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On YouTubeReed Sheppard News / The Dream Shake / January 27
Reed Sheppard named to 2025-2026 NBA Rising Star Game 
Late on Sunday, the NBA unveiled the roster for its 2025-2026 Rising Stars game. Reed Sheppard, alongside several of his peers from the draft class, received an invitation, joining a mix of rookies and G League players.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27
Rockets Send JD Davison, Isaiah Crawford Down to G-League's Vipers
The Houston Rockets' need for a point guard could very well have an internal solution. JD Davison could be the substitute and fill-in. At least until Fred VanVleet returns from his torn ACL, which he sustained in September in the team's minicamp in the Bahamas.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27
Rockets Expected to End Tari Eason's Minutes Restriction Soon
Tari Eason entered the season with a superfluous level of motivation. He and the Rockets were unable to strike a deal on a contract extension. He took the court with a vengeance, proving his worth and value for the franchise.
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27
Rockets Not Expected to Land Point Guard at Trade Deadline
We've heard about the Houston Rockets' need for a trade ad nausem all season. There's also been a bevy of digital ink spilled about the same. Meanwhile, the Rockets have made sure to put it in the atmosphere that they're being selective with who they want.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27
Rockets' Reed Sheppard Selected to NBA Rising Stars Game
Before the start of the season, the Houston Rockets organization and fanbase knew that Reed Sheppard was going to have to make vast improvements in year two.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 27
Rockets Rally To Bite The Grizzlies 108-99
This is the sort of game the Rockets should win going away. The Memphis Grizzlies, shorthanded as almost always, and without Ja Morant, as per usual, should be the sort of team the Rockets beat.
Amen Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26
Rockets’ Amen Thompson breaks personal record in Grizzlies game
Amen Thompson achieved an incredible career record with his performance in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Thompson is halfway through the third season of his NBA career with the Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 26
Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant lead Rockets to comeback win over Memphis
Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant tallied 33 points apiece to fuel the Houston Rockets to a 108-99 comeback victory at home over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26
Ex-Kevin Durant teammate pitches himself to the Rockets
One veteran NBA guard wants another tour of duty with The Slim Reaper. Spencer Dinwiddie appeared this week on the “Ball Don’t Stop” podcast. During the appearance, Dinwiddie, who remains an unsigned free agent, pitched his services to the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 26
Rockets Earn Favorable Grade In Yahoo Sports' Midseason Report Card
The Houston Rockets' first half of the 2025-26 NBA season has been rather inconsistent. The team has proven capable of beating many of the league's best teams.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 26
Houston Rockets Looking to Continue Momentum Into All Star Break
The Houston team has been the definition of an up-and-down team in January. The Rockets have had a three-game winning streak but also a three-game losing streak in January.
Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / January 26
Kevin Durant Keeps It Real About His Workload With No-Nonsense Answer
Players in their 40s often find that their performance slows down and their time on the court is limited. However, this certainly does not apply to Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26
Rockets, Grizzlies clash as injuries tighten rotations
The injury bug refuses to let go of the Houston Rockets, and with the first half of their season partly shaped by players who haven't been available, victories against tough odds tend to feel more meaningful.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25
Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL exposed Houston’s fatal flaw and Jose Alvarado may be the answer
The Houston Rockets sit at 27-16, holding a top-four spot in the Western Conference, but significant roster deficiencies persist beneath that record. With the trade deadline approaching, the front office faces pressure to address the point guard position.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 25
Checking In On Rockets’ Once Key Center
The 2025-26 Rockets have constructed their identity around bruising physicality and backbreaking offensive rebounding. The embodiment of that philosophy is NBA-wide fan favorite Steven Adams.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Hoops Rumors / January 22
Rockets Gauging Dorian Finney-Smith’s Trade Value?
Houston is exploring the trade market in search of a potential backcourt upgrade, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who hears from sources that the Rockets have looked into what sort of return they could get for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and second-round draft capital.
Steven Adams News / Hoops Rumors / January 20
Rockets center Steven Adams out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain
It’s a tough setback for Adams, who has missed extended time in recent years due to a knee injury.
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