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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Rockets Sign Former G League MVP to Address Glaring Weakness Ahead of Playoffs
The Houston Rockets’ bet on acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade last offseason has paid off, as the team sits fifth in the Western Conference with four games remaining in the regular season.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 7
Rockets Promoting JD Davison To Standard Roster
The Rockets have agreed to a two-year contract with guard JD Davison and will promote him to their standard 15-man roster, agent Corey Marcum tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Rockets' Winning Streak Has Come With Reliving Kevin Durant of Pressure
With just 16.1 seconds left in the Houston Rockets' Sunday-night matchup with the Golden State Warriors, everyone in the arena thought the ball was going to Kevin Durant.
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.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Stephen Curry Wears Kevin Durant's Retro KD 4 Shoe Prior to Rockets-Warriors Battle
On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors faced off once again for yet another highly contested match. The two teams have had plenty of matchups over the last decade that have become instant classics.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Jabari Smith Is Having a Career Season and a Player Every Team Wants to Represent Them on and off the Court
The Houston Rockets' expectations went from continuing to move up the Western Conference and build on last season's playoff appearance to a championship contender overnight after the Kevin Durant trade.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Jabari Smith Jr. Has Been a Driving Force in the Rockets Six-Game Winning Streak
The 2025-26 season has been one of major adjustments for Jabari Smith Jr. Last year, there wasn't much pressure on the Houston Rockets to be offensively efficient because the defense was one of the best in the NBA, and the core was so young.
Jeff Green News / Scoop B / April 7
The Constant Professional: Jeff Green on the Evolution of the NBA and the Art of Staying Present
In a league where the average career lasts fewer than five years, Jeff Green stands as a marvel of longevity and adaptability. Since entering the NBA in
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Last Two Minute Report from Rockets-Warriors Game Leans in Houston's Favor
On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors faced off in a game that felt like it was a part of a postseason series. The intensity was certainly at that level. And the intrigue was heightened, as Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made his return from a knee injury that's kept him sidelined for over two months.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Rockets' Kevin Durant Wears New KD 19 Colorway During Recent Victory
On Friday night, the Houston Rockets took on the Utah Jazz, for the fourth time of the season. The Rockets had a 2-1 record against the Jazz heading into the match.
Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / April 6
Rockets, Suns fight for playoff position as Kevin Durant returns to Phoenix
Kevin Durant will make his belated return to Phoenix when the Houston Rockets play the host Suns on Tuesday. Durant missed the first game between the two in Phoenix in November while attending to a family matter, but about the only thing that matters now is playoff positioning.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6
The Rockets have Been a Completely Different Team Away from the Toyota Center
The Houston Rockets are currently riding a six game winning streak, which is great timing, as the 2025-26 regular season is winding down. The Rockets, who have been a wildly inconsistent ball club throughout the season, are starting to round into shape, heading into the postseason.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6
The Rockets May Have A Bench Issue
The Houston Rockets just gutted out a big win against the Golden State Warriors after holding double-digit leads at several different parts of the game.
Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6
Time for the Rockets to Fully Lean in on Reed Sheppard
It was known that the Rockets were going to give Reed Sheppard a much greater role, heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. Houston's front office utilized a top-three pick on the sharpshooting guard. And they were relatively thin at the guard spot.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6
The Rockets Are Having Their Best 3-Point Stretch of the Season at the Right Time
The Houston Rockets traveled to California to face off against the one team that has caused them the most headaches over the last decade and a half, the Golden State Warriors.
Tari Eason News / Stadium Rant / April 6
The Houston Rockets And Their Weird 2025-26 Season
The Rockets headed into the season viewed as one of the best teams in the league, and one of the few teams that could actually take down the Western Conference favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / April 6
Ime Udoka Loses His Cool on Alperen Sengun Before Benching Him for Missing Wide-Open Three
The Houston Rockets faced a rejuvenated Golden State Warriors in their last game. With Stephen Curry’s return timeline already set, the Rockets were up for a tough fight.
The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 30 points five or more times in a season at age 35 or older can you name in five minutes?
Alperen Sengun News / Total Apex Sports / April 6
Rockets steal thriller in San Francisco as Sengun’s late finish sinks Warriors 117-116
The Rockets walked into Chase Center on Sunday night and handled just about everything a road team could face. A third-quarter push from Golden State. A roaring building.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 6
Rockets Survive Against Warriors Through Epic Game-Winner; 5 Key Takeaways
The Houston Rockets executed when it mattered most. In a tightly contested battle against the Golden State Warriors, Houston leaned on elite shot-making, late-game composure, and defensive discipline to secure a 117-116 victory to mark their sixth straight win.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
Rockets Fans Hoping For A Hollywood Ending Playoff Matchup
The 2025-26 regular season is winding to a close, but Houston Rockets fans have been getting wound up all season long. Before the preseason injury to their starting point guard, the Rockets had looked like possible contenders.
Tari Eason News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
Rejuvenated Wing Key To Rockets’ Tardy Season Win Streak
The Houston Rockets are currently enjoying a five-game win streak. It’s a nice pick-me-up for a team that has seemingly been limping towards an early playoff exit and a coaching change for a while now.
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