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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.

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What to Watch for in Rockets vs Jazz

Houston is back on the road following their Thanksgiving break, having won two straight contests as they come into their matchup against the Utah Jazz.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 30

Rockets Rank Second in Latest Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets are off to a stellar start to the 2025-26 season, sitting fourth in the Western Conference with a 12-4 record. All told, the Rockets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 29

Rockets Add Clippers, Nuggets to Schedule Following NBA Cup Elimination

The Houston Rockets have been eliminated from the NBA Cup after posting a 2-2 record through group play. They'll miss out on the chance to compete in Las Vegas for the second year in a row after losses against the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / November 29

Kevin Durant set to return as red-hot Rockets visit Jazz

The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz both come into Sunday's matinee in Salt Lake City riding some positive momentum. Houston, powered by one of the best

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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?

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 29

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Listed on NBA.com's Latest MVP Ladder

At 12-4, the Houston Rockets are riding high on both sides of the floor. One of the NBA's top teams on both offense (122 rating) and defense (111.1) is looking like a legitimate title contender.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 29

Is Rockets' Kevin Durant No Longer a Top-10 Player?

Recently, the NBA has undergone a changing of the guard. The mainstay superstars of old have been replaced. Better yet supplanted. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James doesn't get mentioned as a top-five player anymore.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 29

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Won't be Able to Ditch 'Baby Jokic' Nickname

The sign of arrival for an athlete is oftentimes getting a nickname. Not everyone gets one. But there's also levels to nicknames. "Half Man, Half Amazing" is a cool nickname.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 29

The Rockets triangle offense of the future

Some sports writers are sports experts. Some are writing experts. Those who are both are few and far between, and there’s a decent chance their name rhymes with (Tic) Tac Toe.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 29

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Praises Reed Sheppard's Development

It's safe to say that the Houston Rockets have found a viable replacement for Fred VanVleet in the form of a committee. With the veteran floor general out for the season due to a torn ACL, the Rockets have turned to players such as Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, and most importantly, Reed Sheppard.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Houston Rockets’ Defense And The NBA’s Rising Foul Rate

Houston Rockets fans have much to be thankful for so far this season. Even with the addition of immaculate scoring talent Kevin Durant, few had them pegged as the number-two offensive rating in the league.

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Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 28

Rockets Not Expected to Target Trade Amid Reed Sheppard's Emergence

There was mild concern regarding the Houston Rockets when Fred VanVleet tore his ACL before the season started. The Rockets, who already lacked a viable guard rotation heading into 2025-26, lost their veteran floor general, which meant they were expected to turn to a committee featuring Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard and Josh Okogie.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 28

Fred VanVleet may not retain his role on the Houston Rockets, Reed Sheppard is to blame

The Houston Rockets could move on from star point guard Fred VanVleet. For the last two seasons, Fred VanVleet has served as the Houston Rockets’ starting point guard.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 28

Amen Thompson Improved Free Throw Shooting is a Welcomed Sight for the Rockets

When the Houston Rockets drafted Amen Thompson in the 2023 NBA draft with the fourth overall pick, they knew they were getting one of the most athletic and dynamic players in the draft.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 28

Zach Lowe points out one underrated aspect of Kevin Durant’s game, Houston Rockets are maximizing it

Kevin Durant remains one of the NBA’s best scorers at age 37. Through 14 games this season, Kevin Durant averages 24.6 points per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 28

Reed Sheppard Cited as Rockets' Most Important Role Player

On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets traveled to the west coast to take on the Golden State Warriors. It was Houston's first time taking on Golden State since the Warriors ended their season in the opening round of the playoffs. The Rockets were short-handed, to put it politely.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 28

Three things Houston Rockets fans should be thankful for

It’s that time of the year! A day for family, food, fun, and most importantly, taking time to remember what to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving season, Rockets fans have plenty to be thankful for.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 28

Rockets' Alperen Sengun is Already Better Than Evan Mobley

On Wednesday, Alperen Sengun faced off against one of the game's best defenders in Golden State Warriors forward slash quasi-center Draymond Green. Sengun

Reed Sheppard News / Hardwood Heroics / November 28

'That’s Just the First of Many' – Why the Houston Rockets Were Not Shocked With Reed Sheppard’s Career Night Vs. Golden State Warriors

Despite not having Kevin Durant (personal), the Houston Rockets secured a 104-100 Cup victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, as Reed Sheppard put up his best performance of his budding NBA career.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Rockets’ Ime Udoka reveals biggest secret behind Reed Sheppard’s breakout isn’t his bucket-getting

The Houston Rockets pushed deeper into the NBA Cup chase on a night when Reed Sheppard’s career-high became the clearest sign yet of his breakout and shifted his team’s momentum.

Reed Sheppard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Rockets’ Reed Sheppard’s career-high propels Houston past Warriors

Reed Sheppard picked a pretty good time to level up. The Houston Rockets guard went off for a career-high 31 points, powering a 104-100 comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on the road in NBA Cup group play.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 27

Win over Warriors isn't enough for Rockets to advance in Cup

Reed Sheppard capped a career-best 31-point performance by sinking a key hoop with 2:58 remaining, Alperen Sengun added another in the final minute and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Golden State Warriors 104-100 on Wednesday in an NBA Cup game at San Francisco.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Why the Houston Rockets’ strong start doesn’t guarantee they’re contenders

Despite owning the fifth-best record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets still haven’t proven much. Houston brought in Kevin Durant this offseason to elevate the franchise to true championship-contender status.