NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers During the offseason, the 76ers, Bucks and reigning champion Nuggets made moves that will help—or hurt—their chances at winning big. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2023
Report: Rockets showing interest in free agent guard Aaron Holiday The #Rockets and Hornets are among the NBA teams that have shown interest in signing free-agent point guard Aaron Holiday, HoopsHype’s @MikeAScotto reports. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023
NBA News and Notes: Tracking Damian Lillard and James Harden, Plus Jeff Van Gundy’s Coaching Future It’s been a busy offseason, with some of the league’s biggest names yet to secure a landing spot. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2023
Raptors have ‘expressed interest’ in Bulls free agent Ayo Dosunmu The Toronto Raptors have shown an interest in Chicago Bulls point guard Ayo Dosunmu, who is a restricted free agent. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023
The 5 worst contracts from 2023 NBA free agency, including Dillon Brooks’ bizarre deal with Rockets Well, these NBA deals don't make a lot of sense. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023
WATCH: Jalen Green trains with new Rockets guard Fred VanVleet Jalen Green is already getting to work in his offseason training program alongside new #Rockets guard Fred VanVleet. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 5, 2023
Drake makes his feelings on Fred VanVleet's move to Houston Rockets crystal clear Fred VanVleet signed a blockbuster contract with the Houston Rockets in free agency, leaving the Toronto Raptors an NBA champion - and rapper Drake left a parting shot on his Instagram Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023
Did Rockets make recent trades expecting Brook Lopez to join? Houston’s trade sending Usman Garuba and TyTy Washington to Atlanta may have been made with an expectation of landing Brook Lopez... who stayed in Milwaukee. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023
Drake trolls Rockets on Fred VanVleet’s farewell post to Toronto Star rapper and Raptors super fan Drake tells Fred VanVleet: “Good luck with everything on the Guangdong Dragons... I mean, the #Rockets.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023
Fred VanVleet Got Trolled By Drake After Leaving Raptors for Rockets The Toronto rapper had jokes for Fred VanVleet following his Raptors exit. Sports Illustrated · Jul 2, 2023
The early-round winners and losers from NBA free agency The Cavaliers, Lakers and Fred VanVleet should me all smiles after the first weekend of NBA free agency, but the one person that could have the biggest smirk when the smoke clears? Pat Riley. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023
Podcast: Reaction to Houston’s chaotic start in 2023 free agency Sunday’s @TheLagerLine breaks down Houston’s 2023 free agency to date, including the Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks additions and a Brook Lopez rejection. #Rockets USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023
Where Rockets’ roster stands after wild start to 2023 free agency With numerous players on the way out and several new signings on the way in, here’s a roundup of where the #Rockets currently stand after a wild start to the NBA’s 2023 free agency window. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023
Fred VanVleet’s Rockets contract includes team option for third year In contrast to initial reports, Fred VanVleet’s new contract with the #Rockets is only guaranteed for two seasons. Year three is a team option. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023 Rockets sign Jock Landale and trade for Patty Mills, who will be rerouted After reaching deals with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, Houston’s busy free agency continued by trading for Patty Mills (who isn’t staying) and signing big man Jock Landale (who is staying).
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023 Takeaways: Rockets acquiring Dillon Brooks to bolster wing defense The #Rockets are boosting their wing defense by acquiring Dillon Brooks, likely in a sign-and-trade with Memphis. His four-year contract with Houston will cost an average of $20 million, annually.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023 Reaction: Big man Brook Lopez spurns Rockets to re-sign with Bucks The #Rockets got their free agency deal done with guard target Fred VanVleet, but they didn’t have the same luck with Milwaukee big man Brook Lopez, who is re-signing with the Bucks.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023 The winners (Lakers) and losers (what in the world are the Rockets doing?) of NBA free agency after one day Here are the teams who made it out the best and worst from day one of NBA free agency
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023 Dennis Schroder is leaving the Lakers — and getting paid Dennis Schroder may no longer be a member of the Lakers, but he has secured the bag.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 1, 2023 Fred VanVleet Lands Three-Year, $130 Million Deal With Rockets, per Report The former Raptors guard is reportedly taking his talents to Houston next season.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023 NBA Twitter reacts as Rockets, Fred VanVleet reach 3-year, $130-million deal The #Rockets have their veteran leader and floor general after signing Fred VanVleet to a three-year, $130-million deal. Here’s a look at early reaction and key takeaways.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023 Projected starting lineup for Rockets with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks after free agency Fred VanVleet is the first undrafted free agent to earn a contract worth more than $100 million.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2023 Five Biggest Questions Ahead of NBA Free Agency What’s really happening in Houston? Plus, unpacking James Harden’s decision, checking in on Portland and picking a sneaky team to watch.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2023 Friday’s NBA free agency opening meetings for Houston Rockets Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks appear to be on Houston’s initial list for Day 1 free agency meetings in Los Angeles. Here’s our look at Friday’s updated #Rockets intel.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2023 Report: After hiring Ime Udoka, Rockets decided against James Harden pursuit in free agency Woj: “Once Ime Udoka came in as head coach, they started looking at the roster [and] what they wanted to do in free agency. I think Fred VanVleet has moved to the top of the list.” #Rockets