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• [Houston Rockets Videos] - The Boardroom: KD x Hakeem Interview

  09-02-2026 22:26 via sportspyder.com
  Two icons 🤝 One conversationFull Hakeem & KD interview out NOW on@TheBoardroom YouTube channel.🎙️: http://youtu.be/1lFioCEr8HAFollow us on Facebook: facebo...
  
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• [Houston Rockets Videos] - Teaching the Dream Shake

  09-02-2026 22:26 via sportspyder.com
  A master of the paint. A poet of the jumper.Hakeem & Kevin practicing their patent moves during their latest talkWatch the full piece now on @TheBoardroom Yo...
  
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• [USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees Alperen Sengun as perennial NBA All-Star

  09-02-2026 22:00 via sportspyder.com
  “For me, he is a perennial guy who should be there every year,” Ime Udoka says. “He is motivated to do that and become that, and leave no doubt.”
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Draymond Green, Payton Pritchard, Plus 4 Must-Sit Week 17 Fantasy Basketball Players

  09-02-2026 20:49 via sportspyder.com
  These players have lower-volume, low-upside basketball schedules in Week 17.
  
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• [SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - The Rockets need to live up to their Space City moniker

  09-02-2026 20:42 via sportspyder.com
  Spacing. So much discussion around spacing. It’s rudimentary. It’s intuitively easy to understand. More shooters = more shots. More shots = more points. Three is, by now, infamously more than two. The Houston Rockets have bad spacing by modern NBA standards. It’s undeniably true. Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson are both poor shooters. They’re also […]
  
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• [ESPN Houston] - Rockets Beat Thunder in OKC | Alperen Sengun Apologizes to Ref

  09-02-2026 20:31 via sportspyder.com
  Rockets Beat Thunder in OKC | Alperen Sengun Apologizes to RefWe’re breaking down the Houston Rockets’ road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and all the st...
  
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• [SportsRadio 610] - Should the Rockets have brought back James Harden at the NBA trade deadline?

  09-02-2026 20:22 via sportspyder.com
  Seth Payne and Sean Pendergast discuss the ESPN report about James Harden being interested in a reunion with the Houston Rockets at the trade deadline, but t...
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Who Would the Rockets Want, Not Want to See in the NBA Playoffs?

  09-02-2026 19:32 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA's hierarchy features plenty of high-profile teams in the Western Conference. Who would Houston want to see in the playoffs?
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - 3 best D’Angelo Russell destinations with Wizards exit looking imminent after Anthony Davis trade

  09-02-2026 18:44 via sportspyder.com
  Recently, the Washington Wizards shook things up by trading for Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. A lesser talked-about part of the trade was point guard D’Angelo Russell, who was also sent to the nation’s capital in the deal. However, recent reporting suggests that Russell might not be in DC for long. “We’ll try to […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Rockets Land Perfect Solution at Point Guard in Latest Mock Draft

  09-02-2026 18:26 via sportspyder.com
  There's a pretty well-established pipeline between the University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team and the Houston Rockets. Rockets owner Tilman Fertitt
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Dorian Finney-Smith Is Still Trying to Work His Way Back

  09-02-2026 17:54 via sportspyder.com
  The Houston Rockets, like most teams, have dealt with injuries all season long. It started before the season as Fred VanVleet suffered a potential season-ending
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Two Buyout Candidates for the Houston Rockets

  09-02-2026 17:53 via sportspyder.com
  There was an unsettling sentiment among the Houston Rockets' fanbase after the organization stayed silent at the NBA trade deadline. While the rest of the leagu
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Kevin Durant Lauds Alperen Sengun’s Triple-Double After Rockets Win vs. Thunder

  09-02-2026 16:54 via sportspyder.com
  On Saturday, the Houston Rockets picked up a much-needed win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. At this point of the season, every game is pivotal for the Rockets.
  
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• [USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Alperen Sengun apologizes for offensive remark to female NBA referee

  09-02-2026 15:50 via sportspyder.com
  “I shook her hand, and said that would never happen again,” Houston’s All-Star center said of the interaction. “It was immature by me.”
  
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• [Total Pro Sports] - Rockets vs Clippers: Where to Watch Live Streaming and TV Coverage Worldwide (Feb 11)

  09-02-2026 14:13 via sportspyder.com
  Rockets vs Clippers on Feb 11 spotlights Houston’s trade regrets despite Kevin Durant's brilliance, against a surging Clippers side, with live streaming and TV coverage.
  
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• [SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets Alperen Sengun named NBA All-Star after all

  09-02-2026 14:08 via sportspyder.com
  After OKC’s Shai-Gilegous Alexander sustained an abdominal strain, which will sideline him till after the All-Star break, it was said that there would need to be a replacement. Early Sunday, it was revealed that NBA commissioner Adam Silver selected Rockets center Alperen Sengun to be SGA’s replacement. It is important to note that this year […]
  
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• [Locked On Rockets] - Rockets Make NO MOVE At NBA Trade Deadline | Rafael Stone CONFIDENT In Kevin Durant & Current Roster

  09-02-2026 13:58 via sportspyder.com
  Rockets Make NO MOVE At NBA Trade Deadline | Rafael Stone CONFIDENT In Kevin Durant & Current RosterHouston Rockets stand pat at the NBA trade deadline—has G...
  
