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Will Rockets get in on Ja Morant trade talks with Fred VanVleet out?

As the Houston Rockets prepare for a three-game road trip beginning Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, speculation has resurfaced regarding a potential blockbuster trade involving star guard Ja Morant.

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Houston Rockets' Big Questionable to Face Grizzlies

The Houston Rockets got off to a slow start in the 2025-26 regular season, but have since become one of the hottest teams in the association. Houston’s campaign started with back-to-back losses versus the Thunder and Pistons, but the Rockets have since ripped off four-straight wins using a combination of high-octane offense and surging defense.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Rockets' Kevin Durant Outlines Biggest Issue for Jayson Tatum in Achilles Recovery

Kevin Durant has become the go-to subject matter expert on torn Achilles injuries among NBA circles. Understandably, as he was the biggest superstar to suffer the injury at the time (2019) since Kobe Bryant suffered the same injury in 2013.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Rockets Take Major Leap in Latest Power Rankings

After falling in each of the first two games of the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have reeled off four wins in a row, sitting fifth in the Western Conference.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Grizzlies Tonight

The Rockets are red hot, as they ride a four-game win streak going into their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies this evening. On the other side of the court, the Grizzlies are a team currently dealing with several internal issues revolving around the relationship between star point guard Ja Morant and the coaching staff.

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Rockets Sneak Into NBA.com's Top Five in Latest Power Rankings

After a 0-2 start to the season, the Houston Rockets are (thankfully) back on track, having rattled off four straight wins to get to 4-2. Not that anyone

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Rockets' Defense Finally Catching Up to Elite Offense

The NBA's 82-game season has led many to believe that one or two losses don't mean anything. The casual fan isn't watching every match, so why would anyone care about the Houston Rockets losing their first two games of the season?

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Kevin Durant, Draymond Green argue over Warriors' titles, and they're both right

There is a feud brewing among former NBA teammates.

DeMarcus Cousins says it’s ‘time to move on’ — Should the Grizzlies trade Ja Morant?

Myles Turner has strong message for Pacers fans who booed him

Is Pistons star Cade Cunningham getting even better?

The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Bleacher Report / November 4

Watch: Steven Adams said that's enough (via braxishim_/TikTok)

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

The Rockets Get Their First Taste Of Successful Clutch Play

After three straight blowout wins, the Houston Rockets finally experienced a victory in a clutch situation after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in a tightly contested game.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Views From the Game: Houston Rockets Win Their Fourth Straight Game

The Houston Rockets headed into their matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on a three-game winning streak after they dismantled the Boston Celtics on Saturday night in Boston.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 4

Amen Thompson leads Luka Doncic and James Harden in one statistic that proves point guard concerns wrong

Amen Thompson has been forced to step into a new role with the Houston Rockets this year. Head Coach Ime Udoka has been forced to play Thompson, known as an athletic wing defender, as a point guard in the opening games of the season. They planned to play Reed Sheppard at the point, as they did on opening night.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Rockets’ Kevin Durant sends ‘nightmare’ Cooper Flagg warning to rest of NBA

A lot has been said about the way Cooper Flagg has started life in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. Thrust into the point guard position by head coach Jason Kidd, Flagg has to date averaged 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and three assists per game, a far cry from the kind of expectations placed on the Mavericks star.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

ESPN's Kevin Pelton Predicts Rockets' Amen Thompson to Make All-Star Debut This Season

Heading into the 2025-26 season, Amen Thompson was the assumed point guard fill-in for Fred VanVleet. Sure, the two have very different playing styles and even play different positions altogether, but Thompson seemed like the most natural fit on the roster.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Rockets’ big win over Mavericks proves they are built differently this year

On a night when Kevin Durant couldn’t buy a basket, and Jabari Smith Jr. was in street clothes, the Houston Rockets proved something far more valuable than a single win – they proved their depth.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 4

Jabari Smith Jr. is growing into a key contributor for Rockets

There’s a tension between expectations and reality when it comes to high lottery picks. The third overall pick? Perfect. We’ve got a superstar. The first five picks in every NBA draft are superstars.

Amen Thompson News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Explosive and Agressive, Amen Thompson Shines as Rockets Beat Mavericks

The Houston Rockets continued their impressive rise in the Western Conference, securing a 110–102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night at Toyota Center.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Report: Rockets Signed Clint Capela to Counter Mavericks Size in Frontcourt

The Houston Rockets’ double-big lineup was all the craze in 2024-25. Having Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun both in the starting lineup seemed like it may have broke the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 4

Rockets win fourth in a row, down Mavs 110-102

The Houston Rockets won their fourth game in a row on Monday night, getting 27 big points from Amen Thompson to lead the way at the Toyota Center. Thompson also had 5 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal and a block, while shooting 11-for-18 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep.