Houston Rockets
NBCUniversal's flagship sports broadcast, NBC, and its streaming service, Peacock, delivered record-breaking audiences for the NBA's return to the network, with the "NBA Tip-Off" doubleheader attracting its largest audience since 2010, excluding the 2011 opening games on Christmas holiday. The event drew an average
Sports associations
The National Basketball Association has announced a record number of international players on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season, with 135 players from 43 countries across six continents. This is the fifth consecutive season that at least 120 international players have been on opening-night rosters and the 12th straight season
Sports associations
The National Basketball Association (NBA) features a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents on its opening-night rosters. This marks the fifth consecutive season with at least 120 international players and the 12th straight season with at least 100 international players. The Atlanta Hawks have
Sports associations
Six former members of the Louisiana State University men's basketball team are making their mark in the National Basketball Association as the 2025-26 season tips off. Veteran Garrett Temple, who played at LSU from 2006-09, returns to the Toronto Raptors, while fan favorite Naz Reid, who played for
Golden State Warriors
The Houston Rockets will face off against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs, marking their first postseason appearance since 2020. This comeback is the result of years of rebuilding efforts, driven by high expectations and significant investments from owner Tilman Fertitta. The Rockets, seeded second in the Western
Professional basketball
Hakeem Olajuwon's dominant 41-point effort propelled the Houston Rockets to a hard-fought 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz, securing a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven National Basketball Association western conference final. The series shifts to Salt Lake City for the third and fourth games tomorrow and Sunday. Olajuwon&
Professional basketball
The Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets are headed to the Western Conference finals after decisive victories in game seven of their respective playoff series. Karl Malone's 31 points led the Jazz to a 91-81 win over the Denver Nuggets, while Hakeem Olajuwon's 37 points and
