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Surprises and Disappointments Through the Rockets' First 10 Games

Through 10 games, the Houston Rockets are essentially what we thought they were. Experienced... and youthful. Formidable... and imperfect. The Western Conference, however, may be a little better than many thought it was.

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Why isn't former Rockets guard Sam Cassell already a head coach?

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has never been shy about defending one of his city’s most famous basketball sons. When he sat down again with NBA Insider

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 9

Rockets need to reclaim their identity

The Houston Rockets are having an identity crisis. Think Fight Club (which, as an aside, I only watched for the first time a few years ago, and if you haven’t seen it, don’t bother; it’s been caricatured to the point that it feels like a parody of itself), in reverse.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 9

Rockets vs. Nuggets Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors

The Houston Rockets were one of the hottest teams in the West a few days ago, but two straight losses slowed them down. Now they have to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, who have won four of their last five games.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Rockets try to halt skid against surging Nuggets

The Houston Rockets entered the season with championship expectations, but consecutive losses have exposed weaknesses that threaten their promising start.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / November 8

Devin Booker Speaks On Kevin Durant’s Return to Phoenix

After a viral social media exchange between Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia from October, there was a sense of intrigue heading into Saturday night’s game between the two teams.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 8

Kevin Durant Addresses Phoenix Return After Viral Mat Ishbia Exchange

On Saturday, the Houston Rockets took a 102-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns. There was an added sense of intrigue to the match, as it came less than a month after the viral social media exchange between Rockets star Kevin Durant and Suns owner Mat Ishbia.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

Rockets’ Kevin Durant cops to missing living in Phoenix after losing to Suns

The Houston Rockets got beat by the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Rockets star Kevin Durant admitted it was tough to lose to his former team. He even admitted he misses living in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / November 8

Rockets hit first losing streak of season, fall 102-99 to Suns

The Houston Rockets hit their first losing streak of the season on Saturday night, as they let the Suns run all over them to start, battled back, but then couldn’t close out the game.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Kevin Durant Says He Misses Living In Phoenix Every Day Despite Hostile Reception In Rockets’ Loss

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets suffered their third loss of the season tonight against the veteran superstar’s former team, the Phoenix Suns. He finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists, shooting 5-14 from the field (35.7% FG) and 1-7 from beyond the arc (14.3% 3P) in the Rockets’ 99-102 loss.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / November 7

In 2016, Kevin Durant invested $1 million in Postmates; four years later, Uber's $2.65 billion buyout of the startup turned his stake into $15 million

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant learned about Postmates from business partner Rich Kleiman. He later recounted the moment to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne: “I’m hungry one day, and Rich was like, ‘Yeah, [this company will] bring you food from any restaurant.’ I’m like, ‘They’ve got an app like that?

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 7

Is Amen Thompson Meeting All-Star Expectations?

Prior to the start of the 2026-2027 season, Amen Thompson signed a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets. Based on his progression from year to year and the terms of his contract, there are high expectations for the 23-year-old guard to make a serious breakthrough as a franchise star.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 7

Where Alperen Sengun Ranks on NBA’s MVP Ladder

The majority of NBA teams are approaching their 10th game of the 2026-2027 season. This provides a sample size of which players may dominate the league for the months to come.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 7

Early-season check-in on new Rockets Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic

With the season being roughly one-tenth of the way through, I figured we could do a check-in on the two of the major offseason acquisitions, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Marcus Smart, who were signed to contracts paying them $3,524,115 and $6,064,00 this season, respectively.

Bruce Thornton News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 7

Rockets Rookie Scores 31 Points in G League Debut

Earlier this week, Houston Rockets guard Bruce Thornton was assigned to the team’s G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He made his G League debut during the Vipers’ 120-116 loss against the Austin Spurs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 7

Ime Udoka Explains Why Kevin Durant Is Taking Fewer Shots With Rockets

Kevin Durant has been one of the NBA's most dominant scorers for nearly two decades, but this season with the Houston Rockets, he's taking a different approach offensively.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / November 7

‘Do y'all know?’: Stephen A. Smith shares the ‘wild thing’ he’s noticed about Kevin Durant lately

Kevin Durant’s role may have changed with the Houston Rockets this season. The 38-year-old is one of the most efficient players in NBA history and has the ability to destroy teams by scoring 30 or 40 points in a game.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 6

Rockets looking to learn from collapses as they visit Suns

The Houston Rockets have lost only twice this season, but both defeats have exposed troubling fourth-quarter defensive lapses. In their 117-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, they surrendered 35 fourth-quarter points, nearly matching the 40 points they allowed in the final period of their loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Oct.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / November 5