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Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) leaves the court after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Rockets Drop in NBC Sports' Latest Power Rankings

Jed Katz

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Nov 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (C) looks on from the bench with center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Peyton Watson (8) in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena.

Nuggets Announce Starter-Filled Injury Report vs. Rockets

Logan Struck

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1 Hour Ago

Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Explains Challenges of New Integration with Rockets

Anthony Duckett

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2 Hours Ago

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Explains Rockets' Offensive Challenges Without Fred VanVleet

Anthony Duckett

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Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Rockets and Nuggets Both See Notable Injury Reports

Derek Parker

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Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Lands in The Ringer's Top-15

Anthony Duckett

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Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) prepares to shoot a technical foul in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Rockets Have Reason for Concern if Third-Straight Nuggets Loss Becomes Reality

Jed Katz

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19 Hours Ago

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Rockets Revealing Inability To Finish Games

Trenton Whiting

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19 Hours Ago

Mar 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta smiles during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rockets' Ownership in Substantive Talks for Purchase, Relocation of Connecticut Sun

Anthony Duckett

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Dec 19, 2025

Dec 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) points as he brings the ball up the court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

Amen Thompson's 3-Point Shooting Has Taken a Step Back This Season

Lachard Binkley

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Dec 19, 2025

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Ime Udoka Blasts Rockets' Defense in Loss vs. Pelicans

Jed Katz

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Dec 19, 2025

Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) and forward Kevin Durant (7) defend on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in overtime at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Rockets Must Take Advantage Of Their Rematch With The Nuggets

Trenton Whiting

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Dec 19, 2025

Dec 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbles the ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Cited as Nearly Untouchable on Trade Market

Anthony Duckett

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Dec 19, 2025

Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone walks on the court before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rockets Cited as Motivation for Nets to Have Quick Turnaround

Anthony Duckett

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Dec 19, 2025

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) leaves the court after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Collapse Brutally In OT Against New Orleans Pelicans

Andrei de Guzman

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Dec 18, 2025

Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) reacts to his tripping foul on Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Rockets Given Third-Best Chance of Winning Title

Anthony Duckett

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Dec 18, 2025

Nov 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) talks with guard Fred VanVleet (right) on the bench during the game against the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Can The Rockets Compete Without Fred VanVleet?

Trenton Whiting

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Dec 18, 2025

Feb 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) grabs a rebound against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Rockets Should have the Advantage in Several Areas When They Face the Pelicans

Lachard Binkley

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Dec 18, 2025

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