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Early Rest Could Have The Rockets Performing At Their Best

The Houston Rockets have had an unorthodox schedule this season after having several significant stretches of rest. They are in the midst of their longest stretch in the first half of the season, as they have a few days to wait until their next matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Being the Starting Point Guard is Still a Work in Progress For Amen Thompson

Throughout Amen Thompson NBA career he has been known for his elite athleticism, lockdown defense and highlight plays. Coming into the draft many saw him as a point guard as he had played that position his entire basketball career before the NBA.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

Rockets' Turnovers Are a Noted Weakness in Latest NBA Power Rankings

When the Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL before the start of the season, concern started to settle in regarding the offense. While they prided themselves on defensive intensity, VanVleet organized the chaotic youth on the other end of the floor.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

Hall-of-Fame Big Man Tabbed as Rockets' Greatest Second Option

There have been plenty of exciting Houston Rockets playoff games throughout the franchise's history. Maybe not from a championship or winning standpoint, but purely from a basketball perspective, the Rockets have had some fun duos over the last half-century.

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The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

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The '200 or more three-pointers in the 2023-24 NBA season' quiz

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

Rockets' Most Likely Trade Candidate Would Sacrifice Veteran Leadership

Even though we're days away from a flurry of NBA players being eligible to be moved on Dec. 15, the Houston Rockets are expected to be one of the quieter teams this trade season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 10

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Draws Criticism for Complaining

It’s always stated that the NBA is in a great place. There’s a great balance of aging stars who are still highly productive, like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, along with younger star players like Rockets center Alperen Sengun.

Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / December 10

Kevin Durant is ‘having fun again’ with Rockets

The blockbuster trade that landed Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets was quite the bargain for Rockets GM Rafael Stone. The Rockets had to surrender Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick in the draft.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 9

Rockets Receive Excellent Quarter-Season Grade

The Houston Rockets, amid a weird schedule to start the 2025-26 season, have been one of the best two-way teams in the league through their first 21 games.

Alperen Sengun News / EssentiallySports / December 9

Alperen Sengun Addresses Missing 2 Games Due to Health Issues Ahead of Clippers Clash

The Rockets just wrapped up a five-games-in-seven-nights grind and still walked away 3–2 from it. The losses to the Jazz and Mavericks weren’t ideal, but they also weren’t shocking for a team missing pieces and dealing with its injury bumps this season.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 9

Houston Rockets told to trade Alperen Sengun instead of their ‘very scary’ star for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo continues intensifying as the Milwaukee Bucks struggle. Despite organizational efforts to retain the superstar, their 10-15 record and play-in positioning suggest Giannis Antetokounmpo may seek opportunities elsewhere.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 9

Houston Rockets Practice Report: Rockets Prepare for Their game with the Clippers

The Houston Rockets' strange schedule to start the season continues this week, as the Rockets have not played a game since their loss to the Dallas Mavericks this past Saturday.

Cam Whitmore News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 9

Rockets Receive Vindication Regarding Cam Whitmore Trade with Wizards

The Houston Rockets received scrutiny this past summer when they traded Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards. The obvious logic was that Whitmore was just a 21-year-old prospect who had just completed his second season in the NBA.

Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Steven Adams’ back-to-back problem could be Rockets’ biggest kryptonite this season

At 15-6, the Houston Rockets are off to their best start in eight seasons. But as super as it has been, their kryptonite has emerged: navigating the second night of a back-to-back without Steven Adams.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives

The Houston Rockets have dealt with one of the most unusual starts to any season in recent memory. Although their record positions them comfortably near the top of the Western Conference, the challenges of their early schedule have created a unique form of strain.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 9

Rockets Remain NBA's Fourth-Best Team in Latest Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets suffered their worst loss of the season on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Granted, it’s worth noting that the Rockets were without superstar center Alperen Sengun, in addition to Steven Adams.

Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Kevin Durant is Glitching Reality: Why His Trainer Says the 37-Year-Old is Just Getting Started

Let’s be real for a second. If you told me five years ago that a 37-year-old Kevin Durant would be running up sand dunes like a teenager and voluntarily taking a pay cut to help the Houston Rockets build a superteam, I would have told you to put down the controller and touch grass.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 9

Dorian Finney-Smith nearing his season debut for Rockets

The Houston Rockets made a number of large acquisitions during the previous summer. What one individual considers a spectacular acquisition may not be the same for another.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 8

How Should The Rockets Assess The Start To Their Season?

The Houston Rockets are in the midst of an extended regular season break as the NBA Cup moves into the elimination rounds. Looking back on their start to the season, they are likely satisfied with their ability to score and win games at a high level.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 8

Despite Loss, Jabari Smith Jr.'s Good Game Adds to His Career-Best Season

The Houston Rockets, playing the second night of a back-to-back and without their top two centers in Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams, knew it would be tough to come away with their 16th win of the season.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 8

Jimmy Butler Can’t Help but Troll Buddy Hield While Hyping Up the Rest of His Teammates After Big Win vs Bulls

Once Stephen Curry suffered a right quadriceps injury, it was all but certain that the Golden State Warriors would struggle in his absence. After all, they didn’t looked all that great even with him in the lineup.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Should The Rockets Go Star Hunting Via Trade?

Despite their Saturday night loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets still look like one of the top teams out West. However, now that their bizarre schedule is finally evening out, they’ve dropped to the fourth seed.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club

James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kings guard Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list

In first start, Pat Spencer helps Warriors edge Cavaliers

Michael Porter Jr. has another strong outing as Nets blast Pelicans

Jalen Johnson's triple-double helps Hawks handle Wizards

Pistons defeat the Bucks behind balanced scoring attack

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 6