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Donovan Mitchell isn’t sweating the standings. Cleveland pushed for the top seed last season and still fell short of the Finals, so Mitchell told D.J. Siddiqi of VideoGamer.com the Cavs are keeping the focus on timing rather than trophies in December.

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Rockets get clarity on Tari Eason's injury, timeline for return

The 24-year-old suffered the injury in the first half of Friday’s win over Portland.

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Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 15

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Putting Together All-Star Season Early On

11 games into the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets are playing up to par at 8-3. Currently the No. 3 seed in a crowded Western Conference, they're leading the NBA in offense with astounding efficiency.

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How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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Rockets' Starting Lineup Lands Favorable Grade From Bleacher Report

This year's Houston Rockets' starting rotation looks significantly different than it did when Houston was in the postseason facing off against the Golden State Warriors.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 15

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Draws Comparison to MVP, Hall of Fame Guard

The Houston Rockets need a point guard. Or so we've been told. Not to say that the Rockets wouldn't benefit from a traditional table-setting guard. It would certainly help them get into their sets and actions.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 14

Rockets Dismantle Trail Blazers At Home As They Take Advantage Of Favorable Schedule

The Rockets continued to capitalize on one of the softer stretches of their schedule, and on Friday night, they looked every bit like a team determined to stack wins while the opportunity lasts.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 14

Rockets blow out the Blazers 140-116 in Game 2 of NBA Cup play

Coming into tonight’s Emirates NBA Cup game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kevin Durant had an NBA leading 29 consecutive 20-point games versus the franchise that could have drafted him number one overall back in 2007.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Rockets’ Kevin Durant blasts past the Blazers with 30-point barrage

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s impressive start to 2025-26 continued with a 30-point performance in Friday’s 140-116 win against the Portland Blazers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 14

Rockets romp to 140 points in demolition of Trail Blazers

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points, Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 140-116 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Cup play on Friday.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Blast Portland Trail Blazers

Demonstrating another impressive performance, the Houston Rockets have overwhelmed the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, 140-116, at the Toyota Center. Continuing their three-game home stand, the Rockets remained unstoppable to secure their eighth victory over the past nine games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Several Rockets Are Exceeding Expectations To Start The Year

The Houston Rockets came into this season with some strong hunches for their team. They believed Alperen Sengun would take a superstar leap, and that the pairing with Kevin Durant would lead to significant levels of success on the offensive end.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

The Rockets Not Far From Chance At Signature Primetime Victory

Of the Houston Rockets' seven wins this season, many have come against struggling teams or teams that would have playoff-caliber rosters if they weren't injured.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets Have Revitalized Multiple Careers This Season

The Houston Rockets' unexpected leap toward the top of the Western Conference standings last season meant it was time to pounce on an opportunity. After going 52-30, there was reason to believe that with some tweaks to the roster, they could be a championship contender.

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Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

What Kevin Durant is grateful for—and how it’s fueling the Rockets’ historic start

The Houston Rockets are 7-3 for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. They’re winning by an average margin of 11 points – their largest margin since the 1994 championship team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets Slide A Bit, Still Crack Top Tier of Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets have had a surge after opening the season 0-2. Since back-to-back losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons, they've gone 7-1 and claimed the top offensive rating in the NBA at 123.1.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets Given Interesting Forward-Guard Swap in Latest Mock Trade

Even though the Houston Rockets are missing their best floor general in Fred VanVleet, who tore his ACL before the start of the season, they're doing just fine.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Early Trends for the Rockets 10 Games Into the NBA Season

10 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, the Houston Rockets have had plenty of bright spots at 7-3. They started a disappointing 0-2, but have since won seven of their last eight games, currently placing fourth in a crowded Western Conference.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Shouts Out 'H-Town' on Social Media Post

After finishing 41-41 in Ime Udoka's first season with the Houston Rockets, the team found themselves in an interesting situation. The Rockets had been landing lottery picks year after year, for three years, as a result of simply not being a good team.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Trail Blazers NBA Cup Matchup

After bouncing back from their first group play loss against San Antonio, the Houston Rockets are heading into their second NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, following back-to-back wins.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Rockets Face Must-Win NBA Cup Bout

The Houston Rockets are off to a fantastic start in 2025-26. However, as good as that start has been, they are already in “must-win” territory in one particular aspect.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Have The Rockets Found A Combination Of Stephen Curry And Klay Thompson In Reed Sheppard?

During the Rockets’ most recent 135-112 win against the Wizards, a side-step three from their sophomore point guard, Reed Sheppard, went viral as it looked a lot like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson’s move from their prime days.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 13

Rockets' high-powered offense presents test for Blazers

After shooting the lights out in the fourth quarter of a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, the Rockets shot 59.3% and hit 7 of 13 3-pointers in the second period of their 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday -- the latest example of their offensive might.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13