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Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks October 11, 2026 Location: The Venetian Arena Macao, China TV:NBA TV and Space City Home NetworkRadio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin…

The Houston looked pretty good on Friday morning in their 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup was triumphant and Alperen Sengun snagged a triple double in just 22 minutes.

First off, happy belated birthday to the Easy Money Sniper, who turned 38 on September 29th. That’s certainly a ripe old age in the NBA.

The Houston Rockets opened their preseason with a 135-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday morning at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. The matchup gave both teams an early opportunity to evaluate their rosters, build chemistry, and prepare for the upcoming NBA…

Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks October 9th, 2026 Location: The Venetian Arena Macao, China TV:NBA TV and Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin…

As a Houston Rockets writer, I don’t write about Alperen Sengun very often. Some of you know why.

Forgive me for the early preview, but since this matchup between the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks is tipping off at 7am CT, I figured it would be best to get this out there the day before. The game is starting at an ungodly hour for Central Time denizens because it’s…

The Houston Rockets had two constants during several seasons of their rebuild. Multiple seasons of losing a lot and drafting near the top, thanks to those losing seasons.

MACAO — Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said before Sunday’s rematch with the Dallas Mavericks that Cooper Flagg played with more confidence in Friday’s preseason opener.

MACAO — Kevin Durant will not play Sunday when the Houston Rockets face the Dallas Mavericks again at The Venetian Arena, Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Friday.

Winning 52 games last season wasn’t enough for the Houston Rockets, who finished fifth in the Western Conference before losing to the Lakers in six games during the first round.

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons in August 2026, but his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant thinks he could have carried on for far longer.

Kevin Durant played 23 minutes in the Houston Rockets’ 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday morning. He finished with 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block, shooting 7-for-12 from the field (58.3% FG) and 1-for-1 from the three-point line (100% 3P).

Kevin Durant did not think the end was near for Russell Westbrook prior to the latter’s sudden retirement this offseason. Westbrook announced in August that he was retiring from the NBA after nearly two decades.

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 135-117, in their first exhibition matchup at the NBA Global Games in China. The 38-year-old veteran Durant finished with 15 points, two assists, and one block, shooting 7-for-12 from the field (58.3% FG) and…

With 21 players on the roster, we knew the Lakers were not done making moves. In fact, before opening night, they’ll have to trim their roster down by several spots to comply with NBA rules.

The Houston Rockets need a scorer and creator to boost their championship odds, and Kevin Durant may be opening the door to reunite with Kyrie Irving.

The Rockets should do everything in their power to trade for Karl-Anthony Towns if he’s available.

The Rockets and Pistons have both committed to non-shooters in Amen Thompson and Jalen Duren.

The Rockets may not be too surprised to see that Cam Whitmore is down to a two-way contract.

Fred VanVleet will need some time before he can have the expected impact for the Rockets.

Durant is confident that the playoff loss last season will help the young Rockets get better.

Fred VanVleet's guidance should help Reed Sheppard grow even more for the Rockets.

The Rockets might be feeling remorseful after Dorian Finney-Smith got traded with less strings attached.

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka says, “we’re not here to just make the first round, we want to make some real noise.”

The Houston looked pretty good on Friday morning in their 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup was triumphant and Alperen Sengun snagged a triple double in just 22 minutes.

In 2022-23, the Sacramento Kings became the darlings of the league, storming to the third-best record in the Western Conference, ending a dreaded playoff drought, and pushing the then-reigning champion Golden State Warriors to the brink in a cinematic seven-game series. At the…