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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason have dazzling debuts as Rockets blast Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. put on a show with 21 points (6-of-8 on 3-pointers) in 24 minutes as Houston crushed San Antonio in the preseason opener. Here’s a look at postgame interviews and analysis.

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

Top rookie Jabari Smith Jr. will make his Toyota Center debut when the #Rockets open preseason play by hosting the Spurs on Sunday night. Tipoff is at 6:00 p.m. Central.

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Rockets working on new offensive sets to best utilize Alperen Sengun

“We are starting five-out, and then we are going into four-out and one-in,” Stephen Silas of Houston’s new-look offense, which aims to best utilize Alperen Sengun. “That is new for us.”

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VIDEOS: 2022-23 Houston Rockets media day interviews

If you missed any of Monday’s media day sessions from #Rockets players and executives at Toyota Center, here’s a video roundup courtesy of the @JTGatlin YouTube channel.

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Jae’Sean Tate excited by frontcourt pairing with Alperen Sengun

Rockets coach Stephen Silas expressed optimism this offseason regarding a potential Jae’Sean Tate-Alperen Sengun pairing, and Tate explained the benefits at Monday’s media day.

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Rockets issue updated height, weight measurements for 2022-23 roster

In updated #Rockets measurements, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun have put on weight, while Sengun, Kevin Porter Jr., and Jabari Smith Jr. are taller than their past figures.

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Boban Marjanovic excited for veteran leadership role in Houston

“I can bring a lot of things,” veteran big man Boban Marjanovic says of his potential value to the Rockets. “Not just basketball, but in the locker room, too.”

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Alperen Sengun sees Rockets eventually becoming NBA’s best team

Conducting a full interview in English for the first time, young Rockets center Alperen Sengun made his championship plans known. “We're gonna be the best in this league, one day.”

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EuroBasket grades: How did Houston Rockets players perform?

Alberto de Roa of @HoopsHype gives his grades for NBA players who competed at EuroBasket 2022, including Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba of the Rockets.

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Spain’s national coach sees Usman Garuba as extraordinary defender

Sergio Scariolo, head coach of Spain’s national team, sees an extraordinary defender in Rockets prospect Usman Garuba. “He can change everything,” Scariolo said via translator.

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PHOTOS: Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba at EuroBasket

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are both back in action this weekend at EuroBasket. Here’s a look back at their group-stage play.

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EuroBasket knockout round schedule for Turkey’s Alperen Sengun, Spain’s Usman Garuba

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are moving on at EuroBasket! Here’s a look at the knockout stage bracket and schedule.

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Podcast: EuroBasket takeaways for Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba

In today’s podcast, @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA break down what #Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba have shown at EuroBasket 2022 and beyond.

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Alperen Sengun puts on a show as Turkey routs Belgium at EuroBasket

Rockets center Alperen Sengun had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on elite efficiency Tuesday, and it led Turkey to a big win over Belgium at EuroBasket 2022.

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Rockets big Alperen Sengun ranked at No. 23 among NBA centers

.@HoopsHype’s top centers list for this season puts new Rockets starter Alperen Sengun in the same range as Kevin Love, Kevon Looney, and Richaun Holmes.

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Poll: Rockets fans more confident in Rafael Stone than Stephen Silas

As the Rafael Stone-Stephen Silas partnership enters its third season in Houston, it’s Stone who currently seems to inspire more confidence from fans.

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Highlights, live streams: Tracking Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba at EuroBasket 2022

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are playing this week at EuroBasket 2022. Here’s how to watch and our look at how they’re faring.

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Highlights: In Turkey-Serbia matchup, Alperen Sengun shines vs. Nikola Jokic

Led by back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Serbia held off Turkey on Sunday. But Rockets big man Alperen Sengun (17 points, 13 rebounds) made quite an impression.

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Bleacher Report proposes Rockets trade for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell

Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley is proposing a trade involving Kevin Porter Jr., Eric Gordon, and draft assets for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, but that may not make sense for Houston.

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Report: Rockets expected to keep Boban Marjanović into regular season

Marc Stein: “League sources say that the Rockets, as it stands, are still operating under the belief that Boban Marjanović has a place on their opening-night roster.”

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NBA value rankings: Kevin Porter Jr., KJ Martin, Alperen Sengun lead Rockets

Kevin Porter Jr., KJ Martin, and Alperen Sengun are Houston’s best salary values for the 2022-23 season, according to @HoopsHype’s new “Real Value” metric.

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Highlights: Rockets center Alperen Sengun shows out in Turkey’s friendlies

Second-year Rockets center Alperen Sengun has had a strong week in Turkey’s international friendlies versus Ukraine and Slovenia. Here’s a look back at his statistics and top plays.

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Rockets add to backup center depth by signing Willie Cauley-Stein

Willie Cauley-Stein will join Bruno Fernando as potential backup center candidates with the Rockets behind new starter Alperen Sengun. Both will be evaluated during training camp.

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Rockets add to backup center mix by re-signing Bruno Fernando

The Rockets have been searching for a backup center to play behind Alperen Sengun, and they’re turning to a familiar face in 23-year-old big man Bruno Fernando.

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Stephen Silas hints at starting Jae’Sean Tate over Eric Gordon for Rockets

In a new interview with @AdamSpolane, Rockets coach Stephen Silas is hinting at Jae’Sean Tate (and not Eric Gordon) being the favorite to start at small forward.

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