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The Raptors’ Offense Is Off to a Painfully Slow Start

Without Fred VanVleet, Toronto is lacking the firepower it needs to make an impact in the half court.

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Takeaways: Warriors hold off Jalen Green, Rockets as Steph Curry explodes late

Jalen Green led the #Rockets with 21 points and 9 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to avoid an 0-3 start after a late flurry by Golden State’s Steph Curry.

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Warriors at Rockets, Oct. 29: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

After a late collapse in San Antonio, Alperen Sengun and the #Rockets (0-2) will look to finish the job in Sunday’s home opener versus Golden State (1-1).

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun duels Victor Wembanyama as Spurs rally past Rockets

Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet each had 20-point double-doubles, but Houston’s missed free throws proved costly in an overtime loss at San Antonio.

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Marcus Smart Makes Grizzlies a Defensive Giant in Southwest Division

Can the Grizzlies take a third straight division title? Or will the Mavericks’ All-Star pairing swoop in? Plus, welcome to the league, Victor Wembanyama.

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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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Heat at Rockets, Oct. 20: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

With more of Houston’s roster available, #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says Friday’s preseason finale at home could be a dress rehearsal for the regular season.

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Jalen Green on his Rockets goals: ‘If you win, everything will take care of itself’

“I do feel like [the All-Star jump] is going to happen,” #Rockets guard Jalen Green tells Shams Charania. “If you win, everything will take care of itself.”

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Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore rally Rockets past Spurs

Despite trailing most of the way, the preseason #Rockets improved to 3-0 with Monday’s late rally in San Antonio. Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore were standouts.

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Through two preseason games, Ime Udoka’s Rockets showing defensive growth

The #Rockets are 2-0 in preseason play, and they rank in the NBA’s top five in defensive rating, steals, defensive rebounds, and paint points allowed.

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Rockets at Pelicans, Oct. 12: Live stream, how to watch, lineups, start time

Alperen Sengun and the #Rockets hit the road for the first time in the 2023-24 preseason with Thursday’s matchup versus Zion Williamson and New Orleans.

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ESPN ranks Rockets guards Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green among NBA’s top 100 players

#Rockets guards Fred VanVleet (No. 56) and Jalen Green (No. 80) are part of ESPN’s latest Top 100 ranking of NBA players entering the 2023-24 season.

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NBA GM survey: After 2023 offseason, Rockets viewed more favorably by rival execs

The #Rockets are viewed much more favorably by rival executives in this year’s NBA GM survey, with new head coach Ime Udoka and rookie Cam Whitmore leading their categories.

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Pacers at Rockets, Oct. 10: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

In Houston’s 2023-24 preseason opener, Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks will play their first game in #Rockets jerseys when Indiana comes to town on Tuesday night.

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Ime Udoka: Rockets viewed Fred VanVleet as better fit than James Harden

Ime Udoka: “Nothing against James [Harden], but Fred [VanVleet] is just a better fit. If we want Jalen [Green] and the young guys to take the next steps, we need them to have the ball.” #Rockets

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Rockets’ Ime Udoka Explains Signing Fred VanVleet Over Pursuing James Harden

The new Rockets coach didn’t sugarcoat the reasoning for signing Fred VanVleet over James Harden.

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Why Fred VanVleet delivered a large gift bag to all of his Houston teammates

Fred VanVleet delivered large gift bags to all of his new #Rockets teammates, though there was something of a hidden agenda to it. @BigSargeSportz explains:

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Day 2 Rockets practice updates: Training camp continues in Louisiana

Ime Udoka, Fred VanVleet, and Alperen Sengun met with reporters Wednesday after the second day of #Rockets training camp. Here’s what we saw and learned.

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Day 1 Rockets practice footage: Training camp opens in Louisiana

As #Rockets training camp opens in Lake Charles, Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green each had standout moments in Tuesday’s scrimmage (with Green finishing an alley-oop from Fred VanVleet).

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VIDEOS: All player, staff interviews at 2023 Rockets media day in Houston

Courtesy of Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) of @LockedOnRockets, here are all of Monday’s #Rockets media day interviews from Toyota Center.

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Third-year leap? Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun motivated to win for Rockets

“I’m tired of losing,” Jalen Green says entering his third NBA season. “I’ve proven I can score. I’ve proven I can pass. It’s just the winning thing.” #Rockets

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Fred VanVleet excited to join, lead Rockets for first training camp

“The goal is to get this franchise back to where it’s supposed to be and where it has been,” Fred VanVleet says of his new team. “There’s a rich tradition here.” #Rockets

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ESPN’s JJ Redick sees Rockets’ Alperen Sengun becoming household NBA name

“He’s a guy that all of a sudden, I think after year three, will be a household name in the NBA,” ESPN’s @JJ_Redick says of young #Rockets center Alperen Sengun.

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Fred VanVleet gives high praise to Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan

Fred VanVleet spoke glowingly of the Chicago Bulls veteran during a recent podcast appearance.

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Where Jabari Smith Jr. ranks among NBA’s top power forwards of 2023-24 season

.@HoopsHype projects #Rockets prospect Jabari Smith Jr. to be the NBA’s No. 20 power forward in the 2023-24 season, just ahead of Utah’s John Collins.

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