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• [ESPN Houston] - ESPN HOUSTON LIVE STREAM 02/09

  09-02-2026 04:47 via sportspyder.com
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• [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Short-handed Thunder look for others to step up against Lakers

  09-02-2026 04:20 via sportspyder.com
  Deadspin | Short-handed Thunder look for others to step up against Lakers
  
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• [USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 7 - Kyle Lowry (2009-12)

  09-02-2026 02:28 via sportspyder.com
  During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Lowry wore only jersey No. 7 and put up 11.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals per game.
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Rockets’ Alperen Sengun Named All-Star Replacement

  09-02-2026 00:57 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA All-Star game is rapidly approaching and is set for February 15. There was a lot of discussion on the fact that Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun di
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Rockets' Front Office Viewed as the 'Créme de la Créme'

  09-02-2026 00:02 via sportspyder.com
  The Houston Rockets' front office has caught a ton of flack of late. The team entered the season with expectations of potentially being the best threat to the O
  
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• [Fan Nation] - The Rockets Can't Concede The Rest Of This Season

  08-02-2026 23:34 via sportspyder.com
  The Houston Rockets have managed to maintain a position in the top four seeds despite the several injuries the team has had to navigate. Fred VanVleet's injury
  
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• [Houston Sports Talk ] - Houston Rockets Center Alperen Sengun Selected To The All Star Game My Thoughts!!

  08-02-2026 23:02 via sportspyder.com
  What do you think about the selection??
  
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• [Locked On Rockets] - Rockets BEAT Injured Thunder Behind Alperen Sengun's TRIPLE DOUBLE + Jabari & Tari's SHOOTING

  08-02-2026 22:35 via sportspyder.com
  Rockets BEAT Injured Thunder Behind Alperen Sengun's TRIPLE DOUBLE + Jabari & Tari's SHOOTINGHouston Rockets rally past a shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder a...
  
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• [Last Word on Sports] - A SGA-less Thunder Continues To Struggle In A Two-Game Skid

  08-02-2026 21:48 via sportspyder.com
  The Oklahoma City Thunder have dealt with in the new year. Multiple key players like , , and have seen serious playing time missed. These issues intensified after was diagnosed with an abdominal strain. With Gilgeous-Alexander slated to miss five games, the Thunder have already lost games to the Spurs and Rockets. Both matches were competitive, but the lack of offensive firepower proved devastating. An SGA-shaped hole has been seen in the Paycom Center, and it surely proves how important he is t
  
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• [Sportskeeda] - "Should be arrested for terrorist threats" - Kevin Durant Catches Heat From NBA Fans After Rockets Star Heckles Courtside Fan with 'White Boy' Jab

  08-02-2026 21:47 via sportspyder.com
  Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant caught heat from NBA fans on Sunday after he heckled an OKC Thunder fan on Saturday.
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Rafael Stone Criticized for Honest Assessment of Rockets' Poor Injury Luck

  08-02-2026 21:16 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA's trade deadline was a bit of a disappointment, even though there was a record number of players moved this year. However, the devil is in the details.
  
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• [Fan Nation] - OKC Thunder Trading Health Has Led to Inconsistency

  08-02-2026 20:50 via sportspyder.com
  Five of its last eight games lost. The Oklahoma City Thunder is not being dealt a great hand of luck this season, and it's really starting to show as the losses
  
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• [USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Rockets offense is still struggling despite win over OKC Thunder

  08-02-2026 20:41 via sportspyder.com
  Despite their win over the OKC Thunder on Saturday, the offense for the Houston Rockets is yet to snap out of its recent cold streak
  
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• [The Athletic] - Rockets’ Alperen Şengün to replace injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA All-Star Game

  08-02-2026 20:10 via sportspyder.com
  Şengün will join "Team World" under the All-Star Game's new USA vs. the World format.
  
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• [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Rockets' Alperen Sengun replaces Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in ASG

  08-02-2026 20:03 via sportspyder.com
  Deadspin | Rockets' Alperen Sengun replaces Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in ASG
  
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• [USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Tari Eason continues his breakthrough shooting season for Rockets

  08-02-2026 19:50 via sportspyder.com
  Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points in Saturday’s road win over the defending NBA champions, and he continues to shoot at an elite level.
  
