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Why the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Rockets Trade Rumors Don't Make Sense

Back in the early weeks of the Rockets' offseason, there was a lot of legitimacy to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors with Houston. An up-and-coming team clearly needed a veteran star to lead them and be able to take over in big moments.

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Rockets Slip a Bit in Bleacher Report's Latest NBA Power Rankings

The most promising part about the Houston Rockets' performance this season is that whenever they've dropped a game, they bounce back and respond with a winning streak.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 5

The Rockets Are Preparing For A Tough Road Stretch

The Houston Rockets have performed well both at home and on the road. They've had their chances to play against top Western Conference teams on their home court, and in enemy territory.

Dillon Brooks News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 5

Expect Dillon Brooks to Not Hold Back in His Return to Houston to Take On the Rockets

The Houston Rockets were a team without an identity after trading away their franchise player, James Harden. During Harden's career, he had taken the Rockets from a pack team that was always on the cusp of making the playoffs, but couldn't get over the hump to a perennial playoff team and eventually a serious contender.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

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Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / December 5

Rockets Kevin Durant is running out of NBA time

When I was a kid, we used to sing “Time is My Friend” by Julie Andrews at assemblies. I didn’t think much of it at the time. At 38, I’m reevaluating my relationship with time.

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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?

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 5

Rockets' Tari Eason Expected Back This Month

Tari Eason entered the 2025-26 NBA season with a chip on his shoulder. He watched half of his Houston Rockets teammates land new contracts, while he, too, was up for a new deal.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 5

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Suns

For the second time this season, the Houston Rockets will match up with the Phoenix Suns for what should be another exciting game with several storylines to follow.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 5

Dorian Finney-Smith Nearing Rockets Debut

This past offseason, the Houston Rockets made several "splash acquisitions". Granted, what one person defines as a splash acquisition won't necessarily meet the same criteria of the next man.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 4

Rockets' paint-first offense looks to keep rolling against Suns

The Rockets' rousing offensive start to the season relies on an unorthodox approach, at least in terms of the present-day NBA. Houston dominated the Sacramento Kings 121-95 on Wednesday in the first of back-to-back home games, which also includes a visit from the Phoenix Suns on Friday.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 4

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Hits Career Milestone in Win vs. Kings

The Houston Rockets' 121-95 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night was extremely impressive on both ends. Coming off a road loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday, they were looking to bounce back, and they did with a two-way masterclass.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 4

The Rockets Bounce Back Quickly From Losses

The Houston Rockets' worst stretch of the season came in their first two games of the season, dropping two straight games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons, two teams currently at the top of the standings in their respective conferences.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 4

The Houston Rockets Are Outrebounding Opponents at a Historic Rate

The Houston Rockets were back home Wednesday night as they hosted the struggling Sacramento Kings. The Rockets were looking to bounce back from their disappointing loss to the Utah Jazz Monday night on the second night of a back-to-back.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Rockets Inch Closer to Key Injury Returns

The Houston Rockets continue to navigate a season shaped by strong play on the court and a series of difficult injuries off it, although the latest information provides a much-needed dose of optimism.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 4

ESPN Proposes Costly Rockets Mock Trade to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo

Following the Milwaukee Bucks' third first-round exit in a row, Giannis Antetokounmpo grew as loud as they had ever been in the offseason. Rumors flurried and reports combatted each other, citing the superstar's desire to stay in Wisconsin but also prioritizing the opportunity for another championship.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

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Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets brutally honest on just missing 31,000-point club vs. Kings

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant came four points shy of joining one of basketball’s most exclusive clubs against the Sacramento Kings, and he did not hide how much the near miss stung.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Rockets Alperen Sengun gets real about Steven Adams’ presence

Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun is having a career year, averaging 22.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 7.3 assists while helping his team secure a 14-5 record.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 4

Rockets' Fred VanVleet Hopes to Return This Season

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 in need of a replacement for Fred VanVleet. Rockets coach Ime Udoka concocted a plan to patch up VanVleet's role

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 4

The Ringer Lists Rockets' Ime Udoka as Potential Coach of the Year Nominee

Ime Udoka has been one of the league's best coaches since initially taking over as Boston Celtics head coach in 2021. Udoka's transparent style of communication resonates with players.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 3

Alperen Sengun helps Rockets rally past Kings

Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson recorded double-doubles, and the Houston Rockets shook off a sluggish first half and beat the visiting Sacramento Kings 121-95 on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

The Houston Rockets Face Its First Red Alert Of The Season

The Houston Rockets have spent the opening weeks of the season building a reputation for consistency, poise, and structure. With Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun setting the tone, the team displayed the balance required to compete at the top of the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

3 major concerns from the Rockets’ 1st back-to-back

The Houston Rockets’ hot start featured a stretch in which they played the fewest games in the league and none on back-to-back days. That changed this week, as the calendar flipped to December, with the Rockets’ first back-to-back test exposing several concerns moving forward.

Tyler Smith News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Rockets plan to sign Tyler Smith to a two-way deal

The Houston Rockets intend to sign free-agent forward Tyler Smith to a two-way contract, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, who reports that Houston will waive guard Kevon Harris in order to open up a roster spot for the newcomer.