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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Field Level Media / February 8
Rockets' Alperen Sengun replaces Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in ASG
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun on Sunday was named to replace injured Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Alperen Sengun News / Hoops Rumors / February 8
Alperen Sengun Named To Second Straight All-Star Game
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has named Rockets center Alperen Sengun as an injury replacement for the 2026 All-Star game, the league announced today (via Twitter).
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?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 8
Were the Rockets even working the phones at the NBA Trade Deadline? 
On Thursday, the NBA trade deadline came and went for the Houston Rockets. They were one of the few inactive teams in the league. There’s a bit of confusion regarding whether the Rockets were even working the phones.
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 / Last Word On Sports / February 8
What the Rockets’ Win vs. the Thunder Says About Their Offense
The Houston Rockets defeated the one-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, 112-106. It’s not a meaningful reflection of how the two teams match up with each other, considering that the Thunder were missing their MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Alperen Sengun News / The Dream Shake / February 8
Rockets down Thunder 112-106 behind Alperen Sengun’s triple double
The Houston Rockets were facing and Oklahoma City Thunder squad missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as well as Jalen Williams and Ajay Wilson, but a win is a win, and the Rockets needed one to get back on track.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / February 8
Houston Rockets Labeled as One of Trade Deadline’s Biggest Losers for Obvious Reason
The Houston Rockets have been playing sublime basketball lately. With Kevin Durant leading the team in impressive form, the Rockets are well poised for a championship run.
Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / February 7
Rockets C Alperen Sengun apologizes for sexist remark
Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun was remorseful on Saturday for making a sexist remark to a female referee during a game on Wednesday. Sengun made his first public comments following the Rockets' 112-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
Houston Rockets News / Bleacher Report / February 7
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
Rockets Find a Way On the Road, Earn Much-Needed Win Over OKC Thunder
The Houston Rockets were desperately looking for a bounce-back game after a rough week of blowout losses, and they found a way to get it done on the road
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / February 7
Tari Eason's season-best effort leads Rockets past Thunder
Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points and Alperen Sengun recorded a triple-double to help the Houston Rockets to a 112-106 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / February 7
NBA Announces Kevin Durant Career Milestone in 18th Season
Kevin Durant, now in his 18th season in the NBA, and the Houston Rockets were in action on Saturday night. They faced the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on the road at Paycom Center.
Reed Sheppard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7
The Rockets stayed quiet at the trade deadline. Why Reed Sheppard can’t afford to
The Houston Rockets opted to stand pat at the trade deadline, despite some glaring needs created by injuries to Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, and their ongoing lack of outside shooting.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7
Amen Thompson gets brutally honest on playing with Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets have been one of the middle of the pack teams in the Western Conference. They are currently 31-19 and in fourth place in the West standings.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7
The blueprint is out: how opponents are slowing down the Rockets’ offense
It was bad enough when the Houston Rockets lost at home to their rivals, the San Antonio Spurs. But what’s followed in the 10 days since has been even worse, as the Spurs appear to have put out the blueprint on how to stop this Rockets team.
Houston Rockets News / EasySportz / February 7
Houston Looks to Capitalize on OKC’s Injury Woes
The Houston Rockets head into Oklahoma City with confidence — and opportunity. The Oklahoma City Thunder still sit atop the Western Conference, but injuries have stripped away much of their firepower.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / February 7
Are The No-Trade Houston Rockets Still In The Contender Club?
The Houston Rockets will play the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder for the third time this season on Saturday night. After a trade deadline that saw the Rockets make zero adjustments, will they show up for the big matchup?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
Rockets Dubbed NBA Trade Deadline Loser After Staying Silent
The Houston Rockets made an interesting decision to stay silent at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. With a glaring hole at the point guard position, they were in talks with numerous teams leading up to Feb.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7
Rockets' Kevin Durant Predicted to Make Second Team All-NBA
Kevin Durant has been as advertised for the Houston Rockets this season. At times, he’s seemingly been Houston’s only answer on the offensive end. He’s done a bit of everything.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Rockets Coach Doesn't Hold Back After Second Straight Loss
The Houston Rockets suffered their second straight loss since Kevin Durant returned from a one-game absence on Wednesday. They fell to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, 109-99.
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / February 5
'No Fight, No Aggression, Just Blank Stares': Ime Udoka Torches Rockets For 'Careless' Loss To Hornets
The Rockets hosted the Hornets tonight and lost 99-109 in what was only Charlotte’s eighth win in all time at Houston’s Toyota Center. This was the Rockets’ second loss in as many nights as they lost yesterday to the Celtics as well.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
Balanced attack gives Hornets first eight-game winning streak since 1999
The last time the Charlotte Hornets won eight games in a row, a majority of its roster was not alive to see it.
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