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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 26
Jabari Smith Jr. has broken his slump with recent stretch for Rockets 
Whether you’re a fan of Jabari Smith jkr. or still wish Houston drafted Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren, there’s no denying that Jabari Smith seems to have turned a corner after struggling for a stretch earlier this year.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 26
Rockets Drawing Postseason Criticism from Recent Stretch
The Houston Rockets have been struggling a bit of late. Sure, they beat the Utah Jazz in Monday night's game, but it's still the Jazz — even though they've beaten the Rockets before this season.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 26
'He’s an Amazing Shooter' – Houston Rockets Guard Catches Fire From 3-Point Range in Blowout Win Vs. Sacramento Kings
Reed Sheppard was the Houston Rockets’ leading scorer in their 128-97 home victory against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday evening, as the former third overall pick went nuclear from three-point range.
The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26
Rockets’ Ime Udoka reveals key to Reed Sheppard’s monster game vs. Kings
The Houston Rockets took home a convincing 128-97 victory over the lifeless Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night even with Amen Thompson taking the night off due to a quad injury, thanks in large part to a dominant performance from Alperen Sengun that saw the Turkish star record his third triple-double of the season.
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 25
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun joins top-10 NBA history in decimation of Kings
The Houston Rockets made quick work of the hapless Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. They already had a 27-point lead at halftime, and as a result, there wasn’t much need for some of their best players, including Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant, to play extended minutes.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 25
Rockets blowout the Kings at home, 128-97
When the Houston Rockets took a 77-50 lead into the half against the Sacramento kings on Wednesday night, anyone who thought to themselves, “It’s over.” hasn’t watched Rockets basketball this season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 26
Kings' DeMar DeRozan joins top 20 on NBA's all-time scoring list
Wednesday's game became a typical night for the Sacramento Kings during the 2025-26 season... they lost and lost in blowout fashion.
Amen Thompson News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Rockets Coach Shares Amen Thompson Injury Update on Wednesday
The Houston Rockets dominated the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, 128–97, with three players scoring 20-plus points. Reed Sheppard led the way with 28 points, while Kevin Durant added 21.
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 / Field Level Media / February 25
Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard fly Rockets past Kings
Alperen Sengun recorded his third triple-double of the season, and Reed Sheppard scored a game-high 28 points while making only his seventh start as the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-97 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 25
Rockets Oddly Moving up Power Rankings, Despite Up-and-Down Play
The Houston Rockets have not been playing good basketball of late. More over, they've simply not been putting out a good product. Even if the power rankings tell a different tale.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 25
Rockets Receive Puzzling Midseason Report Card Assessment
This year's Houston Rockets team has been a great illustration of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. You just never really know which team you'll get from game to game. Which makes Houston's midseason report card assessment rather......interesting. It comes by way of Zach Harper of The Athletic. "Something feels off with this Rockets team." Harper wrote.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 25
The Rockets Are Receiving Gifts From The Rest Of The West
The Houston Rockets have justifiably had many of their short falls discussed throughout the season. The late-game turnovers and offensive failures, the lack of a point guard or consistent shooting, and the underwhelming performance of certain players have entered the discussion at points throughout the season.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 25
Two Things to Watch for as Rockets Host the Kings
The Houston Rockets are looking to start their first winning streak since early February, facing the Sacramento Kings tonight at 7 p.m. CT. At home, they're heavily favored after crushing the Utah Jazz on Monday, 125-105.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 25
The Houston Rockets Defense Has Played at an Elite Level Recently
When Ime Udoka first took over the Houston Rockets after the 2022-23 season, he knew how he wanted to build the team and what reputation he wanted his players to have throughout the league.
NBA News / BasketballNews.com / February 25
Kevin Durant open to play for Team USA in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has made it clear he’s interested in representing Team USA once again at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 25
Stephen A. Smith goes all-in on backing Kevin Durant in USA-Europe debate
Durant called out the narrative that America is falling behind Europe in player development.
Tari Eason News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Tari Eason's Hit on Jazz Guard Leads to Season-Ending Injury
As if things couldn't get any worse for the Utah Jazz on the injury front, the team lost another member following their game against the Houston Rockets on Monday.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 24
Rockets vow to let defense keep fueling offense vs. Kings
While the Houston Rockets remain entrenched as a top-10 team in both offensive and defensive ratings, there have been moments this season where effectiveness on one end of the court impacts the other.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Rockets' Tari Eason Under Fire After Vince Williams Jr. Suffers Scary Knee Injury
The Western Conference heavyweight Houston Rockets met the Utah Jazz on Monday night, with the contest ending in a one-sided, 125-105 win for head coach Ime Udoka's team.
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / February 24
Ime Udoka Calls Out Rockets’ Careless Ball Handling Despite Blowout Win Over Jazz
The Rockets managed to defeat the Jazz 125-105 despite committing a season-high 26 turnovers in the blowout win. After the game, their head coach, Ime Udoka, spoke to the media and addressed what led to this strange outcome tonight.
Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25
Tari Eason’s dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury
Utah Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. suffered a gruesome-looking leg injury Monday after taking a shot from Houston Rockets swingman Tari Eason. The injury occurred during a Rockets fastbreak opportunity early in the second quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / February 24
Jabari Smith Jr. puts up 31 as Rockets rumble past Jazz
Jabari Smith Jr. scored a game-high 31 points, Kevin Durant and Tari Eason chipped in double-doubles and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 125-105 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Monday.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23
Kevin Durant reveals huge sum he got paid to do commercial making fun of his legs
A reputation for having crusty skin hilariously scored Kevin Durant a massive bag courtesy of skincare brand CeraVe. Millions of fans have seen Durant’s commercial with CeraVe, dubbing him the “New Face of Legs.” The ad showed Durant rubbing moisturizer on his legs, which were lengthened to comical degrees in the 30-second spot.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / February 19
Why Kevin Durant's response to burner account accusations isn't adding up
The Houston Rockets star's history of using burner accounts to take shots at his former teammates led to some odd accusations during the All-Star break.
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