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

Houston fell to the Thunder in double overtime, and Durant said it was his fault.

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

After flailing in Phoenix, KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston offered exactly that.

Sports Illustrated

Germany crowned EuroBasket champions, beating Turkey to win their first title since 1993

Rallying with captain Dennis Schröder, Germany scored the final six points after Turkey had led for most of the game.

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Kevin Durant Trade Update: How Houston Can Afford Kevin Durant Without Breaking the Rockets Core Lineup

Houston lands Kevin Durant without breaking their young core. Here's how savvy cap management and strategic planning made the blockbuster trade happen.

International Business Times UK

How Ime Udoka resurrected the Houston Rockets from NBA poverty to contender

After a headline-making fall in Boston, Ime Udoka has staged a comeback with the Houston Rockets that has him leading the pack for the NBA’s coach of the year

The Guardian - US

Report: Rockets unlikely to offer max contracts in 2024 to Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun are unlikely to receive maximum-salary contract extension offers in 2024, the Houston Chronicle reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets’ Alperen Şengün Diagnosed With Sprained Ankle, Bruised Knee, per Report

The Houston center was wheeled off the court on Sunday.

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Rockets’ Alperen Şengün Exits Court in Wheelchair After Suffering Leg Injury

Şengün suffered an injury with less than one minute remaining in Sunday’s game against the Kings.

Sports Illustrated

After close win, Clippers stars impressed by improving Rockets

Kawhi Leonard on the Rockets: “Very good and very confident. Ime [Udoka] is putting them in the right position to succeed, and they are just getting better and better.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Quickly Losing Contender Status

The Celtics and Nuggets had winning streaks snapped, but there isn’t cause for concern yet.

Sports Illustrated

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. excels, but Chet Holmgren rallies Thunder past Rockets

In a battle of top 2022 draft picks, Jabari Smith Jr. had another 20-15 game, but Chet Holmgren scored 19 points in the fourth quarter and rallied the Thunder to a win.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson show grit as Rockets rally past Suns

One night after struggling massively in the paint, Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points, 16 rebounds) and the Rockets flipped the script in Friday’s gritty win over Phoenix.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2024 NBA trade deadline: Feb. 7 Houston Rockets rumor updates

We’re now in the final hours until the NBA’s in-season trade deadline on Thursday afternoon. Will Rafael Stone and the Rockets make any more moves?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore set career highs as Rockets blast Raptors

Rockets rookies Amen Thompson (19 points, 7 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (25 points, 6 rebounds) each set career-highs Friday as Houston routed Toronto.

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Reaction: Cam Whitmore leads frantic rally as Rockets fall just short in Brooklyn

Rookie guard Cam Whitmore (19 points, 9 rebounds) led Houston’s frantic comeback bid in the fourth quarter, but the Nets had just enough of a cushion to survive.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Interview: Alperen Sengun on his growth and the 2023-24 Rockets

In a newly released interview with ESPN’s JJ Redick, Rockets center Alperen Sengun breaks down his impressive 2023-24 season at a personal and team level.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bleacher Report ranks key Rockets among NBA’s top under-22 players

Bleacher Report’s latest ranking of the NBA’s best under-22 prospects includes both Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. in the top six. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets could target backup center by February trade deadline

“Houston could look to make an upgrade in their frontcourt behind Alperen Şengun,” Yahoo’s @JakeLFischer says of a potential #Rockets trade.

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Ime Udoka rips Rockets after Anthony Davis, Lakers extend Houston’s winless road record

The Rockets (8-9) are now 0-8 away from home this season after Saturday’s loss to Anthony Davis and the Lakers. In postgame comments, Ime Udoka was clearly upset.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Key takeaways from new Alperen Sengun podcast with Paul George

On “Podcast P with Paul George,” Alperen Sengun opened up regarding his first three NBA seasons in Houston and the positive impact of Ime Udoka and Dillon Brooks.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Power Rankings: Red-Hot Bucks, Timberwolves Are on the Rise

Damian Lillard’s impact in Milwaukee is telling while Anthony Edwards is on a blistering pace in Minnesota. But where do their teams rank this week?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Takeaways: In close loss to Warriors, Rockets finish with Aaron Holiday over Jalen Green

Houston (6-6) has lost three straight after a 121-116 loss at Golden State. Alperen Sengun had another monster game with 30 points (56.5% FG) and 13 rebounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets celebrate fifth straight win as Fred VanVleet takes over late versus Pelicans

Despite trailing for most of the second half, the #Rockets won their fifth straight game after an electric 8-0 burst in the final 80 seconds by Fred VanVleet.

Sports Illustrated

Four NBA Players Already in the Running for Most Improved

Just over a week into the season, players like the Hawks’ Jalen Johnson are proving their worth.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Day 2 Rockets practice updates: Training camp continues in Louisiana

Ime Udoka, Fred VanVleet, and Alperen Sengun met with reporters Wednesday after the second day of #Rockets training camp. Here’s what we saw and learned.

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