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Oct 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots the ball during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppard Predicted to Become Rockets' Fifth Starter

Anthony Duckett

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets forward Josh Okogie (20) dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Josh Okogie Could Be Consistent Rotation Player for Rockets Moving Forward

Jed Katz

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts with center Alperen Sengun (28) after a play during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets Stars Left Off NBA MVP Ladder As Season Begins

Jed Katz

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Oct 23, 2025

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant wears the Nike KD18.

The 10 Best Basketball Shoes of NBA Opening Night 2025

Pat Benson

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Oct 23, 2025

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Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) fight for the ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Cason Wallace's Confidence to Flourish This Season

Nate Aker

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket beside Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Rockets' Double-Big Lineup Proved to Be Effective Despite Loss to Thunder

Jed Katz

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Oct 22, 2025

Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is a human-highlight reel.

NBA Watchability Rankings: Predicting the Five Most Fun Teams to Watch This Season

Liam McKeone

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and center Alperen Sengun (28) react after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

How Much Should Kevin Durant Defer For The Rockets?

Trenton Whiting

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Oct 22, 2025

Sep 29, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) poses for a picture during Houston Rockets media day at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Should Reed Sheppard's Opening Night Performance Be a Concern for the Rockets?

Jed Katz

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Alperen Sengun Continuing to Show He Is More Than Just a Low Post Threat

Lachard Binkley

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Oct 22, 2025

Dec 17, 2020; Houston, TX, USA; James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball during the first half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center on December 17, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-Imagn Images

ESPN's Kendrick Perkins Explains How Rockets Nabbed James Harden from Thunder in 2012

Anthony Duckett

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbles past Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppaard's Readiness Cited as Key to Rockets' Success This Season

Anthony Duckett

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Oct 22, 2025

SI:AM | Kevin Durant Takes the Blame for Rockets’ Loss in His Debut

Dan Gartland

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Oct 22, 2025

Rockets star Kevin Durant had a sweet interaction with one Thunder fan during Durant's season debut against his former team on Tuesday night.

Kevin Durant Holding a Baby Thunder Fan Was Priceless Moment from Rockets Debut

Kristen Wong

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Oct 22, 2025

Why Kevin Durant Wanted to ‘Wash My Hands’ of Warriors, Suns Tenures

Tim Capurso

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts as overtime is forced in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Rockets Shouldn’t Hang Heads About Opening Loss

Derek Parker

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Oct 22, 2025

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives toward Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the NBA season opener.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already in MVP Form in Thunder’s 2OT Opening Win Over Rockets

Chris Mannix

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Oct 22, 2025

Kevin Durant committed a foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that helped lead to the Thunder's win over the Rockets.

Kevin Durant Shoulders Blame for Rockets' Double-Overtime Loss to Thunder

Eva Geitheim

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Oct 22, 2025

SGA finished with 35 points, five rebounds and five assists.

SGA Says Kevin Durant 'Definitely' Tried to Call Timeout in Rockets-Thunder Debacle

Brigid Kennedy

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Oct 22, 2025

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