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Rockets rescued from Fred VanVleet dilemma by an unlikely hero The Houston Rockets may finally have a negotiating partner they can negotiate a mutually beneficial trade with to replace Fred VanVleet.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
NBA power rankings: 76ers surge behind Tyrese Maxey, Rockets tumble 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is averaging 31.7 points per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Philadelphia has won six of its last eight games.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
For a brief moment, one King proved Doug Christie wrong against the Rockets After being benched for the better part of three games, Mailk Monk finally got in the game and made a small difference.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM
Bill Simmons hints at a Kevin Durant problem brewing with the Rockets It goes without saying that the Houston Rockets' offseason acquisition of Kevin Durant has already paid huge dividends. Through his first 24...
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Tari Eason - Offers efficient scoring in return Eason (lower leg) tallied 16 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 16 minutes Sunday in the Rockets' 125-124 overtime loss to the Kin...
Impact Eason made his first appearance for the Rockets since Nov. 14, after he had initially been sidelined due to a right oblique strain before having his return further delayed when he experienced general soreness in his left lower leg during the ramp-up process. The fourth-year forward was able to avoid a major setback due to the latter issue and excelled in his return Sunday, with his 16-point effort fueled by some red-hot shooting from downtown. A career 36.8 percent shooter from long distance, Eason shouldn't be relied upon to make a regular impact in that area, but he's proven to be an excellent per-minute contributor in the rebounds, steals and blocks categories. Eason could see his playing time tick up slightly in future games, though he'll have a ceiling on his minutes upside while the likes of Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun are all available in the Houston frontcourt.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets urged to trade for franchise legend to help Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun | Sporting News Houston is missing something.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Clint Capela - Sees 12 minutes Capela logged two points (1-4 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Kings.
Impact With Steven Adams resting, Capela picked up a handful of minutes Sunday. He saw seven or fewer minutes in his previous three contests, and he remains miles off the fantasy radar.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Adams puts Amen Thompson alongside NBA's greatest athletic freaks: "It looks like AI" The Rockets star is being compared to the league’s most explosive players ever.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Forgotten Rockets forward could be perfect depth trade for the Pistons The Pistons could look to poach from the Rockets' surplus of forwards.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Rockets vs. Clippers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23

Preview the Dec. 23 matchup between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Data Skrive
Rockets vs. Clippers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23
Ime Udoka rips Rockets for playing loose in loss to Kings: "Play around with the game and it usually comes back to bite you" Ime Udoka questions Rockets’ approach after heartbreaking loss to Kings.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
David Adelman left confused following Nuggets' loss to Rockets The Nuggets were beaten soundly on Saturday by the Rockets, but the game had David Adelman with more questions than answers.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • NUGGLOVE.COM
Amen Thompson - Sniffs triple-double in OT loss Thompson amassed 18 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 45 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Kings.
Impact Thompson was very close to triple-double territory in the loss, falling a rebound and two assists short of the milestone. Thompson has had perfect attendance this season, and although he's averaging only 17.5 points per game, he's been a very consistent multi-category producer with uncapped upside when the game is flowing in his direction.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Records double-double in OT loss Durant finished Sunday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Kings with 24 points (8-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists across 48 minutes.
Impact Surprisingly, Sunday marked Durant's first double-double of the season, although he's come tantalizingly close to the milestone several times. Durant is enjoying an excellent December, averaging 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.3 blocked shots over nine games.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Alperen Sengun - Paces team with 28 points Sengun ended with 28 points (12-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime loss to Sacramento.
Impact Although Sengun finished with an excellent scoring total, he lost the rebound race under the basket to Maxime Raynaud and relied on Kevin Durant to pick up the slack off the glass. Sunday marked Sengun's second 28-point total over the past three games, and aside from a hiccup against the Nuggets, he's played extremely well after his two-game absence. Over five games, Sengun has averaged 23.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Schröder Still Has Ice In His Veins, Kings Beat Houston In OT The Sacramento Kings took down the Houston Rockets in an overtime battle, with Dennis Schröder hitting the clutch game winner.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SI.COM
DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, & Coach Christie | Postgame Interviews 12.21.25
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE
EXTENDED: ROCKETS at KINGS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 21, 2025
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE
WILD OT ENDING Rockets vs Kings | December 21, 2025
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets With Another OT Blunder Loss Vs. Sacramento Kings Last Saturday, the Houston Rockets made a major statement. After their controversial overtime loss earlier in the week, the Rockets retaliat...
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Harden, Clippers to host Sengun and the Rockets

Los Angeles and Houston will hit the court in a matchup of Western Conference foes
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Schroeder hits late 3 in OT as Kings stun Rockets 125-124

Dennis Schroder made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 125-124 victory over the Houston Rockets
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press
NBA Announces Kevin Durant's Big Accomplishment in Rockets–Kings Game | Sporting News Kevin Durant landed a shoutout from the NBA after racking up his 5,000th assist in the Houston Rockets' matchup against the Sacramento Kings...
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kevin Durant and Bruce Brown's Alleged Interaction Reveals Why Nuggets Guard Felt Lines Were Crossed Kevin Durant and Bruce Brown got into a heated altercation in the Houston Rockets' 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Steven Adams - Resting Sunday Adams will rest Sunday against the Kings, Sam Warren of The Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Although Adams isn't on the injury report, he's going to miss the second leg of this back-to-back set for maintenance like he normally does. Clint Capela could soak up a handful of minutes with this news.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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