The NBA season opener between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder had everything: intensity and controversy. But what stole the headlines wasn’t a highlight play, it was a Kevin Durant timeout controversy that left both teams and fans stunned in the final moments of overtime. Kevin Durant Timeout Controversy Extends Tense Game in Oklahoma With 1.3 seconds remaining in … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Timeout Controversy Teaches Rockets Key Lesson
Rockets Facing The Same Kevin Durant Problem That Frustrated Suns Fans
OKLAHOMA CITY — On opening night, amidst the glitz of ring night, the Rockets fell in double overtime to the defending champions, 125-124. The loss to the Thunder hurt more because they had every chance to steal one on the road. Houston outrebounded Oklahoma City by 12 but couldn’t make it count when it mattered. For Kevin Durant, the night was personal. Booed in his return to … [Read more...] about Rockets Facing The Same Kevin Durant Problem That Frustrated Suns Fans
Rockets vs. Thunder Preview Opening Night: Who Will Come Up Bigger SGA Or Slim-Reaper?
The Houston Rockets‘ NBA opening night clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder should be fantastic. The Thunder will get their 2025 rings and raise their NBA championship banner as they welcome Kevin Durant back “home.” Rockets vs. Thunder Preview: NBA Opening Night Betting and DFS Insights Houston heads into the 2025-26 season with high hopes after finishing second in the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about Rockets vs. Thunder Preview Opening Night: Who Will Come Up Bigger SGA Or Slim-Reaper?
Assessing Reed Sheppard’s Progress From Preseason
The main talking point of the Houston Rockets’ preseason was, unsurprisingly, the first glimpse of ageless superstar Kevin Durant in Rockets red. The next biggest talking point was probably the play of promising sophomore guard Reed Sheppard. So with preseason wrapped up, and the regular season just around the corner, how should Rockets fans feel about the progress of their … [Read more...] about Assessing Reed Sheppard’s Progress From Preseason
Kevin Durant’s Contract Extension With Rockets Made NBA History
At 37 years old, Kevin Durant continues to redefine longevity and excellence. This time, it’s off the court. Kevin Durant’s Contract Extension With Rockets Made NBA History KD’s two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, which was signed on Sunday, officially makes him the highest-paid player in NBA history in terms of career earnings at $589.2 million … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant’s Contract Extension With Rockets Made NBA History