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Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Came Up Short Against Dallas Mavericks

Saturday night marked the finale of the Houston Rockets' brief two-game road trip. But they won't return home with a maintained winning momentum as the Dallas Mavericks secured a 110-104 solid win on another marquee Texas showdown.

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Rockets lose Alperen Sengun to early injury, fall to Mavs

Anthony Davis scored 26 points, Max Christie shot 10-of-13 from the floor en route to 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks capitalized on Alperen Sengun's injury to top the visiting Houston Rockets 110-104 on Saturday night.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Rockets sign UConn standout to 2-way contract

The Houston Rockets on Saturday signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract. The team waived two-way forward Tyler Smith to create an opening. Newton, 24, becomes one of three players on Houston’s two-way deals alongside JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford.

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Alperen Sengun News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Rockets Announce Alperen Sengun News After Leaving Mavericks Game

The Houston Rockets have been on a hot streak, entering Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks riding a four-game winning streak. A major reason for the team’s success this season has been the play of center Alperen Sengun, now in his fifth year with the organization.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 3

Rockets' Kevin Durant Defends Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Against Injury-Prone Label

Kevin Durant has the utmost respect for Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic. Everyone does. He's won three MVPs. To many, he's already established himself as a top-10 player of all-time. Players respect other players.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 3

The Rockets Are Playing Their Best Ball With An Opportunity To Climb

The Houston Rockets have played some of their best basketball in recent weeks after a lull in the early part of the season that dropped them slightly in the standings.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / January 3

Rockets Signing Tristen Newton To Two-Way Contract

Tristen Newton is joining the Rockets on a two-way contract, a league source tells Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Tyler Smith will be waived to create an opening.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 3

Amen Thompson Has Played at an Elite Level During the Rockets’ Winning Streak

During Amen Thompson's first three seasons in the NBA, the young star guard has shown that he is already one of the best defensive players in the league, one of the most athletic, and has a chance to become one of, if not the best, two players in the league.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 3

Rockets Take Noticeable Leap in Latest Power Rankings

After a brutal skid in December, in which the Houston Rockets lost five of seven games, they find themselves on a high. The Rockets have now won four games

Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / January 3

Kevin Durant says the quiet part out loud about “Ring Culture”

Kevin Durant’s social media platform is usually utilized for trolling. Or humorously engaging in banter with fans, in a rather non-serious manner. Every now and then, Durant will be in his bag, however.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 3

Turnover Prevention Highlighted as Rockets' New Year's Resolution

The Houston Rockets closed the 2025 calendar year out on a high note. The team won three straight games in convincing fashion. They beat the Los Angeles

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 3

Kevin Durant’s Absence From MVP Race is Because He is American: Rich Paul

While Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic won’t be out for the entire season with his knee injury, he won’t be eligible for any end-of-season awards. That opens the door for someone like Kevin Durant to step up and make a case for being the MVP.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 3

Rockets Are Heavy Favorite Against Mavericks, But Two Stars Could Change The Game

The Dallas Mavericks host the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center on Saturday night, and this one feels like a reality check game for both sides.

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Rockets' Top Three Trade Targets All Have One Thing in Common

Fair warning, the Houston Rockets are one of the teams least likely to make a significant move ahead of the NBA trade deadline. At 21-10, hard-capped at the first apron, it makes more sense from them to wait on a major deal with the rotation they already have.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 3

Rockets Soar Near the Top in Bleacher Report's Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets have already kicked off 2026 with a road win, dominating the Brooklyn Nets on the road, 120-96. After a rough stretch of hoops from Dec.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 2

Explaining the Rockets' Offensive Attack This Season

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets' top-five offensive attack this season. Houston ranks second in offensive efficiency and fifth in points per game.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 2

Rockets being 'aggressive' sharers ahead of tilt with Mavericks

As the Houston Rockets ride a four-game winning streak into Saturday's visit to Dallas, the Mavericks look to end a four-game slide. Houston opened a stretch playing five of six on the road with a 120-96 rout of Brooklyn on Thursday.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Has Rockets Win Streak Showcased Playoff Potential?

The Houston Rockets are on a four-game win streak to start 2026. It’s a promising turn around from a perilous December that saw them go just 7-6. Their recent wins over bottom-of-the-standings lurkers may not seem important.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 1

Kevin Durant sets season high vs. former team in win

Kevin Durant sets season high in uncharacteristic category against former team in Rockets' win

Durant recorded a double-double in 37 minutes as he helped lead his team to victory.

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Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1

Rockets’ Alperen Sengun scores first 2026 NBA bucket after sweet move

Alperen Sengun provided the NBA’s first points of 2026 during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. Sengun is going through his fifth season in the league with the Rockets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 1

Rockets earn fourth straight victory with wire-to-wire win over Nets

Kevin Durant totaled 22 points and 11 assists against one of his former teams as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the third quarter for a 120-96 wire-to-wire victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night in New York.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / January 1

Respect Pours In as Kevin Durant Announces $10M for Second-Largest Maryland County

Just two weeks ago, Kevin Durant heartwarmingly said, “I’m trying to do so much in my community where I grew up.” While the NBA legend stacks more and more achievements on the court, be it 31,000 points or his career earnings surpassing $501 million, his motivation to help others never fades.

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / December 31

Alperen Sengun, hot-shooting Rockets take on Nets

Alperen Sengun sat out with a calf injury and enjoyed the sight of others stepping up as the Houston Rockets built a massive lead and produced one of their best shooting performances of the season on Monday.