They've answered that in a major way. Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green remain a fantastic inside-outside duo. Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks and Steven Adams have provided a solid veteran presence. Amen Thompson has continued to develop into a two-way menace. Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. provide length and floor-spacing.

Playoff basketball is returning to Toyota Center for the first time in six years after the Rockets wrapped up their berth and a division title by blasting Utah.

The organization languished at the bottom of the Western Conference for years after James Harden departed in 2021.

The Houston Rockets have been linked to the Phoenix Suns in many trade rumors before, both for veteran forward Kevin Durant and shooting guard Devin Booker, who

Devin Booker last missed the playoffs in the 2019-20 season with Phoenix. He spoke candidly about where the team is now.

Kevin Durant isn’t expected to play at all during the Phoenix Suns’ three-game trip after injuring his ankle in a 148-109 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday

Appearing on Tuesday's episode of First Take, ESPN's Brian Windhorst said it's "really possible" Durant won't play for the Suns again after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's 148-109 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Kevin Durant isn't expected to join the Suns on their three-game road trip after spraining his left ankle Sunday, coach Mike Budenholzer said Tuesday, adding that he's hopeful the 11-time all-NBA forward will return before the end of the regular season.