For the second season in a row, the Houston Rockets have cemented themselves as one of the league’s best teams. Superstar scorer Kevin Durant, rising star Alper

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The Houston Rockets made significant improvements to their roster in recent seasons, including acquiring one of the NBA's top stars in June's trade for 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. Houston's home arena is now undergoing similar upgrades, with more planned for 2026.

When the halftime buzzer sounded at the Smoothie King Center on Thursday night, the mood in the building was heavy. The New Orleans Pelicans were down by 22 points, staring at what looked like another forgettable loss in a season already defined by struggle.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, McGrady wore only jersey Nos. 1 and 3 and put up 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

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

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes and expectations. Rightfully so, as they had just climbed to second in the Western Conference in

The Peekskill, New York native played parts of the first four seasons of his pro career with the Hornets. He also played for the Sacramento Kings before he was dealt to Houston in 2010. His stay with the team lasted until he signed with the Washington Wizards that offseason.