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Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Ranks as League's Most Inefficient Fourth Quarter Scorer

On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets seized an opportunity to get revenge over the New Orleans Pelicans. The last time the two teams faced off against one another, the Rockets held a 25-point lead in the third quarter and lost the game in overtime.

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Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets could address their need for a traditional point guard before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, a vacancy caused by the loss of veteran Fred VanVleet to a preseason knee injury.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Could be Without Multiple Players vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets will take on an inter-state rival in the San Antonio Spurs tonight, hoping to keep a short win-streak alive. Houston sputtered over the last handful of weeks, having lost five games in seven tries and fallen nearly to the Western Conference Play-In in the process.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Recommended to Trade for Pelicans' Kevon Looney Following Steven Adams Injury

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka’s offensive philosophy is predicated on getting multiple bites at the apple. The Rockets have strategically constructed their roster to have ample big men.

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NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 20

Spurs Jingle, Jangle, And Perhaps Jingle Again, Into Houston

TheRockets won their matchup against the Pelicans on Sunday pretty easily, with the return of Dr. Jaswishy, and Kevin Durant eclipsing Dirk Nowitzki’s career scoring mark.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

The Rockets' Next Stretch Is Critical To Their Standings Climb

The Houston Rockets have tried to dig themselves out of the hole they dug into by playing their worst stretch of basketball after the start of the New Year.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Steven Adams Deemed Most Important, Irreplaceable Player on Rockets

Steven Adams has been a very important ingredient for the Houston Rockets. He's essentially the key to Rockets coach Ime Udoka’s offensive gameplan. Which has been centered around getting offensive rebounds and second chance points.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / January 19

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Sixers

Houston is almost exactly where the projections said they would be, and that is part of the reason the grade lands here. That would be a B-plus, according to ESPN’s latest midseason rankings.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

The Rockets And The Spurs Have Taken Different Paths This Season

The Houston Rockets have dropped some places in the Western Conference standings after one of its ugliest stretches as a team. They couldn't replicate any of their best qualities as they fell to three-straight losses against a few teams the Rockets are significantly ahead of in the standings.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Rockets Likely to Pass on Darius Garland, LaMelo Ball, Chris Paul

The Houston Rockets have several needs and holes on the roster. There's not a question about that. But every team could use something. Although the severity of the need varies from team to team.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Amen Thompson Has Been One of the Few Rockets Who Has Thrived Since December

The Houston Rockets have struggled since the start of December. After a 13-4 start to the season, the Rockets have had to deal with multiple injuries and a much more demanding schedule, featuring more back-to-backs and longer road trips over the last month and a half.

Houston Rockets News / BasketballNews.com / January 19

Kevin Durant continues to make history, pass Dirk Nowitzki for 6th all-time scoring list

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant added another historic milestone to his Hall of Fame resume on Sunday night, moving into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list by passing Dirk Nowitzki during Houston’s 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Rockets Willing to Part with Draft Capital for 'Right Upgrade'

The Houston Rockets have had a roller-coaster of a season. Yet, they find themselves fifth in the Western Conference standings, with a 24-15 record. It's been ugly at times.

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Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Rockets' Steven Adams Diagnosed With Ankle Sprain in Win vs. Pelicans

The injury bug has bitten the Houston Rockets all season long, starting before 2025-26 even kicked off. Despite a solid 25-15 record, they've had to deal with roster changes across the board, and Sunday's 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans came with another scare.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Rockets Received Calls on Tari Eason, Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela

The NBA trade deadline is February 5th. Contending teams will be scouring the market, in hopes of identifying reinforcements and/or roster improvements.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 19

Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out of slump, leads Rockets to 119-110 victory over Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. had been slumping, no doubt. Badly enough that his poor peformances had been directly related to at least a few losses, and some fans had been growing impatient with the 22-year-old’s development.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 19

Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki, moves into sixth on scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant scored 18 points on Sunday night to pass Dirk Nowitzki and move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Durant made two free throws with 15.2 seconds left in Houston's 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / January 18

Steven Adams’ Latest Injury Diagnosis After Rockets Center Collapses, Gets Carried To Locker Room

In an unfortunate update for the Rockets, Steven Adams went down writhing in pain during the fourth quarter of their clash tonight against the Pelicans.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 18

Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant power Rockets past Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the career scoring list and Amen Thompson provided support with an all-around display as the Houston Rockets claimed a 119-110 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.