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Alperen Sengun Has Moved on From 'Baby Jokic' Nickname, Forging His Own Path

The Houston Rockets have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the start of the season. After starting 0-2 with both losses coming in the last minute of the game, the Rockets have won ten out of their previous eleven games.

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Bill Simmons noticed something about Kevin Durant for the first time since Warriors stint

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are enjoying a terrific spell this season. Despite a somewhat shaky start to the season, the Houston Rockets have quickly turned things around in the 2025-26 NBA season.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / November 21

Richard Jefferson Breaks Down What Makes Kevin Durant Fit So Well With the Rockets

13 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, and Kevin Durant has fit like a glove with the Houston Rockets. Theoretically, Durant seemed destined to thrive surrounding the Rockets’ young core.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

Former NBA star pitches Kevin Durant reunion with Nets teammate, Rockets must trade Sengun and Thompson

One former NBA star believes the Houston Rockets should reunite Kevin Durant with a former superstar teammate, and sacrifice Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson for it.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 21

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Nuggets NBA Cup Matchup

Two of the top Western Conference teams will go at it this afternoon inside the Toyota Center as the Denver Nuggets roll into Houston for an NBA Cup matchup against the red-hot Rockets.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 21

Rockets' Biggest Offseason Regret is Failing to Extend Tari Eason

The Houston Rockets had so many home run moves this offseason that it's hard to point to anything they did as a mistake. From trading for Kevin Durant to supplementing the rotation with Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela and Josh Okogie, to re-working Fred VanVleet's contract, the Rockets had an A-plus summer.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 21

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Deemed 'Most Impactful' Player from 2024 Draft Class

The discourse surrounding Reed Sheppard has been rather inconsistent. And a bit rushed. People seemed quick to write him off and call him a bust after just one year into his NBA career.

Kevin Durant News / EasySportz / November 21

Kevin Durant is The Perfect Fit For This Young Rockets Team

How the arrival of Kevin Durant is accelerating a young core’s leap to contender status. The Houston Rockets have opened the 2025-26 season at 10-3, and that record says plenty about the shift underway inside the franchise.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 21

Rockets Should Trade Amen Thompson And Alperen Sengun To Land Kyrie Irving, Says Former Mavericks Player

The Rockets’ apparent need for a starting-caliber point guard came to the surface when they lost Fred VanVleet to a season-ending ACL injury before training camp even began.

Reed Sheppard News / NBA Analysis Network / November 20

Reed Sheppard’s performance leap has been exactly what the Houston Rockets needed, he’s a different player

The Houston Rockets have been rolling as they have won their last five games in a row. The Houston Rockets have already established their dominance in the Western Conference, sitting in 3rd place and 3.5 games back of first.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 20

Red-hot Rockets, Nuggets square off with NBA Cup group lead on the line

Houston will host Denver on Friday in a pivotal NBA Cup matchup featuring the top two teams in West Group C. It's a tight battle with all five teams in the group holding identical 1-1 records, though the Rockets and Nuggets lead in point differential.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 20

Rockets Don't Need Fred VanVleet Replacement Amid Hot Start

When the Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet before the start of the season due to an ACL tear, there wasn't so much panic as there was legitimate concern for the year.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

The NBA Cup Brings You: Jokic Versus Sengun

The Houston Rockets remain on course for a stellar season. Once again, they’re in the mix for the second seed in a loaded Western Conference. They’re also still alive in the NBA Cup.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 20

NBA Coaches Provide Explanation for League-Wide Injuries Affecting Rockets

After a string of disappointing games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets wing Tari Eason turned it on, in a major way.

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Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 20

Rockets Alperen Sengun Ranks as NBA's Sixth-Best Player

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has absolutely ascended this season. He's starting to become a household name. He's no longer an underrated up-and-coming young talent.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 20

Multiple Rockets Stars Land in The Athletic's NBA Readers' Poll

A little over a week ago, The Athletic's NBA staff released their top 25 NBA players of the 21st century. The list featured many stars who came through the Houston Rockets' organization, whether they were in their primes or not, showcasing how much talent they have attracted over the last 25 years.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 20

Aaron Holiday Proves Rockets' Ime Udoka Right in Gritty Win

Although Aaron Holiday is in his third season with the Houston Rockets, he hasn't quite been a key role player. Far from it, actually. Not necessarily because he isn't capable, but more so because of the minimal role and playing time.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 19

NBA roundup: Alperen Sengun, Rockets hold off Cavs

Alperen Sengun scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Kevin Durant added 20 points and the visiting Houston Rockets emerged with a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / November 19

Cavs come up short vs. Rockets, with familiar issues popping up

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 114-104 home loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. 1. It’s hard to get worked up at this time of year, solely because we’re gonna do this another 66 times.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 19

Alperen Sengun leads Rockets to fifth straight win over Cavaliers

Alperen Sengun scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Kevin Durant had 20 points to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 20