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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Kevin Durant Watched Extensive Film on Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson After Rockets Trade
Kevin Durant’s most recent stint with the Phoenix Suns was a bit tumultuous, to put it politely. In three seasons, Durant played for just as many different coaches: Monty Williams, Frank Vogel, and Mike Budenholzer.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / December 12
Rockets Scrounge Out Win Over Clippers 115-113 
The Los Angeles Clippers aren’t a young team. The ages of their starting lineup tonight were – 36, 31, 34, 28, 28. The key bench players are considerably older.
The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?
Amen Thompson News / Bleacher Report / December 11
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11
Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Survive Against LA Clippers
The Houston Rockets showed resiliency and grit on Thursday night, outlasting the Los Angeles Clippers in a tense finish with a 115-113 victory. Coming off a four-day hiatus, the Rockets significantly enjoyed a good rest after last week's tiring schedule that saw two back-to-back outings.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 11
Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson steer Rockets past Clippers
Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson teamed to spearhead a fourth-quarter rally that carried the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11
3 lessons from Houston Rockets vs. LA Clippers: Ivica Zubac outscores Harden, Kawhi, Durant in loss
The LA Clippers managed to make a comeback against the Houston Rockets, but couldn’t see the win through. The LA Clippers continued their losing ways, this time against the Houston Rockets in what was a star-studded affair.
Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / December 11
Are The Rockets Interested In Trading For Ja Morant?
The Rockets have reportedly been looking for a starting-caliber point guard ever since they lost Fred VanVleet to a season-ending injury this summer. Nonetheless, according to Sam Amick, the senior NBA writer for The Athletic, the Rockets are not interested in bringing Ja Morant to Houston.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11
Chris Paul linked to two playoff teams in trade rumors
Chris Paul may be getting a life vest thrown his way from a interesting Western Conference team (or two).
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 11
Clippy Visits Houston
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Rockets: A. Thompson,
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11
Rockets Receive High Praise in Bleacher Report's Early-Season Grades
Of the many playoff contenders around the NBA, the goal is simple: get good enough to compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there are very specific tiers across the league, the general one is the 24-1 Thunder at the top, followed by 29 other teams.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11
Despite the Records, Kevin Durant and James Harden Are Still Must-See TV
After another long layoff, the Houston Rockets are back in action Thursday night as they host the Los Angeles Clippers. The Rockets have had another mini break, this time four games, since their last game Saturday, a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11
The Rockets Need Every Piece To Put Together A Legitimate Run
The Houston Rockets have taken years to craft their ideal team in the vision of Head Coach Ime Udoka. Drafting players like Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr., to acquiring players like Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet have all been part of Houston's plan to return to contention with a tough and physical team.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11
Rockets Predicted to Have Two All-Stars
The NBA All-Star game is fast approaching, as the 2025-26 NBA season is progressing quickly. The season is a quarter of the way complete. (Although the Houston Rockets have played the least amount of games, to date.
Amen Thompson News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Reveals Former NBA Champion He Studies To Learn PG Role
The Houston Rockets are navigating a season of adjustments, and perhaps no player exemplifies this adaptability more than Amen Thompson. Thrust into the
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 11
Why Bucks can't count on a massive haul for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sorry, Milwaukee Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t bring back the motherlode.
Steve Nash News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10
How Rockets’ New Zealand influence is destroying opponents — and catching eye of LeBron, Steve Nash
Steve Nash and LeBron James marveled at the Houston Rockets’ elite offensive rebounding ability on their latest “Mind the Game” podcast, a strength that has helped redefine their identity.
Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / December 10
Rockets hope return of Alperen Sengun spurs success vs. Clippers
The quirky scheduling gap courtesy of the NBA Cup allowed the Houston Rockets a respite and provided an opportunity for early-season reflection. The Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday following a four-day hiatus since their 122-109 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
Alperen Sengun News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Alperen Sengun Addresses Missing 2 Games Due to Health Issues Ahead of Clippers Clash
The Rockets just wrapped up a five-games-in-seven-nights grind and still walked away 3–2 from it. The losses to the Jazz and Mavericks weren’t ideal, but they also weren’t shocking for a team missing pieces and dealing with its injury bumps this season.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 9
Houston Rockets told to trade Alperen Sengun instead of their ‘very scary’ star for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo continues intensifying as the Milwaukee Bucks struggle. Despite organizational efforts to retain the superstar, their 10-15 record and play-in positioning suggest Giannis Antetokounmpo may seek opportunities elsewhere.
Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9
Steven Adams’ back-to-back problem could be Rockets’ biggest kryptonite this season
At 15-6, the Houston Rockets are off to their best start in eight seasons. But as super as it has been, their kryptonite has emerged: navigating the second night of a back-to-back without Steven Adams.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives
The Houston Rockets have dealt with one of the most unusual starts to any season in recent memory. Although their record positions them comfortably near the top of the Western Conference, the challenges of their early schedule have created a unique form of strain.
Houston Rockets News / Total Apex Sports / December 9
Kevin Durant is Glitching Reality: Why His Trainer Says the 37-Year-Old is Just Getting Started
Let’s be real for a second. If you told me five years ago that a 37-year-old Kevin Durant would be running up sand dunes like a teenager and voluntarily taking a pay cut to help the Houston Rockets build a superteam, I would have told you to put down the controller and touch grass.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6
Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club
James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great
Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.
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