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The Houston Rockets have got the ball rolling, with their winning streak getting extended to five games following last night's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, 124-109. After falling to 0-2 to start the season, the team has bounced in a major way with high-octane offense and defensive efficiency.
Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant had jokes for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant 's dad Tee in-game during Wednesday's 124-109 win. While the NBA world wonders would the Rockets would trade for Morant, who's voiced his displeasure with the team's direction and served a one-game suspension, Durant made light of the situation.
A Houston Rockets legend will be appearing on many of sports fans' favorite shows more frequently in the near future. On Wednesday, ESPN announced that it has agreed to a multi-year deal with Kenny Smith, featuring "The Jet" on various shows across the network.
Houston's blockbuster acquisition has been the clear star for the team as the Rockets rise in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings.
Houston led the NBA in offensive rebounding last season, then went out and added even more size to dominate the glass. It's working so far.
While there are reasons a Ja Morant trade to the Rockets make sense, there are also plenty of issues a deal would pose for Houston.
The retooled Houston Rockets (3-2) take a three-game winning streak into Monday night as they host the Dallas Mavericks (2-4).
Kevin Durant and the Rockets made it four consecutive wins with Monday night's 110-102 win over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have had a promising start to the 2025-26 NBA season, despite coming up short in their 118-116 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last night. While Wembanyama only shot 5/14 from the floor and fouled out late against the Lakers,
Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus believes so as well, predicting Houston creates a three-team trade that nets them two-time All-Defensive and NBA champion Derrick White. MORE: Potential Grizzlies trade sees Memphis finally cut ties with Ja Morant, in favor of $120 million All-Star, 6MOTY