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• [Fan Nation] - Rockets' Inactivity at Trade Deadline Could Set Stage for Busy Offseason

  08-02-2026 19:35 via sportspyder.com
  There was an extensive amount of chatter and buzz regarding the Houston Rockets being potentially the most active NBA team at the trade deadline. Or certainly o
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - Rockets’ Alperen Sengun replaces injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in All-Star Game

  08-02-2026 19:26 via sportspyder.com
  The Houston Rockets got back on track on Saturday evening with a road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed this one due to an abdominal strain, which will keep him out of the upcoming NBA All-Star game. On Sunday, the Rockets got some good news on who will be SGA’s replacement for […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Rockets center Alperen Sengun named NBA All-Star for second time

  08-02-2026 19:01 via sportspyder.com
  For the second time in his young career, Rockets center Alperen Sengun is an NBA All-Star. This season, he joins as an injury replacement.
  
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• [Houston Roundball Review] - Ime Udoka about Sengun after win over OKC: "bring that effort every night, we'll be in great shape."

  08-02-2026 18:49 via sportspyder.com
  Postgame comments from Ime Udoka, Houston Rockets' head coach, about Rockets' big man Alperen Sengun's performance in the Rockets' 112-106 road victory over ...
  
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• [Yahoo Sports] - Rockets' Alperen Şengün replaces Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in next weekend’s All-Star Game

  08-02-2026 18:42 via sportspyder.com
  Şengün has averaged 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 6.3 assists this season.
  
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• Alperen Sengun To Replace Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Team World In All-Star Game

  08-02-2026 18:39 via basketball.realgm.com
  Alperen Sengun was named as a replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Team World in next week's All-Star Game.
  Gilgeous-Alexander is out under after the All-Star break with an abdominal strain.
  Sengun is averaging 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists on the year.
  The All-Star Game will feature two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players competing in a mini-round robin tournament.
  
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• [SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Were the Rockets even working the phones at the NBA Trade Deadline?

  08-02-2026 18:28 via sportspyder.com
  On Thursday, the NBA trade deadline came and went for the Houston Rockets. They were one of the few inactive teams in the league. There’s a bit of confusion regarding whether the Rockets were even working the phones. General Manager Rafael Stone said that the team had spoken to various organizations and ball clubs. “Obviously, […]
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - Rockets’ Alperen Sengun apologizes for repeatedly calling female ref a ‘b***h’

  08-02-2026 17:45 via sportspyder.com
  The Houston Rockets had been encountering some turbulence before getting back on track on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. Recently, big man Alperen Sengun had drawn some negative press after repeatedly calling official Jenna Reneau a ‘b***h’ during the team’s loss to the Boston Celtics. After the win in Oklahoma City […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [Last Word on Sports] - What the Rockets’ Win vs. the Thunder Says About Their Offense

  08-02-2026 17:34 via sportspyder.com
  The Houston Rockets defeated the one-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, 112-106. It’s not a meaningful reflection of how the two teams match up with each other, considering that the Thunder were missing their MVP, . But the Rockets did have an opportunity to showcase their scoring potential against a . They took advantage. Namely, they took the they’ve taken in a game this season. So, was it a fluke, or is there something the Rockets can carry forward into future contest
  
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• [SB Nation: The Dream Shake] - Rockets down Thunder 112-106 behind Alperen Sengun’s triple double

  08-02-2026 15:18 via sportspyder.com
  The Houston Rockets were facing and Oklahoma City Thunder squad missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as well as Jalen Williams and Ajay Wilson, but a win is a win, and the Rockets needed one to get back on track. Alperen Sengun finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks to lead the […]
  
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• [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Rockets C Alperen Sengun apologizes for sexist remark

  08-02-2026 05:36 via sportspyder.com
  Deadspin | Rockets C Alperen Sengun apologizes for sexist remark
  
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• [Total Pro Sports] - Houston Rockets Labeled as One of Trade Deadline’s Biggest Losers for Obvious Reason

  08-02-2026 04:50 via sportspyder.com
  Houston Rockets, led by Kevin Durant, were labeled the deadline's biggest losers after staying quiet, ignoring James Harden talk, despite Michael Pina citing five first-round picks.
  
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• [Sporting News] - Rockets’ Sengun continues to make history despite tough stretch

  08-02-2026 04:39 via sportspyder.com
  Even though things haven’t gone his way recently, he’s still producing special moments on the court.
  
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• [Houston Rockets Videos] - Reed Sheppard (16 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

  08-02-2026 03:42 via sportspyder.com
  Reed Sheppard (16 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 02/07/2026
  
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• [USA Today: Rockets Wire] - Houston Rockets jersey history No. 7 - Mike James (2007-08)

  08-02-2026 03:26 via sportspyder.com
  During his time suiting up for the Rockets, James wore only jersey Nos. 13 and 7 and put up 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
  
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• [Houston Rockets Videos] - Tari Eason (26 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

  08-02-2026 03:13 via sportspyder.com
  Tari Eason (26 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 02/07/2026
  
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• [Houston Rockets Videos] - Alperen Sengun (17 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

  08-02-2026 03:13 via sportspyder.com
  Alperen Sengun (17 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 02/07/2026
  
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