The Rockets' big splash was acquiring Kevin Durant to form a formidable trio with Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. The team's abundance of youth led it to a 52-30 record last season, but veteran talent was needed in order to take things to the next level. The 37-year-old adds a new dimension of offense to the group while reinforcing tough defense.

The Rockets are redefining dominance, forcing opponents into exhausting battles and earning grudging respect through relentless pressure, not flashy play.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Sura wore only jersey No. 3 and put up 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

Houston's head coach spoke on a flurry of new contracts across the organization and the mindset moving forward.

Check local listings each week. Both games will stream live nationwide on Peacock. NBC Sports will launch Sunday Night Basketball across NBC and Peacock on Feb. 1, 2026. For a full schedule of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, click here.

The Space City Home Network launched a direct-to-consumer service on Wednesday. It's called SCHN+ and will cost $19.99 per month or $199 per year.

The Houston Rockets have shown resiliency and grit on Thursday night, outlasting the Los Angeles Clippers in a tense finish with a 115-113 victory. Coming off

The Rockets went ahead with less than 30 seconds to go before surviving a chaotic final stretch with multiple replay reviews and missed opportunities for the Clippers.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Dickerson wore only jersey No. 3 and put up 10.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.

Kevin Durant has firmly established himself among the greatest players in NBA history, and the Houston Rockets star recently gave his take on where he sits on the NBA's list of players.