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2022 NBA offseason grades: Rockets given high marks by experts

The Rockets didn’t make any big moves in 2022 free agency, but they appear to have had another strong draft, and that’s enough for many experts to give them a high offseason grade.

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In halftime brawl, Vernon Maxwell recalls wanting to stab Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon

In a halftime brawl, former Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell recalls having a plan to stab Hakeem Olajuwon with broken glass before police came in — with guns drawn — to break it up.

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Podcast: August 2022 Rockets financial update with David Weiner

NBA salary cap guru David Weiner (@BimaThug) joins our latest podcast with a Houston Rockets financial update covering the remainder of the 2022 offseason and 2023 free agency.

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NBA Teams Entering the Danger Zone

Predicting which 2022 playoff teams may not be so lucky next season.

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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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Why the Celtics Are in the Mix for Kevin Durant

Plus, can any team actually outbid the Knicks for Donovan Mitchell?

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Ira Winderman: The need for four play? Heat can live without it.

When it comes to the Miami Heat’s lineup and rotation for the coming season, this largely has been a month that has focused on four play, as in who will be the team’s starting power forward.

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Player salaries for Houston Rockets after 2022 NBA draft, free agency

The Rockets continue to prioritize salary cap flexibility for the 2023 offseason. Here’s where Houston’s roster stands, financially, after the 2022 NBA draft and the initial wave of free agency.

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JaVale McGee Q&A: How Mavericks made the pitch to play with Luka Doncic most enticing

LAS VEGAS — JaVale McGee didn’t have to make many new introductions on Monday night.

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NBA Trade Ideas: Donovan Mitchell Gets a New Wingman, Lakers Add Shooting

Plus, the Mavs find a replacement for Jalen Brunson.

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Mark Cuban on Jalen Brunson departure: ‘No hard feelings’

Beyond the familial ties and the nine-figures, Brunson's desire to join the Knicks, according to a source, was boosted by the opportunity to play the lead guard. It was something he flirted with in Dallas but couldn't do full-time alongside Doncic. ...

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Rockets, Kevin Porter held preliminary extension talks?

Zach Lowe: Kevin Porter, Jr. is the wildcard to me. He's up for an extension. I've heard there have been some very, very, very, very, very, very, very preliminary talks about talking at some point in the future, but some openness to a deal there. ...

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ESPN’s Zach Lowe sees Rockets as sleeping giant in 2023 free agency

ESPN’s Zach Lowe on the rebuilding Rockets: “There just aren’t many teams that are this well set up for the future, in the whole league. Free agents will go to Houston.”

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Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington toss first Astros pitch

Newly drafted Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington each threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday’s Astros game. Here’s a look at their experience.

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Kyrie Irving? Surely the Mavericks aren’t that desperate, nor should they be

Turns out the culprit wasn’t the North Texas heat. Or those extra onions in the potato salad. Or the habanero barbecue sauce.

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Theo Pinson returning to Dallas

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent G Theo Pinson is returning to the Dallas Mavericks on a one-year deal, sources tell ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Keith Smith @ KeithSmithNBA Theo Pinson's deal with the Mavs will be a ...

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Free-agent center JaVale McGee agrees to deal with Mavericks, source says

DALLAS — The Mavericks’ first free-agent addition of the offseason is a familiar one.

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NBA Free Agency Tracker 2022: Latest Deals, Trades and News

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NBA free agency: Mo Bamba would be a calculated risk for Houston

What would center Mo Bamba offer to the Rockets, and how might he fit the roster? With Houston reportedly showing interest early in free agency, let’s take a look.

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Kevin Sherrington: Mark Cuban, Mavericks had every opportunity to avoid this fiasco with Jalen Brunson

DALLAS — From all appearances, Jalen Brunson, the Mavs’ professed “top priority,” will walk out the door as soon as the lawyers are done, which seems about right.

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Rockets decline to extend qualifying offer to Trevelin Queen

Trevelin Queen is now an unrestricted free agent after the Rockets declined to issue a qualifying offer, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.

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Report: Rockets interested in Mo Bamba, Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency

Per Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Rockets will enter 2022 free agency with at least some interest in Magic big man Mo Bamba, as well as Isaiah Hartenstein of the Clippers.

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Sixers continue to pursue Eric Gordon

Sixers trade target and Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon has also participated in some of those Houston-area workouts. Sources have said Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey continues to pursue Gordon after failing to acquire him ...

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Kyrie Irving opts in, pushes back long-term decision on Nets to 2023

The Houston impact of Kyrie Irving opting in for one more season with the Nets is fairly minimal, since the next draft pick directly conveyed from Brooklyn isn’t likely to arrive until 2024.

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Christian Wood thanks Rockets, fans for two seasons in Houston

With his trade to Dallas now official, former Rockets center Christian Wood composed a letter to thank the Rockets and Houston fans after spending two seasons with the franchise.

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