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Rockets could steal ring-thirsty star away from Suns in last-minute trade
There is still time before the NBA trade deadline for the Rockets to go all in on a move that could deliver them a title.
Crowded Conference Leaves No Room for Rockets’ Errors
The Houston Rockets are the second seed in the Western Conference. They've done a lot to prove they belong near the top of the West, but keeping the second spot is a different story.
Led by Alperen Sengun, several Rockets received votes for NBA’s 2025 All-Star Game
The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday, and the Rockets weren’t represented. But led by Alperen Sengun, they did receive votes.
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‘We can beat anybody’: With statement wins, Rockets continue to excel vs. NBA’s best teams
Houston (29-14, No. 2 in West) is the only team with wins this season over both the Thunder and Cavaliers, who are tied for the NBA’s best record.
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How NBA's middle class should navigate dreaded 'Hamster Wheel of Mediocrity'
If a team is  somewhere in the middle, it better have a clear direction because floundering around play-in territory is the NBA’s version of purgatory.
Celtics defeat Mavericks 122-107 in NBA Finals rematch, Tatum scores 24
DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.
The Rockets are showing they could be one piece away from serious title contention
In a league that requires playoff scars to survive the championship gauntlet of four playoff rounds, the Rockets have none, and any team that has been there before will reveal theirs in a seven-game series. Houston, more than any other team, is one piece away from serious title contention.
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Rockets rise toward top as we hand out second-quarter grades
The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.
Historic Dillon Brooks performance continued concerning trend for Celtics
After Houston’s 114-112 victory, Brown said Boston entered the game intending to neutralize Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun. The Celtics accomplished that, holding the Rockets’ top three leading scorers to 30 total points on 9-of-32 shooting (3-for-14 on 3-pointers).
Rockets beat Cavs for 2nd straight time
Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece, and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern
Lakers Insider: No 'Easy Answers' to LA's Trade Outlook After Talk in Locker Room
Having moved up to fifth in the Western Conference standings, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a tricky position leading up to the NBA trade deadline on Feb.
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NBA games to watch this week as Sixers gain on the play-in
The Sixers did their part by beating the Bulls on Saturday night. Now, the rest of the league needs to help them out, just a little bit.