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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 6
Rockets Stung By Hornets 109-99 
All of us have a player we like more than others on the team. All of us probably have a player we don’t like as much on the team. Tonight’s game pretty much united both, as with the exception of the deep bench, and a provision “decent showing” everyone on the Rockets was fairly dismal.
Alperen Sengun News / EssentiallySports / February 6
Alperen Sengun Faces Backlash for Calling Female Ref 'F—ing B—h' During Celtics-Rockets
The Houston Rockets faced off against the Boston Celtics in a hard-nosed defensive matchup yesterday night, falling 93-114 to the Eastern Conference’s most surprising success story.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
Rockets Get Blown Out in Back-to-Back Games, Lose to Hornets
The Houston Rockets were looking to get back on track after a massive defeat against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, and significantly failed to do so. The Rockets lost 109-99 to the Charlotte Hornets, but the final score was misleading.
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?
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.
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 5
Rockets Drop in Latest Power Rankings by The Athletic
The Houston Rockets have shown the propensity to take their foot off the gas when facing teams less talented than them. Monday night's game against the
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
There Is A Formula To Beating The Rockets
The Houston Rockets started this season looking like a juggernaut team on offense and defense, knocking down shots at a high rate. That version of the Rockets is just a memory as teams have gotten more acclimated to the best ways to defeat the Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
Rockets Make Zero Moves at NBA Trade Deadline. What Now?
After a wild week of moves, the NBA trade has officially passed, with teams no longer able to swap assets. This year's deadline was filled with blockbuster transactions and a shift in direction from many teams.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
Rockets' Forward Questionable for Bout with Hornets
The Rockets are set to face off against the Charlotte Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back, needing to find some momentum. On the front end, the Rockets suffered a 21-point beatdown to the undermanned Celtics.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
Views From the Game: Rockets Lose to Celtics in Embarrassing Fashion
The Rockets were back in action Wednesday night as they welcomed in the shorthanded Boston Celtics into the Toyota Center for their second and last matchup of the regular season.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
Why Houston Rockets Center Alperen Sengun is Ready to Dominate More
While the Houston Rockets are currently placed in the top five in the Western Conference with a 31-17 record, the team knows that it needs to play at a higher level to truly be a top contender.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
Could the Rockets be Talking to the Bulls About Ayo Dosunmu?
The 2026 NBA trade deadline is shaping up to be a rather inactive one for the Houston Rockets. There's a little less than a day left before the deadline passes, as of this writing. Houston still needs an initiating on-ball guard to fill the Fred VanVleet void.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 5
Rockets focus on regaining 'edge' ahead of clash vs. hot Hornets
Despite entering Thursday's games in fourth place in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets hardly have resembled the physical team that surprised the NBA and claimed the conference's second seed last season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
Could Rockets' Alperen Sengun be Named an All-Star Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Injury?
It's well-known that Alperen Sengun didn't make the cut for the Western Conference All-Star team. Not even as a reserve. Which is a bit of a surprise, considering that the Houston Rockets center made the All-Star team last season, despite having worse numbers than this season. Sengun's scoring is up.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 5
Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Loss to the Celtics
The Houston Rockets suffered their 18th loss of the season on Wednesday, falling to the Boston Celtics, 114-93. Even worse, the Rockets failed to defend home-court, and saw their bench boss and star center ousted from the game.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 5
Rockets throw up stinker vs. Celtics, lose 114-93
The numbers say the Houston Rockets are a top five offense. The eye test says something very different. The Rockets shot 41 percent against the Boston Celtics, and on top of that, they were dominated on the boards by the Celtics, leading to an ugly 114-93 defeat.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4
One Player Most Likely to Be Traded From the Rockets
With less than 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, time is ticking for the Houston Rockets to make a move. They have some glaring needs, but the bigger question is not if they should address them; rather, what is the price?
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4
Rockets rumors: Why trade deadline fireworks shouldn’t be expected despite buzz
Recently, the Houston Rockets have been in the rumor mill, with some wondering if the team will look to make a trade deadline splash after recently losing Steven Adams for the year due to an ankle injury.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4
Kevin Durant reveals which NFL star impressed him most this season
The Houston Rockets star has never been quiet about his love for football.
Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / February 4
Spurred by snub, Rockets' Alperen Sengun sets sights on Celtics
A sound argument can be made that Houston Rockets fifth-year center Alperen Sengun is having a better season this year compared to last, when he was named a Western Conference All-Star for the first time in his career.
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3
Why Alperen Sengun’s All-Star snub is blessing in disguise for Rockets
Alperen Sengun made a loud statement Monday, pouring in 39 points in a Houston Rockets victory over the Indiana Pacers in his first game since being left off the All-Star roster.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4
Report: Kevin Durant vetoed a trade to one team
Kevin Durant very nearly ended up with a different contender in the Western Conference.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / February 3
Rockets Share Kevin Durant Injury Update After Missing 1 Game
The Houston Rockets secured a 118-114 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday despite the absence of Kevin Durant. The former NBA MVP sat out the game due to an ankle injury.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 28
Clint Capela signing looks prescient after Steven Adams injury news
The Houston Rockets loved what Steven Adams gave them last season, but they still signed Clint Capela in the offseason as insurance.
Steven Adams News / Hoops Rumors / January 28
Rockets' Steven Adams undergoing season-ending ankle surgery
Rockets center Steven Adams is undergoing surgery on his left ankle and will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season.
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