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Fred VanVleet, deep Rockets take on improving Mavericks

Houston Rockets veteran guard Fred VanVleet was waiting for a moment like he had Wednesday in Milwaukee, a breakout performance after missing the previous season due to knee surgery.

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NBA Cup Predictions for the Undefeated Rockets

This week, NBA Cup action kicks off. This will be the fourth edition of the league's annual in-season tournament, and the Houston Rockets are slotted in West Group A with the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Utah Jazz.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka

The Houston Rockets have started the 2026-2027 NBA season with five straight victories, three of which came on the road. Head coach Ime Udoka is back at the helm, with talents like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet looking to guide the group toward a deep postseason run.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / October 29

Rockets’ 5-0 start comes with encouraging news for Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant doesn’t have to do everything for the Rockets. Five games into the season, that might be the most encouraging thing about them. Houston is 5-0 for the first time since 2014-15, and as William Guillory of The Athletic explains, the improvement involves more than Durant making difficult shots.

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 29

Rockets stay undefeated with 132-100 win over Bucks

The Houston Rockets continued to cruise on Wednesday night, downing the Milwaukee Bucks in a 132-100 blowout victory that lifted the Rockets to a 5-0 record.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

3 Takeaways From the Undefeated Rockets’ Dominant Win Over the Bucks

The Rockets are 5-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season after Wednesday’s 132-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Houston was without three of its top-nine players, including Alperen Sengun, who missed his first game of the season with low back soreness.

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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 28

Fred VanVleet gets hot as Rockets blast Bucks

Fred VanVleet scored 15 of his 24 points in the third quarter while Amen Thompson added 23 points as the visiting Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-100 on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Final Injury Report for Rockets-Bucks: Will Alperen Sengun, Marcus Smart Play?

The Houston Rockets are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an interconference matchup. Houston enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-0 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home Monday night.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

Rockets face center shortage vs. Bucks: Preview, Starters, Injuries

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8:10 p.m. ET, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin TV: Space City Home Network (Houston), WVTV-DT2 - MyMilwaukee24

Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Is Alperen Sengun playing Wednesday? Rockets vs. Bucks injury report

The Houston Rockets will be without star center Alperen Sengun for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as they attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 season.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

Ime Udoka Provides Alperen Sengun Injury Update

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said imaging on All-Star center Alperen Sengun’s low back revealed a “mild strain” that could keep him out a few games. “We’ll be cautious with that,” Udoka said during his weekly appearance with Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal on SportsTalk 790.

Steven Adams News / The Dream Shake / October 28

Steven Adams to miss time for Rockets

After Houston’s win over the Atlanta Hawks, we finally got a long-awaited update on Steven Adams’s availability. In the post-game press conference, Ime Udoka said: “Marcus is day-to-day, game-to-game.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 27

Rockets finding ways to limit Kevin Durant's load with Bucks up next

One result from last season that the Houston Rockets were anxious to adjust was Kevin Durant finishing second in the NBA in minutes played in his 18th season.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

How the Rockets Adjust with Alperen Sengun Out

Off to the best start of his NBA career, Rockets All-Star center Alperen Sengun will miss Wednesday night’s game in Milwaukee because of lower back soreness.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

NBA Coach Praises Rockets Guard Fred VanVleet

On Monday, the Houston Rockets picked up a 120-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. This keeps the Rockets at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 4-0 record.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 27

Views from the game: Rockets extend opening streak to four games / TDS chats with Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets couldn’t have gotten off to a better start to the season as they entered their rematch with the Atlanta Hawks at 3-0, and one of the four teams playing that night was still undefeated.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27

The Houston Rockets' 4-0 Start Has Championship Written All Over It

The Houston Rockets are off to a great start and are 4-0. I think people need to start paying more attention to them. Houston’s vision and their pieces

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Rockets star Kevin Durant is new 20-point streak leader after SGA, Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker’s streaks were snapped within a week

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has become the NBA’s active leader for consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kawhi Leonard and Devin Booker each had lengthy streaks snapped within a span of five days.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Kevin Durant throws shade at opponents who ‘read a lot of bad articles’ on Alperen Sengun this summer

The Houston Rockets are 4-0 to start the season, following their second straight win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets are looking like a more fluid team, which has drawn the attention of Kevin Durant.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 27

Rockets Injury Update: Steven Adams Possibly Sidelined For Multiple Weeks; Latest On Marcus Smart

The Houston Rockets suffered a significant blow to their roster as Steven Adams and Marcus Smart didn’t play in tonight’s 120-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Marcus Smart News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Houston Rockets Announce Bad Marcus Smart News on Monday

Houston Rockets veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a left forearm strain. The Rockets listed the veteran guard as out for the contest at Toyota Center.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 25

Rockets Improve To 3-0 After Win Against Hawks Despite Being Shorthanded; 5 Takeaways

The Houston Rockets are proving that they can win in different ways, and their latest victory was another example of their depth and versatility. Despite being shorthanded without Fred VanVleet and Marcus Smart, Houston defeated the Atlanta Hawks 121-114 to improve to 3-0 on the season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24