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On YouTubeAmen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Amen Thompson Isn't Far From Being A Viable Lead Guard For The Rockets
One of the main concerns for the Houston Rockets entering this season was the lack of a true lead guard to help organize the offense and balance with their own scoring ability.
Josh Okogie News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Houston Rocket Josh Okogie Gives Back to the Houston Community
The Houston Rockets have long been known as one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. Over their fifty-plus-year existence, they have had some of the greatest basketball players in NBA history on their roster, including Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, and now Kevin Durant.
Rich Paul News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
NBA Power Agent Rich Paul Believes Healthy Rockets Could Beat Thunder
Rich Paul has become one of the NBA's power agents. He and his Klutch Sports represent a litany of high-caliber players across the league. Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is one of them.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Kevon Harris News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Former Rockets Two-Way Player Kevon Harris Headed To China
China’s Xinjiang Flying Tigers and guard Kevon Harris, who was on a two-way deal with the Rockets earlier this month, have agreed to a contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.
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 / The Dream Shake / December 13
Three Rockets rank in ESPN’s top 25 players under 25 
Every season, ESPN.com puts out an article ranking the best 25 players who are under 25 years old. To nobody’s surprise for the second consecutive year,
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
LeBron James Explains Difficulty of Boxing Out Rockets' Steven Adams
Steven Adams is a mammoth on the offensive glass. The Houston Rockets reserve center is automatic. Almost like NFL Hall of Famer Calvin “Megatron” Johnson in the red zone.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 13
The Rockets’ Offensive Rebounding Is Ridiculous
The 2025-26 Houston Rockets certainly aren’t afraid to cause havoc. The team is grinding and hustling its way to a top-four offensive rating. Over a quarter of the way through the NBA season, the Rockets are on pace for possibly the highest offensive rebounding percentages of all time.
Ja Morant News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Rockets Reportedly Don't Have Interest in Grizzlies Star Ja Morant
The Houston Rockets’ point guard situation has been settled, for now. And likely in the short-term future. Not necessarily the interim. Because the Rockets seem unlikely to make a trade for a floor general.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Three Point Guard Trade Options for the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are off to a hot start, looking like a top-three team in the Western Conference behind it's superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, as well as its defense.
Houston 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.
Amen Thompson News / Bleacher Report / December 11
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.
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 12
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).
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.
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.
Kevin Durant 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.
Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Kevin Durant’s Trainer Drops Key Health Update That Can Impact His $90M Rockets Decision
The Houston Rockets bet $90 million that a 37-year-old Kevin Durant could still be a championship team’s cornerstone, and his trainer’s latest update suggests it might be the safest bet in the NBA.
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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