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Rockets Given Promising Midseason Grade Despite Recent Struggles

With the NBA's regular season just about halfway through, we have a good idea of how good teams are and where they stand in the league's hierarchy. Unfortunately, after the Houston Rockets' relatively hot start, they have slipped and shown major flaws after 40 total games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Move Up in NBA.com's Latest Power Rankings

Things haven't been pretty for the Houston Rockets to start 2026, but two straight wins heading into tonight's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs has certainly helped the sentiment regarding overall performance.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

Steven Adams News / Hoops Rumors / January 20

Steven Adams Out Indefinitely With Grade 3 Ankle Sprain

Rockets center Steven Adams has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 left ankle sprain and is out indefinitely, head coach Ime Udoka told reporters on Tuesday (Twitter link via Will Guillory of The Athletic).

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

The Rockets' Rematch With The Spurs Means More This Time

The Houston Rockets have been searching for a signature win against an elite opponent after suffering some inexplicable losses to weaker teams. All season, the Rockets have gotten close to beating the league's best teams, but they struggled to get over the hump.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Amen Thompson Talks Extra Motivation Ahead of Rockets and Spurs

The Houston Rockets will conclude their five-game home stand as they host the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night. Tuesday matchup is the second meeting of the season between the two teams as they faced off earlier in the season in San Antonio.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Deemed too Reliant on Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets have gotten everything they could've wanted (or reasonably expected) out of Kevin Durant. When last summer's trade was executed with

Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Unexpected Rockets Player Earns Team’s Second-Most All-Star Starter Votes From Players

All-Star voting often rewards points, highlights, and big numbers. Sometimes, it tells a quieter story. When NBA players cast their ballots, they tend to notice effort that never makes it into the box score.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 20

Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets could address their need for a traditional point guard before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, a vacancy caused by the loss of veteran Fred VanVleet to a preseason knee injury.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Could be Without Multiple Players vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets will take on an inter-state rival in the San Antonio Spurs tonight, hoping to keep a short win-streak alive. Houston sputtered over the last handful of weeks, having lost five games in seven tries and fallen nearly to the Western Conference Play-In in the process.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Recommended to Trade for Pelicans' Kevon Looney Following Steven Adams Injury

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka’s offensive philosophy is predicated on getting multiple bites at the apple. The Rockets have strategically constructed their roster to have ample big men.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 20

Spurs Jingle, Jangle, And Perhaps Jingle Again, Into Houston

TheRockets won their matchup against the Pelicans on Sunday pretty easily, with the return of Dr. Jaswishy, and Kevin Durant eclipsing Dirk Nowitzki’s career scoring mark.

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The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

The Rockets' Next Stretch Is Critical To Their Standings Climb

The Houston Rockets have tried to dig themselves out of the hole they dug into by playing their worst stretch of basketball after the start of the New Year.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Steven Adams Deemed Most Important, Irreplaceable Player on Rockets

Steven Adams has been a very important ingredient for the Houston Rockets. He's essentially the key to Rockets coach Ime Udoka’s offensive gameplan. Which has been centered around getting offensive rebounds and second chance points.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / January 19

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Sixers

Houston is almost exactly where the projections said they would be, and that is part of the reason the grade lands here. That would be a B-plus, according to ESPN’s latest midseason rankings.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

The Rockets And The Spurs Have Taken Different Paths This Season

The Houston Rockets have dropped some places in the Western Conference standings after one of its ugliest stretches as a team. They couldn't replicate any of their best qualities as they fell to three-straight losses against a few teams the Rockets are significantly ahead of in the standings.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19

Rockets Likely to Pass on Darius Garland, LaMelo Ball, Chris Paul

The Houston Rockets have several needs and holes on the roster. There's not a question about that. But every team could use something. Although the severity of the need varies from team to team.

Houston Rockets News / BasketballNews.com / January 19

Kevin Durant continues to make history, pass Dirk Nowitzki for 6th all-time scoring list

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant added another historic milestone to his Hall of Fame resume on Sunday night, moving into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list by passing Dirk Nowitzki during Houston’s 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 19

Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki, moves into sixth on scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant scored 18 points on Sunday night to pass Dirk Nowitzki and move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Durant made two free throws with 15.2 seconds left in Houston's 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / January 18

Steven Adams’ Latest Injury Diagnosis After Rockets Center Collapses, Gets Carried To Locker Room

In an unfortunate update for the Rockets, Steven Adams went down writhing in pain during the fourth quarter of their clash tonight against the Pelicans.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 18

Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant power Rockets past Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the career scoring list and Amen Thompson provided support with an all-around display as the Houston Rockets claimed a 119-110 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

3 Rockets Who Are Reportedly Drawing Interest From Other Teams,Should They Make A Deal?

The Houston Rockets entered the season with expectations of competing for an NBA championship following the acquisition of Kevin Durant. The Rockets got off to a flying start, but they have just a .500 record since December 1.