Amir Motameni

Joined: Jul 1, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball next to Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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he Rockets are off to a 6-1 start, and their combination of star power, depth and elite two-way play makes them a serious championship contender.

Oct 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts after a made basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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he Rockets are off to a perfect 5-0 start, but while some players are exceeding expectations, others are still trying to find their rhythm.

Oct 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a made basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Everything is fitting perfectly, from Kevin Durant on down, as a Western power continues to emerge

Oct 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks to pass against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images

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With Kevin Durant leading the way, Fred VanVleet healthy, and one of the deepest rosters in the NBA,

Jan 28, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) controls the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Rockets have the size, physicality and defensive versatility to make life difficult for Victor Wembanyama as they look to improve to 2-0

Oct 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Smith erupted for 30 points against the Mavericks, and now takes on the tougher Spurs

Basketball - NBA - Preseason - China Games 2026 - Houston Rockets v Dallas Mavericks - The Venetian Arena, Macao, China - October 11, 2026 Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson in action with Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving REUTERS/Lam Yik

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Rockets star Amen Thompson was voted the NBA's best perimeter defender and most athletic player in the annual GM survey, highlighting his growing reputation.

Basketball - NBA - Preseason - China Games 2026 - Dallas Mavericks v Houston Rockets - The Venetian Arena, Macao, China - October 9, 2026 Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant in action with Dallas Mavericks' Max Christie REUTERS/Lam Yik

Game Day

Kevin Durant shares his thoughts on receiving MVP chants from Chinese fans after scoring 15 points in the Houston Rockets' preseason win over Dallas.

May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) sit on the bench against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets head to Macau for two preseason games against the Dallas Mavericks, giving their new-look roster a chance to build chemistry and test rotations.