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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 10
Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain on all-time scoring list
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant swished a 3-pointer with 7:57 left in the third quarter on Friday night to move into seventh place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 10
Rockers star Kevin Durant passes NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on all-time list
Kevin Durant didn't need to add more to his resume to cement his legendary status, but he did it nonetheless.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Ayo Dosunmu News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9
Rockets Linked to Bulls Ayo Dosunmu Once Again
The Houston Rockets were everyone's pick to make a splash move at the guard position. Especially early in the season. Well, really all throughout the season.
Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9
Rockets benefiting from Steven Adams’ post-injury resurgence
The Houston Rockets are seeing the best version of Steven Adams because of the toughest stretch of his career. At his lowest point, Adams wasn’t battling opponents for rebounds; he was battling his own body.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9
Rockets Reportedly Uninterested in Ja Morant Trade
With the NBA trade deadline sitting just a few weeks away, the pressure is building for teams to make a move, especially with the talent on the table. Plenty of players will start to hit the market, with the Washington Wizards having unofficially kicked things off by acquiring Trae Young.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9
Rockets Take Noticeable Leap in Yahoo Sports' Latest Power Rankings
The injury bug has been brutal this season in the NBA. It may have ruined the MVP race between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, depending on how much overall time Jokic is forced to miss.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9
How The Rockets Can Respond Against the Trail Blazers
The Houston Rockets have plenty of issues to correct before they take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a rematch after a disappointing performance in their last game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 9
Three trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant
Three years ago, it felt like Ja Morant would be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies for life. But after injuries, scandals, disappointing postseasons and a coaching change, the Grizzlies are considering trade offers for their two-time All-Star guard.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9
Alperen Sengun Out for Rockets' Rematch with Trail Blazers
Tonight, the Houston Rockets will again face off against the Trail Blazers, searching for some revenge in their second-straight game in Portland. Houston took on the Trail Blazers Wednesday night, falling in a tight 103-102 contest.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. has regressed despite Kevin Durant’s arrival
When the Houston Rockets selected Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, some believed it was a steal. Smith had been discussed as a potential No.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9
Rockets Predicted to Make Cost-Cutting Move to Duck the Tax
To pay the tax or not to pay the tax. That is the never-ending question. Well, it's been a topic of discussion for the Houston Rockets for seemingly a decade. Up until the rebuild, that is.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 9
Fred VanVleet’s Early Return Could Change The Rockets’ Season
The idea once felt unrealistic. Now, it feels cautiously plausible. The Houston Rockets are no longer ruling out a late-season return for Fred VanVleet, and the veteran point guard is openly working toward that goal.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 9
The Houston Rockets Are Having Clutch-Time Struggles
The pattern is no longer subtle. Game after game, the Houston Rockets find themselves in positions to win, only for the final minutes to unravel everything that came before.
Tristen Newton News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9
Rockets Sign Tristen Newton to Two-Year Deal
The Houston Rockets' two-way slots have undergone a considerable amount of change. Par for the course for two-way roster spots. They fluctuate. Because players on two-way deals have limited time to remain in that status.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 9
Why can’t the Rockets make open shots? 
The Houston Rockets have been one of the league’s top-ranked offenses all season. Quite the surprise for an Ime Udoka-led group, which is generally carried by defensive execution. Houston’s offensive philosophy is largely predicated on dominating the glass and getting extra bites at the apple.
Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / January 8
Kevin Durant on cusp of milestone, but Rockets want win vs. Blazers
The first contest of the two-game set between the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers featured a wild ending. Friday night's rematch will likely include a memorable milestone.
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8
Rockets feeling Alperen Sengun’s absence in surprisingly game-changing way
Life without Alperen Sengun has proven difficult for the Houston Rockets. After entering the month with the third-best offensive rating in the NBA, Houston has fallen to 23 over its last three games, all of which Sengun has missed.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / January 6
Kevin Durant had message for Suns after sinking them with game-winner
Durant spent the last two-plus seasons with the Suns before being traded to the Rockets.
Fred VanVleet News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6
Fred VanVleet makes surprising claim about his injury return date
Fred VanVleet turned heads among Houston Rockets fans with a recent update on his recovery from a torn ACL. The veteran guard tore his ACL a month before the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
Alperen Sengun News / Hoops Rumors / January 5
Alperen Sengun Expected To Miss 10-14 Days With Ankle Sprain
Rockets center Alperen Sengun will be reevaluated at the end of this week and is expected to miss about 10-to-14 days, head coach Ime Udoka said on Monday (Twitter link via sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson).
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