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Oct 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and head coach Ime Udoka leave the court following the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka wants to reduce Kevin Durant’s minutes, mentioning other Rockets players that can also make an impact on the court.

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Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka wants to reduce Kevin Durant’s minutes, mentioning other Rockets players that can also make an impact on the court.

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Oct 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) react in the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images

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After a strong game, the center will take at least one night off, as 4-0 Houston faces Milwaukee

Oct 23, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet was praised for his leadership after the Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

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 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) is congratulated by teammates 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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The center was too much for the Hawks as Houston stays rolling

Basketball - NBA - Preseason - China Games 2026 - Dallas Mavericks v Houston Rockets - The Venetian Arena, Macao, China - October 9, 2026 Houston Rockets' Steven Adams in action with Dallas Mavericks' Daniel Gafford REUTERS/Lam Yik

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Befpre Monday's game, we got more information about two Houston veterans

Oct 23, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and teammates react after Sengun scored while drawing a foul during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets have climbed up the power rankings heading into Week 2 of the NBA season.

Oct 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) drives to the basket 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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The Houston Rockets look to open the season 4-0 by taking down the Atlanta Hawks in the tail end of a home-and-home. Marcus Smart and Steven Adams remain out, but Fred VanVleet will start in his third game since returning from last season's early injury.

Oct 23, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson recently made a game-winning block on Victor Wembanyama, which Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green later praised.

Nov 10, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. /Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

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Here's why to watch the second matchup in three nights between Houston and Atlanta

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,

Oct 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dunks against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images

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Jalen Johnson explained how second-chance points and offensive rebounds helped the Houston Rockets build a first-half lead in their 121-114 victory.

Oct 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots over Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets have started the 2026-27 NBA season with three consecutive wins. The writers at OnSI discuss which Rockets player is ready to make a leap this season.

Jan 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) and head coach Ime Udoka look on in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet offered insight into head coach Ime Udoka’s personality away from the court, explaining how his intense demeanor during games is not same as other moments with the team.

Mar 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets visit the Atlanta Hawks in a Saturday night showdown where the winner will improve to 3-0 on the young season. Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit, but veteran Kevin Durant will play. Houston has won four straight vs. the Hawks.

Oct 23, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reveals what he told Amen Thompson after the young player blocked Victor Wembanyama's shot during the final seconds on Friday's game.

Jan 28, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) controls the ball during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant recognized that the San Antonio Spurs will be a tough opponent ahead of their upcoming matchup in Austin.

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

Oct 15, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) attempts to score a basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The young forward had his night cut to under five minutes as Houston beat Dallas handily

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

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The Houston Rockets opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a dominant win over the Dallas Mavericks. Here are three overreactions from the Rockets' season opener.

Feb 15, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Shooting stars participant Robert Horry speaks to the media during the a press conference for the all star Saturday night participants at the Hilton Americas. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

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Robert Horry tells Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson the Rockets will top the Lakers this season, saying their cohesiveness beats LA’s brand-new roster.

October 10, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka talks with Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, (5) during preseason game against the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center in Houston. /Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images

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Fred VanVleet returned to basketball play after 535 days following an ACL injury. And he looked every bit like his old self in his return.

Oct 16, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks on during the game between the Mavericks and the Hawks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka praise Kyrie Irving’s return from a torn ACL after the Rockets’ 128-110 win over the Mavericks

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This was how a contender wants to get started, as Houston didn't give Dallas a chance