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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
Rockets-Nuggets Battle For The 2 Seed, Part II
On Monday night, the Houston Rockets will face the Denver Nuggets to determine the Western Conference two-seed for the second time this season. Both teams are having terrific starts to the year, even amid various setbacks.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Amid the Star Trade Rumors, the Rockets Are Expected to Stay Silent
The NBA's trade season is nearly here, as many contracts around the league will become tradeable in less than 48 hours (Dec. 15). The league is buzzing amid the rumors piling up, with many surrounding some of the top stars.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Rockets Highlight Three West Teams in Latest NBA Power Rankings
Just when we thought the Houston Rockets would cool off, they have continued to stay hot with a 16-6 record. After starting the season 0-2, they've remained one of the best two-way teams in the NBA, posting incredible stats on both ends of the floor.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Ime Udoka Explains Rockets' Balance of Player Development While Winning
Ime Udoka has long been one of the rising young coaches in the NBA. He came from a championship environment, spanning from his time alongside Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs.
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.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Amen Thompson Isn't Far From Being A Viable Lead Guard For The Rockets
One of the main concerns for the Houston Rockets entering this season was the lack of a true lead guard to help organize the offense and balance with their own scoring ability.
Josh Okogie News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Houston Rocket Josh Okogie Gives Back to the Houston Community
The Houston Rockets have long been known as one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. Over their fifty-plus-year existence, they have had some of the greatest basketball players in NBA history on their roster, including Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, and now Kevin Durant.
Rich Paul News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
NBA Power Agent Rich Paul Believes Healthy Rockets Could Beat Thunder
Rich Paul has become one of the NBA's power agents. He and his Klutch Sports represent a litany of high-caliber players across the league. Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is one of them.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
LeBron James Explains Difficulty of Boxing Out Rockets' Steven Adams
Steven Adams is a mammoth on the offensive glass. The Houston Rockets reserve center is automatic. Almost like NFL Hall of Famer Calvin “Megatron” Johnson in the red zone.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 13
The Rockets’ Offensive Rebounding Is Ridiculous
The 2025-26 Houston Rockets certainly aren’t afraid to cause havoc. The team is grinding and hustling its way to a top-four offensive rating. Over a quarter of the way through the NBA season, the Rockets are on pace for possibly the highest offensive rebounding percentages of all time.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Views From the Game: The Houston Rockets Win a Tough Battle Over the Clippers
The Houston Rockets came into their matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Dallas Mavericks several days ago.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Rockets Front Office Receives Third-Place Ranking
When the Houston Rockets take the court each night, they’re typically going to be one of the league’s best teams. They play hard on defense, they strive to move the ball and they hustle hard.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Rockets' Young Core Cracks NBA's 25 Under 25 List
It's safe to say that the next generation of NBA talent has arrived, taking over the league and pushing the old superstars out toward retirement. Over the last few seasons, it has no longer been all about LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Rockets Should Be 'Fully' Healthy By Early 2026
Even though the Houston Rockets have been without a lot of key rotation players to start the season, it doesn't feel that way. Mostly because of their 15-6 start, but also because they've had plenty of other guys step up.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Three Point Guard Trade Options for the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are off to a hot start, looking like a top-three team in the Western Conference behind it's superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, as well as its defense.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Kevin Durant Watched Extensive Film on Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson After Rockets Trade
Kevin Durant’s most recent stint with the Phoenix Suns was a bit tumultuous, to put it politely. In three seasons, Durant played for just as many different coaches: Monty Williams, Frank Vogel, and Mike Budenholzer.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 11
Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson steer Rockets past Clippers
Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson teamed to spearhead a fourth-quarter rally that carried the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12
Chris Paul linked to two playoff teams in trade rumors
Chris Paul may be getting a life vest thrown his way from a interesting Western Conference team (or two).
Amen Thompson News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Reveals Former NBA Champion He Studies To Learn PG Role
The Houston Rockets are navigating a season of adjustments, and perhaps no player exemplifies this adaptability more than Amen Thompson. Thrust into the
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 11
Why Bucks can't count on a massive haul for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sorry, Milwaukee Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t bring back the motherlode.
Steve Nash News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10
How Rockets’ New Zealand influence is destroying opponents — and catching eye of LeBron, Steve Nash
Steve Nash and LeBron James marveled at the Houston Rockets’ elite offensive rebounding ability on their latest “Mind the Game” podcast, a strength that has helped redefine their identity.
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.
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 News / Yardbarker / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great
Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.
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