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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 13
Are the Rockets really NBA Title contenders? 
There’s a debate to be had about the NBA’s ring culture. Some spoilsports say it spoils the sport. They’ll argue that the emphasis on championship pursuits causes fans to lose sight of the forest for the trees.
Fred VanVleet News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12
Rockets star says he was confronted by an angry bettor in church
Apparently not even God’s house is safe from angry parlay bettors. Houston Rockets star Fred VanVleet appeared this week on the “Club 520 Podcast.” During the episode, VanVleet shared a wild story about being confronted by a bettor … while he was at a church service.
Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / February 13
Kevin Durant Takes Playful Jab at Team World All-Star’s Intensity With Bold Remark
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend is finally here, and the NBA is doing everything it can to boost the ratings. With the All-Star Game roster set, one thing remains unclear: will the players play harder this time around?
The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / February 13
Blake Griffin, Stephen A. Smith Add Fuel To Kevin Durant’s Criticism Of European Players At All-Star Game
Kevin Durant spoke at the press conference last night after the Rockets’ loss to the Clippers regarding the upcoming All-Star break and the media’s obsession with the criticism of the “oldheads.” The most common talking point around the league at this time of the year has usually become the lack of competition during the main game.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 12
Rockets' Mini-NBA Buyout Guide: Who On the Market Could Houston Target?
The Houston Rockets are at a bit of a crossroads as their All-Star break begins. After being one of three teams to not make a single transaction ahead of the NBA trade deadline, they'll need to turn toward the buyout market if they want any sort of help down the stretch of the season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 12
Concern Looms for the Rockets at the All-Star Break
On the surface, most fans from teams around the NBA would be happy with a 33-20 record at the All-Star break. The Houston Rockets, on the other hand, are one of the few that wouldn't be.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 12
Rockets' Head Coach Seems Hesitant To Change
The Houston Rockets just lost yet another winnable game after losing a 15-point lead in the second half and performing poorly in the clutch on the way to a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 12
Despite the loss, the Houston Rockets remain a Top Shot Blocking Team
The Houston Rockets went into Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers hoping for their third straight victory and second straight over the Clippers.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / February 12
'Flagrant Lack of Effort': Stephen A. Smith Discusses Kevin Durant’s Comments, Sheds Light on All-Star Game’s Shortcoming
Over the past few years, the All-Star Game has failed to live up to its reputation as one of the most entertaining aspects of the NBA season. Veteran players have consequently received plenty of criticism, which has led to former NBA champion Kevin Durant throwing some shade at Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 12
Pre All-Star Break NBA power ranking updates
Earlier this week, ESPN released its post-trade-deadline updated power rankings. Houston came in at the number seven spot, slipping one spot from their previously held sixth spot.
James Harden News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 12
Former Rockets Starter Defends Decision to Pass on James Harden at Trade Deadline
On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets wrapped up the first half of the season. Well, technically, a little longer than half of the season. The Rockets have now played 53 games.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 12
Rockets' Motionless Offense Deemed Worrisome
The Houston Rockets' offense has been a bit of a mystery this season. On the one hand, they rank fifth in offensive efficiency. Yet and still, at times,
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12
Kevin Durant teases Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic while questioning if new format will improve All-Star Game
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant knows most American stars don't care about the All-Star Game. However, he pointed out that neither do international standouts.
Kevin Durant claps back at fan for lying about what LaMelo Ball said to him
Kevin Durant once again stepped into the online conversation, pushing back against a fan account that mischaracterised an exchange with LaMelo Ball. A clip from the recent Houston Rockets versus Charlotte Hornets matchup began circulating on X, prompting debate over what was said between the two players during a stoppage in play.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 12
Rockets Walk Away with International Stretch-Five in Latest Mock Draft
It's been dubbed mob ball, which is indicative of bullying teams with size and bossing them up on the glass. Based on Houston's roster construction, it's
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / February 12
Rockets’ Kevin Durant directs trash talk at World team entering All-Star weekend
Kevin Durant isn’t losing any sleep over how competitive the All-Star Game is going to be. He’s also not buying the narrative that the so-called “old heads” are the problem.
Kawhi Leonard News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 12
Kawhi Leonard Forces Rockets Loss in Second of Back-To-Back Against Clippers
The Houston Rockets faced back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Clippers at home before the All-Star break. While Houston won the first matchup on Tuesday, the Rockets blew a disappointing game on Wednesday night in a 105-102 loss in the Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / February 11
Rockets Player Ratings: Houston Blow A 15-Point Lead As Clippers Steal A 105-102 Win At Toyota Center
For three quarters, it felt like Houston had the game exactly where it wanted it. The Rockets built a 15-point cushion, controlled the glass, and dictated the tempo with physical defense and steady half-court execution.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 11
Rockets' Forward Has Been Playing Some of his Best Basketball Recently
The Houston Rockets have been an up-and-down team since they got off to a blistering 13-4 start to the season. The Rockets were one of the best offensive and defensive teams in the first two months of the season.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 11
Kevin Durant joins elite company with latest milestone
Durant scored 26 points in a win over the Clippers on Tuesday and reached a milestone in the process that places him among some elite company in NBA history.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10
Rockets’ Ime Udoka makes stance on Amen Thompson starting crystal clear
The Houston Rockets have been going through a bit of an identity crisis as of late as they’ve suffered a few disappointing defeats to some teams that they should be taking care of business against quite handily.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 10
Two Former NBA Stars React to Ime Udoka’s Harsh Alperen Sengun Comment
Slumps happen to every player over the course of an NBA season, and usually they’re handled behind closed doors: extra film sessions, tougher practices, maybe a quiet word from the coaching staff.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 9
Hakeem Olajuwon reveals which NBA legends gave him the most trouble
Olajuwon faced every elite center in his era, and a few of them forced him to switch things up.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / February 9
Ex-Rockets Star Slams Ime Udoka Over Alperen Sengun Disrespect After Kevin Durant’s Public Stand
The tension around the Houston Rockets did not cool down after the final buzzer. Instead, it spilled outward. What began as a blunt coaching remark quickly turned into a league-wide debate about accountability, timing, and respect.
Houston Rockets 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.
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