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Sean Pedulla News / Hoops Rumors / October 23
Sean Pedulla To Sign Two-Way Contract With Kings
Free agent guard Sean Pedulla has agreed to a two-way contract with the Kings, agent George S. Langberg tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Pedulla joined the Rip City Remix last fall after going undrafted out of Ole Miss.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 23
Kevin Durant Talks Victor Wembanyama and Spurs Ahead of Matchup
The Houston Rockets picked up a double-digit victory over the Dallas Mavericks in their season opener. The next game for the Rockets is scheduled for Friday night, when they face the reigning Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs in Austin, Texas.
Victor Wembanyama News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 23
How the Houston Rockets Can Slow Down Victor Wembanyama
The Houston Rockets will face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a matchup that should tell us quite a bit about Houston's ability to compete
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Devin Booker gets floated as ideal ‘all-in trade’ target for Rockets
The Houston Rockets will face an early test as they take on the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center on Friday. The Rockets handily won their first game against the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, on Wednesday.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Kevin Garnett News / Fadeaway World / October 23
Kevin Garnett Perfectly Explains Why An NBA Championship Means More To Him Than An MVP Award
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has won two NBA championships and an MVP award during his career, and he sparked quite a debate in the offseason.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 23
How Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Builds on Durant-Like Opener
The Houston Rockets opened their home opener with an impressive 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. One player really stood out last night and that was Jabari Smith Jr.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
NBA Admits Mistake on Tari Eason Ejection in Rockets’ Win Over Mavericks
HOUSTON-- Rockets forward Kevin Durant thought Tari Eason’s first quarter ejection ignited a first half run that led to Wednesday’s 128-110 opening night win over the Dallas Mavericks. “Tari got ejected- which is hilarious,” Durant said after scoring 30 points in the Rockets 128-110 win.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
3 Overreactions After Rockets Defeat Mavericks in Season Opener
The Houston Rockets are starting the 2026-2027 season with a 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Houston built a definitive double-digit lead by halftime, with the Mavericks struggling to stop the Rockets’ interior attack.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 22
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets
The Rockets want to spend less time working against the shot clock and more time attacking before the defense gets organized. Their opener offered a good example of why.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
Why Robert Horry Picks Rockets Over Lakers
Robert Horry knows a thing or two about winning. The man nicknamed “Big Shot Rob” collected seven NBA championships across three franchises, and two of
Fred VanVleet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Rockets overreactions: Fred VanVleet’s return makes Houston actual NBA title contenders
In a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Fred VanVleet and the 2026-27 Houston Rockets got off to a strong start, giving fans their first look at their pairing with All-Star Kevin Durant.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Rockets star Kevin Durant makes old man history in shellacking of Mavericks
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant made NBA history in Wednesday night’s 128-110 season-opening win over the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center. Durant, now in his 20th season, finished with 30 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
How the Rockets Reacted to Kyrie Irving’s Return
Kyrie Irving was back on an NBA floor on Wednesday night, and the Houston Rockets made sure to treat him like the threat he has always been. Irving made his first appearance since tearing his left ACL on March 3, 2025, an injury that kept him out for 19 months and cost him the entire 2025-26 season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
3 Takeaways From Rockets Dominating Season Opening Win Over Mavs
- The Rockets ended an eight-game opening night losing streak with a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night inside Toyota Center. The Rockets led by as many as 37 in the third quarter before the Mavs mounted a mini run to make the final margin look a little better.
Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / October 22
Rockets kick off season with 128-110 victory over Mavericks 
The Houston Rockets got 30 points apiece from Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr., as they used a massive first half of basketball to build a lead, and then cruised home in the second half to a 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the season opener Wednesday night at the Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Rockets’ Kevin Durant hilariously drops mic on Jabari Smith Jr.’s big night
The Houston Rockets leaned on the prolific scoring of Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. to dispose of the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, in their season opener at Toyota Center on Wednesday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
Udoka and KD React to Tari Eason Ejection vs. Mavericks
The Houston Rockets opened their season with a convincing 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, but one of their most important reserves never made it out of the first quarter.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 21
Rockets' dominant second quarter sinks Mavs in season opener
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 53, and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 128-110 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks in the teams' season opener Wednesday night.
Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Tari Eason gets ejected for a flagrant foul just nine minutes into the season
Tari Eason pulled off the unusual feat of getting ejected from his team’s season opener (and pretty early at that). The Houston Rockets tipped off the new season on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla
The Rockets have made a series of moves in order to set their roster for the regular season, announcing in a press release that they’ve converted the Exhibit 10 contracts of big man Oscar Tshiebwe and forward Julian Phillips to two-way deals.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Rockets waive three players
The Rockets have waived Bryce Harris, Cameron Matthews and Caleb McConnell, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Houston Rockets News / Viral Sports News / October 18
Rockets Officially Release 3 Players Days Before NBA Season
The Houston Rockets continued trimming their training camp roster on Saturday by releasing three players who had been brought in on Exhibit 10 deals. Wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell were all waived, according to the NBA’s official transaction log.
Fred VanVleet News / Yardbarker / October 9
Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
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