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Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Win over the Timberwolves

The Rockets took on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, desperately needing a win to keep themselves out of the Play-In range in the Western Conference. Via heroics from Kevin Durant, Houston was able to muster a five-point win, its 24th on the season.

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NBA Legend Believes Rockets Need to Bring in Chris Paul to Fix Problems

By now, it's clear that the Houston Rockets' lack of a true point guard has hindered the season, especially as of late. Since Dec. 1, they've gone 10-11, ranking 10th in offensive rating and 16th in defensive rating.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 16

'They Need All-NBA Sengun': Kendrick Perkins Offers Solution to Rockets’ Offensive Woes

It has not been a straightforward season filled with fulfilled expectations for most teams around the NBA, and the Houston Rockets can now be added to that list.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 16

How Much is Kevin Durant Worth? See KD's Career Earnings, Endorsements

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is widely regarded as one of the best pure scorers in NBA history. Durant is a two-time NBA champion, the 2014 Most Valuable Player, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, 15-time All-Star, four-time Olympic gold medal winner and four-time scoring champion.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16

Rockets Are Dropping in the NBA's Hierarchy

2026 has not been kind to the Houston Rockets thus far. They struggled through most of December, but a winning streak to end the year led people to believe that maybe things would be different, and the slump was temporary.

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16

The Rockets' Missed Shots Are Doing Damage To Their Contention Chances

The Houston Rockets left much to be desired after suffering maybe their worst loss of the season in a defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets kept the game close for most of its duration, but they let go of the rope in the fourth quarter, ending the game with a tie for their largest margin of defeat this season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16

Views From the Game: The Rockets Collapse in the Fourth Quarter in Loss to Thunder

The Houston Rockets were happy to be back home after a tough stretch on the road, losing all three games on their latest three-game road trip. The Rockets have actually been on the road a lot since the start of December, having played 13 of 19 games on the road heading into the first of five straight on Tuesday against the Bulls.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 16

Rockets look to bounce back versus Minnesota

After a disapointing loss following a bad fourth quarter, the Houston Rockets look to get back on track with a win versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16

Tracy McGrady Chalks up Rockets' Skid to Lack of Point Guard

On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets ended their three-game losing streak against the Chicago Bulls, albeit in dramatic fashion. But a win is a win.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 16

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.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16

'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.

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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'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 / 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 / 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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 13

Rockets have answers in back-and-forth win over Bulls

Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun recorded double-doubles, and Jabari Smith Jr. drilled three late jumpers as the Houston Rockets outlasted the visiting Chicago Bulls 119-113 on Tuesday night.