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Reed Sheppard to Continue to Start for Rockets in Jabari Smith Jr.'s Absence

Reed Sheppard has become a polarizing figure of sorts, among the Houston Rockets fanbase. Well, at least, based on what we've seen on social media. That polarity is likely to continue, at least for the next week, as Sheppard is expected to continue to start, in place of Rockets starting forward Jabari Smith Jr.

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Let’s not over think this: The Kevin Durant trade was good for Rockets

The question has been raised throughout the season. Should the Houston Rockets have made last offseason’s trade for Kevin Durant? Those who say no will likely reference Houston’s eerily similar winning clip to last season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

The Houston Rockets Will Need More From Their Bench With Jabari Out

The Houston Rockets went into their game on Saturday looking for win number four in a row. They took on the Miami Heat, who, despite their win last season in Miami, have historically struggled on the road there.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 1

Rockets want walk to match the talk against Wizards

Feisty Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are in Washington on Monday night to take on the sagging Wizards. Houston, third in the Western Conference, is coming off a 115-105 loss at Miami Saturday.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Charles Barkley, Shaq Take Stance on Rockets' Clint Capela-Deandre Ayton Spar

Last week, Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton voiced frustration with his role on the Lakers. Well actually Ayton said more than that. Ayton stated that Lakers coach JJ Redick was seeking to change his player profile and shift his skillset into one that he doesn't possess.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Rockets' Forward Expected to Miss Wizards Game, Return vs. Warriors

On Saturday afternoon, the Houston Rockets squared off against the Miami Heat, completing the second leg of their Florida sequence of games. Houston, of course, nabbed out a victory in their first game in the Sunshine State, reeling off a 18-point come-from-behind victory.

NBA News / HITC / March 1

Kevin Durant responds to Tyler Herro’s trash talk and comments about his burner

Kevin Durant spoke about his on-court exchange with Tyler Herro following the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Miami Heat. The tense sequence between the two players drew attention as cameras captured them trading words during the contest.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Nike Re-releases Rockets' Kevin Durant's Famed 'KD 6' Colorway

Kevin Durant has a litany of business dealings. Such is life when one has amassed his amount of earnings. The Houston Rockets superstar small forward

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Rockets’ Kevin Durant still has ‘respect’ for Tyler Herro after back-and-forth banter

Kevin Durant addressed the media about his interactions with Tyler Herro following the Houston Rockets’ loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Durant and Herro were exchanging words throughout the course of the first half.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 28

Rockets' Kevin Durant climbs all-time list with another 30-point game

The Houston Rockets dropped a tough 115-105 decision to the Miami Heat on Saturday, snapping what had been a modest three-game winning streak.

Durant reaches scoring milestone for first time with Rockets

Luka Doncic has happy birthday as Lakers crush Warriors

Former Lakers player thinks LeBron James should leave the team

Pelicans close first half strong to beat Jazz for fourth straight win

76ers center Joel Embiid out at least three games

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28

Rockets Face Grim Reality, as it Pertains to Title Chances

The question has previously been raised regarding whether the Houston Rockets should be viewed as title contenders. The answer will vary, depending on who you ask.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 28

Rockets Do Not Beat Heat, Fall 115-110

Signs of life against another Florida team might have been premature. The Rockets were largely outsmarted today by the Heat. You might say Miami nightlife is undefeated, and that playing at 3:30 in the afternoon was never going to work out well for the young Rockets, but there might have been a little more on display today than that.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Loss vs the Heat

The Houston Rockets were riding high after a three-game win streak and had just won a back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings at home and Orlando Magic on the road.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Rockets’ Kevin Durant makes history as he surpasses Kobe Bryant in stunning scoring stat

The Houston Rockets suffered a 115-105 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday, officially snapping a three-game winning streak for the club. Despite the loss, Kevin Durant managed to make NBA history by surpassing Kobe Bryant in a stunning scoring stat.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28

The Rockets Can't Take The East For Granted

The Houston Rockets have been one of the top teams against the opposing conference as they've defeated many of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / February 28

'Beyonce on the Offensive End': NBA Legend Makes Kevin Durant Confession in Bold Message to Critics

It’s been 19 years since Kevin Durant made his debut in the NBA. Over a decade later, the Slim Reaper still shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Josh Okogie News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28

Josh Okogie Needs to Stay In the Rockets Rotation Going Forward

The Houston Rockets were very active this offseason. They made the biggest move this past summer when they traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant in exchange for Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28

Rockets' Injury to Steven Adams Injury Still Deemed NBA's Most Underrated Absence

Steven Adams immersed as one of the most valuable players on the Houston Rockets' roster this season. Zach Lowe was trying to find a way to include him as an All-Star. Before Adams went down, of course, with a fateful ankle injury that saw his season end.

Reed Sheppard News / Field Level Media / February 27

Streaking Reed Sheppard leads Rockets into matchup with Heat

The Houston Rockets were on the verge of completing a stunning rally from a 19-point deficit against the Orlando Magic on Thursday but needed one final push to get over the hump.