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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
Rockets Slide Back Into Top Three in NBA.com's Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets have continued to play some of the best two-way basketball in the NBA amid a hot start. After losing their first two games of the season, Houston has gone 16-4 to end up with a 16-6 record prior to Monday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
Rockets Legend, Hall of Famer Explains Jump from High School to NBA
Tracy McGrady is one of the most effortless scorers that we've ever seen. He was smooth and fluid, while also boasting elite athleticism. At 6-foot-8, McGrady towered over opponents.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
The Rockets Are Changing What a Successful Offense Looks Like in 2025
Over the last few years, the Houston Rockets have transformed their identity. Since James Harden arrived in Houston, the Rockets have been a team that shoots more 3-pointers than any other team in the NBA.
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 / The Dream Shake / December 15
Why David Fizdale’s analysis of Rockets Amen Thompson is misleading 
Over the weekend, former Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale sought to give Houston Rockets two-way standout Amen Thompson his flowers.
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.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
Rockets' Ime Udoka Sees Total Alignment in Houston's Future Amid New Contracts
It didn't take long for the Houston Rockets to find out they had their guy in Ime Udoka. Making his way over from the Boston Celtics, the head coach improved the Rockets to a 41-41 record in his first season, nearly leading them to the postseason and out of a rebuild.
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.
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.
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.
Josh Okogie News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Houston Rocket Josh Okogie Gives Back to the Houston Community
The Houston Rockets have long been known as one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. Over their fifty-plus-year existence, they have had some of the greatest basketball players in NBA history on their roster, including Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, and now Kevin Durant.
Rich Paul News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
NBA Power Agent Rich Paul Believes Healthy Rockets Could Beat Thunder
Rich Paul has become one of the NBA's power agents. He and his Klutch Sports represent a litany of high-caliber players across the league. Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is one of them.
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 / 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.
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
Giannis Antetokounmpo 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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