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Fred Vanvleet's Impact On Houston Rockets' Success And Future Plans

Learn how Fred VanVleet's impact and partnership with Alperen Sengun are shaping the Houston Rockets' future in the NBA.

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Rockets confident in Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun fitting together

“Fundamentally, great players can play with great players, and they’re not positionally similar,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.

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As Rockets adjust tactics, Jabari Smith Jr. thrives offensively at center

Since moving to center after Alperen Sengun’s injury, Jabari Smith Jr. is scoring 16.4 points per game while shooting over 40% on 3-pointers.

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Rockets expect Alperen Sengun, Jae’Sean Tate to miss rest of season with ankle sprains

With playoff contention off the table, the Rockets seemingly won’t risk the injury recoveries of Alperen Sengun and Jae’Sean Tate (both have a right ankle sprain).

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Ime Udoka reacts to March coaching award, advocates for Jalen Green and Amen Thompson

After a 13-2 March, Houston’s Ime Udoka won Coach of the Month. But Udoka wishes Jalen Green and Amen Thompson received top player and rookie honors, instead.

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March memories: Rockets finish with NBA’s best monthly record

The Rockets finished March with the NBA’s best monthly record among all teams, and it’s their first time doing so since the 2017-18 season (65 wins).

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As Jalen Green excels, Rockets coach Ime Udoka touts value of patience

“It’s not always going to happen overnight for guys,” Ime Udoka says of the Rockets and Jalen Green (34 points). “Patience is really important with our young guys.”

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka disputes tying Jalen Green’s surge to Alperen Sengun injury

“I think they can complement each other very well,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Jalen Green and injured center Alperen Sengun.

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Ime Udoka rejected the idea that Alperen Sengun held Jalen Green back from stardom

Rockets coach Ime Udoka doesn't care for the weird theory about Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.

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The Rockets were smart to keep Jalen Green but now they have a big decision to make

The Rockets could have had Mikal Bridges but Jalen Green looks FANTASTIC.

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Report: If play-in race stays tight, Alperen Sengun could return to Rockets this season

“It’s within the realm of possibility that [Alperen] Sengun could return during the regular season,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon says of the Rockets.

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With Alperen Sengun out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale stepping up in frontcourt for Rockets

The Rockets haven’t lost a game since Alperen Sengun’s injury, and improved play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale is a big reason for it.

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Rockets guard Jalen Green wins first Western Conference Player of the Week award

For the first time in his young NBA career, third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green is Western Conference Player of the Week. Houston went 3-0 in those games.

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‘Playing his ass off’: As Rockets guards improve, Fred VanVleet lauds Jalen Green’s growth

Fred VanVleet on Jalen Green: “The better he plays, the easier it is on everybody. I’ve got to give him all the credit. He’s been playing his ass off.”

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NBA's Most Improved Players Showcase Remarkable Growth And Impact

Explore the remarkable growth and impact of NBA players contending for the Most Improved Player award.

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After close win, Clippers stars impressed by improving Rockets

Kawhi Leonard on the Rockets: “Very good and very confident. Ime [Udoka] is putting them in the right position to succeed, and they are just getting better and better.”

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‘He’s damn good’: Alperen Sengun draws national praise from ESPN’s Michael Wilbon, Tony Kornheiser

“He’s damn good,” ESPN’s Michael Wilbon says of Alperen Sengun. “He might be the NBA’s Most Improved Player. He could be on the same trajectory as [Jokic].”

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Rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun sees ‘perfect coach’ in Ime Udoka

“Ime’s a perfect coach,” Alperen Sengun says of Ime Udoka and his job with the Rockets. “He’s the best coach I’ve ever had, probably.”

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‘Perfect formula’: Rockets blast Spurs behind physical defense, Alperen Sengun’s brilliance

“They put us in the mud, and we didn’t respond very well, and you got the outcome,” legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after losing in Houston.

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Alperen Sengun after dominating Victor Wembanyama: ‘He’s not that strong, yet’

“He’s really tall, but he’s not that strong yet, so I was going into his chest and put him under the rim,” Alperen Sengun says of Victor Wembanyama.

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