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In 1993, Leslie Alexander paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets; 24 years later, he sold the team for $2.2 billion

In 1993, Leslie Alexander paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets; 24 years later, he sold the team for $2.2 billion

Leslie Alexander made an investment in 1993 when he paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets. The financier had no way of knowing how valuable the franchise would become over the next 24 years.

Fred VanVleet News / Field Level Media / October 29
Fred VanVleet, deep Rockets take on improving Mavericks

Fred VanVleet, deep Rockets take on improving Mavericks

Houston Rockets veteran guard Fred VanVleet was waiting for a moment like he had Wednesday in Milwaukee, a breakout performance after missing the previous season due to knee surgery.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 29
NBA Cup Predictions for the Undefeated Rockets

NBA Cup Predictions for the Undefeated Rockets

This week, NBA Cup action kicks off. This will be the fourth edition of the league's annual in-season tournament, and the Houston Rockets are slotted in West Group A with the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Utah Jazz.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29
3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka

3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka

The Houston Rockets have started the 2026-2027 NBA season with five straight victories, three of which came on the road. Head coach Ime Udoka is back at the helm, with talents like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet looking to guide the group toward a deep postseason run.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

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Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Rockets’ 5-0 start comes with encouraging news for Kevin Durant

Rockets’ 5-0 start comes with encouraging news for Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant doesn’t have to do everything for the Rockets. Five games into the season, that might be the most encouraging thing about them. Houston is 5-0 for the first time since 2014-15, and as William Guillory of The Athletic explains, the improvement involves more than Durant making difficult shots.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 29

Rockets stay undefeated with 132-100 win over Bucks

The Houston Rockets continued to cruise on Wednesday night, downing the Milwaukee Bucks in a 132-100 blowout victory that lifted the Rockets to a 5-0 record.

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Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
 Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
 Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss
 Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries
Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter
 Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
3 Takeaways From the Undefeated Rockets’ Dominant Win Over the Bucks

3 Takeaways From the Undefeated Rockets’ Dominant Win Over the Bucks

The Rockets are 5-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season after Wednesday’s 132-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Houston was without three of its top-nine players, including Alperen Sengun, who missed his first game of the season with low back soreness.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 28
Fred VanVleet gets hot as Rockets blast Bucks

Fred VanVleet gets hot as Rockets blast Bucks

Fred VanVleet scored 15 of his 24 points in the third quarter while Amen Thompson added 23 points as the visiting Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-100 on Wednesday.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Bucks: Will Alperen Sengun, Marcus Smart Play?

Final Injury Report for Rockets-Bucks: Will Alperen Sengun, Marcus Smart Play?

The Houston Rockets are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an interconference matchup. Houston enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-0 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home Monday night.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
Rockets face center shortage vs. Bucks: Preview, Starters, Injuries

Rockets face center shortage vs. Bucks: Preview, Starters, Injuries

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8:10  p.m. ET, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin TV: Space City Home Network (Houston), WVTV-DT2 - MyMilwaukee24

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Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Is Alperen Sengun playing Wednesday? Rockets vs. Bucks injury report

Is Alperen Sengun playing Wednesday? Rockets vs. Bucks injury report

The Houston Rockets will be without star center Alperen Sengun for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as they attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
Ime Udoka Provides Alperen Sengun Injury Update

Ime Udoka Provides Alperen Sengun Injury Update

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said imaging on All-Star center Alperen Sengun’s low back revealed a “mild strain” that could keep him out a few games. “We’ll be cautious with that,” Udoka said during his weekly appearance with Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal on SportsTalk 790.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28
Rockets Coach Wants to Decrease Kevin Durant’s Minutes

Rockets Coach Wants to Decrease Kevin Durant’s Minutes

The Houston Rockets are positioned at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 4-0 record. The Rockets’ All-Star-caliber core features Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson, which creates an intriguing championship window for the franchise.

Steven Adams News / The Dream Shake / October 28

Steven Adams to miss time for Rockets

After Houston’s win over the Atlanta Hawks, we finally got a long-awaited update on Steven Adams’s availability. In the post-game press conference, Ime Udoka said: “Marcus is day-to-day, game-to-game.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 27
Rockets finding ways to limit Kevin Durant's load with Bucks up next

Rockets finding ways to limit Kevin Durant's load with Bucks up next

One result from last season that the Houston Rockets were anxious to adjust was Kevin Durant finishing second in the NBA in minutes played in his 18th season.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
How the Rockets Adjust with Alperen Sengun Out

How the Rockets Adjust with Alperen Sengun Out

Off to the best start of his NBA career, Rockets All-Star center Alperen Sengun will miss Wednesday night’s game in Milwaukee because of lower back soreness.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
NBA Coach Praises Rockets Guard Fred VanVleet

NBA Coach Praises Rockets Guard Fred VanVleet

On Monday, the Houston Rockets picked up a 120-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. This keeps the Rockets at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 4-0 record.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 27

Views from the game: Rockets extend opening streak to four games / TDS chats with Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets couldn’t have gotten off to a better start to the season as they entered their rematch with the Atlanta Hawks at 3-0, and one of the four teams playing that night was still undefeated.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
The Houston Rockets' 4-0 Start Has Championship Written All Over It

The Houston Rockets' 4-0 Start Has Championship Written All Over It

The Houston Rockets are off to a great start and are 4-0. I think people need to start paying more attention to them. Houston’s vision and their pieces

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Kevin Durant throws shade at opponents who ‘read a lot of bad articles’ on Alperen Sengun this summer

Kevin Durant throws shade at opponents who ‘read a lot of bad articles’ on Alperen Sengun this summer

The Houston Rockets are 4-0 to start the season, following their second straight win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets are looking like a more fluid team, which has drawn the attention of Kevin Durant.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 27
Rockets Injury Update: Steven Adams Possibly Sidelined For Multiple Weeks; Latest On Marcus Smart

Rockets Injury Update: Steven Adams Possibly Sidelined For Multiple Weeks; Latest On Marcus Smart

The Houston Rockets suffered a significant blow to their roster as Steven Adams and Marcus Smart didn’t play in tonight’s 120-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Marcus Smart News / Viral Sports News / October 26
Houston Rockets Announce Bad Marcus Smart News on Monday

Houston Rockets Announce Bad Marcus Smart News on Monday

Houston Rockets veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a left forearm strain. The Rockets listed the veteran guard as out for the contest at Toyota Center.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
Amen Thompson has Block of the Year with game-winning swat on Victor Wembanyama

Amen Thompson has Block of the Year with game-winning swat on Victor Wembanyama

Amen Thompson made a game-winning defensive stand against the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Thompson’s Houston Rockets were holding onto a 112-110 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with five seconds left inside Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Tari Eason gets ejected for a flagrant foul just nine minutes into the season

Tari Eason gets ejected for a flagrant foul just nine minutes into the season

Tari Eason pulled off the unusual feat of getting ejected from his team’s season opener (and pretty early at that). The Houston Rockets tipped off the new season on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla

Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla

The Rockets have made a series of moves in order to set their roster for the regular season, announcing in a press release that they’ve converted the Exhibit 10 contracts of big man Oscar Tshiebwe and forward Julian Phillips to two-way deals.

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