As the NBA trade deadline approaches, speculation around star movement continues to dominate league conversations. One name that repeatedly surfaces in those discussions is Trae Young. However, despite recent chatter connecting him to several franchises, any rumors linking Young to the Houston Rockets are losing credibility. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Houston is not … [Read more...] about Rockets, Trae Young Rumors Lose Steam as Insider Shuts Door
Kevin Durant Gets His Revenge as Clutch Dagger Sinks the Suns
There are regular wins, and then there are wins that carry weight well beyond the final buzzer. On Monday night in Houston, Kevin Durant delivered the latter. With 1.1 seconds remaining, Durant buried a deep three-pointer to lift the Houston Rockets to a 100–97 victory over the Phoenix Suns, completing a moment that blended elite execution with unmistakable emotion. The shot … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Gets His Revenge as Clutch Dagger Sinks the Suns
How Big A Problem Is Sengun’s Injury For The Rockets?
The Houston Rockets fell to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, 110-104. The bigger concern for Houston is that All-Star center Alperen Sengun went down just over a minute into the game. This comes just two games after returning from his last absence. Is this just the nature of being a big body in the bustling NBA? How Big A Problem Is Sengun’s Injury For The Rockets? The … [Read more...] about How Big A Problem Is Sengun’s Injury For The Rockets?
Unpopular Perennial All-Star Leads Biggest NBA Disappointments, Who Is Each of The 30 Teams?
After looking at the NBA’s biggest surprises in the early going, I decided to examine the players who have been the biggest disappointments. While there are a few players who stand out, none of them do so than Atlanta Hawks Trae Young. Unpopular Perennial All-Star Leads Biggest NBA Disappointments, Who Is Each of The 30 Teams? Young has played just 10 games this season, sitting … [Read more...] about Unpopular Perennial All-Star Leads Biggest NBA Disappointments, Who Is Each of The 30 Teams?
Has Rockets Win Streak Showcased Playoff Potential?
The Houston Rockets are on a four-game win streak to start 2026. It’s a promising turn around from a perilous December that saw them go just 7-6. Their recent wins over bottom-of-the-standings lurkers may not seem important. However, the Rockets haven’t been playing the same way they have been for most of the season. Are the Rockets showing us a glimpse of their true playoff … [Read more...] about Has Rockets Win Streak Showcased Playoff Potential?