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Kings DeMar DeRozan Passes 2 NBA Legends on All-Time Scoring List vs. Rockets DeMar DeRozan continued his climb up the NBA's all-time scoring list as the Sacramento Kings fall to the Houston Rockets.
FEBRUARY 26 • SI.COM
Reed Sheppard - Goes for 28 points in start Sheppard generated 28 points (9-21 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 32 minutes of Wednesday's 128-97 win over the Kings.
Impact Sheppard filled in for Amen Thompson (quadriceps) as a starter Wednesday and had a strong day from beyond the three-point arc. He attempted a career-high 16 triples and knocked down 43.7 percent of those looks. His 28 points were tied for his second most in a game this season. Sheppard is averaging 12.9 points, 3.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 24.8 minutes per game this season.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sheppard makes 7 3s, Sengun has a triple-double as Rockets rout Kings 128-97

Reed Sheppard made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Alperen Sengun had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings...
FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press
Dorian Finney-Smith - Ruled out for Wednesday Finney-Smith (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Kings, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will receive a rest day on the first leg of this back-to-back set, but he'll return to the floor for Thursday's game in Orlando. Josh Okogie could see some extra minutes with Finney-Smith unavailable and Jeff Green might be able to get into the rotation.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Reed Sheppard - Starting Wednesday Sheppard will start Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Impact Amen Thompson (quadriceps) is unavailable Wednesday night, opening up a spot for Sheppard in the starting lineup. In six starts this season, Sheppard is averaging 13.8 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals across 29.2 minutes.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant teases surprise reunion with Steph Curry after burner accounts incident Kevin Durant's love for the game of basketball has never been in doubt. The two-time NBA champion has never hesitated to discuss his passion...
FEBRUARY 25 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
ESPN's Mark Jones, also the Kings' TV voice, calls Sacramento win an 'historic exhale' | Sporting News Houston avoided a meltdown and Sacramento breathed again.
FEBRUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Amen Thompson - Listed out for Wednesday Thompson is out for Wednesday's game against the Kings due to left quadriceps tendinitis.
Impact Considering Wednesday is the first leg of a back-to-back, it's fair to wonder if the Rockets are taking a cautious approach with Thompson. Reed Sheppard stands out as the most likely candidate to replace Thompson in the starting lineup Wednesday, and he should see a big boost in fantasy value in that role.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Clint Capela - Another quiet effort Capela contributed two points (1-3 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes during Monday's 125-105 victory over the Jazz.
Impact With Steven Adams (ankle) done for the year, Capela should continue to share the backup center spot with Dorian Finney-Smith based on matchup. Capela has been held scoreless in three of his last six games, offering him little fantasy relevance in this role.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Texas grand jury declines to indict former NBA player Patrick Beverley in assault case

A Texas grand jury has declined to indict former NBA player Patrick Beverley after he was arrested last year on an accusation that he had assaulted his sister
FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press
"They play 'my turn' basketball" – Kendrick Perkins believes the Rockets won't survive the first round of the playoffs Kendrick Perkins guarantees that the Rockets are not getting out of the first round with their style of play.
FEBRUARY 24 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Reed Sheppard - Drains five threes against Jazz Sheppard posted 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-9 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes off the bench during Monday's 125-105 victory over Utah.
Impact It was another big night from downtown for the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Sheppard has sunk at least one three-pointer in all nine of Houston's games in February and drained four or more in three of the last five, averaging 12.7 points, 3.2 assists, 2.9 boards, 2.6 threes and 1.4 steals in 24.7 minutes a contest
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Alperen Sengun - Teases triple-double in big win Sengun posted 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 125-105 win over the Jazz.
Impact The fifth-year center fell just short of his third triple-double of the season, and the 11th of his career. Sengun has seen his offense taper off a bit in February as the Rockets struggle to find enough shots for everyone, but through nine games this month he's still averaging 17.7 points, 8.8 boards, 6.3 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Season-high 12 dimes in win Durant recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds, 12 assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 125-105 victory over Utah.
Impact The double-double was his sixth of the season, and the 12 assists were a season high for Durant. The future Hall of Famer has delivered his usual well-rounded production in February, averaging 24.5 points, 5.3 boards, 4.3 assists, 2.6 threes, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks in eight games on the month.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Tari Eason - Double-double against Jazz Eason supplied 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 125-105 victory over Utah.
Impact The fourth-year wing produced his second straight double-double and his fourth of the season, all of which have come since the calendar flipped to 2026. Through eight games in February, Eason is averaging 11.4 points, 6.8 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals, but he continues to struggle on offense -- he's shooting just 39.1 percent from the floor and 32.6 percent from long distance on the month.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Amen Thompson - Pops for 20 in Monday's rout Thompson finished Monday's 125-105 victory over the Jazz with 20 points (8-9 FG, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes.
Impact It's the first time in eight February games that Thompson has scored at least 20 points. The third-year guard's lack of offensive production has been due to a decline in usage rather than efficiency -- he's shooting 52.7 percent from the floor on the month but has attempted just 9.3 FGs a game, down significantly from his 13.2 attempts per game on the season. On those eight February contests, Thompson is averaging 13.0 points, 7.0 boards, 4.5 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.9 blocks.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 25

Preview the Feb. 25 matchup between the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.
FEBRUARY 24 • Data Skrive
Rockets vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 25
Kevin Durant says he wants to play for U.S. men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he...
FEBRUARY 24 • ABCNEWS.COM

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he says he told USA Basketball Managing Dir...
FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Durant, Rockets take on the Kings

Sacramento heads to Houston for a Western Conference matchup Wednesday
FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Dominant Win over the Jazz The Houston Rockets needed to get back on track after a shocking fourth quarter collapse against the Knicks, and boy did they do that on Mon...
FEBRUARY 24 • SI.COM
Deadspin | Jabari Smith Jr. puts up 31 as Rockets rumble past Jazz Deadspin | Jabari Smith Jr. puts up 31 as Rockets rumble past Jazz
FEBRUARY 24 • DEADSPIN.COM
Will Hardy details his approach, expectations for defensive intensity in Houston
FEBRUARY 24 • YOUTUBE
Are the Rockets using Reed Sheppard correctly? | Sporting News People are asking questions.
FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
JAZZ at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 23, 2026
FEBRUARY 24 • YOUTUBE
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