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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / HITC / February 17
Bill Simmons claims Kevin Durant’s alleged burner reveal is an unprecedented situation in the NBA
Bill Simmons believes the alleged Kevin Durant burner controversy could represent unfamiliar ground for the NBA. Speaking on his podcast with Zach Lowe, Simmons addressed the screenshots that surfaced over All-Star weekend tied to an alleged account connected to Durant.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 17
Rockets' Fred VanVleet: We Need to Make it Easier for Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant has been a godsend for the Houston Rockets this season. Especially offensively. He's bailed Houston out of countless possessions, taking shots with waning seconds on the shot clock despite having defenders draped all over him.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 17
Two Houston Rockets Storylines to Watch After the NBA All-Star Break
We're technically more than halfway through the 2025-26 NBA regular season, but with the All-Star break upon us, teams will soon be gearing up for the final portion before the playoffs.
The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most 20-assist games in a career can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / February 17
Insiders Warn Kevin Durant’s Situation Is Worsening After Latest 'Scandal' Evidence Emerges
Bill Simmons says the NBA has entered uncharted territory following the leak of Kevin Durant’s alleged texts. It’s hard not to agree with him simply because the repercussions of this could be bigger than one can imagine, but that will only be the case if anyone is proven guilty.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / February 17
Rich Paul Reacts as Kevin Durant’s Alleged Burner Account Drama Sparks League-Wide Buzz
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is embroiled in a new drama, and this time, it’s about his alleged ties to a burner account on X. During the all-star weekend festivities, multiple screenshots from a certain user went viral on the social media platform. The messages were deemed too personal for everybody’s taste, and that’s why it blew up.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 17
'They Never Have an Opportunity': LeBron James’ Agent Addresses Kevin Durant’s Alleged Burner Account Controversy
At 37, it’s weird to say that Kevin Durant is in the headlines for his alleged social media interactions. Over the years, the Houston Rockets veteran has gotten a reputation for going after fans, especially naysayers on X.
Michael Irvin reacts to his photo being used in Kevin Durant burner
Michael Irvin didn’t understand how he got involved in the Kevin Durant burner controversy. The Pro Football Hall of Famer discovered that his photo was used on a Durant burner account to make a point about Stephen Curry.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 16
Rockets' Fred VanVleet has Recommendations for Improving All-Star Product
There's been an endless amount of hoopla regarding the quality of the NBA's All-Star game. It's an annual conversation. The product has been bad. Fans were tired of the lack of effort.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 16
Can The Rockets Get Back To Their Early Season Success?
The Houston Rockets are looking to bounce back from their most negative stretch of the season that spanned from January into the All-Star Break. It's a far cry from how the season began with Houston being one of the league's most dominant teams.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 16
Fred VanVleet Doesn't Like Rockets Alperen Sengun being Compared to Nikola Jokic
Houston Rockets All-Star center Alperen Sengun has long been one of the league's best playmakers at the center position. And his actual passes are oftentimes highlight worthy.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16
Rockets’ Kevin Durant caught off guard by reporter’s out of pocket Dillon Brooks comment
Over the weekend, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant took part in the NBA All-Star game at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, home of the Clippers. Durant’s team of American-born NBA vets made it to the final game of the round robin tournament, but ultimately ended up losing in blowout fashion to a team of younger players.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16
Rockets’ Kevin Durant alleged to have burner account trashing teammates, but nothing is confirmed
Fresh from commenting on the All-Star game’s intensity, Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets is now facing claims that he used a secret X (formerly Twitter) account to insult current and former teammates.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 16
Fred VanVleet Explains Challenge of Amen Thompson at Point Guard for Rockets
This season has been one of major change for Amen Thompson. He's long immersed as one of the league's best wing defenders (and one of the best defenders across the league, irrespective of position).
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 16
Rockets Barely Crack Top-Ten in Bleacher Report's Latest Power Rankings
The All-Star break came at a much needed time for the Houston Rockets. The team needs to get healthy for their postseason run. If they want to make a viable title chase.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 16
How Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun Did in the All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday evening at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles in a showdown between Team USA and Team World. While Houston Rockets
Kevin Durant News / HITC / February 16
Kevin Durant allegedly caught using a burner to criticize his teammates on X
Kevin Durant has been accused of operating a burner account on X to criticize both current and former teammates, although the claims remain unverified.
Fred VanVleet News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12
Rockets star says he was confronted by an angry bettor in church
Apparently not even God’s house is safe from angry parlay bettors. Houston Rockets star Fred VanVleet appeared this week on the “Club 520 Podcast.” During the episode, VanVleet shared a wild story about being confronted by a bettor … while he was at a church service.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 9
Hakeem Olajuwon reveals which NBA legends gave him the most trouble
Olajuwon faced every elite center in his era, and a few of them forced him to switch things up.
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