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Why Houston Rockets Center Alperen Sengun is Ready to Dominate More

While the Houston Rockets are currently placed in the top five in the Western Conference with a 31-17 record, the team knows that it needs to play at a higher level to truly be a top contender.

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Could the Rockets be Talking to the Bulls About Ayo Dosunmu?

The 2026 NBA trade deadline is shaping up to be a rather inactive one for the Houston Rockets. There's a little less than a day left before the deadline passes, as of this writing. Houston still needs an initiating on-ball guard to fill the Fred VanVleet void.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 5

Rockets focus on regaining 'edge' ahead of clash vs. hot Hornets

Despite entering Thursday's games in fourth place in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets hardly have resembled the physical team that surprised the NBA and claimed the conference's second seed last season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5

Could Rockets' Alperen Sengun be Named an All-Star Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Injury?

It's well-known that Alperen Sengun didn't make the cut for the Western Conference All-Star team. Not even as a reserve. Which is a bit of a surprise, considering that the Houston Rockets center made the All-Star team last season, despite having worse numbers than this season. Sengun's scoring is up.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5

Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Loss to the Celtics

The Houston Rockets suffered their 18th loss of the season on Wednesday, falling to the Boston Celtics, 114-93. Even worse, the Rockets failed to defend home-court, and saw their bench boss and star center ousted from the game.

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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.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 5

Rockets throw up stinker vs. Celtics, lose 114-93

The numbers say the Houston Rockets are a top five offense. The eye test says something very different. The Rockets shot 41 percent against the Boston Celtics, and on top of that, they were dominated on the boards by the Celtics, leading to an ugly 114-93 defeat.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

One Player Most Likely to Be Traded From the Rockets

With less than 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, time is ticking for the Houston Rockets to make a move. They have some glaring needs, but the bigger question is not if they should address them; rather, what is the price?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

With the Trade Deadline Looming, There Are Contract Limitations for the Rockets

The Houston Rockets, like the other 29 teams, are gearing up for the NBA trade deadline, which is right around the corner. The trade deadline previously occurred after the All-Star game, but after an awkward situation in which big man DeMarcus Cousins learned of his trade at the All-Star game, it was moved to before the All-Star break.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Can The Rockets Still Reach Their Peak As Currently Constructed?

The Houston Rockets spent years meticulously building this current roster with draft picks they believe boasted complementary skills to create a well-rounded team.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Rockets rumors: Why trade deadline fireworks shouldn’t be expected despite buzz

Recently, the Houston Rockets have been in the rumor mill, with some wondering if the team will look to make a trade deadline splash after recently losing Steven Adams for the year due to an ankle injury.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Rockets’ Kevin Durant downplays potential Warriors statue with ‘men’s bathroom’ option

Kevin Durant is on a mission to help the Houston Rockets secure a championship, and he knows the challenges it takes to get there. During his time with the Golden State Warriors, he helped the franchise win two in a row, while also winning Finals MVP both years.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Rockets End Tari Eason's Minutes Restriction as he Returns to Full Health

Tari Eason has been one of the most heavily discussed players on the Houston Rockets over the last month. Alongside only Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, albeit for much different reasons.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Why insider won’t rule out Rockets from Giannis trade sweepstakes despite no apparent interest

The Houston Rockets have been quiet on the NBA trade market this season so far, but that could change before Thursday’s deadline. The Rockets have some needs on their roster, with big man Steven Adams recently going down for the rest of the year with an ankle injury, and some still clamoring for a true point guard.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

Kevin Durant reveals which NFL star impressed him most this season

The Houston Rockets star has never been quiet about his love for football.

Report: Kevin Durant vetoed a trade to one team

Pointless NFL Pro Bowl Games show there is no way to fix All-Star games

10 notable NFL free agents and their potential landing spots

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / February 4

Spurred by snub, Rockets' Alperen Sengun sets sights on Celtics

A sound argument can be made that Houston Rockets fifth-year center Alperen Sengun is having a better season this year compared to last, when he was named a Western Conference All-Star for the first time in his career.