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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14
Kevin Durant takes a shot at All-Star Game critics
One of the most frequent criticisms of the modern NBA All-Star Game is that it does not compare to the previous generation’s games. Kevin Durant is not buying it.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / February 14
The Buyout Market For Rockets After Chris Paul’s Retirement
Future Hall of Famer and former Houston Rockets player Chris Paul announced his awkward retirement on February 13th. It puts a dampener on an already typically sodden “buyout market”.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 14
Three Positive Rockets Stats at the NBA All-Star Break
At the All-Star break, the Houston Rockets have experienced plenty of ups and downs through 53 games. At 33-20, they're currently fourth in the Western Conference, boasting one of the best home records in the league (18-7).
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?
Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 14
Rockets View Reserve Center Steven Adams as Top-Ten Center in NBA
The Houston Rockets have been outrebounded in four of their last five games. The one game during that span that they weren't, they still lost. Which was their second night of the back-to-back game against the LA Clippers.
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 / Total Pro Sports / February 14
Rockets’ Kevin Durant Trade Reportedly Would Have Looked Very Different if Fred VanVleet’s Injury Was Known
The 2026 NBA trade deadline turned heads with a flurry of blockbuster deals, drastically changing the dynamics for several powerhouse teams. However, the Houston Rockets held firm, opting to make no moves.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 14
Lou Williams Gives Houston Rockets Interesting Midseason Grade
The Houston Rockets are on pace to have a better season in 2025-26 than they did last season in 2024-25. Which feels like a shock, as they finished second-best in the Western Conference last season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 14
Rockets Guard Reed Sheppard Shines in NBA Rising Stars Game
The NBA All-Star Weekend is here already, and the Rising Stars game has featured many young Houston Rockets over the past few seasons, such as Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / February 14
'Have Some Respect': Kevin Durant Calls Out ESPN’s Shams Charania for Celebrity All-Star Game Moment
The Celebrity Game during the NBA All-Star Weekend is typically a fusion of comedy and competitive basketball, but Kevin Durant found one of Shams Charania’s moments particularly unamusing.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 13
What Are The Rockets' Goals For After The Break?
As the Houston Rockets get some much-deserved rest over the All-Star Break, they must prepare their minds and their bodies for an important final stretch of the season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 13
Rockets Deemed to be 'Right Where they Need to Be'
The Houston Rockets have made it to the All-Star break. Their last game before a much-needed week off was on Wednesday night against the LA Clippers- a game that saw Houston lead by double-digits, only to lose in the end.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 13
Rockets Reportedly Wouldn't Have Made Kevin Durant Trade with Knowledge of Injuries
We’ve seen a very active year in the NBA, from a transactional standpoint. There have been a lot of moving parts. The trade deadline has become the new free agency.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 13
What Fred VanVleet Said Live on the Rockets TV Broadcast
The Houston Rockets are officially heading into the All-Star break with a 33-20 record, good for fourth in the Western Conference. Given some of the injuries
Houston 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?
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.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
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