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Ime Udoka Talks Fred VanVleet Rehab, Rockets' Mentality Regarding Return

It may be tough for Rockets fans to imagine where the team would be if Fred VanVleet were healthy. Houston is currently playing its season without a true point guard, and it's still finding ways to win at 21-11 entering Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

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Alperen Sengun Expected To Miss 10-14 Days With Ankle Sprain

Rockets center Alperen Sengun will be reevaluated at the end of this week and is expected to miss about 10-to-14 days, head coach Ime Udoka said on Monday (Twitter link via sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson).

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

Houston Rockets Prepare to Host the Phoenix Suns, Going for Win 22 on the Season

The Houston Rockets head into their matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Monday, coming off a tough loss to their in-state rivals, the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets were going for their fifth straight victory Saturday, but after the first minute of the game, they knew it was going to be a struggle the entire game.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

One Rockets' Big Out, One Questionable for Matchup with Suns

Tonight, the Houston Rockets will face off against the Phoenix Suns, hoping to get back into the win column. The Rockets last fell against the Dallas Mavericks, seeing star forward Alperen Sengun exit the game in the process.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

The Rockets Are Still In Play For Best In The West

The Houston Rockets have had their moments of struggle throughout the season. They've had a tendency to play some inconsistent ball against weaker teams, and they have struggled to finish wins against top teams despite quality performances.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

Re-examining What Made Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon so Legendary and Unique

Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the greatest players in NBA history. He also had arguably the greatest individual season in league history, as it pertains to the 1993-94 NBA season, in which the Hall of Fame big man became the first player to ever win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP ever.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / January 5

NBA China Games: When Will Mavs, Rockets Play in Macao? Dates, Details Revealed

In an interesting turn of events, the NBA has made it official that the Dallas Mavericks will be facing the Houston Rockets in a couple of preseason games later in October in China.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 5

Rockets, Mavs to play preseason games in Macao

The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will play two preseason games in Macao in October as part of the NBA China Games 2026. The games are scheduled for Oct.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

Rockets Alperen Sengun Ranks as Top 15 Athlete Under 25

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has had a larger than life catapult into superstardom, especially when factoring in his draft position and situation just four short years ago.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

Rockets' Kevin Durant Leads NBA in Net Pay

The topic of money management among professional athletes has become a polarizing one. Many fans believe professional athletes are overpaid. Especially NBA players, who largely receive fully guaranteed contracts. Some players receive partial guarantees with performance escalators that drive up their earning potential but that's not the norm.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 5

Mavericks, Rockets To Play Preseason Games In Macao

The NBA China Games will continue this fall with two preseason meetings between the Mavericks and Rockets, the NBA and Sands China Ltd. announced Monday morning in a press release.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

Three Things to Watch for in Rockets vs. Suns Tonight

Tonight, the Houston Rockets take on the Phoenix Suns, looking to bounce-back from a loss to Dallas. After losing four games in five tries, the Rockets had course-corrected with four-straight wins, taking down postseason hopefuls like the Lakers and Cavaliers, as well as the hot Brooklyn Nets.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 5

The Houston Rockets are ready to be themselves

When expectations meet reality, they can make for strange bedfellows. As a child, you expect to be the president, or an astronaut, or, in the case of my late uncle, a donkey (true story).

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / January 5

Alperen Sengun sidelined again as Rockets host trending Suns

The Houston Rockets finally appeared to be on the road to optimal health and building momentum in the competitive Western Conference, courtesy of a roster made whole with the return of two key wing players.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 4

Rockets get Update Regarding Potential Return for Fred VanVleet

The Houston Rockets have managed to stay near the top of the Western Conference with a 21-11 record, despite all of the injuries this season. It's a testament to their relentlessness and ability to find production from the enter roster.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / January 4

NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Clippers, Derrick Jones Jr, Clippers

When Fred VanVleet tore his ACL during an unofficial preseason minicamp, the expectation around the league was that the Rockets’ point guard would miss the entire 2025-26 season.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4

Rockets rumors: Fred VanVleet ‘not necessarily’ out for season despite ACL injury

All things considered, the Houston Rockets are doing just fine so far in the 2025-26 NBA season. But they could be doing better if star point guard Fred VanVleet is available to see action.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4

Rockets’ Kevin Durant sends Anthony Davis to school with tough and-1

Kevin Durant sent Anthony Davis to crossover school during one of his highlights in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Rockets sign UConn standout to 2-way contract

The Houston Rockets on Saturday signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract. The team waived two-way forward Tyler Smith to create an opening. Newton, 24, becomes one of three players on Houston’s two-way deals alongside JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / January 3

Rockets Signing Tristen Newton To Two-Way Contract

Tristen Newton is joining the Rockets on a two-way contract, a league source tells Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Tyler Smith will be waived to create an opening.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 1