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 Houston Rockets are an exciting team to watch this season. Thought by many to be contenders for the NBA championship after acquiring Kevin Durant, things aren’t exactly going to plan. And the same could be said for their broadcasting team,

Follow along with the best of a five-game night in the NBA, headlined by Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown facing off in Pistons-Celtics.

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

Why Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant says he's mastered the game, and doesn't want to be compared to anyone anymore.

The New Orleans Pelicans, last in the Western Conference, seek their first three-game winning streak of the season when they host the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

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.

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.

In July, the Houston Rockets inked guard Kevon Harris to a two-way deal. Harris played for the Rockets' Summer League team and was the Rockets' fourth-leading s