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Houston Rockets Have a Kevin Durant Problem as Frustration Rises After Consecutive Loss to Blazers

The Houston Rockets have had a frustrating start to the new year. After finishing last year with a three-game winning streak, which the Indiana Pacers ended, the team has won just two of its five games, including back-to-back losses to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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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.

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

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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 / 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.

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 8

Rockets fall to Blazers 103-102 after disallowed tip-in

The Houston Rockets fell to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in a close battle that came down to the wire. Following a Kevin Durant miss, Tari Eason had a successful tip-in.

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.

Houston Rockets News / Blazer's Edge / January 8

Blazers Edge Rockets in Instant Classic

The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers showed that you don’t need a 127-125 score to highlight a fantastic NBA matchup in the Year of Our Lord, 2026.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7

Rockets’ Ime Udoka reveals Kevin Durant’s biggest change since Nets tenure

Four years removed from their time together with the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka have reunited with the Houston Rockets. Udoka coached Durant in Brooklyn as an assistant under Steve Nash in 2020-21.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 7

The Houston Rockets Have Ramped up Their Defensive Efforts Recently

Coming into the season, the Houston Rockets knew they had to rely on defense and rebounding to win consistently. The Rockets ranked in the top five in defense and were the best rebounding team last season, winning 52 games and making the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7

Bucks rebuffed in trade inquiry regarding Suns’ former No. 2 overall pick

The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly put in a call regarding Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green, per ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. The Suns expressed no interest.

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 / Houston Rockets on SI / January 6

Views From the Game: Kevin Durant Closes Out the Phoenix Suns

The Houston Rockets welcome the Phoenix Suns into town after a tough loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. The Rockets saw their four game win streak come to an end as they fought uphill for most of the second half and came up just short.

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 5

Kevin Durant's late 3 helps Rockets outlast Suns

Kevin Durant nailed a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, and the Houston Rockets rallied for a 100-97 win over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday to secure the four-game season series.

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.

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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.