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Rockets' rough run rolls on with Timberwolves' visit

The Houston Rockets initiated a challenging stretch of home games on Thursday with a rematch of their double-overtime thriller against the Oklahoma City Thunder that served as the season opener for both teams on Oct.

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'If We Had Won This Game, Do We Celebrate It?' – Houston Rockets Star Explains Why They’re Not Worried With Their Blowout Loss Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Kevin Durant isn’t too worried about the Houston Rockets’ 111-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, as he believes that it simply wasn’t their night.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 16

Fourth Quarter Results Are Bad For Rockets, Fall To Thunder 111-91

I’m still ill, and honestly this game didn’t help, so I’ll try to be brief. (Narrator: it was not brief.) The Rockets offense simply is not good enough for them to be considered a contender of any sort right now.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 16

'Unethical Hooper': NBA Fans Rip Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Trying To Foul-Bait Kevin Durant

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visited Houston tonight to face Kevin Durant and the Rockets for the second time this season after opening night, and came away with a resounding 111-91 win.

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How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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Yao Ming News / Athlon Sports / January 15

NBA Legend Yao Ming Makes Announcement

It has been more than 15 years since Yao Ming last played in the NBA. His final game for the Houston Rockets was on Nov. 10, 2010, in a loss against the Washington Wizards.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 16

'They Need a Conductor': Dwyane Wade Boldly Claims Chris Paul Can Fill Rockets’ Biggest Hole

The Houston Rockets have been one of the hardest teams to figure out in the 2025-2026 season. The squad added Kevin Durant over the summer and has shown that they can go toe to toe with the elites in the competitive West.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Why Rockets still face identity crisis at season’s halfway point

The Houston Rockets are still trying to figure out who they want to be. Team broadcaster Craig Ackerman remarked this week that the Rockets haven’t been playing “Rocket basketball’’ of late.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 15

Fred VanVleet Explains the Rockets' Recent Struggles

The NBA season has reached it's dog days. We're about at half way point, which is about when things get ramped up. Teams have realized their strengths and opportunities for improvement.

JD Davison News / The Dream Shake / January 15

Time for the Rockets to go all in on JD Davison

JD Davison has been an intriguing name dating back to October, when the Houston Rockets’ preseason kicked off. Well, he’s been an intriguing name dating back to 2021, when he was a five-star point guard in high school.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 15

How The Rockets Can Redeem Their Season-Opening Loss

The Houston Rockets are trying to correct some of their issues and return to their winning ways more consistently. They have a large test looming against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that gave Houston its first loss of the season.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 15

'He Like the Black Pop': Fred VanVleet’s Nickname for Ime Udoka Pays Homage to Gregg Popovich

The Houston Rockets have built a young team around Kevin Durant this season and have been reasonably successful at that. Athletes like Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 15

If the Rockets Do Make a Deadline Trade, What Options Make the Most Sense?

It's unfortunate that the Houston Rockets hit a major slump so close to trade season in the NBA. After starting 2025-26 with an impressive 13-4, they've gone 10-10 to end up at 23-14 in mid-January.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 15

Carmelo Anthony Shares Thoughts on 2018 Ouster from Rockets

The Houston Rockets' pairing of James Harden and Chris Paul left the team relatively top-heavy. Especially when factoring in PJ Tucker, Trevor Ariza and Clint Capela.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 15

Rockets to Miss Talented Defender for Matchup with OKC Thunder

Tonight, the Houston Rockets will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder, hoping to grab some momentum at the midway point of the season. It's fair to say the Rockets have underachieved relative to expectations at this point, sitting at No.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 15

'So Much Different Than the Narrative': Fred VanVleet Shares One of the Most Surprising Things About Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets had an outstanding season last year with a 52-30 record that was good enough for the 2-seed in the West. And though they were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by the Warriors, it was still a huge step in the right direction for a young team that hadn’t even made the postseason since 2020.