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Rockets to Rest Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. vs Grizzlies

The 2025-26 NBA regular season is nearly in the books. There's just one game left on the schedule. For everyone. And it's been a great regular season, which means the postseason will be a treat for sports fans and especially basketball fans.

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Depleted Grizzlies wrap season against resting Rockets

The Houston Rockets finally had displayed signs of consistency that seemed to validate their standing as a contender in the West, with an eight-game winning streak confirming as much.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11

Rockets Hoping for Specific Playoff Opponent Entering Final Day of NBA Regular Season

Following Friday's 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Houston Rockets are locked into the Western Conference's fifth seed for the NBA playoffs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11

Rockets Locked for Fifth Seed, Will Face Lakers or Nuggets in NBA Playoffs

The Houston Rockets' winning streak was snapped at eight games on Friday in a 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. All good things must come to

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How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11

Postseason Starters Still Unclear For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have just one more game before they begin postseason play, and the they are hoping to find out which combination of players to slot into their starting lineup to compete against either the Denver Nuggets or the Los Angeles Lakers.

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25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11

Views From the Game: Rockets' 8-Game Winning-Streak Snapped in Loss to Timberwolves

The Houston Rockets entered Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on their longest win streak of the season, having won eight straight after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 11

Grizzlies vs. Rockets: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Updates (Apr 12)

The Houston Rockets had a late surge that sealed their postseason fate. Seeded fifth in the West, the Rockets will play their regular-season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Houston Rockets News / AirJordanChronicles / April 11

Kevin Durant Triggers Backlash With His Take Against Dwyane Wade

A resurfaced podcast clip is getting a lot of traction online right now. What started as a normal basketball chat is now catching a lot of heat. The drama involves Kevin Durant and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade.

Aaron Holiday News / The Dream Shake / April 11

It’s Holiday Season again: Aaron Holiday will need to be steady as Rockets head to NBA Playoffs

The Houston Rockets defeated the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers 114-104 on Thursday night at Toyota Center in Houston. However, after a near collapse in the fourth quarter, Houston needed offensive production, and they found it from none other than guard Aaron Holiday.

NBA News / HITC / April 11

NBA fans react to Kevin Durant refusing to exchange his jersey with Anthony Edwards

Kevin Durant’s brief courtside exchange with Anthony Edwards has sparked debate among NBA fans after the Rockets star declined a jersey swap request following a recent game.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 11

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Shocking Loss to The Timberwolves

The Houston Rockets’ winning streak came to an end with a surprising 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on Friday night where Amen Thompson's career night was not enough.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 11

Rockets win streak ends at eight as they lose to T-Wolves 136-132

Defense was optional in the Rockets’ Friday night matchup against the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite shooting 60.9 percent from the field

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Rockets' NBA Draft Update: Prospects to Watch After the NCAA Tournament

The NBA Draft is the least of the Houston Rockets' worries in mid-April, but that doesn't mean they haven't been paying attention to potential prospects, especially after the NCAA Tournament.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Two Things to Watch as the Rockets Rematch the Timberwolves

The wins keep piling up for the Houston Rockets after a 113-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night. They've now won eight games in a row, and the momentum couldn't have come at a better time.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Pace Is Giving The Rockets' Offense New Life

The Houston Rockets finally have their offense looking as effective as it did to start the season, as they have found ways to pick up the pace and push the ball when they get the opportunity.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Rockets set to Face Undermanned Timberwolves Searching for Ninth-Straight Win

The Houston Rockets are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, hoping for a ninth-straight win to close the season. After months of roller-coaster play, the Rockets have finally stabilized, rattling off eight wins in a row against teams like the Knicks, Bucks, Warriors, Suns and 76ers.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10

Rockets Reserve Forward Explains Value of Veterans in Today's League

This year’s Houston Rockets team has the perfect blend of youth and experience. Well, this iteration, even. It wasn’t always like that. In fact, just a handful of years ago, the Rockets mirrored an AAU team – loaded with talent and potential but lacking discipline, structure and professionalism.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 10

Health management for playoffs big concern as T-Wolves visit Rockets

The Houston Rockets' best-laid plans to extend their current winning streak into the playoffs while simultaneously easing the workload on their starters took a bit of a detour on Thursday.

Clint Capela News / Scoop B / April 10

The Swiss Bank Returns: Clint Capela on World Cup Fever, Global Bigs and Houston’s New Swagger

When Clint Capela first arrived in Houston as a raw 20-year-old in 2014, he was the energetic apprentice to the “Lob City” era of the Rockets. After a highly productive five-year stint in Atlanta, the veteran big man has come full circle, returning to the Toyota Center in 2025 as a seasoned defensive anchor.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / April 10

Kevin Durant Backs Ime Udoka, Tari Eason Amid Criticism As Rockets Extend Winning Streak To 8 Games

The Rockets are now on an eight-game winning streak following Kevin Durant’s 29-point performance in tonight’s 113-102 win over the 76ers. This streak began near the end of March, following a string of inconsistent games where the Rockets were 6-8 in March after an overtime loss to the Timberwolves.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 9