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The Houston Rockets‘ dominant 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night saw guard Marcus Smart flash double middle fingers in a celebration of his 3-point shot. During the fourth quarter, Smart knocked down back-to-back three-pointers after the Celtics’ defense left him wide open. Right after the second shot went in, he turned toward […] The post Rockets Guard Explains Double Middle Finger Celebration appeared first on HEAVY.
The Houston Rockets won the game, and Kevin Durant wanted that fact to remain central when a reporter asked about his limited shot attempts. The question prompted a pointed exchange with Varun Shankar. Durant pushed back on the individual focus before explaining why his influence extends beyond shooting.Chancellor Johnson shared video of the conversation and […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant Gets Into Heated Exchange With Reporter Over Shot Attempts appeared first on HEAVY.
Kevin Durant was not particularly interested in discussing his individual numbers after the Houston Rockets’ impressive 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. The superstar forward instead pushed back against a reporter’s question about his limited shot attempts. Durant insisted that Houston’s collective performance deserved more attention than his personal box score. The […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant calls out reporter for ‘singling’ out his stats vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Can we just quit it with all the injuries? Two weeks into the 2026-27 NBA season, we have already seen too many All-Star-level talents go down with serious injuries that are directly affecting the league’s championship hierarchy and the latest power rankings. Just look at what has happened to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Entering the […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Rockets, Pistons, 76ers take top spots amid league-wide injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James has his fair share of both haters and die-hard defenders. Many consider The King to be the greatest basketball player in history, and the fact that he made eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances and 10 total throughout his career is used to justify that. For a sizable portion of his career, James was […] The post Toughest Players LeBron James Faced In The NBA Finals, Ranked appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets may be without multiple key players in Saturday night’s matchup.
After the Houston Rockets’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Cup group play on Friday, one analyst believes the Rockets should go all in on trading for Kyrie Irving. The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a clutch-time victory over the Rockets, winning 116-111. Irving finished with 35 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds, and knocked […] The post Analyst urges Houston to consider Kyrie Irving trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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"I wish we were the ones" - Kevin Durant conceded bittersweet regret watching OKC Thunder finally win NBA title Basketball Network
The Houston Rockets didn't come out on the winning end Friday night, but Kevin Durant put on a highlight that had the internet buzzing.
Kevin Durant attacks the rim and finishes over Daniel Gafford, giving the NBA world another reminder of what he can still do.
The Houston Rockets were without Alperen Sengun for their NBA Cup clash against the Dallas Mavericks. However, Kevin Durant has suited up, and he got cleared for takeoff. The 38-year-old showed he still had those hops as he blew by PJ Washington on a drive. He then threw the ball down all over Mavs center […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant puts on personal Dunk Contest vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Houston Rockets during the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Here's how to watch.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant may have left the Oklahoma City Thunder a decade ago, but the former MVP still felt a sense of pride watching his former franchise and its community celebrate the 2025 NBA championship. During a recent interview with ESPN’s Baxter Holmes and David Seronick, Durant opened up about watching Oklahoma City […] The post Rockets star Kevin Durant admits true feelings on Thunder’s 2025 title run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin Durant reflected on his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sharing his pride in the franchise’s journey and looking back at the early-2010s core featuring himself, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. In an interview for ESPN’s E60 documentary “The Oklahoma Standard,” Durant expressed deep appreciation for his eight seasons in OKC and helping kick-start […] The post Durant Reflects on What Could Have Been With Westbrook, Harden and OKC Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.
Rockets predicted to trade for $112M defensive menace, reliable shooter to pair with Kevin Durant Sporting News
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reacted to the injuries suffered by Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. Both Williams and Wallace were injured last weekend in a game between the Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams has a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle, and after undergoing successful surgery, will likely […] The post Kevin Durant Reacts to Jalen Williams & Cason Wallace Injuries appeared first on HEAVY.
The Phoenix Suns have stumbled out of the gate to a 1-2 record to start the 2026-27 NBA season. Devin Booker totaled just three points in the Suns’ last game, a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Jalen Green has also had a rough start to the year. Recently, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel […] The post NBA rumors: Will Suns use Jalen Green as trade bait to acquire PG help amid early frustrations? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets have started the 2026-2027 NBA season with five straight victories, three of which came on the road. Head coach Ime Udoka is back at the helm, with talents like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet looking to guide the group toward a deep postseason run. While it may still […] The post 3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA Cup has quickly gone from a polarizing idea to a staple of professional basketball. The in-season tournament, which took a page out of European soccer leagues, made its debut in 2023. The multi-stage tournament features four group play games from each team, all of which count toward a franchise’s regular season record. Eight […] The post Full schedule, groups, predictions for 2026 NBA Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Because I could put a ball in a basket" - Kevin Durant on why racism and oppression don't apply to him Basketball Network
The Houston Rockets will be without star center Alperen Sengun for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as they attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 season. Houston’s latest injury report Wednesday morning ruled Sengun out because of low back soreness. The Rockets will begin a two-game road trip against Milwaukee at […] The post Is Alperen Sengun playing tonight? Rockets vs. Bucks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets are entering Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a 4-0 record. The Bucks are 1-3, but without Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams, this could still be a tough matchup. The Bucks are a fast-paced team that puts a lot of pressure on the rim. With Sengun and Adams out, Milwaukee may […] The post Rockets Must Overcome Two Major Absences to Stay Unbeaten appeared first on HEAVY.
The Brooklyn Nets surprisingly had a chance to acquire Jaylen Brown, but they turned him down for a strange reason. Brown’s previous comments supporting Kyrie Irving against the Nets during their NBA drama a few years ago led to ownership shutting it down. The previous story of Irving sharing allegedly antisemitic video links saw the […] The post Nets Refused Jaylen Brown Trade Offer Because Of Kyrie Irving appeared first on HEAVY.
