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Amen Thompson Is Turning Into More Than Just a Defensive Player

When the Houston Rockets drafted Amen Thompson fourth overall in 2023, they recognized his exceptional athleticism, even after missing out on top prospect Victor Wembanyama.

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'Makes My Skin Crawl': NBA Legend Slams Alperen Sengun Over Major Rockets Concern

The Houston Rockets look like a team that can achieve a lot with the talent they have. While Kevin Durant leads the team, Alperen Sengun is easily one of the most popular names when it comes to rising young talents in the NBA.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

Fred VanVleet Pumps Brakes on Notion that Spurs have Surpassed the Rockets

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs recently squared off against one another in front of a primetime audience and the result was a resounding victory for the Spurs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15

This Rockets Bench Player Needs More Minutes

The Houston Rockets are quickly approaching the final stretch of the season and the playoffs are just around the corner. It's imperative for the Rockets to find some more production off the bench and try all options that might be possible to be successful.

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How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Do Rockets Need To Read The Room On Reed Sheppard?

The Rockets emerged victorious from their last outing versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. They did so while missing their starting center and (albeit commonly lambasted) All-Star, Alperen Sengun.

Alperen Sengun News / The Dream Shake / March 15

Rockets best lineup leads to some uncomfortable conversations

I am afraid to write about Alperen Sengun. This is not an appeal for sympathy. These are certainly not the worst problems I’ve encountered in my life. But, I will say that I have received literal death threats for observing that Alperen Sengun does not play defense very well.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

Rockets' Inability to Avoid Playing Down to Competition is Concerning

As good as the Houston Rockets have been this season, they're just as vulnerable to a disappointing stretch and an early exit in the playoffs. That was established earlier in the year, but with 16 games left, they haven't seemed to shake the major issue that is playing down to competition.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

The Rockets Can Still Lean On Kevin Durant In The Clutch

The Houston Rockets just got another clutch win on the season against the New Orleans Pelicans despite an elite performance from the opposing teams star players.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

When the Rockets Take More of These Shots Than the Opponent They Usually Win

The Houston Rockets are coming off a nail-biter victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. After leading most of the game, the Rockets struggled to score in the fourth quarter and had too many defensive lapses.

Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / March 14

Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season

Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door on playing again this season.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Tristen Newton News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

Rockets Call Up Tristen Newton from G League's Vipers

Last month, Tristen Newton was representing the Houston Rockets at the league's yearly Castrol Rising Stars showcase in Los Angeles, as part of the NBA's All-Star weekend.

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Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

When Will Rockets' Kevin Durant Pass Michael Jordan in Scoring?

Kevin Durant has been as advertised this season for the Houston Rockets. He's willed the Rockets to multiple victories this season. He's even hit multiple game-winning baskets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

Rockets Make Questionable Decision Regarding Wing Rotation

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets' embarrassment of riches at the wing position. It's been a topic of discussion all season. Well, actually it's been a topic of discussion before the season even started.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14

Where Do the Rockets Stand Nearly Three Weeks After the All-Star Break?

The NBA playoff picture is heating up with just over four weeks left in the regular season. The Houston Rockets, who are firmly within the race for one of the top seeds, have just 16 games to play with a 41-25 record.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 14

Rockets hang on to beat Pelicans 107-105

The Houston Rockets were without Alperen Sengun, but Kevin Durant hit a jumper with seven seconds left, then two free throws a few seconds later to close the game out and give the Rockets a 107-105 victory that somehow has them in third place in the jam-packed Western Conference.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 14