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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
What to Watch for in Rockets vs. Nuggets
The Houston Rockets are back on the road for their next six scheduled games, including their Christmas Day game against the Lakers. They'll kick off their road trip in Denver to face off against Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets, hoping to come out with a better outcome than the two teams' last contest.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 15
Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. is having an identity crisis 
For some NBA fans, the line between star and role player is rigid. It does not yield. If you’re a star, you’re invaluable. If you’re a role player, you’re dispensable.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
The Rockets Getting Another Test Against The Nuggets
The Houston Rockets have taken care of business for the most part in their last stretch of games against weaker opponents. They took a few difficult to explain losses against the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz, but they mostly kept pace with the rest of the top teams in the Western Conference by winning six of their last eight games.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Reinforcements Arriving Soon For The Rockets
The Houston Rockets have been playing well despite dealing with some injuries to important parts of Houston's success moving forward. Some of the team's most important players have missed games in the early part of the season, and some impactful players have missed significant stretches as the Rockets have managed some early-season injuries.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Houston Rockets Showed They Can Win Close Games In the Win Over the Clippers
The Houston Rockets were involved in a rare type of game for them Thursday night at the Toyota Center. The Rockets came away with a close 115-113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, improving their record to 16-6 on the season.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
Rockets-Nuggets Battle For The 2 Seed, Part II
On Monday night, the Houston Rockets will face the Denver Nuggets to determine the Western Conference two-seed for the second time this season. Both teams are having terrific starts to the year, even amid various setbacks.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Amid the Star Trade Rumors, the Rockets Are Expected to Stay Silent
The NBA's trade season is nearly here, as many contracts around the league will become tradeable in less than 48 hours (Dec. 15). The league is buzzing amid the rumors piling up, with many surrounding some of the top stars.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Rockets Highlight Three West Teams in Latest NBA Power Rankings
Just when we thought the Houston Rockets would cool off, they have continued to stay hot with a 16-6 record. After starting the season 0-2, they've remained one of the best two-way teams in the NBA, posting incredible stats on both ends of the floor.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Ime Udoka Explains Rockets' Balance of Player Development While Winning
Ime Udoka has long been one of the rising young coaches in the NBA. He came from a championship environment, spanning from his time alongside Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Amen Thompson Isn't Far From Being A Viable Lead Guard For The Rockets
One of the main concerns for the Houston Rockets entering this season was the lack of a true lead guard to help organize the offense and balance with their own scoring ability.
Kevon Harris News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Former Rockets Two-Way Player Kevon Harris Headed To China
China’s Xinjiang Flying Tigers and guard Kevon Harris, who was on a two-way deal with the Rockets earlier this month, have agreed to a contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 13
Three Rockets rank in ESPN’s top 25 players under 25
Every season, ESPN.com puts out an article ranking the best 25 players who are under 25 years old. To nobody’s surprise for the second consecutive year,
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
LeBron James Explains Difficulty of Boxing Out Rockets' Steven Adams
Steven Adams is a mammoth on the offensive glass. The Houston Rockets reserve center is automatic. Almost like NFL Hall of Famer Calvin “Megatron” Johnson in the red zone.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 13
The Rockets’ Offensive Rebounding Is Ridiculous
The 2025-26 Houston Rockets certainly aren’t afraid to cause havoc. The team is grinding and hustling its way to a top-four offensive rating. Over a quarter of the way through the NBA season, the Rockets are on pace for possibly the highest offensive rebounding percentages of all time.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Rockets Reportedly Don't Have Interest in Grizzlies Star Ja Morant
The Houston Rockets’ point guard situation has been settled, for now. And likely in the short-term future. Not necessarily the interim. Because the Rockets seem unlikely to make a trade for a floor general.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Just How 'Clutch' Are the Houston Rockets This Season?
The Houston Rockets pulled themselves out of a tight game against the LA Clippers on Thursday, winning 115-113. In a game that went down to the wire, the home team pulled away due to a mix of aggression, smart basketball and some luck regarding the Clippers' inability to close.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Views From the Game: The Houston Rockets Win a Tough Battle Over the Clippers
The Houston Rockets came into their matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Dallas Mavericks several days ago.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Rockets Front Office Receives Third-Place Ranking
When the Houston Rockets take the court each night, they’re typically going to be one of the league’s best teams. They play hard on defense, they strive to move the ball and they hustle hard.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 11
Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson steer Rockets past Clippers
Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson teamed to spearhead a fourth-quarter rally that carried the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
Chris Paul News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12
Chris Paul linked to two playoff teams in trade rumors
Chris Paul may be getting a life vest thrown his way from a interesting Western Conference team (or two).
Amen Thompson News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Reveals Former NBA Champion He Studies To Learn PG Role
The Houston Rockets are navigating a season of adjustments, and perhaps no player exemplifies this adaptability more than Amen Thompson. Thrust into the
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 11
Why Bucks can't count on a massive haul for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sorry, Milwaukee Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t bring back the motherlode.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives
The Houston Rockets have dealt with one of the most unusual starts to any season in recent memory. Although their record positions them comfortably near the top of the Western Conference, the challenges of their early schedule have created a unique form of strain.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great
Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.
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