Streaking Rockets lead NBA in numerous key metrics
With five straight wins, the Rockets (5-2) now lead the NBA in categories such as net rating; points…
Amen Thompson leads Rockets past Mavericks
“It is a luxury, for sure,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Amen Thompson’s ability to play multiple…
Rockets top Mavs as Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson shine
In a close win over Dallas, the Rockets survived a rare off night from Kevin Durant thanks to…
On injuries, contention, coaching ties, and Celtics vs. Rockets
Injuries and the collective bargaining agreement are impacting the early seasons of the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets…
Detroit Pistons’ Duncan Robinson ‘sad’ to see former teammate arrested in gambling case
“There’s going to be some very dangerous situations out there for everybody,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “There’s going…
Rockets fall to 0-2 as Houston’s young core struggles versus Pistons
Kevin Durant (37 points, 50% FG) was brilliant, but it was a bad night for all of Houston’s…
Why did Steven Adams, Jeff Green watch Thunder’s pregame ceremony?
As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepared for their must-watch pregame ceremony, the Houston Rockets filed out to the…
NBA picks, predictions for 2025-26 MVP, rookie, awards, playoffs
Top 25 NBA players for 2025-26 include Jokic, SGA and Giannis USA TODAY Sports asked its top writers…
Rockets likely to rest key players in Thursday’s preseason finale
The Rockets will likely rest Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and some other regulars in Thursday’s preseason finale at…
In exhibition win over Pelicans, Rockets start ‘double big’ lineup
For only the second time as Rockets, big men Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams started together during Tuesday’s…
Jabari Smith Jr. flourishes as Rockets stay perfect in preseason
The Rockets defeated the Pelicans in Tuesday’s exhibition, and Jabari Smith Jr. was excellent with 26 points in…
After latest win, Rockets wowed by Alperen Sengun’s elite playmaking
During Wednesday’s exhibition victory, All-Star center Alperen Sengun had 13 assists and only one turnover. For a Houston…