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Houston Rockets fans have much to be thankful for so far this season. Even with the addition of immaculate scoring talent Kevin Durant, few had them pegged as the number-two offensive rating in the league.

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Zach Lowe points out one underrated aspect of Kevin Durant’s game, Houston Rockets are maximizing it

Kevin Durant remains one of the NBA’s best scorers at age 37. Through 14 games this season, Kevin Durant averages 24.6 points per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 28

Three things Houston Rockets fans should be thankful for

It’s that time of the year! A day for family, food, fun, and most importantly, taking time to remember what to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving season, Rockets fans have plenty to be thankful for.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 27

Rockets' Defense Has Propelled Them to Two Straight Wins

The losses have come here and there, but the Houston Rockets are rolling after another win over the Golden State Warriors last night, 104-100. Even without Kevin Durant, who has missed the past two games due to a family matter, the Rockets have gone 2-0 on their road trip.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 27

Rockets Amen Thompson Trolls Kevin Durant Over Age During NBA 2K26 Match

Kevin Durant has become a timeless figure across the NBA landscape. He's 37-years-old and still highly effective. Even if he has regressed a bit. (Well, more like marginally).

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / The Dream Shake / November 27

Rockets overcome a 14-point deficit to beat the Warriors 104-100

Heading into Wednesday’s match with the Golden State Warriors, the Rockets knew they would be without Kevin Durant for the second consecutive game due to personal reasons and Steven Adams would be out as well.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 27

3 lessons as Stephen Curry gets injured and Warriors blow 14-point lead to Rockets without Kevin Durant

The Golden State Warriors were massively disappointing in their NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets. The Golden State Warriors weren’t able to hold on to their half-time lead against the Houston Rockets, losing a crucial NBA Cup fixture.

NBA News / Golden State of Mind / November 26

Warriors vs. Rockets injury report: Kevin Durant out, Draymond Green probable

The Golden State Warriors are back in action tonight, looking to win consecutive games for the first time since Steph Curry fueled a three-game winning streak that ended 10 days ago.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / November 26

Is Kevin Durant Playing Tonight? Rockets vs. Warriors Injury Report, Where to Watch NBA Cup & More (Nov. 26)

The Rockets and Warriors will enter tonight’s NBA Cup matchup with identical 1-2 records in West Group play. Houston arrives carrying far better overall momentum at 11-4 with a dominant Sunday win over the Phoenix Suns.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 25

Rockets' Kevin Durant Shares Thoughts on Load Management

In sports, players from older eras and generations constantly look down and frown upon the newer, more modern eras. Well, in life, really. Hence the get off my lawn expression.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 25

Rockets Remain Near the Top in Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets are proving that they firmly belong in the title conversation after weeks of elite two-way basketball. Most recently, they proved they could without their star scorer in Kevin Durant, defeating a hot Phoenix Suns team 114-92 on Monday night.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / November 25

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia defends controversial Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal trades, ‘it’s easy…’

Despite it not working out how he had hoped, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia doesn’t regret trading for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The Phoenix Suns decided to blow things up this summer, calling time on their failed superteam experiment from a few years ago.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / November 25

Kevin Durant Gets Honest About Why He Loves NBA 2K So Much

Kevin Durant’s offseason move to the Houston Rockets has been a great success so far. Despite losing starting point guard Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL this offseason, the team is off to an 11-4 start while sporting the second-best offensive rating and fifth-best defensive rating in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Rockets’ Ime Udoka gets snippy with reporter pressing on Kevin Durant’s absence

The Houston Rockets didn’t need any extra storylines heading into battle with the Phoenix Suns, but Ime Udoka found himself pulled into one the moment Kevin Durant’s name surfaced.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 25

Three Takeaways From Houston Rockets' Shorthanded Win Over Phoenix Suns

Monday was supposed to be an important game for the Houston Rockets, especially on the side of Kevin Durant. Tonight's matchup would have been the first face-off of the superstar forward against the Phoenix Suns, the team he played the previous two-plus seasons, which were filled with ups and downs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Why Suns, Rockets both won the Kevin Durant trade

It’s not too common for two teams to be winners in a franchise-altering trade. Well, that can be said for the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets after trading for Kevin Durant during the offseason.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 24

Is Kevin Durant Becoming A Father? Report Suggests True Reason Behind KD’s Unavailability

Kevin Durant is turning a lot of heads, but not for the reasons you’d think. The future Hall of Famer is set to miss the Rockets’ next two games because of a family matter.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / November 24

Two main factors in Phoenix Suns’ matchup vs Rockets without Durant

Monday night’s matchup against the Houston Rockets was supposed to feel different for the Phoenix Suns, though the reunion of Kevin Durant returning to Phoenix will have to wait.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / November 24

Suns' Efforts to Rebuild After Kevin Durant Fiasco Are Paying Off

The Phoenix Suns will face Kevin Durant's Rockets on Monday at Mortgage Matchup Center. But the two-time NBA Finals MVP will not be playing in the game, according to Shams Charania, due to a family matter.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 24

Without Kevin Durant, ascending Rockets visit surging Suns

Kevin Durant's much-anticipated return to Phoenix will have to wait. A lightning rod for the Suns' successes and failures in his two full seasons in the Valley, Durant has been ruled out for personal reasons when the Houston Rockets visit Phoenix on Monday night.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / November 23

Kevin Durant to miss Suns vs Rockets matchup

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns won’t see a reunion with forward Kevin Durant when the team takes on the Houston Rockets on Monday night. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Durant will miss the Rockets’ next two games due to a family matter, including the one against Phoenix.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Rockets star Kevin Durant out two games for personal matter

Rockets forward Kevin Durant will miss Houston’s next two games as he steps away to handle a family matter, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Rockets visit the Suns on Monday and head to Golden State on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 23

Report: Rockets F Kevin Durant (personal) to miss two games

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will miss at least two games as he tends to a family matter, ESPN reported Sunday. Durant is expected to be out for road games against his former teams when he misses Monday's contest at Phoenix and Wednesday's matchup at Golden State.