Houston Rockets finalize key dates for NBA Cup and MLK Day matchup

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Houston Rockets finalize key dates for NBA Cup and MLK Day matchup
Summary

The Houston Rockets announced important schedule dates on August 12, including their participation in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day quadruple header. On January 18, they will face the Memphis Grizzlies in the evening game. Additionally, the Rockets will begin group play for the 2026-27 NBA Cup on October 30 against the Dallas Mavericks. They will host the Utah Jazz on November 13 and visit the Denver Nuggets a week later before concluding group play against the Phoenix Suns on November 25. Last season, the Rockets ended their group stage with a 2-2 record and missed advancing to the elimination rounds.

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  • Rockets play Grizzlies on MLK Day, January 18.
  • NBA Cup group play starts October 30 against Mavericks.
  • Rockets host Jazz on November 13.
  • Denver Nuggets game scheduled for November 20.
  • Group play wraps up with Suns on November 25.
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The Houston Rockets received more important schedule dates Wednesday, with the full schedule set to come out Thursday.

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