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Are the Rockets really NBA Title contenders?
There’s a debate to be had about the NBA’s ring culture. Some spoilsports say it spoils the sport. They’ll argue that the emphasis on championship pursuits causes fans to lose sight of the forest for the trees. A season should be measured in increments. Winning five more games than expected is worth celebration. Beating a […]
Pre All-Star Break NBA power ranking updates
Earlier this week, ESPN released its post-trade-deadline updated power rankings. Houston came in at the number seven spot, slipping one spot from their previously held sixth spot. This puts Houston behind the Thunder, Spurs, and Nuggets in the Western Conference and behind the Pistons, Knicks, and Celtics in the Eastern Conference. NBA.com cited Houston’s very close […]
Rockets turnovers cost them as they fall to the Clips at home 105-102
Kawhi Leonard had 8 points going into the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers only trailed the Houston Rockets by six. Why were the Rockets only up by six when the Clippers best player had been put in check for three quarters? In large part it was the fact that going into the fourth […]
Rockets set to take on the Clips in Game 2 of a double-dip
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers February 11, 2026 Location: Toyota Center – Houston, TX TV: Space City Home Network, Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Clippers: Derek Jones Jr., Kawhi Leonard, Kris Dunn, John Collins, Brook […]
KD invited Hakeem Olajuwon to The Boardroom
Shortly after the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, I offered my opinion on how the Rockets who are a part of the NBA’s top 75 should be ranked. To the surprise of many, before KD played a single game in a Rockets uniform, I ranked him 2nd behind only the G.O.A.T Hakeem Olajuwon. Just […]
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers game preview
Tonight markls the end of an eventful first half of the season for the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers. The Rockets have had some nice winning streaks that have been broken up by sour losses that seem to prove that the team has zero chance at winning games that don’t matter. The Clippers started […]
Rockets take the first of two straight against the Clippers 102-95
After the Los Angeles Clippers traded away James Harden at the NBA trade deadline, the luster of a Rockets versus Clippers matchup in Toyota Center make gave dulled a bit. Especially since the Clippers biggest return in that trade, Darius Garland would not be playing either. However, for a Rockets team that needs to gain […]
Rockets set to take on the Clips in Game 1 of a double-dip
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers February 9, 2026 Location: Toyota Center – Houston, TX TV: Space City Home Network, NBA TV Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Clippers: Bennedict Mathurin, Kawhi Leonard, Kris Dunn, John Collins, […]
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers game preview
This is the third “home and stay home” series for the Houston Rockets this season. They’re 1-3 so far, with each of those games coming on the road (at Utah and at Portland). Tonight and tomorrow, they take on the new-look Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers traded James Harden for Darius Garland and decided to […]
The Rockets need to live up to their Space City moniker
Spacing. So much discussion around spacing. It’s rudimentary. It’s intuitively easy to understand. More shooters = more shots. More shots = more points. Three is, by now, infamously more than two. The Houston Rockets have bad spacing by modern NBA standards. It’s undeniably true. Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson are both poor shooters. They’re also […]
Rockets Alperen Sengun named NBA All-Star after all
After OKC’s Shai-Gilegous Alexander sustained an abdominal strain, which will sideline him till after the All-Star break, it was said that there would need to be a replacement. Early Sunday, it was revealed that NBA commissioner Adam Silver selected Rockets center Alperen Sengun to be SGA’s replacement. It is important to note that this year […]
Were the Rockets even working the phones at the NBA Trade Deadline?
