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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / January 8

Rockets Rise to Top Two in CBS Sports' Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets have found their stride since the end of December, having won five of their last six games. They've beaten some good teams, winning on the back of their defense.

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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 / 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.

Kevin Durant 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.

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 7

Kevin Durant’s Former Teammate Weighs In on His 'Scapegoated' Claims, Says Suns Disrespected KD

Kevin Durant played his first game against the Suns on Monday since being traded to the Rockets over the summer and ended up scoring the game winner. Afterwards, he basked in the moment, revealed how grateful he was to be in Houston, and admitted that he was “kicked out” of the organization.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 6

Rockets, Blazers upbeat heading into first of 2-game set

Two hot teams get together for the first game of a back-to-back when the Houston Rockets visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Both Western Conference teams have won five of their past six games.

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.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 6

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Clippers, Kobe Sanders, Warriors

Facing his former team, Kevin Durant made sure the ending stung. Durant drilled a game-winning three with one second remaining to lift the Rockets past the Suns on Monday, and he didn’t hide how much the moment meant.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 6

Devin Booker Shares Powerful Praise for Kevin Durant After Suns-Rockets Matchup

The Phoenix Suns fell to the Houston Rockets in heartbreaking fashion on Monday night, and among the many storylines that emerged from Toyota Center was the first matchup between Devin Booker and Kevin Durant since the star duo was split this summer.

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.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Kevin Durant Gets His Revenge as Clutch Dagger Sinks the Suns

There are regular wins, and then there are wins that carry weight well beyond the final buzzer. On Monday night in Houston, Kevin Durant delivered the latter.

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.

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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.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / January 1