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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 21
Rockets' Kevin Durant Showers Nuggets' Nikola Jokic with Praise
Much has been said about the Houston Rockets' wonky schedule. Wonky may not even be the best word, as it doesn't do the situation the best justice. Houston has played just 25 games, as of this writing, which is still the league's fewest.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
KD Takes The Wheel To End Rockets’ Slump vs. Denver
After a rocky start to their road trip, the Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday afternoon. It was the second meeting between the two teams in the past five days.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21
Bruce Brown accuses Kevin Durant of disrespecting him
There was no love lost between two former Brooklyn Nets teammates over the weekend. Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets faced off on Saturday against Bruce Brown and the Denver Nuggets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets
Just one game after blowing a massive first-half lead, the Houston Rockets bounced back in a major way with a 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20
Kevin Durant, Rockets surge ahead, hold off Nuggets
Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Reed Sheppard went 6-for-9 on 3-pointers on his way to 28 points and the visiting Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 20
Kevin Durant Pinpoints Ways Rockets can Optimize Jabari Smith Jr. More
Since getting drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. has had a bit of a bumpy ride of an NBA career. A roller coaster, if you will. He initially had his sights set on the Orlando Magic, who held the first overall pick and had been linked to him for months.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 20
NBA Veteran Believes Kevin Durant is the Best Scorer in League History
While the Houston Rockets have Kevin Durant in what could be the final chapter of his long and illustrious career, that doesn't take away from his stardom.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 20
One NBA Team Likely Looking for Same Thing as Rockets on Trade Market
It’s no secret the Houston Rockets could be looking to upgrade before this year’s trade deadline. They’re off to a great start in the Western Conference, cementing themselves among the Nuggets and Spurs as teams looking to slot in behind the Thunder atop the standings.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 20
Kevin Durant Explains Rockets' Offensive Challenges Without Fred VanVleet
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka was forced to make a last minute offensive shift in strategy prior to the start of the 2025-26 season. The Rockets lost their point guard of the last two years, months after acquiring Kevin Durant, who had just got out of a situation in which he was in need of a floor general.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Why Rockets still have late-game problems despite having Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets coughed up a 25-point lead in their 133-128 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. “That’s not who we are, and I hate that it happened like this,” Kevin Durant said after the game.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Rockets’ Kevin Durant receives ‘best scorer in NBA history’ claim
Amid Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s 18th NBA season, the future Hall of Fame forward is receiving his flowers as the best scorer in NBA history from Marcus Morris.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18
Rockets' second-half collapse to lowly Pelicans leads to third loss in four games
Houston led New Orleans by as many as 25 points in the second half.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / December 18
Steven Adams Explains How Kevin Durant’s Unmatched Consistency Separates Him From Everyone Else
Kevin Durant is one of the most complete players the NBA has ever seen. He has a skill set that translates seamlessly across every team he’s played for from his early days in OKC to his stints in Golden State, Brooklyn, Phoenix, and now Houston.
Kevin Durant pinpoints exact moment when LeBron James ‘mastered his game’
Kevin Durant believes LeBron James reached his peak as a player at one specific point in his career LeBron James is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18
Kevin Durant explains how Dwyane Wade had major advantage over James Harden during his career
Kevin Durant came to the defense of his former teammate, James Harden, when compared to another great shooting guard, Dwyane Wade. Kevin Durant has had the chance to play with some of the greatest players of his generation.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / December 17
Kevin Durant Puts Blame on 4x NBA Champion for All-Star Chaos
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has been a staple in the NBA All-Star Game since 2009. The only year he missed it was in 2020, as he was rehabbing from a torn Achilles tendon.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 17
Steph Curry Faces Blame From Kevin Durant
The NBA All-Star Game continues to grapple with questions about competitiveness and purpose, even as the league experiments with new formats designed to revive the game's intensity.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 16
Nikola Jokic Praises Kevin Durant After Nuggets' Win vs. Rockets
The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge 128-125 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night, led by an incredible Nikola Jokic performance. The three-time MVP dropped 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists on 13-27 shooting from the field, but after the game, he still recognized the greatness of Rockets star Kevin Durant.
NBA News / Burn City Sports / December 6
Rockets’ Kevin Durant burns Suns with history making night
HOUSTON — On a night against his former team, the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant cemented his place in NBA history once again. The Suns suffered a 117-98 blowout loss Friday night as Durant became the eighth player in league history to score 31,000 points.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great
Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club as Rockets sink Suns
Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant combined for 59 points to pace a blistering shooting effort, and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 117-98 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday.
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