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After routing Portland, Rockets storm back into 2025 NBA Cup race

When Houston lost its Emirates NBA Cup 2025 opener by double digits in San Antonio, its odds of advancing to December’s eight-team knockout rounds appeared low. But one week later, after Friday’s 24-point blowout of Portland (led by Kevin Durant, who scored 30 points and was +37 in his minutes), the Rockets are now in […]

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Seat changes are officially underway at Toyota Center

In a self-funded project (reportedly at an investment of over $10 million), the Houston Rockets are replacing the 17,000 bowl seats inside their home arena of Toyota Center. The new seats feature a black sports-weave material, which will represent a noticeable change relative to the venue’s current color scheme of red. In advance of Wednesday’s […]

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2025 NBA Cup: Rockets in difficult spot after opening loss to Spurs

Last fall, the Houston Rockets made an impressive run to the semifinals of the annual Emirates NBA Cup. That in-season tournament run concluded with a last-second home win over the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling quarterfinal and a competitive semifinal loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas. Both were single elimination games, […]

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Report: Rockets not likely to pursue Ja Morant trade with Grizzlies

Just prior to training camp, the Houston Rockets lost veteran point guard Fred VanVleet (right knee ACL repair) to a potentially season ending injury. That development led many observers around the league to speculate that Houston might pursue an external upgrade at point guard. Yet, six games into the 2025-26 season, the Rockets (4-2) own […]

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As Houston’s point guard, Amen Thompson draws praise from Jason Kidd for his offense

HOUSTON — Amen Thompson may not look like a traditional point guard, but he’s filling in capably for the Rockets in the absence of veteran Fred VanVleet. The Rockets (3-2) entered Monday’s home game versus Dallas (2-4) on a three-game winning streak, and their 22-year-old rising star was +77 when playing during those games. For […]

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Zach Lowe loves the ‘scientific experiment’ of 2025-26 Rockets

After losing Fred VanVleet to a potentially season ending knee injury, the Rockets aren’t starting a traditional point guard. The closest thing in Houston’s starting lineup, Amen Thompson, hasn’t even made a single 3-pointer through four games. And yet, at the moment, the Rockets (2-2) have the NBA’s best offense of the 2025-26 season. One […]

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Rockets rout Raptors as Houston becomes NBA’s No. 1 offense

With Wednesday’s 139-121 victory at Toronto, the Rockets (2-2) secured their first winning streak of the 2025-26 campaign and are now NBA’s top-rated offense of the young season. Featuring Dave Hardisty, Ben DuBose, and Paulo Alves, our “ClutchFans Live” postgame show recaps all the key storylines from that showing against the Raptors. Discussion topics include […]

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One month post-surgery, Fred VanVleet moving without assistance or brace at Rockets’ practice

Less than a month after undergoing ACL surgery on his right knee, veteran Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is already walking without crutches, a limp, or a brace. VanVleet was seen by reporters at Houston’s practice on Thursday, where the Rockets (0-1) were gearing up for Friday’s regular-season home opener against the Detroit Pistons (0-1). Known […]

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Rockets, Kevin Durant sign two-year extension at sub-max rate

Just as he suggested when training camp opened, Kevin Durant has indeed signed a contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets. The two-year extension, which is the maximum contract length Durant can sign at 37 years old, is for $90 million and contains a player option for year two, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. While […]

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Rockets, Kevin Durant sign two-year extension at sub-max rate

Just as he suggested when training camp opened, Kevin Durant has indeed signed a contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets. The two-year extension, which is the maximum contract length Durant can sign at 37 years old, is for $90 million and contains a player option for year two, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. While […]

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