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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Shocking Ime Udoka development has completely flipped the Rockets series</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/shocking-ime-udoka-development-completely-flipped-rockets-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Darren Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqg498nkhp</guid><description>The Rockets have found new offensive life behind a key Ime Udoka adjustment.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:18:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1600,h_900,x_877,y_78/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kqg4yfg0bz3tv7fpt0.jpg" caption="Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka yells against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Darren Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rockets’ potential comeback creates unavoidable Kevin Durant problem </title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/rockets-potential-comeback-creates-unavoidable-kevin-durant-problem?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Daniel O&#39;Connor</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqgraem5fv</guid><description>Houston’s potential legendary comeback may force the Rockets to rethink how they build around Kevin Durant.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4047,h_2276,x_424,y_116/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kqgrbsszg6pbz8ebm7.jpg" caption="Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on from the court during the final minutes of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Daniel O&#39;Connor"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns learned obvious Dillon Brooks lesson that Rockets fans know all too well</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/suns-learned-obvious-dillon-brooks-lesson-that-rockets-fans-know-all-too-well?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqbezpxvpn</guid><description>The Suns and Rockets both saw that Dillon Brooks can&#39;t win a playoff series by himself.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:19:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1837,h_1033,x_805,y_298/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kqbf3zp8aqdf8z0je4.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) argues with a referee against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on Apr 27, 2026. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Most obvious Rockets adjustment wasn’t on the Lakers bingo card</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/most-obvious-rockets-adjustment-wasnt-on-lakers-bingo-card?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq80vmwdfy</guid><description>LeBron James and the Lakers were unprepared for the Rockets defensive intensity.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3317,h_1865,x_1527,y_275/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kq8128nhtmxrntg7w6.jpg" caption="Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Knicks&#39; upset loss shows the Rockets exactly what they&#39;re missing</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/knicks-upset-loss-shows-rockets-exactly-what-they-re-missing?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpzhqw4gq7</guid><description>The Hawks&#39; CJ McCollum would have been the perfect addition for the Rockets.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:05:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2564,h_1442,x_1234,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kpzhtkrzp12hj0jfz4.jpg" caption="Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena on Apr 23, 2026. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rockets face crucial Ime Udoka question after poor playoff start</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/rockets-face-crucial-ime-udoka-question-after-poor-playoff-start?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpvqjc7kyk</guid><description>The Rockets are left wondering if Ime Udoka can lead them to playoff wins.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:49:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3952,h_2223,x_2219,y_346/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kpvvhkmadetjyfr8ha.jpg" caption="Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka watches in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Apr 18, 2026. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rockets have a massive Kevin Durant problem they never saw coming</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/rockets-have-massive-kevin-durant-problem-they-never-saw-coming?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kptdv3knq1</guid><description>Kevin Durant wasn&#39;t aggressive enough in the second half for the Rockets.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:21:52 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2980,h_1676,x_1230,y_71/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kptdxpysad2j7r9hj6.jpg" caption="Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on from the court in the second half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Apr 21, 2026. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rockets get best possible news just in the nick of time</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/rockets-get-best-possible-news-just-in-the-nick-of-time?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpsfvkw4tv</guid><description>Kevin Durant is ready to suit up for the Rockets in Game 2.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:34:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3132,h_1761,x_412,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kpsfx2a72sbbjbdbef.jpg" caption="Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up prior to game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | Erik Williams-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Darren Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Alperen Sengun needs to prove doubters wrong for Rockets to have any chance</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/alperen-sengun-needs-prove-doubters-wrong-for-rockets-have-any-chance?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpk16q0a0e</guid><description>The Rockets can&#39;t afford another disastrous performance from Alperen Sengun.</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:51:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3191,h_1794,x_0,y_14/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kpk1bmmk9dsxtmarzf.jpg" caption="Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and forward Kevin Durant (center) watch during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Apr 18, 2026. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>It only took one game for the Rockets to learn a valuable LeBron James lesson</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/it-only-took-one-game-rockets-learn-valuable-lebron-james-lesson?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kphvm6xdgc</guid><description>LeBron James destroyed the Rockets in Game One with his playmaking.</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:21:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2402,h_1351,x_2302,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kphwk8s1p3tjgx41d3.jpg" caption="Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures against the Houston Rockets in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Apr 18, 2026. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Josh Okogie is making a strong case for a crucial Rockets role</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/josh-okogie-is-making-strong-case-for-crucial-rockets-role?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Dorian Waller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpcsnqz849</guid><description>Josh Okogie has built a good case to secure a playoff starting role for the Rockets.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4781,h_2689,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kpct0kca6m6w9v1bmp.jpg" caption="Apr 12, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie (20) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Rockets have learned a Dorian Finney-Smith lesson the Lakers already knew</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/rockets-learned-dorian-finney-smith-lesson-lakers-already-knew?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpa2b8f543</guid><description>Dorian Finney-Smith’s ankle injuries burned both the Rockets and Lakers.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:45:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_900,h_506,x_1236,y_492/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kpa2pr20tvfvqep7pn.jpg" caption="Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. 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Vasquez-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reed Sheppard isn&#39;t getting the love he deserves in major awards races</title><link>https://spacecityscoop.com/reed-sheppard-isn-t-getting-the-love-he-deserves-in-major-awards-races?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Darren Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp2k5s97xm</guid><description>Sheppard has an argument to be on a 6MOTY or MIP ballot for the Rockets.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4564,h_2567,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/178/01kp2m7c8j6w520b4r53.jpg" caption="Apr 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center. 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