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Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
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 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
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Rockets star Kevin Durant is new 20-point streak leader after SGA, Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker’s streaks were snapped within a week
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has become the NBA’s active leader for consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kawhi Leonard and Devin Booker each had lengthy streaks snapped within a span of five days.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
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.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / October 27
Rockets Again Pluck Hawks 120-110
This is the second time the Rockets have faced the Atlanta Hawks in the past three days. It’s almost certainly the last time the Rockets will face the Atlanta Hawks this season, barring a Final of some sort – NBA, or NBA Cup.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
3 Takeaways From Alperen Sengun’s Dominant Night as Houston Starts 4-0
HOUSTON (OnSI)- The Rockets are 4-0 for the first time in 12 years after Monday’s 120-110 win over the Hawks. After trailing by three at halftime, the Rockets took control late in the third quarter and opened the fourth quarter with an 18-8 burst.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun joins Nikola Jokic in rare club with eye-popping stats vs. Hawks
The Houston Rockets have looked like one of the best teams in the NBA through the first few games of the 2026-27 season. Their hot start to the new campaign continued on Monday, as they rode a strong night from Alperen Sengun to defeat the Atlanta Hawks for the second straight time, taking a 120-110 victory at home.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 26
Alperen Sengun nets 29 as Rockets remain perfect with win over Hawks
Alperen Sengun scored a game-high 29 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added a double-double, and the Houston Rockets remained unbeaten by beating the visiting Atlanta Hawks 120-110 on Monday.
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 / Fadeaway World / October 27
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26
Here’s Where the Rockets Stand in Week 2 Power Rankings
Last week, the 2026-2027 NBA season officially kicked off. It offered a clear first impression of the changes made across the league over the summer, such as LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26
Amen Thompson Praised By 4-Time All-Star After Blocking Wembanyama
The Houston Rockets are currently at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 3-0 record. The toughest victory of their early run came against the reigning conference champion San Antonio Spurs.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Final Injury Report for Hawks-Rockets: Will Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart Play?
The Houston Rockets are at home Monday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Monday’s game with a 3-0 record after defeating Atlanta on the road Saturday night.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26
Rockets vs Hawks Round Two Should Be Electric
The Houston Rockets are undefeated and sit atop the Western Conference -- one of only two undefeated teams in the NBA entering Monday's play. And while a good start was anticipated, with the team healthy and fortified, the pieces have fit even better than expected.
Marcus Smart News / Viral Sports News / October 26
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 / Field Level Media / October 25
Rockets look to sweep home-and-home vs. Hawks
The NBA schedule-makers did not allow the Houston Rockets to ease into this season. With their 121-114 road victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, the Rockets remained unbeaten to start the campaign, winning for the third time in four nights.
Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / October 24
Kevin Durant leads balanced attack as Rockets take down Hawks
Kevin Durant led seven double-figure scorers with 22 points as the visiting Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-114 on Saturday to improve to 3-0.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Hawks: Will Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard Play?
The Houston Rockets are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Saturday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road Friday night.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
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.
Reed Sheppard News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Spurs: Will De'Aaron Fox, Reed Sheppard Play?
The San Antonio Spurs are at home Friday night as they host the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference showdown. San Antonio enters Friday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night.
Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
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
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.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Rockets Cut Three Camp Invitees
The Rockets have waived wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three players were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to end up with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston’s G League affiliate.
Fred VanVleet News / Yardbarker / October 9
Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
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