OCTOBER 2, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
HOUSTON ROCKETS 33-20 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
33-20 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Hornets · Fri 12:00AM
"That game will always haunt them" – Magic Johnson was in disbelief after the Clippers suffered a most devastating loss in their history The Clippers can only erase the sting of their 2015 playoff loss to the Rockets with a breakthrough trip to the NBA Finals.
Scathing Reed Sheppard criticism could sink the Rockets' title dreams With the news of the potentially season-ending ACL injury that Fred VanVleet sustained last week, the Houston Rockets' offensive rejuvenatio...
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Rockets say Dorian Finney-Smith will likely miss regular-season time due to ankle rehab With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) sidelined, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and Jae’Sean Tate could all potentially see increased usage and mi...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Rockets' Dorian Finney-Smith expected to miss start of season Houston Rockets forward likely out to start 2025-26 season while recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • NBA.COM
Dorian Finney-Smith likely to miss Rockets' season opener after ankle surgery
Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to miss the start of the NBA season while recovering from off-season ankle surgeryOCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press
The Houston Rockets' Ceiling with Fred VanVleet Out The injury of Fred VanVleet has put the Rockets in an interesting situation. Albeit not title contenders now, the Rockets could still underg...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
"Didn't say too much on the basketball court, just led by example" – Sam Cassell was taken aback by Clyde Drexler's demeanor Drexler’s willingness to make plays for others shocked his new Rockets teammates.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
"Amen Thompson's going to be the most improved player in the league" – Tim Bontemps predicts big things for Rockets forward ESPN's Tim Bontemps sees big things ahead for Amen Thompson.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Devastating Fred VanVleet injury opens up blockbuster trade Rockets must consider The Houston Rockets were dealt a huge blow with the Fred VanVleet injury, but a big trade could save them.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • HOOPSHABIT.COM
ESPN insider says quiet part out loud about Kevin Durant extension talks As the Houston Rockets enter the season, their two main financial priorities going forward are crystal clear: extending both Tari Eason and...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Houston turns to Kevin Durant in pursuit of first championship since 1995 | Sporting News Kevin Durant’s arrival has Rockets fans dreaming of a parade. Can KD finally deliver?
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kevin Durant's flirty invite to Kay Adams has fans talking | Sporting News Kevin Durant's flirty invite to Kay Adams for a Houston Rockets game and Texas BBQ went viral this week, with fans having a field deal over...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rockets are giving Kevin Durant the gift that the Suns took from him The Houston Rockets are giving Kevin Durant a chance to win another championship after the Suns missed the playoffs last season.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Rockets trade idea lands former lottery pick as Fred VanVleet replacement | Sporting News This trade idea would land Houston a new point guard.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Entering third season, expectations continue to rise for Houston's Amen Thompson “The way he uses his athleticism, I don’t think we’ve seen that in our league,” Kevin Durant says of Amen Thompson, his new teammate in Hous...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Kevin Durant shoots his shot with Kay Adams with Rockets game, BBQ invite NBA star Kevin Durant is gearing up for his first season with the Houston Rockets after a blockbuster, seven-team trade during the offseason...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Dorian Finney-Smith devastating injury update will surprise Rockets fans As the Houston Rockets prepared to enter training camp just two weeks ago, a serious strength of the way they had constructed their roster w...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Rockets HC Ime Udoka makes stance on Clint Capela crystal clear As the Houston Rockets navigated this offseason, their plethora of moves beyond their blockbuster acquisition of Kevin Durant were all clear...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith disaster looks slightly better after media day Based on Dorian Finney-Smith's Houston Rockets comments, the Los Angeles Lakers' mess doesn't look quite as bad (but it's still bad).
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Rockets Already Dealing with Injury Challenges Ahead of Season Over the offseason, the Houston Rockets amassed what could very well be the deepest roster in the league, trading for and signing numerous c...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SI.COM
Rockets' Tari Eason extension decision all but confirmed As the Houston Rockets enter the 2025-26 NBA season, they have two major financial situations on their plate: extensions for both offseason...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Rockets trade pitch targets 19.3 PPG scorer to replace Fred VanVleet | Sporting News The Rockets may look East following Fred VanVleet's torn ACL.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
