This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets as Rockets' Toughest Five-Game Stretches of the 2025-26 NBA Season. The 2025-26 NBA schedule is officially out, with plenty of buzz surrounding the league's top teams. This season, the hierarchy is expected to look a bit different, especially in the Western Conference.

A rematch of Rockets vs. Warriors highlights Houston's group play schedule for the 2025 edition of the NBA's in-season tournament.

It is a constant barrage of a specific type of social media energy, many may find off-putting, designed to keep addled attention spans engaged with constant eccentricity. The response to the hype video has ranged from "What in the world am I watching?" to "Whatever this is needs to be stopped immediately."

It's been an exciting week for Magic Johnson. Between celebrating his 66th birthday on Thursday and his recent revelation regarding the NBA's Western Conference

Jeff Teague claimed Kevin Durant’s greatness does not necessarily translate into the kind of leadership that can elevate teams.

The Rockets have had a number of legendary rim protectors suit up in Space City throughout their 59 years, with Olajuwon filling out the entire list.

The 2025 NBA offseason isn't technically over, and several (relatively) interesting free agents remain unsigned. However, the vast majority of the league's business is done for the summer, and that means it is time to take stock of what transpired.

The Houston Rockets' offseason was highlighted by the addition of Kevin Durant, after their successful season last year in the West.

The Oklahoma City Thunder star, 31, wed Big Brother alum Haleigh Broucher on Saturday, Aug. 9, in a slam-dunk Houston ceremony that featured stunning floral arrangements, slow dancing and plenty of friends and teammates there to cheer them on.

The NBA returns to NBC on October 21 with a Houston-focused opening night: the defending champion Thunder host the Rockets, featuring former stars Durant and Green. Later, Warriors face Lakers in a classic showdown.