On Thursday, the NBA trade deadline came and went for the Houston Rockets. They were one of the few inactive teams in the league. There’s a bit of confusion regarding whether the Rockets were even working the phones. General Manager Rafael Stone said that the team had spoken to various organizations and ball clubs. “Obviously, […]
Rockets down Thunder 112-106 behind Alperen Sengun’s triple double
The Houston Rockets were facing and Oklahoma City Thunder squad missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as well as Jalen Williams and Ajay Wilson, but a win is a win, and the Rockets needed one to get back on track. Alperen Sengun finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks to lead the […]
Rockets take on Thunder on national TV
Rockets vs OKC Thunder February 7, 2026 Location: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma TV: ABC Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Time: 2:30om CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Thunder: Jared McCain, Luguentz Dort, Alex Caruso, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game preview
Once again, the Houston Rockets are at a rest disadvantage against a superior opponent. In addition, the Oklahoma City Thunder sat half their roster for their last game in San Antonio. In reality, none of that matters since the Rockets probably couldn’t beat the Oklahoma City Blue right now. Houston’s offense, which was build around […]
In defense of another quiet Rafael Stone NBA Trade Deadline
We’ve been here before. That’s worth remembering. This is not the first time in the Rafael Stone era that there’s been widespread displeasure with Rafael Stone. It’s familiar territory for Houston Rockets fans. Specifically, it happens on an annual basis at the NBA Trade Deadline. To be sure, their recent thrashing at the hands of […]
Rockets stung by Hornets 109-99
All of us have a player we like more than others on the team. All of us probably have a player we don’t like as much on the team. Tonight’s game pretty much united both, as with the exception of the deep bench, and maybe, Durant’s night, everyone on the Rockets was fairly dismal. It […]
Hornets Fly Into Houston
Houston Rockets VS Boston Celtics February 5th, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: SCHN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00 PM CST Projected Starting Lineups Houston: Amen Thompson Josh Okogie Kevin Durant Jabari Smith Jr. Alperen Sengun Charlotte: LaMelo Ball Kon Kneupple Brandon Miller Miles Bridges Moussa Diabate
NBA Trade Deadline day: Will the Rockets be active?
Here’s a place to discuss NBA Trade Deadline Day. Will the Rockets be busy? It’s been a busy trade season, against the expectation of most observers. The Rockets, being hardcapped, will have difficulty making a trade, but it’s possible. Will Giannis be a Rocket? Will the whole roster be replaced with new, better, players? Stay […]
Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets game preview
Note: I’m writing this preview before the Houston Rockets take on the Boston Celtics. I’m also writing this well ahead of the NBA trade deadline, which is Thursday at 2pm CT. So if you’re wondering why I’m not talking about how the Rockets have traded for prime Hakeem Olajuwon or whatever, you have your answer. […]
Rockets throw up stinker vs. Celtics, lose 114-93
The numbers say the Houston Rockets are a top five offense. The eye test says something very different. The Rockets shot 41 percent against the Boston Celtics, and on top of that, they were dominated on the boards by the Celtics, leading to an ugly 114-93 defeat. The Rockets were outrebounded 57-38 in reversal of […]
Rockets look to keep wining versus Boston
Houston Rockets VS Boston Celtics February 4, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: SCHN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00 PM CST Projected Starting Lineups Houston: Amen Thompson Tari Eason Kevin Durant Jabari Smith Jr. Alperen Sengun Boston: Derrick White Baylor Scheierman Jaylen Brown Sam Hauser Neemias Queta
Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics game preview
The Houston Rockets have won three straight games. Tonight, they welcome the Boston Celtics to Toyota Center, who are on a two-game winning streak of their own (and are crushing the Mavericks in Dallas as I type this). When these teams met early in the season, Boston was also on a winning streak but were […]
The ghost of James Harden still haunts the Rockets
Admit it… Some part of you wants it. Some flames never die. Some memories gradually fade into the abyss. Others are visceral. You could reach out and grab that moment. Your instinct is to re-live it, because psychologically, you never stopped living it in the first place. James Harden. The Beard. Based on demographics, the […]
Are the Houston Rockets looking to acquire Andre Drummond?
Happy NBA trade deadline week! With this year’s NBA Trade Deadline approaching this Thursday at 2:00 PM central, there’s no shortage of trade rumors going around, and even though a deal seemed to be unlikely, Brett Sigel with ClutchPoints.com reported that the Rockets have had interest in acquiring another center. “With Steven Adams out for […]
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