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Rafael Stone reacts to Rockets-Nets trade, Reed Sheppard draft choice

In a virtual press conference, GM Rafael Stone shared his perspective on the recent Rockets-Nets trade and Houston’s top draft selection of Reed Sheppard.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2024

Takeaways: Jalen Green drops 34 points, but Rockets lack support in Phoenix

Jalen Green led the way with 34 points and a season-high seven 3-pointers, but it wasn’t enough to win on the road versus Devin Booker (35 points) and the Suns.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2024

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. excels, but Chet Holmgren rallies Thunder past Rockets

In a battle of top 2022 draft picks, Jabari Smith Jr. had another 20-15 game, but Chet Holmgren scored 19 points in the fourth quarter and rallied the Thunder to a win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2024

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson show grit as Rockets rally past Suns

One night after struggling massively in the paint, Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points, 16 rebounds) and the Rockets flipped the script in Friday’s gritty win over Phoenix.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024

Takeaways: In loss to Pelicans, Rockets bullied inside by Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas

Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas combined for 47 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists on 64% shooting as New Orleans bullied Houston in Thursday’s blowout loss.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2024

Fred VanVleet, Cam Whitmore rejoin Rockets; Tari Eason still sidelined

#Rockets regulars Fred VanVleet and Cam Whitmore are cleared to return from their injuries after the All-Star break, but Tari Eason remains sidelined.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2024

Adding injury to insult: Rockets lose game to lowly Raptors, Cam Whitmore to ankle sprain

The Rockets are now a woeful 5-19 on the road this season, and the loss of Cam Whitmore (right ankle sprain) added injury to insult in Toronto.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2024

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Rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore set career highs as Rockets blast Raptors

Rockets rookies Amen Thompson (19 points, 7 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (25 points, 6 rebounds) each set career-highs Friday as Houston routed Toronto.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2024

Tari Eason (leg injury) advances in practice drills, could rejoin Rockets next week

Tari Eason is now participating in 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 practice drills for the Rockets, and he could return to game action next week, per Ime Udoka.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2024

Takeaways: Jalen Green continues 30-point scoring binge as Pelicans clip Rockets

Jonas Valanciunas and the Pelicans bullied Houston on the glass, but Jalen Green (31 points) continued his torrid stretch in a competitive loss by the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2024

Takeaways: Cam Whitmore has career night as Celtics rout weary Rockets

Houston ran out of steam on night two of a brutal back-to-back in Boston, but rookie Cam Whitmore had a career night with 22 points and 8 rebounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2024

Fred VanVleet sees Jalen Green becoming winning player for Rockets

“He’s making reads, he’s defending, he’s taking it personal, and he’s making winning plays,” Fred VanVleet says of Rockets backcourt mate Jalen Green.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2024

Takeaways: Fred VanVleet rescues Rockets with late heroics in Detroit

The Rockets stayed above .500 thanks largely to Fred VanVleet, who had 12 fourth-quarter points and made crucial plays late to thwart Detroit’s upset bid.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2024

‘They bullied us’: Timberwolves control paint in blowout win over short-handed Rockets

Friday was a tough night for the short-handed Rockets, who were dominated on the glass in a blowout loss at home to top-seeded Minnesota.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

Takeaways: Rockets blast Pistons as Alperen Sengun leads third-quarter explosion

Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green led the way with a dominant 47-25 third quarter, and that allowed Houston to cruise to Monday’s victory versus Detroit.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2023

Rockets 117, Grizzlies 104: Tari Eason’s career night extends winning streaks

With a career-high 25 points and 14 rebounds versus Memphis, Tari Eason lifted Houston to its fourth consecutive win and 11th straight at home.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2023

Rockets offer first look at $70-million practice complex, which opens in 2024

On Tuesday, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta invited media members to an early preview tour of the team’s new practice facility, which will open in mid-2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2023

Ime Udoka rips Rockets after Anthony Davis, Lakers extend Houston’s winless road record

The Rockets (8-9) are now 0-8 away from home this season after Saturday’s loss to Anthony Davis and the Lakers. In postgame comments, Ime Udoka was clearly upset.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 29, 2023

Reaction: Luka Doncic edges out Alperen Sengun as Mavs knock Rockets from in-season tourney

Alperen Sengun had 31 points and 9 rebounds, but Luka Doncic and the Mavs took over late as Houston was eliminated from the NBA’s in-season tournament.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2023

Reaction: ‘Dunkstronaut’ Jalen Green erupts in second half as Rockets blast Grizzlies

Jalen Green erupted with 26 second-half points, including an emphatic dunk over Jaren Jackson Jr., as Houston crushed Memphis and improved to 7-1 at home.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2023

Interviews: Ime Udoka, Rockets react to fifth straight win, Fred VanVleet’s late heroics

After late heroics by Fred VanVleet, the Rockets have suddenly won five straight games. Here’s what Ime Udoka and key players said postgame.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2023

Four straight wins: Jalen Green explodes as Rockets rout Lakers, LeBron James

By routing LeBron James and the Lakers, Jalen Green’s #Rockets won their fourth straight game and moved above .500 for the first time in three seasons.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2023

Alperen Sengun enjoys career-high 12 assists as Rockets blast Kings

In only 26 minutes, Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 8 rebounds, and a career-high 12 assists as Houston (3-3) routed Sacramento to win its third straight game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 2023

Winning streak: Rockets blast Kings as Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. shine

Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 47 points and 20 rebounds on elite shooting as Houston bullied its way past Sacramento and into a winning streak.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 21, 2023

Rockets reaction: Amen Thompson dazzles, Jalen Green returns healthy to finish off 4-1 preseason

In Friday’s #Rockets win, Jalen Green made a healthy return with 20 points in 28 minutes, and Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson had their most efficient games yet.

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