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The article discusses the San Antonio Spurs' recent game against the Houston Rockets, highlighting Wembanyama's evolving performance, the strong contributions of players like Barnes, Champagnie, and Vassell, and the team's promising future with young talent. It also reflects on the author's personal experiences with theater and sports.
US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack warns that Hezbollah remains heavily armed with 40,000 fighters and up to 20,000 rockets, while Lebanon faces economic collapse and is effectively controlled by Hezbollah, with Gulf states hesitant to invest unless Hezbollah disarms and reduces Iranian influence.
The NBA season started with Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating their championship with a double-overtime win against the Rockets, who acquired Kevin Durant, and the Warriors defeating the Lakers in Los Angeles without LeBron James, highlighting an exciting season opener.
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a thrilling double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets on ring night, highlighted by a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a debut for Kevin Durant with Houston. The game showcased the Thunder's resilience, the Rockets' tall lineup strategy, and the ongoing impact of injuries like Jalen Williams' recovery. The night also celebrated the franchise's recent championship banner, setting a hopeful tone for the season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 125-124 in a double overtime season opener, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring the winning free throws. Durant, returning to OKC, was booed and fouled out late in the game. Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell contributed significantly for the Thunder, while Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with a career-high 39 points. The game featured intense moments, including a missed timeout call and a dramatic finish.
The 2025-26 NBA season begins with a doubleheader featuring the Rockets vs. Thunder and Lakers vs. Warriors. The Rockets and Thunder played an intense game that went to overtime, with key performances from Sengun and Gilgeous-Alexander. LeBron James is out for the Lakers' opener, and Kevin Durant makes his debut for the Rockets. The season promises exciting matchups and competitive play.
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet suffered a likely season-ending torn ACL during minicamp, which could cause him to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season, representing a significant loss for Houston.
NASA plans to launch three sounding rockets from Wallops Island to study the Earth's mesopause, with visible colorful vapor trails expected for viewers on the East Coast, weather permitting. The rockets aim to gather data on this cold, high-altitude layer that influences weather and satellite drag, using vapor tracers and laser pulses for tracking.
Washington-made rocket engines are crucial for NASA's Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the moon for the first time since 1972, with upcoming missions including orbiting and landing on the lunar surface.
Washington-made rocket engines are crucial for NASA's Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the moon for the first time since 1972, with upcoming missions including orbiting and landing on the lunar surface.
The Philadelphia 76ers are eyeing a potential trade for Kevin Durant next offseason, especially if the Houston Rockets decide not to extend his contract, creating a rare opportunity for the franchise to acquire a superstar. The Rockets' reluctance to offer Durant a max extension could make him available, opening the door for the 76ers to explore a deal, possibly involving other players like Tyrese Maxey or Paul George.
Clashes at the Thailand-Cambodia border involve artillery and rocket fire, with ongoing live coverage of the situation.
The article ranks the top six moves of the NBA offseason, highlighting the Clippers' depth additions, Thunder's extension strategy, Rockets' acquisition of Kevin Durant, Nuggets' trade for Cam Johnson, Magic's trade for Desmond Bane, and Hawks' draft trade with the Pelicans, emphasizing strategic team improvements and future potential.
A potential historic seven-team NBA trade involving Kevin Durant could see him move from the Suns to the Rockets, with multiple teams including the Nets, Warriors, Lakers, Hawks, and Timberwolves involved, pending league approval after July 6. The deal would reshape team rosters and title odds for the upcoming season.
The Houston Rockets are reportedly exploring a record-breaking seven-team trade involving Kevin Durant, with multiple teams including the Lakers, Warriors, and Suns participating, aiming to strengthen their roster for the 2025-26 season, though no deal is imminent yet.