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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 29

Rockets Reportedly Waiting Until Trade Deadline Passes to Explore Free Agent Guards

This year’s trade deadline is shaping up to be a relatively inactive one for the Houston Rockets. Well, at least as it pertains to adding a table-setting floor general.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 29

Rockets Trade Deadline Big Board: 7 Targets Ranked by Fit, Cost and Urgency

The Houston Rockets sit in a precarious position in the Western Conference. They pushed chips in this offseason, acquiring a superstar scorer in Kevin Durant in hopes of ascending to the top of the Western Conference.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Do Houston Rockets Have a Wemby Or a Thompson Problem?

The Houston Rockets lost 111-99 to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. The standout matchup of the evening was Spurs “center” Victor Wembanyama guarding Rockets “guard” Amen Thompson.

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Ralph Sampson News / Scoop B / January 29

The Twin Tower Legacy: Ralph Sampson on the Rockets’ New Era, KD’s Arrival and the Spirit of the All-Star Game

Ralph Sampson remains one of the most unique physical marvels to ever grace the hardwood, a 7-foot-4 “Twin Tower” whose agility and skill set redefined

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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.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 29

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Predicted to Make All-Star Team as Injury Replacement

On February 1st, the NBA will finalize the teams for the upcoming All-Star game. The starters, of course, have already been named. Those ten players are already known.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 29

Rockets NBA trade rumor round up

Why are we talking about trade rumors? How many of these articles… Oops. Sorry. Thought I was in the comments section. Look. It’s trade season. There will be trades.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 29

Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo-Houston Rockets Trade Tabbed as Difficult

The NBA world has officially been turned upside down with the confirmation that Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are headed for a departure that could come as soon as next week.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / January 29

Soaring Hawks plot to subdue Kevin Durant, Rockets

The Atlanta Hawks will try to match their season high with a fifth straight victory on Thursday when they host the Houston Rockets. Both teams are completing the second game of a back-to-back set.

Steven Adams News / Hardwood Heroics / January 29

'People are Calling Non-Stop' – Houston Rockets Coach is Mulling Over Adding a Center After Steven Adams’ Season-Ending Injury

The Houston Rockets announced on Wednesday that Steven Adams is out for the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season due to ankle surgery, and head coach Ime Udoka said he has thought about adding another big man to his rotation to try to fill the void.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 29

Kevin Durant Scrutinizes Rockets’ Offense After Rushing Under Pressure Against Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

The Rockets lost 99-111 against the Spurs tonight at Houston’s Toyota Center, just days after beating them 111-106. It seems the Spurs made the required adjustments from last week to now get their revenge on the Rockets, coming back from a 16-point deficit to beat them, just as they did a week ago.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Alperen Sengun Leaves Victor Wembanyama Reeling Before Explosive Finish

The Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs met in a regular-season game at Toyota Center recently. With a 111-99 win, the Spurs lifted the game and improved their overall record to 32-15.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 29

Rockets suffer a rare loss at home to Spurs, 111-99

The Houston Rockets came into Thursday night’s game boasting the NBA’s best home record at 15-3. Early in the matchup against the Spurs it looked as if the Rockets would be cruising their way to a 16th home win.

Amen Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Rockets’ Amen Thompson keeps dunking on the Spurs

Amen Thompson, the Houston Rockets’ super-athletic third-year wing, delivered one of Wednesday night’s defining highlights when he detonated at the rim for an emphatic poster over San Antonio Spurs big man Luke Kornet, a moment that immediately reverberated across the league.

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Tari Eason News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Rockets Announce Tari Eason Decision

The Houston Rockets played the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in the first game of a back-to-back. They return to action on Thursday to face the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 29

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Loss to the Spurs

The Rockets faced off against the Spurs on Wednesday night, looking to grab one of its biggest wins of the season. Things wouldn't go their way however, with Houston eventually falling to San Antonio via lackluster play late in the game.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 28

Rockets’ Kevin Durant makes history, enters top 10 list vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets are hosting the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the West’s best. The Rockets entered the game fourth in the conference at 28-16, just two games back of the Spurs.

Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / January 29

Rockets HC Justifies Steven Adams’ Season-Ending Surgery After Multiple Doctor Opinions

The Rockets have now sidelined Steven Adams for the rest of the season following surgery on his left ankle. Adams injured himself while contesting a rebound with Zion Williamson when playing against the Pelicans earlier in the middle of January.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 28