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On YouTubeAmen Thompson News / Last Word On Sports / April 12
The Problem With Amen Thompson’s New Career High
The Houston Rockets will play their final game of the 2025-26 season on Sunday night. Unfortunately, it will be against the tanking Memphis Grizzlies and won’t make any playoff difference to either team.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 12
Rockets to Rest Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. vs Grizzlies
The 2025-26 NBA regular season is nearly in the books. There's just one game left on the schedule. For everyone. And it's been a great regular season, which means the postseason will be a treat for sports fans and especially basketball fans.
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11
Depleted Grizzlies wrap season against resting Rockets
The Houston Rockets finally had displayed signs of consistency that seemed to validate their standing as a contender in the West, with an eight-game winning streak confirming as much.
25 NBA players who were ahead of their time
NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11
Rockets Hoping for Specific Playoff Opponent Entering Final Day of NBA Regular Season
Following Friday's 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Houston Rockets are locked into the Western Conference's fifth seed for the NBA playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11
Rockets Locked for Fifth Seed, Will Face Lakers or Nuggets in NBA Playoffs
The Houston Rockets' winning streak was snapped at eight games on Friday in a 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. All good things must come to
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11
Postseason Starters Still Unclear For The Rockets
The Houston Rockets have just one more game before they begin postseason play, and the they are hoping to find out which combination of players to slot into their starting lineup to compete against either the Denver Nuggets or the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11
Views From the Game: Rockets' 8-Game Winning-Streak Snapped in Loss to Timberwolves
The Houston Rockets entered Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on their longest win streak of the season, having won eight straight after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 11
Grizzlies vs. Rockets: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Updates (Apr 12)
The Houston Rockets had a late surge that sealed their postseason fate. Seeded fifth in the West, the Rockets will play their regular-season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Houston Rockets News / AirJordanChronicles / April 11
Kevin Durant Triggers Backlash With His Take Against Dwyane Wade
A resurfaced podcast clip is getting a lot of traction online right now. What started as a normal basketball chat is now catching a lot of heat. The drama involves Kevin Durant and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Aaron Holiday News / The Dream Shake / April 11
It’s Holiday Season again: Aaron Holiday will need to be steady as Rockets head to NBA Playoffs 
The Houston Rockets defeated the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers 114-104 on Thursday night at Toyota Center in Houston. However, after a near collapse in the fourth quarter, Houston needed offensive production, and they found it from none other than guard Aaron Holiday.
NBA fans react to Kevin Durant refusing to exchange his jersey with Anthony Edwards
Kevin Durant’s brief courtside exchange with Anthony Edwards has sparked debate among NBA fans after the Rockets star declined a jersey swap request following a recent game.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Shocking Loss to The Timberwolves
The Houston Rockets’ winning streak came to an end with a surprising 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on Friday night where Amen Thompson's career night was not enough.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 11
Rockets win streak ends at eight as they lose to T-Wolves 136-132
Defense was optional in the Rockets’ Friday night matchup against the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite shooting 60.9 percent from the field
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10
Rockets' NBA Draft Update: Prospects to Watch After the NCAA Tournament
The NBA Draft is the least of the Houston Rockets' worries in mid-April, but that doesn't mean they haven't been paying attention to potential prospects, especially after the NCAA Tournament.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10
Two Things to Watch as the Rockets Rematch the Timberwolves
The wins keep piling up for the Houston Rockets after a 113-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night. They've now won eight games in a row, and the momentum couldn't have come at a better time.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10
Pace Is Giving The Rockets' Offense New Life
The Houston Rockets finally have their offense looking as effective as it did to start the season, as they have found ways to pick up the pace and push the ball when they get the opportunity.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 10
Health management for playoffs big concern as T-Wolves visit Rockets
The Houston Rockets' best-laid plans to extend their current winning streak into the playoffs while simultaneously easing the workload on their starters took a bit of a detour on Thursday.
Clint Capela News / Scoop B / April 10
The Swiss Bank Returns: Clint Capela on World Cup Fever, Global Bigs and Houston’s New Swagger
When Clint Capela first arrived in Houston as a raw 20-year-old in 2014, he was the energetic apprentice to the “Lob City” era of the Rockets. After a highly productive five-year stint in Atlanta, the veteran big man has come full circle, returning to the Toyota Center in 2025 as a seasoned defensive anchor.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / April 10
Kevin Durant Backs Ime Udoka, Tari Eason Amid Criticism As Rockets Extend Winning Streak To 8 Games
The Rockets are now on an eight-game winning streak following Kevin Durant’s 29-point performance in tonight’s 113-102 win over the 76ers. This streak began near the end of March, following a string of inconsistent games where the Rockets were 6-8 in March after an overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Rockets Sign Former G League MVP to Address Glaring Weakness Ahead of Playoffs
The Houston Rockets’ bet on acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade last offseason has paid off, as the team sits fifth in the Western Conference with four games remaining in the regular season.
JD Davison News / Hoops Rumors / April 7
Rockets Promoting JD Davison To Standard Roster
The Rockets have agreed to a two-year contract with guard JD Davison and will promote him to their standard 15-man roster, agent Corey Marcum tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
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