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Rockets Slide A Bit, Still Crack Top Tier of Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets have had a surge after opening the season 0-2. Since back-to-back losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons, they've gone 7-1 and claimed the top offensive rating in the NBA at 123.1.

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Rockets Given Interesting Forward-Guard Swap in Latest Mock Trade

Even though the Houston Rockets are missing their best floor general in Fred VanVleet, who tore his ACL before the start of the season, they're doing just fine.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Early Trends for the Rockets 10 Games Into the NBA Season

10 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, the Houston Rockets have had plenty of bright spots at 7-3. They started a disappointing 0-2, but have since won seven of their last eight games, currently placing fourth in a crowded Western Conference.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Shouts Out 'H-Town' on Social Media Post

After finishing 41-41 in Ime Udoka's first season with the Houston Rockets, the team found themselves in an interesting situation. The Rockets had been landing lottery picks year after year, for three years, as a result of simply not being a good team.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Trail Blazers NBA Cup Matchup

After bouncing back from their first group play loss against San Antonio, the Houston Rockets are heading into their second NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, following back-to-back wins.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Rockets Face Must-Win NBA Cup Bout

The Houston Rockets are off to a fantastic start in 2025-26. However, as good as that start has been, they are already in “must-win” territory in one particular aspect.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets' Amen Thompson Jokes to Reed Sheppard About Hesitancy

Much was made about Reed Sheppard taking on a bigger role for the Houston Rockets this past offseason. Understandably so, as Houston was relatively thin

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Have The Rockets Found A Combination Of Stephen Curry And Klay Thompson In Reed Sheppard?

During the Rockets’ most recent 135-112 win against the Wizards, a side-step three from their sophomore point guard, Reed Sheppard, went viral as it looked a lot like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson’s move from their prime days.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 13

Rockets' high-powered offense presents test for Blazers

After shooting the lights out in the fourth quarter of a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, the Rockets shot 59.3% and hit 7 of 13 3-pointers in the second period of their 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday -- the latest example of their offensive might.

Kevin Durant News / Bleacher Report / November 13

Watch: KD shows respect to Speed (via @OfficialRockets)

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 13

Rockets' Offensive Attack Draws Rave Reviews

At the start of the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets' buzz centered largely around their size. Understandably so. The Rockets were trotting out a lineup that featured four seven-footers, in Kevin Durant, Steven Adams, Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 13

Rockets Drop in CBS Sports' Latest Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets' most recent contest against the Washington Wizards was a bit of a beat down. The Wizards, who are clearly in a rebuild phase, were outmatched from the start and it showed.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 13

Houston Rockets Off to Historic Start on Offense

The Houston Rockets welcomed in the leagues worse team Wednesday eventing as they hosted the one win Washington Wizards into town. The Rockets came in winners of six out of their last seven games and had defeated the Wizards five straight times.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Why Rockets’ Amen Thompson told Reed Sheppard he’d ‘punch him in face’

The Houston Rockets walked off the floor with Reed Sheppard looking sensational, but Amen Thompson didn’t seem impressed, at least not in a serious way.

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Cam Whitmore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Why the Rockets made the right choice moving on from Cam Whitmore

The Houston Rockets took care of business Wednesday night against the worst team in the league, cruising past the 1-11 Washington Wizards, 135-112. Houston’s 81 first-half points were the third-most in franchise history.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 13

Kyrie Irving would kill the Rockets vibe

Karma. Juju. Vibes. This stuff matters. It’s hard to put a finger on it, but you know it matters. It’s got to feel right. If it feels wrong, follow that intuition.

Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

Reed Sheppard Makes History in Rockets Win vs. Wizards

The Houston Rockets keep stacking wins, and their latest victory revealed something bigger than another strong performance. It confirmed that Reed Sheppard, the 21-year-old who arrived surrounded by questions, is now officially part of NBA history.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 13

Rockets beat Wizzards to win second game in a row

After playing six of their first nine games away from home, the Houston Rockets began a three-game homestand at Toyota Center on Wednesday. The Rockets easily defeated the Washington Wizards, a one-win team with the poorest record in the NBA, 135–112, led by a season-high 21 points from Reed Sheppard and 20 from Tari Eason.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 12

Rockets' first-half outburst extends Wizards' skid to 11

Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard combined for 41 off the bench and the host Houston Rockets claimed a 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Why the Rockets’ defense is regressing in Year 3 under Ime Udoka

Under head coach Ime Udoka, the Houston Rockets built their identity on grit and defense. However, this season, that formula has flipped. While Houston’s offense has surged, its once-reliable defense has sprung leaks, largely due to a heavy reliance on zone.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

The Rockets’ Bench Numbers Are Breaking the NBA Right Now

The Houston Rockets are already turning heads with their winning streak, but the real story may be found beneath the surface: in the numbers that define their bench unit.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 11

Rockets, Wizards each hope for improved ball security in matchup

When everything clicks for the Houston Rockets, as it did in the fourth quarter on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, they look every bit like the most efficient offense in the NBA.