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Rockets’ Tari Eason puts Aday Mara on a poster with monster mash dunk

The Houston Rockets made the most of the occasion against the Oklahoma City Thunder as they had moved to 110-86 midway through the fourth quarter in what may as well turn into a blowout win.

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3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka

The Houston Rockets have started the 2026-2027 NBA season with five straight victories, three of which came on the road. Head coach Ime Udoka is back at the helm, with talents like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet looking to guide the group toward a deep postseason run.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

3 Takeaways From the Undefeated Rockets’ Dominant Win Over the Bucks

The Rockets are 5-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season after Wednesday’s 132-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Houston was without three of its top-nine players, including Alperen Sengun, who missed his first game of the season with low back soreness.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / October 27

Rockets Again Pluck Hawks 120-110

This is the second time the Rockets have faced the Atlanta Hawks in the past three days. It’s almost certainly the last time the Rockets will face the Atlanta Hawks this season, barring a Final of some sort – NBA, or NBA Cup.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26

Here’s Where the Rockets Stand in Week 2 Power Rankings

Last week, the 2026-2027 NBA season officially kicked off. It offered a clear first impression of the changes made across the league over the summer, such as LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 25

Rockets Zoom Past Hawks 121-114

It was the best of games, it was the relative, perhaps a 1st cousin, of the worst of games. It was a game of wisdom, it was a game of foolishness. It was part of a season of light (this season?), it was part of a season of darkness (last season).

NBA News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / October 23

Old Rivalry, New Stakes: Spurs Face Rockets in Austin

It was important for the San Antonio Spurs to get it out of the way. The tension had been bubbling since losing Game 5 of the Finals. The Spurs spent a lot of time pondering, preparing for a new season this summer.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title thanks to dominant Gabby Williams performance in Game 7

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Houston Rockets 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.

Houston Rockets 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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

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 / The Dream Shake / October 21

How will the Rockets do this season?

Happy start of the NBA Season! With the Rockets’ season kicking off at home against the Dallas Mavericks, I figured now was a good time to get into my pre-season predictions.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20

Here’s Where the Rockets Stand in Preseason Power Rankings

On Tuesday, the 2026-2027 NBA season is set to tip off. This summer saw the moves of LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and Kawhi Leonard, which are certain to have an impact on the league’s title picture.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18

Rockets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season

The Houston Rockets were dealt a major blow before last season even began when it was revealed that starting point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the whole year due to an ACL injury.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17

Which Rockets Player Has the Most to Prove This Season?

Entering mid-October with many upsides, the Houston Rockets have the potential to improve upon last season’s performance. The team finished with a 52-30 regular-season record and was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16

What the NBA GM Survey Has Wrong About the Rockets

The 25th annual NBA GM Survey was released earlier this week. For the annual list, NBA general managers vote on 48 questions regarding the best teams, players, coaches, and offseason moves.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 16

Rockets Roll Past Thunder In Preseason 116-89

I had thought that both the Rockets and Thunder might not play their starters at all tonight. Both teams had a hefty number of “Game Time Decisions” and “Day To Day” players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15

Five bold predictions for the NBA's Western Conference

Everyone has Thunder-Spurs II penciled in. The rest of the West has other plans.

NBA Insider: Playoffs not in the cards for Warriors, Mavericks

76ers drawing scrutiny over ties to former owner Michael Rubin

Shawn Marion has questions about LeBron’s Sixers, hopes for Kyrie’s return to form

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 5

Houston Rockets Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Heading Into 2026-27

The Houston Rockets are at a critical point following a few seasons of a long, painful rebuild. For two consecutive seasons, Houston has won 52 games. For two consecutive seasons, however, the Rockets have failed to make it out of the first round.

Houston Rockets News / The Lead / September 29

Houston Rockets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Houston Rockets’ Finals hopes last season seemingly vanished before the first tip-off. After acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, many viewed Houston as a true contender.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3