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At 13-4, the Houston Rockets have played the fewest games of any team in the NBA, but aside from the Oklahoma City Thunder, perhaps they've shown the most.

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Rockets Keeping Pace Despite Depth Injuries

As the Houston Rockets entered this season, they believed they were in possession of one of the league's deepest rosters. They have two certified stars in Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, a player with high potential in Amen Thompson, and a collection of impact players that star in their roles to support the team's efforts.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 1

Both Rockets and Jazz Will be Without Centers Tonight

On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets took on the Utah Jazz, earning their thirteenth win of the season in blowout fashion. While the Jazz have been better than anticipated this season, the return of superstar Kevin Durant — mixed with Reed Sheppard's continued stellar play — was too much for Utah to handle.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 1

Rockets' Steven Adams Is Having a Career Year From the Free-Throw Line

Over his 12-year career, Steven Adams has been many things. He has been an enforcer, a great teammate, a mentor, a great screen setter, and one of the best rebounders in NBA history.

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Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 1

Rockets' Tari Eason Listed in NBA's Top-100 Players

Houston Rockets wing Tari Eason had a bit of an interesting presser during Houston Rockets Media Day in September. Eason seemed understandably bothered and was a bit dejected.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 1

What to Watch for in Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Tonight

The Houston Rockets are off to yet another win-streak following their third consecutive win on the road and will now look for a fourth as they meet the Utah Jazz once again, just a day after their 129-101 contest.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 1

Reed Sheppard Earns Starting Spot in Durant’s Triumphant Return

The Houston Rockets extended their strong start to the season with a dominant 129–101 win over the Utah Jazz, and the night delivered two clear storylines.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 1

Houston Rockets Make Interesting Pick in Five-Year Re-Draft

In 2021, the Houston Rockets faced a tough decision. The team had just wrapped up a 17-55 season and needed talent. And direction. They held the second pick of the 2021 draft, after a stroke of luck from Lady Luck in the draft lottery.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 30

Rockets aim for another rout in rematch with Jazz

Stingy defense is fueling success for the Houston Rockets heading into a rematch with the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Monday night. Houston has allowed just 97.7 points per game during a three-game winning streak that includes a 129-101 victory over the Jazz on Sunday.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

The Rockets Need to Take Advantage of a Soft Stretch

The Houston Rockets have proven they can at least compete with the league's top teams after a stretch that saw them take on some of the best teams in either conference.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

Houston Rockets Continue to Have Balanced Scoring to Start the Season

The Houston Rockets were finally back in action Sunday after being off the last three days. They last played Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors where they came back from down 14 points to pull out the win.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Rockets’ Kevin Durant passes Alex English in NBA history with bucket vs. Jazz

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant made NBA history in Sunday’s 121-101 win against the Utah Jazz, surpassing Hall of Fame center Alex English for most field goals made.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 30

Surging Rockets keep rolling with thumping of Jazz

Alperen Sengun scored a game-high 27 points and Kevin Durant added 25 to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a dominant 129-101 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Sunday.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Win Over Utah Jazz

For the final stop of their lengthy road trip, the Houston Rockets have maintained their win mark, pounding the Utah Jazz with a wire-to-wire, 129-101 victory this Sunday.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

Jabari Smith Jr. Has Found the Perfect Role Within the Rockets

In terms of purely evaluating a player based on their draft position, Jabari Smith Jr. hasn't been the player people expected. The third overall pick is usually slotted for a potential franchise star.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Ranks as NBA's Third-Best Center

Alperen Sengun has put the world on notice this year. Granted, the Houston Rockets big man has been trending upwards for the last two years (and possibly even longer).

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Kevin Durant can still get buckets at 37 — but there are warning signs

Many have called Kevin Durant the most gifted scorer in NBA history. But the question now is: how much longer can he keep it going? Now 37 years old, Durant is quietly posting some of the worst offensive numbers of his career, which has been overshadowed by the Rockets’ early success.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

Is The Houston Rockets’ Bizarre 2025-26 Schedule A Trap?

The Houston Rockets will finally begin their first back-to-back of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday afternoon. It’s not the only quirk of Houston’s schedule so far, either.

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Rockets Announce Kevin Durant News on Saturday

The Houston Rockets have won two straight games and look like true title contenders early in the 2025–26 season. The team has shown its depth recently by getting it done on the road without forward Kevin Durant, who missed his first two games of the season due to a personal matter.