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Rockets Willing to Part with Draft Capital for 'Right Upgrade'

The Houston Rockets have had a roller-coaster of a season. Yet, they find themselves fifth in the Western Conference standings, with a 24-15 record. It's been ugly at times.

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Kevin Durant Passes Dirk Nowitzki on the NBA's All-Time Scoring List, But Who's Next?

It wasn't a pretty night for Kevin Durant as the Houston Rockets took down the New Orleans Pelicans, 119-110, on Sunday. However, the 37-year-old still managed to make history in a win that saw the Rockets start a winning streak in a time where they need it most.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Rockets' Steven Adams Diagnosed With Ankle Sprain in Win vs. Pelicans

The injury bug has bitten the Houston Rockets all season long, starting before 2025-26 even kicked off. Despite a solid 25-15 record, they've had to deal with roster changes across the board, and Sunday's 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans came with another scare.

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How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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Rockets Received Calls on Tari Eason, Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela

The NBA trade deadline is February 5th. Contending teams will be scouring the market, in hopes of identifying reinforcements and/or roster improvements.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 19

Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out of slump, leads Rockets to 119-110 victory over Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. had been slumping, no doubt. Badly enough that his poor peformances had been directly related to at least a few losses, and some fans had been growing impatient with the 22-year-old’s development.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 19

Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki, moves into sixth on scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant scored 18 points on Sunday night to pass Dirk Nowitzki and move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Durant made two free throws with 15.2 seconds left in Houston's 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / January 18

Steven Adams’ Latest Injury Diagnosis After Rockets Center Collapses, Gets Carried To Locker Room

In an unfortunate update for the Rockets, Steven Adams went down writhing in pain during the fourth quarter of their clash tonight against the Pelicans.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 18

Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant power Rockets past Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the career scoring list and Amen Thompson provided support with an all-around display as the Houston Rockets claimed a 119-110 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 18