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It Wasn’t Just Luka: The 5 Worst Trades in Rockets History

The basketball world has been buzzing since the Dallas Mavericks fired their general manager amid growing tensions with Luka Doncic, a reminder that even superstar-driven teams can crumble from bad front office decisions.

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Point Guard Rumors Hold No Weight For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have rebounded from a tough start to the season to win at a high rate, including against a playoff-caliber team with an MVP candidate.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

Rockets Drop in Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets are off to an impressive 6-3 start, but in an uber-competitive Western Conference, that's good for just fifth place at the moment. Just about 10 games into the season, they're gunning for a championship, but even in an 82-game season, every contest counts.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

With a Tough Western Conference Rockets Can't Take Any Game for Granted

After a tough start to the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have won six out of their last seven games. The Rockets' previous win was via a 14-point comeback in Milwaukee over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

Rockets On Track to Make NBA History in One Statistic

The Houston Rockets are off to an impressive 6-3 start, but this isn't one that should surprise many NBA fans. On paper, they were supposed to get better as Kevin Durant and other veterans joined a young core of Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and others.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

Rockets' Ime Udoka Draws Praise for Adjustments Without Fred VanVleet

Ime Udoka has been one of the NBA's young, rising head coaches, dating back to his debut season with the Boston Celtics, a year in which he led the team to the NBA Finals.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Rockets Hot Start Brings Back Memories of 2018 Glory

The Houston Rockets are proving that their early success is no coincidence. After an impressive 6–3 start capped by a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, the team has positioned itself as one of the most exciting stories in the NBA.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Why the Rockets’ defense is regressing in Year 3 under Ime Udoka

Under head coach Ime Udoka, the Houston Rockets built their identity on grit and defense. However, this season, that formula has flipped. While Houston’s offense has surged, its once-reliable defense has sprung leaks, largely due to a heavy reliance on zone.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Wizards

The Houston Rockets are back in the win column after a solid win against the Milwaukee Bucks this past Sunday. They will now look ahead to their three-game home slate, which starts with a matchup against the NBA's worst team right now, the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

Rockets Projected to Land UConn Star in Latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Earlier in 2025, UConn basketball star Alex Karaban had the chance to leave the school he had been at for the last three seasons to enter the NBA Draft.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

Rockets Land in Fifth Place in Yahoo Sports' Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets' 2025-26 campaign has been pretty good, considering their warts and weaknesses. Although coach Ime Udoka isn't an offensive mind (far

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

The Rockets’ Bench Numbers Are Breaking the NBA Right Now

The Houston Rockets are already turning heads with their winning streak, but the real story may be found beneath the surface: in the numbers that define their bench unit.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 11

Rockets' Western Conference Standings Race Already Getting Competitive

There isn't much anyone can do about the NBA's imbalance between the Eastern and Western Conferences. Over the last decade or so, the West has had a clear surplus of star power and competitive teams over the East.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 11

Rockets, Wizards each hope for improved ball security in matchup

When everything clicks for the Houston Rockets, as it did in the fourth quarter on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, they look every bit like the most efficient offense in the NBA.

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The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 11

Rockets Have Bounced Back From Early Losses

The Houston Rockets are now having a strong start to their season after dropping the first two games against quality opponents. There was concern that they may struggle against playoff-caliber teams without a true point guard, but then the team rallied to beat a Milwaukee Bucks team with a true MVP candidate.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 11

The Houston Rockets Have Used the Free Throw Line to Win Games to Start the Season

The Houston Rockets have done many things well to begin the season. They are in the top five in scoring, ranking third in points per game after being in the middle of the pack the previous season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 11

Wolves' Anthony Edwards Cites Rockets' Kevin Durant as Basis For Selfless Deed

Although it gets forgotten oftentimes, professional athletes are entertainers. It's partly why they get paid the big bucks. Well, that and booming TV deals.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 10

Houston Rockets Stun Bucks in Miraculous Fourth-Quarter Comeback 122-115

The air in Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum was thick for the Houston Rockets with the scent of an impending blowout. For three quarters, the Milwaukee Bucks, led by the sheer force of nature that is Giannis Antetokounmpo, had the Houston Rockets on the ropes.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 9