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Behind bench, Rockets take down Nets

Tari Eason scored 22 points off the bench while Alperen Sengun added 21 to pace a balanced attack for the Houston Rockets, who thumped the visiting Brooklyn Nets 137-109 on Monday.

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'He’s a Wild Card Most Nights' – Houston Rockets Forward Draws Powerful Endorsement From Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets won 137-109 against the Brooklyn Nets last night to improve to 1-2 this season, thanks in large part to Tari Eason, who was a huge spark off the bench on both ends of the floor.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

Three Takeaways From Rockets' First Win Over Nets

After enduring tightly contested bouts against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons which all resulted to losses, the Houston Rockets have finally caught a break to get their first official win of the 2025-26 regular season.

Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

Prioritizing Kevin Durant’s Offense Could Be Key To Rockets Success

The Houston Rockets’ first week of the 2025-26 NBA season has been anything but smooth. After an offseason filled with optimism, the arrival of Kevin Durant was expected to elevate the young team from promise to contention.

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NBA News / The Dream Shake / October 27

Rockets To Battle Nets

Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Online: Rockets App Gametime:7 PM CST Rockets: A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

Rockets Plan to File NBA's Disabled Players Exemption for Fred VanVleet

The Houston Rockets suffered a major blow to their roster this season when Fred VanVleet tore his ACL prior to training camp. Not only did the injury happen so close to the start of the season, giving the Rockets little time to get acclimated in his absence, but they also already had a thin backcourt.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

The Rockets Can't Prioritize Size Over Skill

The Houston Rockets are one of the biggest teams in the NBA. They've started the season with some of the biggest starting lineups in NBA history, with Amen Thompson playing supersized point guard and Steven Adams in the middle of a double-big rotation.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / October 27

Rockets to seek Disabled Player Exception for injured Fred VanVleet

The Rockets plan to apply for a Disabled Player Exception following Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. If approved, the exception would be worth $12.5 million, or half of VanVleet’s $25 million salary.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

What to Watch for in Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets

The Houston Rockets will host the Brooklyn Nets this evening, and with both teams looking for their first win, it is sure to be a full-throttle game. Coming

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

Despite 0-2 Start to the Season, There Have Been Some Positives for the Rockets

The Houston Rockets have not gotten off to the start many expected they would going 0-2 after a loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The Rockets went 4-0 in the preseason and many thought that would continue right into the regular season after the trade for Kevin Durant this past offseason.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

CBS Sports: Rockets' Alperen Sengun Could Garner MVP Consideration

Following the injury to Fred VanVleet, it was very clear that Alperen Sengun was going to have a much different role for the Houston Rockets this season.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

Pistons' Cade Cunningham Gives Rockets' Alperen Sengun His Flowers

The Houston Rockets' 2025-26 season hasn't quite gotten off to a great start, as the team lost both of their games thus far. But it's far too early to draw long-term conclusions. Aside from the fact that the team dearly misses a facilitating floor general who can bring the ball up the court.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 27

Should Rockets fans be concerned after an 0-2 start?

The Houston Rockets are 0-2 after a double-overtime loss to the champs on opening night in OKC, and a rather disappointing 115-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the Rockets home opener.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / October 26

Rockets trying to unleash Kevin Durant; Nets loving their "fight"

There was little reason to expect the Houston Rockets' offseason addition of Kevin Durant to their lineup would yield a seamless transition, even given Durant's reputation as one of the premier scorers in NBA history and the Rockets' standing as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 26

Injured Player’s Debut Could Bolster Rockets

The Houston Rockets’ 2025-26 season hasn’t started out quite as the team had hoped. However, the season-long absence of starting point guard Fred VanVleet was always going to necessitate an awkward adjustment period.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 21

Alperen Sengun's shooting transforms Rockets offense in opener

The Houston Rockets got a sweet shooting addition to their front court to open up their offense in the new season. But it wasn't the one they expected in Tuesday's 125-124 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 21