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Ime Udoka Notes How Crucial Kevin Durant Was to the Rockets in Loss to Trail Blazers

As quickly as things got back on track for the Houston Rockets in late December, they fell apart in early January. It's a small stretch, but they're 2-3 in 2026, having now dropped back-to-back games in Portland against the Trail Blazers.

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The Rockets Are Still Waiting For Their Draft Picks To Level Up

The Houston Rockets have suffered a few difficult losses since Alperen Sengun has gone down with an injury. Kevin Durant has done his best to carry the workload offensively, but it hasn't been enough to lead his team to a win as some of Durant's teammates have failed to support his efforts.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Udoka’s Durant Comments Are Missing The Point

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets lost a second consecutive game to the Portland Trail Blazers. Head coach Ime Udoka ripped into the team’s effort in his post-game press conference, particularly how their effort wanes without Kevin Durant.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 10

Rockets star Kevin Durant’s immediate reaction to passing Wilt Chamberlain on scoring list

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant delivered a milestone performance Friday night despite a 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, moving past Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and reflecting afterward on the significance of the moment.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Kevin Durant pays respect to Wilt Chamberlain after passing him on scoring list

In a historic night at the Moda Center, Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh place on the NBA’s career scoring list during the Houston Rockets’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / January 10

Ime Udoka Rips Rockets Players For Overreliance On Kevin Durant After Loss To Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers stormed back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to take down the Houston Rockets 111-105 at the Moda Center on Friday.

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / January 10

James Harden Looks Back Into Devastating Chris Paul Injury After Reporter Recalls His Time With Nets

James Harden is a paragon of longevity in the NBA today, and has been in the league long enough to know how quickly narratives can harden into labels. For many, championships define everything, and for Harden, many moments have taken his teams off the trajectory.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / January 10

Trail Blazers spoil Kevin Durant's milestone in win over Rockets

Toumani Camara scored a career-high 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Kevin Durant's milestone night with a 111-105 home victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

Kevin Durant News / Bleacher Report / January 10

Watch: KD not happy after back-to-back losses

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The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 10

Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain on all-time scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant swished a 3-pointer with 7:57 left in the third quarter on Friday night to move into seventh place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 10

Rockers star Kevin Durant passes NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on all-time list

Kevin Durant didn't need to add more to his resume to cement his legendary status, but he did it nonetheless.

Depleted Thunder complete wild comeback vs. Grizzlies

NBA referee Bill Kennedy leaves the court in a wheelchair after injury

Raptors' RJ Barrett suffers left ankle injury in loss to Celtics

76ers dominate late to take season series from Magic

Anthony Edwards joins legendary company by surpassing milestone

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / January 8

Kevin Durant on cusp of milestone, but Rockets want win vs. Blazers

The first contest of the two-game set between the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers featured a wild ending. Friday night's rematch will likely include a memorable milestone.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 8

Houston Rockets Lost to Blazers Before the Tip in Was Waived Off

The Houston Rockets came into Portland to start their three-game road trip on a high after one of the most exciting games of the season, coming away with a win at the buzzer when Kevin Durant nailed a game-winning 3-pointer to defeat his former team.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 8

Draymond Green Defends Kevin Durant Comments After Suns Trade

The Phoenix Suns' trade with the Houston Rockets for Kevin Durant is still being discussed to this day. Such is life when such a massive trade goes down, and the ramifications of that deal will likely still be brought up years down the road.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 8

CBS Sports Ranks Rockets as Top Team in Western Conference

The last time the Houston Rockets took the court on Monday, they walked away with a nail-biting win over the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant proved yet again why the summer blockbuster trade was worth it.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / January 8

Durant And Rockets Lose Heartbreaking 1-Point Loss Against Trail Blazers: Instant Reaction

The Houston Rockets walked off the floor stunned after a 102-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, a game that ended with equal parts brilliance and heartbreak.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Kevin Durant Got The Last Laugh: Why The Suns Will Regret Making Him The Scapegoat

The scriptwriters for the NBA really outdid themselves this time. You can’t tell me this wasn’t written in the stars—or at least in a very dramatic writers’ room somewhere in Secaucus.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 6

'Twitter Nerds Don’t Count': Kevin Durant Flexes His Worldwide Following, Claps Back at Analyst Over Rockets Fan Narrative

Kevin Durant has never really been divisive because of how good he is. Everyone, including his critics, would agree that he is one of the greatest scorers ever.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Kevin Durant takes shots at Suns, claims he was scapegoat for 2024 season

HOUSTON – Kevin Durant subtly pounded his chest after drilling the game-winner against the Phoenix Suns, and had some glaring comments about his feelings towards his former team afterwards as well.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Kevin Durant took shot at Suns after his game-winning shot

Kevin Durant did not hold back with his thoughts about beating the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. The Houston Rockets beat the Suns 100-97 at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / January 6

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after game-winner

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after sinking them with game-winner

Durant spent the last two-plus seasons with the Suns before being traded to the Rockets.

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Former Suns star Kevin Durant calls game against Phoenix and fans aren’t happy

HOUSTON — Phoenix Suns fans had mixed reactions of disbelief and grudging respect on Monday after former Suns star Kevin Durant hit the game-winning shot against his former team for the Houston Rockets in a 100-97 victory.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / January 5

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

The Houston Rockets were down 13 to the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter of Monday night's game, but that did not stop them from completing a late comeback.

Kevin Durant's late 3 helps Rockets outlast Suns

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

Rockets' Kevin Durant Leads NBA in Net Pay

The topic of money management among professional athletes has become a polarizing one. Many fans believe professional athletes are overpaid. Especially NBA players, who largely receive fully guaranteed contracts. Some players receive partial guarantees with performance escalators that drive up their earning potential but that's not the norm.