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Kevin Durant Silences Dillon Brooks With Brutal Roast

Kevin Durant finally returned to Phoenix on Tuesday night for his first game back since an offseason trade. However, a brief and heated exchange with Dillon Brooks on the floor stole the spotlight. On April 7, 2026, the Houston Rockets were up against the Phoenix Suns.

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Rockets Convert JD Davison's Two-Way Contract to Standard Deal

The Houston Rockets have had a point guard issue all season. They never bounced back from the Fred VanVleet injury from earlier in the season. Well, from before the season even started, as the injury technically occurred during team minicamp, which technically took place before the preseason officially kicked off.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Kevin Durant shares a brutally honest opinion of Dillon Brooks

Dillon Brooks is going to try harder if he wants to get under Kevin Durant’s skin. The two faced off anew on Tuesday, as Brooks’ Phoenix Suns hosted Durant and the Houston Rockets at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '20-pt., 15-reb., 5-block NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Tristen Newton News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 8

Rockets' Tristen Newton Makes First-Team All-G League

The Houston Rockets' two-way spots have generated a significant amount of buzz and fanfare. The team has been relatively top heavy and lacking depth, especially after the litany of injuries faced by the team.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 8

Rockets make it seven in a row with 119-105 win over Phoenix

I’ll ask for your understanding with another recap that is getting started at about 2am where I am. That’s fairly late by almost any standard, even Rockets fandom.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 8

Rockets escape 21-point hole, down Suns to tie for 4th in West

Kevin Durant had 24 points and five 3-pointers in his return to Phoenix and the Houston Rockets overcame a 21-point deficit for their largest comeback of the season, producing a 119-105 victory over the host Suns on Tuesday.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 8

Rockets With Huge Comeback Win Over Suns In KD’s Return to Phoenix: Three Takeaways

The Houston Rockets faced off against the Phoenix Suns in an enticing late night showdown on NBC and made their largest comeback of the season in a 119-105 win.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

Kevin Durant and Dillon Brooks Exchange Heated Words Before Explosive On-Court Battle

Thank the basketball gods for scheduling the right games near the end of each season. For instance, fireworks erupted early in the first half of the Houston Rockets-Phoenix Suns game.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Amen Thompson, Jalen Green had fiery exchange in Rockets-Suns clash

Jalen Green and Amen Thompson showed some animosity between them during Tuesday’s clash between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns. The Suns led the Rockets 55-50 late in the second half when Devin Booker gave possession up to Thompson, leading to a 1-on-1 face-off between the Rockets wing and his former teammate Green on the other end.

Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

'It Was Tough'- Kevin Durant Makes Honest Admission on Bitter Phoenix Exit

Kevin Durant’s time in the league is certainly numbered, but at least for now, he still has something to play for – winning another championship. Now with the Houston Rockets, KD knows he must do his best to help this team have a chance at a title.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7

Rockets Creeping Up on Lakers in NBA's Western Conference Playoff Race

The final week of the NBA's regular season is underway, which means the Houston Rockets have just four games left before the playoffs. Just under two weeks ago, the season looked lost after a historic collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7

Which Version Of The Rockets Appear In The Postseason?

The Houston Rockets are looking to enter the postseason playing their best basketball. They've gone through stretches this season of uninspiring play, contrasted with stretches of elite offense and comparable defensive efforts.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Who Kevin Durant credits for Suns’ surprise season after Rockets trade

The Houston Rockets have been trying to get back on track lately, recently escaping the Bay Area with a narrow win over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry’s return.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7

Rebounding, Shooting Two Things to Watch in Rockets vs. Suns

Contrary to their inconsistencies just a few weeks ago, the wins have continued to pile up for the Houston Rockets over the last week and a half. After Monday's thrilling 117-116 victory to spoild Stephen Curry's return to the Golden State Warriors, they're now on a six-game winning streak.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Rockets Sign Former G League MVP to Address Glaring Weakness Ahead of Playoffs

The Houston Rockets’ bet on acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade last offseason has paid off, as the team sits fifth in the Western Conference with four games remaining in the regular season.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 7

Rockets Promoting JD Davison To Standard Roster

The Rockets have agreed to a two-year contract with guard JD Davison and will promote him to their standard 15-man roster, agent Corey Marcum tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Jeff Green News / Scoop B / April 7

The Constant Professional: Jeff Green on the Evolution of the NBA and the Art of Staying Present

In a league where the average career lasts fewer than five years, Jeff Green stands as a marvel of longevity and adaptability. Since entering the NBA in

Tari Eason News / Stadium Rant / April 6

The Houston Rockets And Their Weird 2025-26 Season

The Rockets headed into the season viewed as one of the best teams in the league, and one of the few teams that could actually take down the Western Conference favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / April 6

Cameras Catch Ime Udoka Going Off on Alperen Sengun as Rockets Star’s Apology Falls to Deaf Ears

Ime Udoka doesn’t hold back on his philosophy, even when his own players affect the team’s scheme. On the receiving end was center Alperen Sengun. A missed chance from the 23-year-old drew the ire of the Houston Rockets head coach in the tense 117-116 win over the Warriors.