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The Rockets Case for Contention is Up in the Air

In the immediate aftermath of the Kevin Durant trade last summer, the Houston Rockets were penciled in as the biggest threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder's chances of repeating as NBA champions.

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Examining Kevin Durant’s Praise For Jabari Smith Small Ball

It was an odd week for Houston Rockets fans. Superstar offseason acquisition Kevin Durant was embroiled in yet another social media “drama.” Among comments alleged to have come from a Durant “burner” account were disparaging remarks about teammate Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 21

Latest Power Rankings Illustrate a Recent Trend for Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have been a very inconsistent team in 2025-26. To put it politely. They've lost 11 games against teams with losing records, and they'd have the top record in the NBA, if they had won each of those games.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 21

The Rockets could reach an inflection point this Summer

So, yeah. Uhh… This is awkward. A burner. In a group chat full of “stan” accounts. Speaking poorly of his teammates. What? Well, it’s a testament to your poor judgment if you expect emotional maturity from NBA superstars.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 20

Rockets Need to Give Kevin Durant More Help Down the Stretch

Last night didn't feel like the Houston Rockets truly took down the Charlotte Hornets. Despite a 105-101 victory, the sentiment was that they escaped through the sheer offensive firepower that is Kevin Durant.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 20

The Rockets' Performance In Close Games Will Be Key

The Houston Rockets came back from the break in a big way, winning a close game against a rising Charlotte Hornets that pushed Houston to the limit even with key players missing.

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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 / The SportsRush / February 20

Paul Pierce Defends Kevin Durant Amid Alleged Burner Leak

February 15 was an unforgettable night for the NBA. One would think that first competitive All-Star Game in years would be the talk across the community.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 20

Reed Sheppard’s Defense Has Been Better Than You Think

When the Houston Rockets drafted Reed Sheppard, they did so to bring the outside shooting the team had been missing over the previous few seasons. Sheppard led the nation in 3-point shooting during his one year at the University of Kentucky, and the Rockets felt he could provide them the 3-point shooting they desperately needed.

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The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 20

Rockets Guard Makes Surprising Pick for NBA's Best Player

Kevin Durant made headlines over the All-Star break when an alleged burner account that many believe is tied to him made disparaging remarks about many of Durant's former teammates and several of his current teammates on this year's Houston Rockets ball club.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 20

Suns try to reverse narrative on Kevin Durant trade with Rockets

Last offseason’s trade between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets, that saw Kevin Durant get dealt to Houston, in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks,

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Draymond Green's Take on Kevin Durant Rumor Draws Attention

Kevin Durant is still the most important offensive player for the Houston Rockets. He's the team's top scorer at 26.0 PPG while also being an efficient shooter with 51.0%/40.4%/88.2% shooting splits.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Tracy McGrady Q&A: Hall of Famer Talks Rockets' Vulnerability, Names NBA's Best Scorer, Makes Finals Pick

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady knows how difficult it is to advance in the NBA playoffs. McGrady was one of the best players of his generation, leading the league in scoring twice while going to seven All-Star Games.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 20

Rockets Shoo Away Hornets 105-101

This is a kind of glass half full win. The glass isn’t entirely full, but nor is it entirely empty. It’s definitely better than a close loss by a reverse of this score.

Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Houston Rockets Escape Charlotte Hornets In Close 105-101 Final Behind Vintage Kevin Durant Performance

In a game that featured two of the hottest teams in the league, the Houston Rockets narrowly edged out the Charlotte Hornets thanks to a throwback performance from Kevin Durant.