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The injury bug refuses to let go of the Houston Rockets, and with the first half of their season partly shaped by players who haven't been available, victories against tough odds tend to feel more meaningful.

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NBA Western Conference Tiers: Where Do the Rockets Rank?

With the NBA a little more halfway through the regular season, we have a clearer picture of where teams stack up in the standings. The Western Conference has been an absolute dogfight outside of the No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 25

Are Any Rockets Players Likely to Be Traded Before the Deadline?

The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away, which means rumors are starting to heat up around the league. The Houston Rockets, amid what has been an up-and-down stretch as of late, have been increasingly involved in such reports.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 25

Clint Capela Has Stepped up in the Absence of Steven Adams

Before the 2024 trade deadline, the Houston Rockets made the bold decision to trade for Steven Adams, the veteran big man from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockets knew it was a risky move, as Adams had already been ruled out for the rest of the 2023-24 season with a right knee PCL sprain sustained on January 22, 2023.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL exposed Houston’s fatal flaw and Jose Alvarado may be the answer

The Houston Rockets sit at 27-16, holding a top-four spot in the Western Conference, but significant roster deficiencies persist beneath that record. With the trade deadline approaching, the front office faces pressure to address the point guard position.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Isaiah Crawford News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 25

Rockets Call Up Isaiah Crawford from G League Vipers

The Houston Rockets have shuffled around their two-way spots. Par for the course as it pertains to those spots. Players have a limited number of days to remain in that classification.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 25

Rockets Getting Optimistic Wins After Early 2026 Struggles

Just under two weeks ago, the Houston Rockets were in the midst of their worst slump of the season. they had suffered three straight losses to the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings to end up at 22-14 on the season and 9-10 since Dec.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Rockets’ Kevin Durant warns courtside fan to ‘watch your f***ing mouth’

The Houston Rockets got a big win against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in their latest game, but some people were too focused on things going on courtside.

Steven Adams News / The Dream Shake / January 25

What the Rockets should do with the absence of Steven Adams

After Steven Adams left the game Sunday versus the New Orleans Pelicans with an apparent ankle injury, fans began speculating on the severity. Well, it was confirmed earlier this week that Adams has a grade-three ankle sprain, so fans should not be expecting him back anytime soon, as a grade-three ankle sprain can take up to nine weeks or more.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Rockets-Pistons: The Thompson Twin That Could Win A Ring

The Houston Rockets defeated the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, 111-104. The Rockets and Pistons drafted twin brothers Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson back-to-back, fourth and fifth, in the 2023 lottery.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 25

NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Reunite With Point Guard in Deadline Deal

Ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Houston Rockets have a glaring need at the point guard position, and it has been exposed to a high degree since the end of last calendar year.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24

Rockets' Kevin Durant Partners with Drake for Upcoming 'KD19' Shoe

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant is an ageless wonder. He's still performing at a high level in his 19th season. He's averaging 26.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 51.6 percent from the field, 40.6 percent from deep, 88.5 percent from the foul line, 57.7 per effective shooting and 63.4 percent true shooting.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24

The Rockets Get Their Best Road Win In 2026

The Houston Rockets found a way to win against the top team in the Eastern Conference, holding on for a victory late against the Detroit Pistons. It took an improved offensive performance from some players the Rockets had been waiting on to have bounce back games.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24

Rockets' Amen Thompson Has Final Troll Over Brother, Pistons' Ausar Thompson

Prior to the Houston Rockets' rematch against the Detroit Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Detroit's third-year forward took a light-hearted jab at his twin brother, Rockets wing Amen Thompson.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Rockets’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that blows up title chances

Urgency can become dangerous. Boldness brought the Houston Rockets back into relevance. Impatience could knock them right back out. After years of rebuilding, asset-hoarding, and internal development, Houston finally pushed its chips into the center of the table.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Rockets’ Ime Udoka gives props to Jae’Sean Tate for providing pop off the bench

The Houston Rockets continued their strong recent form on Friday night, picking up a 111-104 road win over the Detroit Pistons, but it wasn’t just the stars who impressed head coach Ime Udoka.

Steven Adams News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Rockets Superstar Steven Adams is Sleeping on the Floor in a Sleeping Bag, Despite Making $200M In His Career

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has never been the typical NBA player. He doesn’t get under the spotlight often despite playing with some of the biggest stars the game has seen, namely Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / January 22

Rockets Shut Down Search For A Point Guard In Trade Market: No Help Is On The Way

The Rockets have almost certainly confirmed that they will not be making any trades to acquire an additional point guard before the upcoming February 5 trade deadline.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

Rockets Gauging Dorian Finney-Smith’s Trade Value?

Houston is exploring the trade market in search of a potential backcourt upgrade, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who hears from sources that the Rockets have looked into what sort of return they could get for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and second-round draft capital.

Reed Sheppard News / Field Level Media / January 21

Reed Sheppard hopes for continued spark as Rockets visit Sixers

Reed Sheppard isn't the best player on the Houston Rockets, but right now he just might be their most important. Sheppard aims to continue his strong play of late when the Rockets visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.

Reed Sheppard News / Yardbarker / January 21