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Kevin Durant made a bittersweet return to Oklahoma City Tuesday.

Kevin Durant Responds to Boos From Thunder Fans During First Game With Rockets

Patrick Andres

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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

Three Takeaways From the Rockets' Season-Opening Loss to the Thunder

Andrei de Guzman

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Oct 21, 2025

Kevin Durant nearly sent the Rockets back to Texas 0-1 in overtime against the Thunder.

Everyone Made the Same Jokes After Kevin Durant's Near-Timeout Snafu vs. Thunder

Patrick Andres

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Oct 21, 2025

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

Social Media Reacts to Rockets Falling to Thunder in Season Opener

Derek Parker

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Oct 21, 2025

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NBA viewers seem pretty excited by NBC's handling of the NBA season opener between the Thunder and Rockets.

NBA on NBC Earns Rave Early Reviews From Fans in Season Opener

Brigid Kennedy

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Oct 21, 2025

Michael Jordan spoke about joining NBA on NBC in his first appearance on the network during halftime of Opening Night.

Why Michael Jordan is Joining NBA on NBC as Special Contributor

Eva Geitheim

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Oct 21, 2025

This is Durant's first season with the Rockets.

Kevin Durant Playfully Reciprocated Thunder Fans' Boos During Return to OKC

Brigid Kennedy

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with guard Reed Sheppard (15) after a play during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rockets Get Promising Ranking in Bleacher Report's NBA Power Rankings

Jed Katz

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) grabs a rebound during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rockets' All-Big Lineup Is Ime Udoka's Latest Experiment

Trenton Whiting

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Has Nothing Left to Prove, But the Rockets Can Elevate His Legacy

Jed Katz

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) greets center Alperen Sengun (28) on the court before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets to Host Multiple Events for NBA Opening Week

Lachard Binkley

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Ranks as NBA's Ninth-Best Fourth Option

Anthony Duckett

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Oct 21, 2025

Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) questions the call after a play against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets vs. OKC Thunder Injury Report

Derek Parker

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Oct 21, 2025

Rockets forward Kevin Durant signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension before the season.

Mannix: Inside Kevin Durant’s Extension and What Adam Silver Said About Relocation

Chris Mannix

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Opening Night Preview

Alec Elijah

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Oct 21, 2025

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is a solid prop target on Tuesday.

Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves)

Peter Dewey

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts after making a shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Best DFS Basketball Picks Including Rui Hachimura and 4 Others (October 21st, 2025)

Thomas Carelli

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center.

Amen Thompson, Austin Reaves, and 3 Other Underdog NBA Player Props (Tuesday, 10/21)

Gray Deyo

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Oct 21, 2025

Apr 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) secures the ball against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

OKC Thunder vs. Houston Rockets What to Watch For in Season Opener

Rylan Stiles

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Oct 21, 2025

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