Rockets Nation

01/13/2026

This is a story about EXTREME handicap.

Per Marc J. Spears, here’s how it went:

The Rockets have now lost three straight after falling to the Kings... but the context is wild.

The Rockets couldn’t find a hotel in Sacramento the night before.
They stayed in San Francisco instead.
Then drove straight to the Golden Center the afternoon of the game.

Straight traffic, travel before tip-off.

This led to the Kings winning, and snapping their 7-game losing streak.

Not an excuse, but absolutely part of the story.
Some losses come with circumstances that don’t show up in the box score.

01/13/2026

A glimpse of a future superstar 🤩

01/12/2026

Amen Thompson has been playing like a legitimate All-Star lately. ⭐

His two-way impact, athleticism, and ability to control the game have stood out for Houston, setting the tone on both ends of the floor.

The confidence and aggression are showing.

When Amen is locked in like this, the Rockets hit another level.

01/12/2026

He didn’t come back the same. He came back better. 😤

01/11/2026

With the Rockets in need of a boost, Alperen Şengün could return sooner than expected from an ankle sprain, as he's been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of the team's clash with Sacramento. 🙏🚀

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01/11/2026

Fred VanVleet is all heart 🔥😳

01/11/2026

Kevin Durant has passed the legendary Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list, moving into seventh place, and now he’s getting real about what the milestone means. Fans will want to hear what he had to say 🔗👇

01/11/2026

History loading. Kevin Durant is knocking on Jordan’s door. 😤

01/11/2026

That loss vs. the Blazers stings.
Up 13.
Lost by 6.
One short stretch changed everything.

And Ime Udoka didn’t sugarcoat it:

“You took a 37 year old out of the game for 2 minutes and you lose a 13 point lead. 11-0 run…. Don’t play with any aggression… Confidence. Mentally weak…. The fact that we have to rely on a 37 year old is a problem."

That 37-year-old?
Kevin Durant.

Say what you want about rotations, depth, or development... but one thing is clear:

In a world full of problems, benching Kevin Durant will never be the solution.

01/10/2026

Ime Udoka didn’t mince words after a second straight loss to the Blazers: "You took a 37-year-old out of the game for 2 minutes and you lose a 13-point lead."

Despite Kevin Durant’s 30-point night and historic move past Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list, the Rockets' bench crumbled during a decisive 11-0 Portland run, even going as far calling the Rockets squad "mentally weak." 😬

01/10/2026

The word is out: the Grizzlies are exploring a Ja Morant trade, but here’s why he isn’t the best fit for the Rockets: bit.ly/JaInRockets

01/10/2026

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reflects on passing Wilt Chamberlain after Blazers loss

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant reacts after passing Wilt Chamberlain on the scoring list during a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.