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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
Rockets face center shortage vs. Bucks: Preview, Starters, Injuries
Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8:10 p.m. ET, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin TV: Space City Home Network (Houston), WVTV-DT2 - MyMilwaukee24
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Is Alperen Sengun playing Wednesday? Rockets vs. Bucks injury report
The Houston Rockets will be without star center Alperen Sengun for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as they attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
Ime Udoka Provides Alperen Sengun Injury Update
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said imaging on All-Star center Alperen Sengun’s low back revealed a “mild strain” that could keep him out a few games. “We’ll be cautious with that,” Udoka said during his weekly appearance with Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal on SportsTalk 790.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
Rockets Coach Wants to Decrease Kevin Durant’s Minutes
The Houston Rockets are positioned at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 4-0 record. The Rockets’ All-Star-caliber core features Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson, which creates an intriguing championship window for the franchise.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Steven Adams News / The Dream Shake / October 28
Steven Adams to miss time for Rockets 
After Houston’s win over the Atlanta Hawks, we finally got a long-awaited update on Steven Adams’s availability. In the post-game press conference, Ime Udoka said: “Marcus is day-to-day, game-to-game.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 27
Rockets finding ways to limit Kevin Durant's load with Bucks up next
One result from last season that the Houston Rockets were anxious to adjust was Kevin Durant finishing second in the NBA in minutes played in his 18th season.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
How the Rockets Adjust with Alperen Sengun Out
Off to the best start of his NBA career, Rockets All-Star center Alperen Sengun will miss Wednesday night’s game in Milwaukee because of lower back soreness.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
NBA Coach Praises Rockets Guard Fred VanVleet
On Monday, the Houston Rockets picked up a 120-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. This keeps the Rockets at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 4-0 record.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 27
Views from the game: Rockets extend opening streak to four games / TDS chats with Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun
The Houston Rockets couldn’t have gotten off to a better start to the season as they entered their rematch with the Atlanta Hawks at 3-0, and one of the four teams playing that night was still undefeated.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
The Houston Rockets' 4-0 Start Has Championship Written All Over It
The Houston Rockets are off to a great start and are 4-0. I think people need to start paying more attention to them. Houston’s vision and their pieces
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Rockets star Kevin Durant is new 20-point streak leader after SGA, Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker’s streaks were snapped within a week
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has become the NBA’s active leader for consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kawhi Leonard and Devin Booker each had lengthy streaks snapped within a span of five days.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Kevin Durant throws shade at opponents who ‘read a lot of bad articles’ on Alperen Sengun this summer
The Houston Rockets are 4-0 to start the season, following their second straight win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets are looking like a more fluid team, which has drawn the attention of Kevin Durant.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / October 27
Rockets Again Pluck Hawks 120-110
This is the second time the Rockets have faced the Atlanta Hawks in the past three days. It’s almost certainly the last time the Rockets will face the Atlanta Hawks this season, barring a Final of some sort – NBA, or NBA Cup.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
3 Takeaways From Alperen Sengun’s Dominant Night as Houston Starts 4-0
HOUSTON (OnSI)- The Rockets are 4-0 for the first time in 12 years after Monday’s 120-110 win over the Hawks. After trailing by three at halftime, the Rockets took control late in the third quarter and opened the fourth quarter with an 18-8 burst.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 26
Alperen Sengun nets 29 as Rockets remain perfect with win over Hawks
Alperen Sengun scored a game-high 29 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added a double-double, and the Houston Rockets remained unbeaten by beating the visiting Atlanta Hawks 120-110 on Monday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
Rockets Injury Updates: Latest on Marcus Smart, Steven Adams
Rockets guard Marcus Smart could return for Wednesday’s game in Milwaukee but center Steven Adams will miss at least another week, head coach Ime Udoka
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26
Here’s Where the Rockets Stand in Week 2 Power Rankings
Last week, the 2026-2027 NBA season officially kicked off. It offered a clear first impression of the changes made across the league over the summer, such as LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Final Injury Report for Hawks-Rockets: Will Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart Play?
The Houston Rockets are at home Monday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Monday’s game with a 3-0 record after defeating Atlanta on the road Saturday night.
Marcus Smart News / Viral Sports News / October 26
Houston Rockets Announce Bad Marcus Smart News on Monday
Houston Rockets veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a left forearm strain. The Rockets listed the veteran guard as out for the contest at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 25
Rockets Improve To 3-0 After Win Against Hawks Despite Being Shorthanded; 5 Takeaways
The Houston Rockets are proving that they can win in different ways, and their latest victory was another example of their depth and versatility. Despite being shorthanded without Fred VanVleet and Marcus Smart, Houston defeated the Atlanta Hawks 121-114 to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Hawks: Will Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard Play?
The Houston Rockets are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Saturday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road Friday night.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
Amen Thompson has Block of the Year with game-winning swat on Victor Wembanyama
Amen Thompson made a game-winning defensive stand against the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Thompson’s Houston Rockets were holding onto a 112-110 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with five seconds left inside Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Tari Eason gets ejected for a flagrant foul just nine minutes into the season
Tari Eason pulled off the unusual feat of getting ejected from his team’s season opener (and pretty early at that). The Houston Rockets tipped off the new season on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla
The Rockets have made a series of moves in order to set their roster for the regular season, announcing in a press release that they’ve converted the Exhibit 10 contracts of big man Oscar Tshiebwe and forward Julian Phillips to two-way deals.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Rockets Cut Three Camp Invitees
The Rockets have waived wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three players were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to end up with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston’s G League affiliate.
Fred VanVleet News / Yardbarker / October 9
Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
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