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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 1

Let’s not over think this: The Kevin Durant trade was good for Rockets

The question has been raised throughout the season. Should the Houston Rockets have made last offseason’s trade for Kevin Durant? Those who say no will likely reference Houston’s eerily similar winning clip to last season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Reed Sheppard to Continue to Start for Rockets in Jabari Smith Jr.'s Absence

Reed Sheppard has become a polarizing figure of sorts, among the Houston Rockets fanbase. Well, at least, based on what we've seen on social media. That polarity is likely to continue, at least for the next week, as Sheppard is expected to continue to start, in place of Rockets starting forward Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

The Houston Rockets Will Need More From Their Bench With Jabari Out

The Houston Rockets went into their game on Saturday looking for win number four in a row. They took on the Miami Heat, who, despite their win last season in Miami, have historically struggled on the road there.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Field Level Media / March 1

Rockets want walk to match the talk against Wizards

Feisty Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are in Washington on Monday night to take on the sagging Wizards. Houston, third in the Western Conference, is coming off a 115-105 loss at Miami Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Charles Barkley, Shaq Take Stance on Rockets' Clint Capela-Deandre Ayton Spar

Last week, Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton voiced frustration with his role on the Lakers. Well actually Ayton said more than that. Ayton stated that Lakers coach JJ Redick was seeking to change his player profile and shift his skillset into one that he doesn't possess.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Rockets' Forward Expected to Miss Wizards Game, Return vs. Warriors

On Saturday afternoon, the Houston Rockets squared off against the Miami Heat, completing the second leg of their Florida sequence of games. Houston, of course, nabbed out a victory in their first game in the Sunshine State, reeling off a 18-point come-from-behind victory.

Alperen Sengun News / Last Word On Sports / March 1

Another Inefficient Alperen Sengun Game Has Detractors In Glee

Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun had another tough game on Saturday afternoon. Despite playing 35 minutes, the 23-year old Turk had just 13 points, six rebounds, and three assists (to three turnovers) versus the Miami Heat.

NBA News / HITC / March 1

Kevin Durant responds to Tyler Herro’s trash talk and comments about his burner

Kevin Durant spoke about his on-court exchange with Tyler Herro following the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Miami Heat. The tense sequence between the two players drew attention as cameras captured them trading words during the contest.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Nike Re-releases Rockets' Kevin Durant's Famed 'KD 6' Colorway

Kevin Durant has a litany of business dealings. Such is life when one has amassed his amount of earnings. The Houston Rockets superstar small forward

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Rockets’ Kevin Durant still has ‘respect’ for Tyler Herro after back-and-forth banter

Kevin Durant addressed the media about his interactions with Tyler Herro following the Houston Rockets’ loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Durant and Herro were exchanging words throughout the course of the first half.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 28

Rockets' Kevin Durant climbs all-time list with another 30-point game

The Houston Rockets dropped a tough 115-105 decision to the Miami Heat on Saturday, snapping what had been a modest three-game winning streak.

Durant reaches scoring milestone for first time with Rockets

Luka Doncic has happy birthday as Lakers crush Warriors

Former Lakers player thinks LeBron James should leave the team

Pelicans close first half strong to beat Jazz for fourth straight win

76ers center Joel Embiid out at least three games

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28

Rockets Face Grim Reality, as it Pertains to Title Chances

The question has previously been raised regarding whether the Houston Rockets should be viewed as title contenders. The answer will vary, depending on who you ask.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 28

Rockets Do Not Beat Heat, Fall 115-110

Signs of life against another Florida team might have been premature. The Rockets were largely outsmarted today by the Heat. You might say Miami nightlife is undefeated, and that playing at 3:30 in the afternoon was never going to work out well for the young Rockets, but there might have been a little more on display today than that.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28