The Houston Rockets returned to Toyota Center on Thursday to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the preseason. The Rockets were coming off a two-game series against the Dallas Mavericks in China, which ended in a split.

Space City Home Network (SCHN) will have a new courtside reporter for its Rockets broadcasts after losing Vanessa Richardson to a full-time gig at ESPN.

It’s the Thunder vs. Rockets tonight in Houston. Here’s how to watch the NBA preseason game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 116-89 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets.

Tari Eason earned a new contract wiih his defense and rebounding but forward has ways to grow in 2026-27 season.

Rockets star Amen Thompson was voted the NBA's best perimeter defender and most athletic player in the annual GM survey, highlighting his growing reputation.

Bleacher Report included four Houston Rockets in their recent NBA top 99 ranking.

The Houston Rockets are just days away from getting their upcoming 2026-27 NBA regular season underway. Many an eyebrow was raised when the team brought back Amen Thompson on a contract worth over $200 million this offseason,

The Houston Rockets could make a major move before February’s trade deadline. On SI writers debate which players Houston should pursue to strengthen its championship hopes.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Cunningham wore only jersey No. 34 and put up 2.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.