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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 29
NBA Cup Predictions for the Undefeated Rockets
This week, NBA Cup action kicks off. This will be the fourth edition of the league's annual in-season tournament, and the Houston Rockets are slotted in West Group A with the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Utah Jazz.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29
3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka
The Houston Rockets have started the 2026-2027 NBA season with five straight victories, three of which came on the road. Head coach Ime Udoka is back at the helm, with talents like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet looking to guide the group toward a deep postseason run.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Rockets’ 5-0 start comes with encouraging news for Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant doesn’t have to do everything for the Rockets. Five games into the season, that might be the most encouraging thing about them. Houston is 5-0 for the first time since 2014-15, and as William Guillory of The Athletic explains, the improvement involves more than Durant making difficult shots.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 29
Rockets stay undefeated with 132-100 win over Bucks 
The Houston Rockets continued to cruise on Wednesday night, downing the Milwaukee Bucks in a 132-100 blowout victory that lifted the Rockets to a 5-0 record.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
3 Takeaways From the Undefeated Rockets’ Dominant Win Over the Bucks
The Rockets are 5-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season after Wednesday’s 132-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Houston was without three of its top-nine players, including Alperen Sengun, who missed his first game of the season with low back soreness.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 28
Fred VanVleet gets hot as Rockets blast Bucks
Fred VanVleet scored 15 of his 24 points in the third quarter while Amen Thompson added 23 points as the visiting Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-100 on Wednesday.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Bucks: Will Alperen Sengun, Marcus Smart Play?
The Houston Rockets are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an interconference matchup. Houston enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-0 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home Monday night.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
Rockets face center shortage vs. Bucks: Preview, Starters, Injuries
Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8:10 p.m. ET, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin TV: Space City Home Network (Houston), WVTV-DT2 - MyMilwaukee24
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Is Alperen Sengun playing Wednesday? Rockets vs. Bucks injury report
The Houston Rockets will be without star center Alperen Sengun for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as they attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 season.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 27
Rockets finding ways to limit Kevin Durant's load with Bucks up next
One result from last season that the Houston Rockets were anxious to adjust was Kevin Durant finishing second in the NBA in minutes played in his 18th season.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
How the Rockets Adjust with Alperen Sengun Out
Off to the best start of his NBA career, Rockets All-Star center Alperen Sengun will miss Wednesday night’s game in Milwaukee because of lower back soreness.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
NBA Coach Praises Rockets Guard Fred VanVleet
On Monday, the Houston Rockets picked up a 120-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. This keeps the Rockets at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 4-0 record.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
The Houston Rockets' 4-0 Start Has Championship Written All Over It
The Houston Rockets are off to a great start and are 4-0. I think people need to start paying more attention to them. Houston’s vision and their pieces
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Rockets star Kevin Durant is new 20-point streak leader after SGA, Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker’s streaks were snapped within a week
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has become the NBA’s active leader for consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kawhi Leonard and Devin Booker each had lengthy streaks snapped within a span of five days.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Kevin Durant throws shade at opponents who ‘read a lot of bad articles’ on Alperen Sengun this summer
The Houston Rockets are 4-0 to start the season, following their second straight win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets are looking like a more fluid team, which has drawn the attention of Kevin Durant.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 26
Alperen Sengun nets 29 as Rockets remain perfect with win over Hawks
Alperen Sengun scored a game-high 29 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added a double-double, and the Houston Rockets remained unbeaten by beating the visiting Atlanta Hawks 120-110 on Monday.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 27
Rockets Injury Update: Steven Adams Possibly Sidelined For Multiple Weeks; Latest On Marcus Smart
The Houston Rockets suffered a significant blow to their roster as Steven Adams and Marcus Smart didn’t play in tonight’s 120-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Final Injury Report for Hawks-Rockets: Will Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart Play?
The Houston Rockets are at home Monday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Monday’s game with a 3-0 record after defeating Atlanta on the road Saturday night.
Marcus Smart News / Viral Sports News / October 26
Houston Rockets Announce Bad Marcus Smart News on Monday
Houston Rockets veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a left forearm strain. The Rockets listed the veteran guard as out for the contest at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Hawks: Will Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard Play?
The Houston Rockets are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Saturday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road Friday night.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
Amen Thompson has Block of the Year with game-winning swat on Victor Wembanyama
Amen Thompson made a game-winning defensive stand against the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Thompson’s Houston Rockets were holding onto a 112-110 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with five seconds left inside Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Tari Eason gets ejected for a flagrant foul just nine minutes into the season
Tari Eason pulled off the unusual feat of getting ejected from his team’s season opener (and pretty early at that). The Houston Rockets tipped off the new season on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla
The Rockets have made a series of moves in order to set their roster for the regular season, announcing in a press release that they’ve converted the Exhibit 10 contracts of big man Oscar Tshiebwe and forward Julian Phillips to two-way deals.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Rockets Cut Three Camp Invitees
The Rockets have waived wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three players were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to end up with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston’s G League affiliate.
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