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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets candid about being unmarried
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who recently helped the team end a 52-year drought with back-to-back 137+ point wins, opened up about his personal life in a recent podcast appearance.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 31
Five Out: Halloween Tricks & Treats For Rockets 
The Rockets might not be doomed after all. Now standing at 2-2 with just under 5% of the season played, the Rockets season might not be a lost cause, and we know now the worst possible record is 2-80, rather than the previous “on pace” numbers of 0-82.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
Rockets' Weird Start to the Season Not Expected to Last
It's clear that the Houston Rockets have a long way to go before figuring everything out, despite them having rattled off two straight wins. After a 0-2 start, they're finding a groove, but the NBA is a game of runs, and runs within runs.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
James Harden takes issue with Kevin Durant’s tale about college night out in LA with Greg Oden
Kevin Durant and James Harden go way back, first teaming up with each other on the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they played from 2009 until Harden departed for the Houston Rockets in 2012.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
Rockets Awaiting Return To Defensive Identity
The Houston Rockets have shown that they are capable of being one of the highest scoring teams in the league. They've matched up against some of the best defenses and been able to put up well above the league average in team scoring.
Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Ime Udoka’s Rockets lineup change leads to historic feat last seen in 1973
The Houston Rockets spent much of the past nine months leaning into their double-big lineup, only to make history once they went in a different direction.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
Josh Okogie is Poised for a Major Role With the Rockets
The Houston Rockets are starting to get the ball rolling after back-to-back wins. Following a 0-2 start to the season, the team has found a rhythm, defeating the Brooklyn Nets and, most recently, the Toronto Raptors, 139-121.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 30
Rockets Win Over Raptors Confirms No. 1 Offensive Rating in NBA
Four games into the 2025–26 NBA season, the Houston Rockets have made one thing clear: their offense is no longer a work in progress. It’s a weapon. Following Wednesday night’s 139–121 win over the Toronto Raptors, Houston now leads the league with an offensive rating of 125.2, a staggering turnaround for a team once defined by its defense.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Why Jabari Smith is biggest winner of Rockets’ Kevin Durant addition
In the Wedding Singer, when Adam Sandler’s character melts down, it’s Jon Lovitz who reaps all the benefits. For the Houston Rockets, when Kevin Durant is added to the mix, it’s Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 30
One under-the-radar name to solve the Rockets most glaring need
The Houston Rockets have struggled to get their offense into gear. Last year’s team wasn’t necessarily world-beaters on that end of the floor, but they were much better, even without Kevin Durant, one of the game’s greatest scorers ever.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
Yahoo Sports Ranks Rockets as Fifth-Best Team in Western Conference
The Houston Rockets were viewed as a top-three Western Conference contender after their flurry of offseason activity by seemingly everyone. And there wasn't much of a debate.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
ESPN's Power Rankings Drops Rockets to NBA's 11th-Best Team
The 2025-26 NBA season is one week complete. The Houston Rockets have played three games thus far and have been a competitive group, which was expected. However, they've gone 1-2, which wasn't as expected.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / October 29
'Sometimes My Dad Was There, Sometimes He Wasn’t': Kevin Durant Opens Up About His Father In Rare Confession
Kevin Durant’s mom, Wanda, has been a pillar of support and strength, standing with him since the beginning. All of his fans know how integral she was to his journey, especially due to the MVP speech he gave in 2014.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / October 29
Rockets win a barn burner verses the Raptors 139-121
The Houston Rockets came into Toronto for an early tip off against the Raptors, and it was clear early on that defense was optional. The Rockets scored 30 or more points in every quarter and shot 57.5 percent from the field including 43.3 percent from the three-point line.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 29
Kevin Durant, Rockets coast past Raptors
Kevin Durant scored 12 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter Wednesday night and the visiting Houston Rockets defeated the Toronto Raptors 139-121 for their second straight win.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 29
Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Outlast Toronto Raptors
After a dominant home performance to clinch their first win of the season last Monday, the Houston Rockets have packed their bags for a brief two-game road trip.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29
Why Rockets Must Shield Reed Sheppard From Early Criticism
When the Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season, their biggest question mark wasn’t about Kevin Durant’s fit or Alperen Sengun’s leap: it was Reed Sheppard.
Fred VanVleet News / Last Word On Sports / October 29
Rockets Leader Fred VanVleet Provides New ACL Injury Update
Fred VanVleet’s recovery update brings a measured dose of optimism to the Houston Rockets’ early season narrative. The veteran guard, tore his ACL during offseason workouts in The Bahamas, spoke with reporters for the first time this week, detailing a patient but determined approach to his rehabilitation.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 28
Amen Thompson's point guard development has one massive ally
The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Rockets to seek Disabled Player Exception for injured Fred VanVleet
The Rockets plan to apply for a Disabled Player Exception following Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. If approved, the exception would be worth $12.5 million, or half of VanVleet’s $25 million salary.
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