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5 draft prospects to keep an eye on in the Sweet 16

The Sixers will have a first-round draft pick this summer courtesy of the Jared McCain trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. That pick comes via the Houston Rockets and should land somewhere in the 20s. With that in mind, when you’re watching the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament beginning on Thursday night, here are […]

Rockets lose to Timberwolves in heart-breaking fashion in OT 110-108

On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets squared off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the prime-time slate, in a game that had a playoff feel to it. Certainly a playoff intensity. The game held major stakes, as it pertains to the Western Conference standings, as the two teams were separated by just a half game. Kevin […]

Timberwolves 110, Rockets 108: A Truly Insane Night at Target Center

There have been a lot of crazy nights at Target Center over the years, and tonight’s game is right up there as one of the craziest games in a long time. On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Houston Rockets in a game that will play a dramatic role in determining the seeding […]

Rockets and Timberwolves in key west battle

Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves March 25, 2026 Location: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota TV: ESPN Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 830pm Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Wolves: Donte DiVincenzo, Bones Hyland, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert

Rockets expected to make run at Giannis Antetokounmpo in offseason

Last summer, the Houston Rockets pulled off the blockbuster trade of the offseason, acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, for the nominal outgoing package of Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and the 10th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Houston has been at a near identical pace to last season’s team but is on pace […]

VOTE: What player loss hurt the Rockets the most?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question is asking you to decide what player loss hurt the Rockets the most. […]

Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game preview

Well, now it’s the most important game of the season. And Houston has lost all of their “This is the most important game of the season” games before now. The game is on ESPN, and the Rockets have had some stinkers on national television this season. I could look at the record, but ir’s gotta […]

Game Preview #73 – Timberwolves vs. Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston RocketsDate: March 25th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio When the Minnesota Timberwolves walked out of TD Garden with a victory, their first in that building since 2005, it wasn’t just another road win. It was the […]

One second-round NBA Draft prospect the Rockets should look at this summer

NBA Draft analysis makes for some funny discourse. Some basketball fans are obsessive about it. Once a player hits 25, they’re like Leonardo DiCaprio – they lose interest. (My fingers typed that without my permission. It just, happened). There’s nothing (in the case of basketball) wrong with that. Taking an interest in prospects is fun. […]

Rockets comeback falters late against Bulls 132-124

Normally the Rockets scoring 124 in regulation time would signal a win. Normally, though, the team wouldn’t give up 41 points in the first quarter, while only scoring 21 points themselves. That’s truly awful offense AND defense. The deficit would grow to over 22 points, but the Rockets, to their credit, did in fact come […]

Rockets look for third win in a row versus Bulls

Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls March 23, 2026 Location: United Center — Chicago, Illinois TV: Space City Home Network Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7pm Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Bulls: Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Leonard Miller, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith

Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls game preview

Have the Houston Rockets turned the corner after adding Reed Sheppard to the starting lineup? Well, it bears mentioning that it took a great bounce to beat the Miami Heat on Saturday night. It also bears mentioning that Houston was only down in that situation because the player that Sheppard replaced in the starting lineup, […]

Rockets have the luxury of thinking about the future

Confession: I have not watched enough Houston Rockets games this year. I feel bad about it. I write about the team. I’ve never been an 82-game fan. Are you crazy? Living where I do is a factor. Some of these games start at 11 PM for me. I am writing this on my 39th birthday. […]

Rockets hand Heat crushing buzzer-beating loss, 123-122

The Miami Heat’s current difficult stretch reached another devastating blow Saturday night versus the Houston Rockets. They lost at the buzzer off an Amen Thompson game-winning tip in, dropping their fourth straight game in Houston 123-122. Miami is now sporting a 38-33 record and dipped even further into the play-in picture as the ninth seed. […] The post Rockets hand Heat crushing buzzer-beating loss, 123-122 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Amen Thompson tips Rockets to 124-123 victory over Heat

The Houston Rockets were locked into a close game with the Miami Heat in which they had given up a big Heat run, including a goaltend on Jabari Smith Jr. to give the Heat the late lead, but Amen Thompson tipped in the game winner at the buzzer off of a Kevin Durant miss to […]

Hawks bounce back after Rockets loss, defeat Warriors 126-110

The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Saturday evening to face the Golden State Warriors. After a tough loss to the Houston Rockets last night, which ended their 11-game winning streak, the Hawks were looking to see if they could get another streak going. As for the Warriors, they were also coming off a loss […]

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (38-32) @ Houston Rockets (42-27)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Houston Rockets: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Houston Rockets: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to Hot Hot Hoops at game time to join our GameThread and chat about the game live with other Heat fans! *** To check out our other content, click here. […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (38-32) @ Houston Rockets (42-27) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Rockets look for two in a row versus Heat

Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat March 21, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7pm Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Heat: Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Myron Gardner, Simone Fontecchio, Bam Adebayo

GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to snap three-game skid against Rockets

Hoping to snap their first three-game skid in over two months, the Miami Heat square off with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in a quick one-game trip away from home at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Heat’s three-game losing streak is on the heels of winning seven straight and 10 of their previous 12. Their […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to snap three-game skid against Rockets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat game preview

The Miami Heat could become the first team to sweep the Houston Rockets this season. The other two teams that can pull off that feat are the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers. Tonight is the second night of a back-to-back for the Rockets, but the Heat had Friday off. Thankfully for Houston, their game […]

Rockets get right with 117-95 win over Hawks

The Houston Rockets came into this one in need of a get-right after too ugly losses to the Los Angeles Lakers, and get right they did, leading for the vast majority of the game, shooting 52 percent from the field, 47 percent from deep and holding the Hawks to 41 percent shooting on their way […]