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On YouTubeIme Udoka News / The Dream Shake / March 19
Ime Udoka’s shortcomings this season have been glaring 
The 2025-26 NBA season is nearing a close. The playoffs start next month. Well, in a few weeks, actually. Opinions are mixed on the Houston Rockets. They’ve faced a mountain of criticism and cynicism. There’s no shortage of skeptics, even though the Rockets are practically on pace for the same winning percentage as last season.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
Rockets Make Potential Mistake in Latest Mock Trade with Heat
In the months leading up to the trade deadline, we’d heard a good amount about the Houston Rockets being buyers on the trade market. Everyone assumed the Rockets would be seriously looking into adding a guard.
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
Fatigue Could be Factoring into the Rockets' Recent Losses
The Houston Rockets sit in fourth place in the Western Conference standings with 15 games remaining before the 2026 postseason kicks off. The Rockets could easily drop to sixth place, as the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are in a crazed push to the finish line.
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.
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19
The key Rockets player who’s shooting 3.6% on 3-pointers in March
On Thursday evening, the Houston Rockets lost their second straight game to the Los Angeles Lakers at home, falling apart down the stretch once again. It was another rough showing for the Rockets’ offense, which mustered just 24 points in the final frame.
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Kevin Durant had a wild prediction for LeBron James’ future
As if Year 23 of LeBron James’s NBA career doesn’t already sound absurd, Kevin Durant thinks Year 28 is a possibility for the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / March 19
Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun Take Cryptic Shots at the Los Angeles Lakers After 2 Losses in 3 Days
The Houston Rockets suffered their second straight loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, and Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun didn’t mince their words on Luka Doncic’s 40-point masterclass.
Kevin Durant News / AirJordanChronicles / March 19
Kevin Durant Shares Emotional Reaction to Being in the Same Category as Michael Jordan
Kevin Durant is just 69 points away from passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list. Few even get close to MJ, and Durant expresses exactly what it feels like as he closes in on the record.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / March 19
Rockets lose season series to Lakers 124-116
Houston finished up their season series versus the Los Angeles Lakers late Wednesday. If you did not watch this game, congratulations, you, unlike me, did not get let down by this team as they once again get outclassed by a superstar late in the fourth.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 19
Kevin Durant Feels Rockets Can Beat Lakers Even If Luka Doncic Drops 50 Or 60 Points
The Rockets tried hard tonight, but they had no answer for Luka Doncic, who helped the Lakers come out on top 124-116 in Houston. While the Lakers pushed their winning streak to seven games, Kevin Durant’s team has now suffered consecutive losses against the team in purple and gold.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / March 19
Rockets' Kevin Durant Downplays 3-Point 4th Quarter After Lakers Loss
Kevin Durant could not lead the Houston Rockets past the Los Angeles Lakers for a second time in a row. On Wednesday, the Rockets were handed another tough loss by the Lakers, 124-116.
Luka Doncic News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
Rockets Lose Thriller At Home to Lakers in Doncic's Late Takeover
The Houston Rockets looked to bounce-back against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering a disappointing loss to them on Monday, but were not able to in a 124-116 defeat on Wednesday night in Toyota Center.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Luka Doncic trash talks a Rockets fan in the middle of live play
Luka Doncic engaged in a favorite pastime of his during Wednesday’s game.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Alperen Şengün's Return Will Greatly Benefit a Struggling Rockets Offense
After a two-game absence, the Houston Rockets are getting some much-needed help in the front court with the return of Alperen Şengün. The Turkish center was dealing with back issues, but is not on the team's injury report for tonight's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Carmelo Anthony News / AirJordanChronicles / March 18
Carmelo Anthony Leaves Tracy McGrady in Disbelief With His Western Conference Finals Pick
While the Houston Rockets are busy altering their win-lose ratios in each game, Carmelo Anthony’s shocking take, revealing his Western Conference pick, took Tracy McGrady aback.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Why the Rockets Continue to Struggle With Turnovers
The Houston Rockets did not look good at all in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in the Toyota Center. It got ugly down the stretch, and the showing by the Rockets only further emphasized the specific struggles the team has.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17
Rockets' Kevin Durant-centered offense sputtering in big moments
Durant may say he's the offense, but if opposing teams can keep him in check, that offense needs to expand to other players.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / March 14
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season
Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door on playing again this season.
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