoid Temptations of Trade Market
Since taking over as Houston Rockets General Manager, Rafael Stone has mostly compiled a stellar track record. He's earned the respect of his peers. And he's generally earned the respect of Rockets fans.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
Rockets’ Steven Adams makes ‘idiot’ admission on Kevin Durant’s greatness
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams admits he didn’t truly understand All-Star Kevin Durant’s greatness until they became teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets' Kevin Durant Shares Source of Fun with Rockets
Earlier in the month, Kevin Durant’s trainer Dash Lovell spoke with long-time NBA writer Mark Medina of RG.com, telling Medina that he could tell that the Houston Rockets forward was having fun again.
Ime Udoka News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
NBA Fines Ime Udoka After Controversial Postgame Comments
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka entered Monday night frustrated after a difficult overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, and the consequences of that frustration became official on Wednesday.
Kevin Durant pinpoints exact moment when LeBron James ‘mastered his game’
Kevin Durant believes LeBron James reached his peak as a player at one specific point in his career LeBron James is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18
Kevin Durant explains how Dwyane Wade had major advantage over James Harden during his career
Kevin Durant came to the defense of his former teammate, James Harden, when compared to another great shooting guard, Dwyane Wade. Kevin Durant has had the chance to play with some of the greatest players of his generation.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets Drop to Sixth in USA Today's Latest Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets have shown that they can hang with just about anyone in the NBA. In fact, they even went toe-to-toe with the Oklahoma City Thunder,
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / December 18
Kevin Durant Confesses Greatest Business Regret That Ended Up Making Kobe Bryant $400 M
Kevin Durant has missed big shots on the court before, but the missed shots that linger with him don’t always come on the hardwood. Sometimes they come
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 18
Rockets need to be very specific when employing double-big lineup
It’s well-known that the Houston Rockets like to dominate their opponents with size. So much, that they added Clint Capela in the summer, even after having two very good centers in Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 17
NBA Rumors: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Pistons, Trey Murphy III, Timberwolves
The Rockets have quietly answered one of the bigger questions hanging over their season. With Fred VanVleet sidelined since September due to a torn ACL, Houston has gone point guard by committee.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / December 17
Ime Udoka fined $25K for comments about officiating
The NBA has fined Rockets head coach Ime Udoka $25K for his public criticism of the officiating.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 17
Rockets-Nuggets L2M Report: Do Rockets Have A Ref Problem?
The Last Two Minutes Report on the officiating of the Denver-Houston clash has been released. The report acknowledges some unfortunate refereeing errors that disadvantaged the Rockets down the stretch.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 16
Five NBA players most likely to be traded after Dec. 15
Dec.15 marks the start of the unofficial trade season in the NBA. That's the date when most of the players who signed a contract in the offseason became eligible to be traded.
Kevon Harris News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Former Rockets Two-Way Player Kevon Harris Headed To China
China’s Xinjiang Flying Tigers and guard Kevon Harris, who was on a two-way deal with the Rockets earlier this month, have agreed to a contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.
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