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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16

'If We Had Won This Game, Do We Celebrate It?' – Houston Rockets Star Explains Why They’re Not Worried With Their Blowout Loss Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Kevin Durant isn’t too worried about the Houston Rockets’ 111-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, as he believes that it simply wasn’t their night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16

'I Don’t Think They Toe the Line' – Former Oklahoma City Thunder Star Gets 100% Honest on the Team’s 'Swarming' Basketball

The Oklahoma City Thunder are tough to beat because of their defense and physicality, which can be overwhelming at times for opponents, and Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant sees no problem with it.

Kevin Durant Weighs In on Texans’ Super Bowl Chances

The Houston Texans are on an active ten-game winning streak heading into their Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots. As the hottest team in the NFL, the Texans continue to gain some support from across the league, with many believing C.J.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Rockets’ Kevin Durant compares monster dunk that crushed Kay Adams’ Chicago heart to Tush Push

The Houston Rockets played some rough basketball last week, and found themselves on a three-game losing streak, two of them being against the Portland Trail Blazers and the third being to the Sacramento Kings.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 15

Phoenix Suns vs. Detroit Pistons injury report, preview

The Detroit Pistons are getting ready to face off against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in their annual trip to Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons have had several days off while the Suns are fresh off of a loss against the Miami Heat two nights ago.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 15

'So Much Different Than the Narrative': Fred VanVleet Shares One of the Most Surprising Things About Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets had an outstanding season last year with a 52-30 record that was good enough for the 2-seed in the West. And though they were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by the Warriors, it was still a huge step in the right direction for a young team that hadn’t even made the postseason since 2020.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

How Kevin Durant made Nuggets forward Peyton Watson’s dream come true

A success story in the NBA never gets old. Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson’s path to the league was not paved with glowing reviews and instant minutes.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 14

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Raptors

Coach Ime Udoka didn’t mince words after a recent loss, calling out the Rockets’ dependence on Kevin Durant and the drop-off that follows when the star isn’t on the floor.

Kevin Durant News / HITC / January 14

Kevin Durant hits back at fan mocking empty seats at Houston Rockets game

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has responded to a fan who mocked him over the empty seats at Tuesday’s 119–113 win over the Chicago Bulls. The post gained traction after a video showed gaps in the Toyota Center crowd early in the first quarter.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 14

'I Kind of Was Putting the Blame on Me' – Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant Credits Starter’s Mental Toughness in Win Vs. Chicago Bulls

The Houston Rockets ended their three-game slide with a 119-113 home win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, as Jabari Smith Jr. caught fire down the stretch when it mattered most.

Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Durant, Rockets Survive 119-113 Thriller Against Bulls to Snap Skid

Tuesday night inside the Toyota Center wasn’t about style points. For the Houston Rockets, it was purely about survival. Coming off a frustrating three-game losing streak where energy and attention to detail had waned, Houston found itself locked in a dizzying, back-and-forth prize fight with the Chicago Bulls.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 14

NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Heat

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the defending champions beat the visiting Spurs 119-98 on Tuesday night, giving Oklahoma City its first win in four tries against San Antonio this season.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Rockets’ Kevin Durant posterizes Bulls like it’s 2014 all over again

The Houston Rockets have been reeling as of late, having lost three consecutive games, all of which came against sub-.500 teams. This made their Tuesday night clash against the Chicago Bulls at home all the more important.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13

Danny Green Ranks Rockets' Kevin Durant as NBA's Second-Best Scorer of All-Time

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. There’s no question about it. No one debates it. Because there’s no debate to be made. The Houston Rockets forward ranks seventh all-time in scoring, having just passed Wilt Chamberlain, and has Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Jordan in his sights.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13

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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

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Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / January 5

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

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