The Houston Rockets reportedly could be key players leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline even if they don't land a big-name player. According to

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Block a punt today. Deadline Intel: It always comes back to KD The week leading into the NBA trade deadline peaked early this year,

Kevin Durant watch is officially on, folks. As the Phoenix Suns continue their desperate pursuit to land Jimmy Butler ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, it has become abundan

In a deadline deal, the Rockets acquired Celtics prospect Jaden Springer and a future second-round draft pick. Boston’s motivation was cash savings.

Boston is reportedly trading its reserve guard and a 2030 second-round pick to Houston for a second-round pick.

The Celtics indeed made a move at the trade deadline, though it was just shipping Jaden Springer to the Rockets.

The Houston Rockets (32-17) face their second New York team in as many days in a battle against the Brooklyn Nets (16-33) Tuesday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze

The Houston Rockets (32-17) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Brooklyn Nets (16-33) on Tuesday at Barclays Center. The Rockets melted down late and lost to the Knicks 124-118 on Monday night.

Down two at the end of the second quarter, the Nets now have the lead. After three quarters, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but the Nets lead 82-80 over the Rockets. If the Nets keep playing like this,

Jalen Brunson had 42 points and 10 assists, breaking a tie with Carmelo Anthony for third on the franchise list with his 18th 40-point game with the Knicks, and New York beat the Houston Rockets 124-118 on Monday night.

Brunson scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to bring the Knicks back in a game they trailed by 11 after three. He ended up with his 12th game with at least 30 points and 10 assists since coming to New York,

Another electric performance from Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday. Brunson had 42 points, 10