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How the Complicated Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Relationship Got to This Point

The ongoing drama between the two former Celtics teammates has quickly become the topic du jour. Here’s how we got here.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 28

Worst 2026 NBA Free Agent Signings: Bucks’ Bizarre Gary Trent Jr. Deal Leads List

Breaking down the worst free agent signings from this year’s NBA offseason, starting with the confounding Gary Trent Jr. deal in Milwaukee.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Grading the Bulls’ Tiago Splitter Hire: Did Chicago Make the Right Call With New Head Coach?

Grading the Bulls’ decision to hire Tiago Splitter away from the Trail Blazers to be the franchise’s next head coach.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15

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Rockets Offseason Preview: Could Kevin Durant Get a New Co-Star to Aid Title Push?

A look at an interesting offseason ahead for the Houston Rockets after their first-round exit at the hands of the Lakers.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Rockets Season Grades: Judging Houston’s Year After Disappointing First-Round Exit to Lakers

This season was an interesting one for the Rockets. Pegged as a top-tier title contender after swapping Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green for Kevin Durant, things w

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Lakers Face History: LeBron James Warns Of 'Hard' Task After Second Rockets Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers face a critical challenge after losing Game 5 to the Houston Rockets, narrowing their series lead. LeBron James emphasises the need for offensive adjustments.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Lakers Let 3–0 Lead Slip Away As Rockets Seize Momentum of First-Round Playoff Series

Los Angeles had a chance to close out the game and advance to the next round, but cold shooting and turnovers let Houston’s young core take control.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30

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With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers

With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

What Reed Sheppard Said About His Brutal Turnover After Ime Udoka Criticism of Rockets’ Collapse

Sheppard gave up a critical turnover in the final minute of regulation during the Rockets’ Game 3 loss to the Lakers.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 25

The Obvious Rockets’ Offensive Fix Ime Udoka Doesn't Seem Interested in Making

The Rockets’ offense still needs to be fixed even with Kevin Durant back out there, but Ime Udoka doesn’t seem interested in the most obvious solution.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

One Positive Takeaway for Every NBA Team From the 2025–26 Season

Looking back on this NBA season and finding one positive takeaway for each of the league’s 30 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 14

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notebook: Victor Wembanyama Makes Loud MVP Case

Plus, the Clippers investigation looms at the Board of Governors meeting this week, there are problems in Houston and the Pistons keep motoring along.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Lakers Expose Rockets’ Biggest Weakness As Kevin Durant Takes Ownership for Late-Game Collapse

Kevin Durant took full accountability for Houston’s offensive collapse against Los Angeles, but the Rockets’ problems run far deeper than KD.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 11

Bam Adebayo’s Historic Night Didn’t Impress Everyone in the NBA

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point scoring night garnered plenty of praise around the NBA—but not everyone was all that impressed.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10

LeBron James Takes Aim at 'Inconsistent' Officiating in NBA: 'What Are We Doing?'

James and co-host Steve Nash discussed the league's officiating landscape in the latest episode of "Mind the Game."

Sports Illustrated · Jan 14

Mannix Sources: Two Trade Destinations Emerge for Ja Morant

Plus, Anthony Davis’s evolving injury timeline and whether he’s still likely to be traded and a look at whether the Rockets are in real trouble.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2025

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Fined for Critical Comments on Officiating

The Houston coach didn’t hold back in his press conference after Monday’s overtime loss to the Nuggets.

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2025

Ime Udoka Calls Out ‘Inconsistent’ Officiating Crew After Rockets’ OT Loss to Nuggets

The Houston coach did not hold back his thoughts.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 25, 2025

Dillon Brooks Calls Out Referees, Rockets: ‘Felt Like I Was in a FIBA Game'

Dillon Brooks called out the Rockets for getting all he calls.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 22, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already in MVP Form in Thunder’s 2OT Opening Win Over Rockets

In an epic opener, Alperen Şengün was a huge bright spot and Kevin Durant made his Rockets debut in a city he knows too well.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025

Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

After flailing in Phoenix, KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston offered exactly that.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8, 2025

NBA 100: Ranking the Top Five Coaches for 2025–26

Rick Carlisle has shifted into the next phase of his career putting him at the top of the list, while champions round out the best of the best.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 23, 2025

Kyrie Irving Gets Brutally Honest About Time in Brooklyn on Live Stream

Kyrie Irving was surprised by much of what went down in Brooklyn.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025

Ime Udoka Laughs Off Claims He Once Locked Up Kevin Durant

Ime Udoka used to guard Kevin Durant. Now he’s coaching him.

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