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Reaction: Rockets stunningly draft Cam Whitmore at No. 20 to pair with Amen Thompson

A few days ago, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson were said to be in close competition for the No. 4 pick. Somehow, Houston emerged with both on draft night. #Rockets

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Paul George sees ‘crazy nucleus’ with Houston’s young core

Paul George to Jalen Green: “You’re young, but your time is gonna come, if y’all can stay together. Y’all got a crazy nucleus. Y’all have a legit starting five.” #Rockets

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Report: Ime Udoka’s vision for Rockets includes emphasis on Alperen Sengun

In a new Houston Chronicle interview, head coach Ime Udoka outlines his vision for the 2023-24 #Rockets and why Alperen Sengun could be a key emphasis on both sides of the ball.

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Rockets center Alperen Sengun nominated for NBA’s Assist of the Year

#Rockets center Alperen Sengun has drawn comparisons to Denver’s Nikola Jokic for his playmaking, and now both are nominated for the NBA’s fan-voted Assist of the Year.

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New Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: ‘Like a mini-Jokic’

In a chat with @SportsVanessa, new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka was complimentary of several of his newly inherited players, and none more so than Alperen Sengun.

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Rockets coaching search, April 13 updates: Frank Vogel interviews, Sam Cassell on tap

Here’s our roundup of #Rockets coaching search news, headlined by an official interview of former Lakers coach Frank Vogel and a looming interview of Sam Cassell.

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Paul George shows love to Rockets’ Alperen Sengun, compares playmaking to Magic Johnson

In a new podcast, Clippers star Paul George says young #Rockets center Alperen Sengun shows playmaking flashes that remind him of several NBA legends, including Magic Johnson.

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Rockets finish 2022-23 season on winning streak behind rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

#Rockets rookies Jabari Smith and Tari Eason flourished Sunday in Washington as Houston (22-60) finished its 2022-23 season with three straight wins and four of five, overall.

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Rockets at Wizards: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Sunday’s 2022-23 finale at Washington could be the end of the road in Houston for Stephen Silas, whose #Rockets enter with three wins in their last four games.

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Alperen Sengun grabs career-high 21 rebounds as Rockets edge Hornets

Led by a career-high 21 rebounds from Alperen Sengun, the #Rockets won their second straight game and third of four, overall, on Friday night in Charlotte. Their season finale is Sunday.

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Alperen Sengun outduels Nikola Jokic as Rockets blast Nuggets

“I thought Alpi had the best defensive game of his career,” Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun’s night versus Nikola Jokic and Denver. “He did an amazing job. I was proud of him.” #Rockets

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In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

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Nuggets at Rockets: Tuesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The #Rockets host their final home game of the 2022-23 season on Tuesday night versus Denver, which could be without reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

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‘Not backing down’: Alperen Sengun battles as Rockets fall to Anthony Davis, Lakers

“Tonight was a really tough matchup, but he didn’t back down from it, not one bit,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun facing Anthony Davis. “I love that.”

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Pistons lose battle of teams with worst records, fall to Rockets, 121-115

Friday's slate of NBA games included several matchups with playoff implications, but there was a battle between the teams with the worst records in the league being held in Houston.

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Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun keep Houston close in Brooklyn

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 31 efficient points while Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. had double-doubles, but the #Rockets couldn’t withstand Brooklyn’s late 3-point barrage.

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Immanuel Quickley outduels Kevin Porter Jr. as Knicks blast weary Rockets

Kevin Porter Jr. bounced back from an off night with 26 points on strong efficiency, but it wasn’t nearly enough on a career game by New York’s Immanuel Quickley. #Rockets

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Rockets at Knicks: Monday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Jalen Green and the #Rockets haven’t played at Madison Square Garden since November 2021, but that changes Monday in Houston’s final back-to-back of the 2022-23 season.

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Rockets at Grizzlies: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Jalen Green enters Friday’s game in Memphis on a heater, averaging 29.3 points per game (48.1% FG, 37.9% on 3-pointers) over his last four outings. #Rockets

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KJ Martin sets career high; Alperen Sengun makes emphatic return in Memphis

Memphis edged Houston in Ja Morant’s return, but it was a career night for KJ Martin (31 points). Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. had big games, too.

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Rockets at Grizzlies: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Dillon Brooks is out due to a suspension, but Ja Morant is likely back when Memphis hosts Jalen Green and the #Rockets on Wednesday. Jae’Sean Tate (sore left knee) is out for Houston.

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Young Rockets center Alperen Sengun earns respect of veteran Jonas Valanciunas

“He is playing hard, and he is talented,” Jonas Valančiūnas says of Alperen Sengun. “He has a bright future. We were battling, and he is not backing down, and that is what I like.” #Rockets

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Jalen Green drops efficient 40 points as Pelicans hold off Rockets

The Pelicans got revenge after Friday’s wild finish, but Jalen Green showed promising signs with his fifth 40+ point game of the past year, and it came on strong efficiency. #Rockets

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Pelicans at Rockets: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Jabari Smith Jr. was the hero when the #Rockets and Pelicans met Friday, giving Houston its first three-game winning streak of the season. Can they do it again in Sunday’s rematch?

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Rockets Twitter reacts as Jabari Smith Jr. beats Pelicans at buzzer

Jabari Smith Jr. beat the buzzer versus New Orleans to give the #Rockets a third straight win, and it was a wild scene at Toyota Center. Here’s how it played out in real-time.

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