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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24
Rockets’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that blows up title chances
Urgency can become dangerous. Boldness brought the Houston Rockets back into relevance. Impatience could knock them right back out. After years of rebuilding, asset-hoarding, and internal development, Houston finally pushed its chips into the center of the table.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24
Rockets' Decision to Trade NBA Legend Considered Worst Trade in Team History
The Houston Rockets are one of the most active organizations on the trade front. At least historically. They've made quite a bit of trades over the years.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 24
Rockets rebound with 111-104 victory over Pistons 
The Houston Rockets were struggling on the road and on the second night of a back-to-back, but they went into Detroit and beat one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference anyway, downing the Pistons 111-104 behind a total team effort.
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / January 24
Kevin Durant Faces Hefty Fine After Heated Exchange With Fan Surfaces
On a second game of a back-to-back set of a road trip, Kevin Durant was not about to take any nonsense. He’s busy creeping up the all-time scoring ladder but that didn’t stop him from adding to his profanity-laden library.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24
Rockets’ Ime Udoka gives props to Jae’Sean Tate for providing pop off the bench
The Houston Rockets continued their strong recent form on Friday night, picking up a 111-104 road win over the Detroit Pistons, but it wasn’t just the stars who impressed head coach Ime Udoka.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson share special moment after Rockets win over Pistons
The NBA has seen its fair share of brothers sharing the hardwood, but there is something different about the energy Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson bring to the league.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 23
Kevin Durant scores 32 as Rockets end Pistons' streak
Kevin Durant poured in 32 points and the visiting Houston Rockets cooled off the Detroit Pistons, 111-104, on Friday night. Alperen Sengun had 19 points and five assists, while Reed Sheppard supplied 18 points off the bench.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant throw it down over Ausar Thompson
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said the team cannot afford to be completely reliant on 37-year-old Kevin Durant to hold leads and secure wins. But the future Hall of Famer is no average 37-year-old.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / January 23
NBA Makes Kevin Durant Announcement on Friday
Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are back in action on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. The Rockets are looking to bounce back after Thursday’s 128-122 loss to Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Steven Adams News / Total Pro Sports / January 23
Rockets Superstar Steven Adams is Sleeping on the Floor in a Sleeping Bag, Despite Making $200M In His Career
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has never been the typical NBA player. He doesn’t get under the spotlight often despite playing with some of the biggest stars the game has seen, namely Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.
Jimmy Butler News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 23
Rockets' Failed Pursuit of Warriors' Jimmy Butler Considered 'Historical What-If'
The Houston Rockets pulled off quite the blockbuster trade in 2017 when they landed future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul. The team had been trying
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 23
Rockets Need Consistent Production From Rebuild-Era Picks
The Houston Rockets played a tight game against the Philadelphia 76ers before falling in overtime. A missed call gave the Rockets the opportunity to play in the extra period, but they couldn't take advantage after a dominate game from Philadelphia's top stars.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 23
Free Throw Shooting Again Cost the Houston Rockets Another Close Game
Stop if you have heard this before. The Houston Rockets struggled from the free-throw line in a close loss. It has been a phrase used a lot over the last few weeks, and it was used again after last night's defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 23
'There Ain’t No Help Coming' – Why the Houston Rockets Aren’t Expected to Trade for a PG Before the Deadline, Per Insider
It’s becoming apparent that the Houston Rockets need to shore up their point guard depth if they’ll make a deep playoff run this year. However, according to ESPN’s Michael C.
Adam Silver News / EssentiallySports / January 23
Calls Mount Against Adam Silver After Sixers Get 'Robbed' on Controversial Sequence vs Rockets
While there is an uptick in the viewership metric, Commissioner Adam Silver still has his plate full of problems. The players/coaches keep complaining about easy officiating calls being missed.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / January 22
Rockets Shut Down Search For A Point Guard In Trade Market: No Help Is On The Way
The Rockets have almost certainly confirmed that they will not be making any trades to acquire an additional point guard before the upcoming February 5 trade deadline.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / January 22
Rockets Gauging Dorian Finney-Smith’s Trade Value?
Houston is exploring the trade market in search of a potential backcourt upgrade, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who hears from sources that the Rockets have looked into what sort of return they could get for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and second-round draft capital.
Reed Sheppard News / Field Level Media / January 21
Reed Sheppard hopes for continued spark as Rockets visit Sixers
Reed Sheppard isn't the best player on the Houston Rockets, but right now he just might be their most important. Sheppard aims to continue his strong play of late when the Rockets visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.
Reed Sheppard News / Yardbarker / January 21
Reed Sheppard leads Rockets to largest comeback of season in win over Spurs
The Houston Rockets trailed by as many 16 to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night before putting together a huge fourth-quarter rally.
Steven Adams News / Hoops Rumors / January 20
Rockets center Steven Adams out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain
It’s a tough setback for Adams, who has missed extended time in recent years due to a knee injury.
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