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The Houston Rockets Are Finally Being Recognized As Contenders

When it came to becoming title contenders, the Houston Rockets' 'at long last' moment came when they acquired Kevin Durant back in June. But you never truly know your team is a contender until they take the court for the early part of the NBA season.

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The Houston Rockets Are Surprising Everyone With Their League Leading Offense

Coming into the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets were seen as one of the few teams capable of competing for an NBA title. They were part of the most significant move of the entire offseason when they traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, a move that catapulted them from feel-good story to the NBA elite.

Steven Adams News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

When Will Steven Adams Return to the Rockets Lineup?

The Houston Rockets are flying high after a fifth consecutive victory, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 124–109 on Wednesday night. Yet, one key piece of their frontcourt rotation was missing: Steven Adams, who sat out for the first time this season due to a lingering hip issue.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 6

Rockets Predicted to Regress Offensively

The Houston Rockets' offense has been the talk of the league, as they've been humming on that end, which is typically their weaker facet. Defensively,

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Ja Morant News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

The Houston Rockets Really Don’t Want Ja Morant

The rumor is that Ja Morant isn’t very happy with the Memphis Grizzlies at the moment. Or maybe the Memphis Grizzlies aren’t very happy with him. In any case, the Houston Rockets’ lack of a starting point guard has drawn some to make a connection.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Rockets’ Kevin Durant roasts Ja Morant’s dad Tee over Grizzlies feud

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant had jokes for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s dad Tee in-game during Wednesday’s 124-109 win. While the NBA world wonders would the Rockets would trade for Morant, who’s voiced his displeasure with the team’s direction and served a one-game suspension, Durant made light of the situation.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 6

Rockets Tied for Longest Active Winning Streak Following Win, Thunder Loss

The Houston Rockets have got the ball rolling, with their winning streak getting extended to five games following last night's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, 124-109.

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / November 6

'I Feel Like I’m Watching a Scientific Experiment' – Houston Rockets Have the Best Offense in the League Because of Their Jumbo Lineup

As of this writing, the Houston Rockets boast the league’s top offense with a rating of 122.4, and veteran NBA analyst Zach Lowe pointed to the team’s jumbo lineup as the key reason behind their early success.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 6

Rockets Rattle Past Grizzles 124-109

That makes five wins in a row after the two losses to start the season. Perhaps the Rockets weren’t doomed after all? In any case, in a game where Kevin Durant shot poorly, and Alperen Sengun merely had a good game, the Rockets won comfortably.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

Houston Rockets Demolish Memphis Grizzlies 124-109 in Statement Victory

The FedExForum crowd of 15,119 came expecting fireworks on November 5th, but what they witnessed was pure basketball artistry from the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Stomp The Grizzlies In Memphis

The Houston Rockets are now blazing after a slow season start. Winning momentum remains surging for the Rockets as they dominated the Memphis Grizzlies on the road with a 124-109 victory on Wednesday evening.

Amen Thompson News / Field Level Media / November 5

Rockets win 5th straight as Amen Thompson torches Grizzlies

Amen Thompson scored a season-high 28 points with 10 rebounds and Alperen Sengun added 20 points and 16 boards to lead Houston to its fifth straight win, a 124-109 victory over the host Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Rockets Rise in Latest NBA Power Rankings, With a Clear Top Newcomer

The Houston Rockets have the pieces to compete for a championship; it's just about honing that talent and taking advantage of opportunities. Through the first two weeks of the NBA season, they've done most of that.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

How Sustainable Is The Rockets' Offensive Excellence?

The Houston Rockets' hot shooting start has led to them becoming one of the league's best offensive teams. Every player has stepped up to contribute offensively, knocking down shots and playing aggressively to put opposing defenses on their heels.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Interesting Advanced Stats for the Houston Rockets Through Six Games

The Houston Rockets, after a 0-2 start in which they had a chance to win both games late, have righted the ship and are tied for the longest current win streak in the league.

Ja Morant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Should the Rockets Be Monitoring Ja Morant Amid Grizzlies Tension?

The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies are in two very different situations despite only being separated by two games in the Western Conference standings.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Houston Rockets' Big Questionable to Face Grizzlies

The Houston Rockets got off to a slow start in the 2025-26 regular season, but have since become one of the hottest teams in the association. Houston’s campaign started with back-to-back losses versus the Thunder and Pistons, but the Rockets have since ripped off four-straight wins using a combination of high-octane offense and surging defense.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4