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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 14
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Raptors
Coach Ime Udoka didn’t mince words after a recent loss, calling out the Rockets’ dependence on Kevin Durant and the drop-off that follows when the star isn’t on the floor.
Jabari Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 14
A Big Fourth Quarter Could Break Jabari Smith Out of His Shooting Slump
The Houston Rockets started their five-game home stand on Tuesday after struggling on their most recent three-game road trip, losing every game by close margins because they were unable to make enough clutch plays down the stretch.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 14
Rockets Take Major Drop in Latest Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets have been the laughing stock of the Western Conference of late. They can't beat the bottom teams of the Conference. The Sacramento Kings beat the Rockets 111-98 on Sunday night and the game didn't even feel that close.
The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 14
Rockets all-time role player starting five (post 1998) 
Are you having fun? Good for you. I’m not having fun. I hate it here. (Not TheDreamShake. I love it here.) The Rockets just have not felt fun in 2025-26.
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.
Kevin Durant News / HITC / January 14
Kevin Durant hits back at fan mocking empty seats at Houston Rockets game
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has responded to a fan who mocked him over the empty seats at Tuesday’s 119–113 win over the Chicago Bulls. The post gained traction after a video showed gaps in the Toyota Center crowd early in the first quarter.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 14
Rockets Considered Dark Horse Team to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo This Season
The Houston Rockets are known to be star-gazers. (If that's a word). Historically, they've been successful at acquiring Hall of Fame worthy players. And certainly All-Star players.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 14
NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Acquire Two-Way Point Guard Amid Struggles
The Houston Rockets have had a noticeable hole at the point guard position this season. Without Fred VanVleet, who tore his ACL to start the season, they've suffered on both ends of the floor, especially since Dec.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 14
'I Kind of Was Putting the Blame on Me' – Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant Credits Starter’s Mental Toughness in Win Vs. Chicago Bulls
The Houston Rockets ended their three-game slide with a 119-113 home win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, as Jabari Smith Jr. caught fire down the stretch when it mattered most.
Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / January 14
Durant, Rockets Survive 119-113 Thriller Against Bulls to Snap Skid
Tuesday night inside the Toyota Center wasn’t about style points. For the Houston Rockets, it was purely about survival. Coming off a frustrating three-game losing streak where energy and attention to detail had waned, Houston found itself locked in a dizzying, back-and-forth prize fight with the Chicago Bulls.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 14
Rockets Break Losing Streak At Home Over Bulls 119-113
It wasn’t pretty, and of course it couldn’t be easy, but “win” is still a much sweeter word than “loss’. The Rockets broke their losing streak, and more importantly got off the road, which seemingly caused small problems to snowball downhill, getting bigger as the trip went on.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13
Rockets’ Kevin Durant posterizes Bulls like it’s 2014 all over again
The Houston Rockets have been reeling as of late, having lost three consecutive games, all of which came against sub-.500 teams. This made their Tuesday night clash against the Chicago Bulls at home all the more important.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 13
Rockets have answers in back-and-forth win over Bulls
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun recorded double-doubles, and Jabari Smith Jr. drilled three late jumpers as the Houston Rockets outlasted the visiting Chicago Bulls 119-113 on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Win over the Bulls
Having suffered four losses in their last five tries, the Rockets desperately needed a win versus the Bulls on Tuesday night to get back on track. Ultimately, the Rockets came away with a win, seeing cleaner offense to close the game and coasting to a 119-113 victory.
P.J. Tucker News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
PJ Tucker Shares Raw Thoughts on Rockets' 2018 Postseason Disappointment
The Houston Rockets' 2017-18 season is viewed differently by the masses. It all depends on who you ask. On the one hand, the season was a disappointment.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Rockets Must Get Back on Track in Home Matchup vs. Bulls
The Houston Rockets have had a trend of playing down to competition over the last month and a half. Since the start of December, they've struggled, having gone 9-10 while failing to play consistent basketball on both ends of the floor.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Danny Green Ranks Rockets' Kevin Durant as NBA's Second-Best Scorer of All-Time
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. There’s no question about it. No one debates it. Because there’s no debate to be made. The Houston Rockets forward ranks seventh all-time in scoring, having just passed Wilt Chamberlain, and has Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Jordan in his sights.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
The Rockets Are Ready For Some Home Cooking
Make no mistake about it, the Houston Rockets have been playing some of their worst basketball in recent weeks. Since the end of November, Houston has fallen short in many of the traits that made the team elite during the first quarter of the season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 12
Rockets bring 3-point shooting struggles into matchup vs. Bulls
There was a point in the NBA season when the Rockets' robust 3-point shooting percentage served as a counter to the team's relatively low number of attempts from beyond the arc.
Houston Rockets News / 5 GOATs / January 12
Report: Houston Rockets couldn’t find Sacramento hotel, drove from San Francisco
The Houston Rockets are suddenly facing adversity they hadn’t encountered earlier this season. And there’s no signs of it slowing down. Houston’s slide continued Sunday night with a 111-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings, marking the Rockets’ third straight defeat and their fourth loss in the last five games.
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / January 12
Ime Udoka Bites The Bullet After Rockets’ First Three-Game Losing Streak And Unravels Own Shortcomings
Sunday night’s 111-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings is a regrettable one for Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets. Having notched their first losing streak (three consecutive losses) of the 2025-26 season, the Rockets find themselves in an unfamiliar position.
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.
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.
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