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SB Nation team blog- Rockets vs. Mavs in China, part deux
Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks October 11, 2026 Location: The Venetian Arena Macao, China TV:NBA TV and Space City Home NetworkRadio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin…
Read at The Dream Shake → - Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks game preview
The Houston looked pretty good on Friday morning in their 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup was triumphant and Alperen Sengun snagged a triple double in just 22 minutes.
Read at The Dream Shake → - Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Kevin Durant
First off, happy belated birthday to the Easy Money Sniper, who turned 38 on September 29th. That’s certainly a ripe old age in the NBA.
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- Rockets down Mavs in China 135-117
The Houston Rockets opened their preseason with a 135-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday morning at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. The matchup gave both teams an early opportunity to evaluate their rosters, build chemistry, and prepare for the upcoming NBA…
Read at The Dream Shake → - Rockets start postseason versus Dallas
Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks October 9th, 2026 Location: The Venetian Arena Macao, China TV:NBA TV and Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin…
Read at The Dream Shake → - Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Alperen Sengun
As a Houston Rockets writer, I don’t write about Alperen Sengun very often. Some of you know why.
Read at The Dream Shake → - Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks preseason game preview
Forgive me for the early preview, but since this matchup between the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks is tipping off at 7am CT, I figured it would be best to get this out there the day before. The game is starting at an ungodly hour for Central Time denizens because it’s…
Read at The Dream Shake → - Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Amen Thompson
The Houston Rockets had two constants during several seasons of their rebuild. Multiple seasons of losing a lot and drafting near the top, thanks to those losing seasons.
Read at The Dream Shake → - Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Jabari Smith Jr.
In the Rockets player stock market, there’s a lot of buzz around AMEN, and REED shares, and controversy around SGUN, but the hidden gem in that selection of Rockets growth stocks might turn out to be JABS. (Full disclosure, I own a great number of entirely fictional REED…
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Yardbarker
Rockets feed- Kevin Durant receives his flowers from Lil Wayne, but it’s not about basketball
Rapper Lil Wayne heaped praise on NBA superstar Kevin Durant, but it was not for his on-court ability. The 38-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best scorers the league has ever seen.
Read at Yardbarker → - Ime Udoka Identifies Growth In Cooper Flagg Before Mavericks-Rockets Rematch
MACAO — Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said before Sunday’s rematch with the Dallas Mavericks that Cooper Flagg played with more confidence in Friday’s preseason opener.
Read at Yardbarker → - Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
Read at Yardbarker → - Rockets Shut Kevin Durant Down For Mavericks Rematch After Extended Run
MACAO — Kevin Durant will not play Sunday when the Houston Rockets face the Dallas Mavericks again at The Venetian Arena, Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Friday.
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- The Houston Rockets Should Avoid This Dangerous Trade At All Costs
Winning 52 games last season wasn’t enough for the Houston Rockets, who finished fifth in the Western Conference before losing to the Lakers in six games during the first round.
Read at Yardbarker → - 'I Was A Little Sad': Kevin Durant Believes Retired Russell Westbrook Could’ve Played Another 6 Years
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons in August 2026, but his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant thinks he could have carried on for far longer.
Read at Yardbarker → - Kevin Durant Speaks On Potentially Overtaking Kobe Bryant’s All-Time Scoring Record This Season
Kevin Durant played 23 minutes in the Houston Rockets’ 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday morning. He finished with 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block, shooting 7-for-12 from the field (58.3% FG) and 1-for-1 from the three-point line (100% 3P).
Read at Yardbarker → - Kevin Durant has interesting take when asked about Russell Westbrook’s retirement
Kevin Durant did not think the end was near for Russell Westbrook prior to the latter’s sudden retirement this offseason. Westbrook announced in August that he was retiring from the NBA after nearly two decades.
Read at Yardbarker → - Kevin Durant Addresses MVP Chants And Kyrie Irving’s Return To NBA Action In China
Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 135-117, in their first exhibition matchup at the NBA Global Games in China. The 38-year-old veteran Durant finished with 15 points, two assists, and one block, shooting 7-for-12 from the field (58.3% FG) and…
Read at Yardbarker → - Lakers Sign Rafael Castro, Waive William Kyle III In Late Offseason Move
With 21 players on the roster, we knew the Lakers were not done making moves. In fact, before opening night, they’ll have to trim their roster down by several spots to comply with NBA rules.
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Space City Scoop (FanSided)
Team blog- Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant spark Rockets trade speculation in familiar way
The Houston Rockets need a scorer and creator to boost their championship odds, and Kevin Durant may be opening the door to reunite with Kyrie Irving.
Read at Space City Scoop (FanSided) → - Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract dispute makes him the perfect Rockets trade target
The Rockets should do everything in their power to trade for Karl-Anthony Towns if he’s available.
Read at Space City Scoop (FanSided) → - Pistons’ gamble on Jalen Duren is identical to Rockets’ Amen Thompson bet
The Rockets and Pistons have both committed to non-shooters in Amen Thompson and Jalen Duren.
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- Cam Whitmore's two-way deal proves what the Rockets knew long ago
The Rockets may not be too surprised to see that Cam Whitmore is down to a two-way contract.
Read at Space City Scoop (FanSided) → - Rockets fans must be patient with Fred VanVleet's return to action
Fred VanVleet will need some time before he can have the expected impact for the Rockets.
Read at Space City Scoop (FanSided) → - Kevin Durant offers shining consolation on brutal Rockets playoff loss
Durant is confident that the playoff loss last season will help the young Rockets get better.
Read at Space City Scoop (FanSided) → - Fred VanVleet's return will be the most overlooked key to Reed Sheppard's growth
Fred VanVleet's guidance should help Reed Sheppard grow even more for the Rockets.
Read at Space City Scoop (FanSided) → - Dorian Finney-Smith regret is hitting the Rockets a second time
The Rockets might be feeling remorseful after Dorian Finney-Smith got traded with less strings attached.
Read at Space City Scoop (FanSided) → - Ime Udoka is feeling the heat of Kevin Durant's pressure
Kevin Durant stressed how important Ime Udoka will be to the Rockets' success this season.
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CW39 Rockets
Other- Coach Ime Udoka pushes Rockets to 'make some real noise' after 2 straight first-round exits
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka says, “we’re not here to just make the first round, we want to make some real noise.”
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ClutchFans
Team blog- Fred VanVleet excels in injury return as Rockets dominate preseason opener
With 17 points, 7 assists, five 3-pointers, and only one turnover, Fred VanVleet excelled in his return from injury as Houston opened its preseason by routing Dallas, 135-117 (box score). VanVleet missed all of the 2025-26 season due to an ACL tear in his right knee.
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Around the NBA
From league outlets- Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights
- 6 things from the Mavericks’ 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets in Macao
The Mavericks’ offense resembled a cohesive unit for the first time in what seemed like ages with Kyrie Irving back.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Rockets vs. Mavs in China, part deux
- Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks game preview
The Houston looked pretty good on Friday morning in their 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup was triumphant and Alperen Sengun snagged a triple double in just 22 minutes.
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- Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks: Game Highlights
- Fred VanVleet returns from torn ACL in Rockets’ pre-season opener
- Rockets, Mavs take China: Highlights, top scenes from off the court
The top sights and sounds from the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets' preseason trip to China.
Read at ESPN → - The Rockets are a huge pain in the ass in the best way possible
In 2022-23, the Sacramento Kings became the darlings of the league, storming to the third-best record in the Western Conference, ending a dreaded playoff drought, and pushing the then-reigning champion Golden State Warriors to the brink in a cinematic seven-game series. At the…
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