The Latest Breaking News from Houston

Sources: Sixers pursuing P.J. Tucker; Matisse Thybulle and No. 23 pick being shopped to create cap space

PHILADELPHIA — Is Daryl Morey bringing the Houston Rockets East to Philly?

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 22, 2022

‘Aggressive’ Rockets GM Rafael Stone finds support from Tilman Fertitta

Rafael Stone on Houston’s pre-draft approach: “That’s probably the biggest commonality that Tilman and I bring. We’re aggressive people. We’re going to call everybody 5,000 times.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2022

No. 1 to No. 30: Every first round selection in our NBA mock draft

The NBA draft gets underway on Thursday night and the one of the biggest questions for hoops fans is: Where will Chet Holmgren land?

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Report: Resolution between Rockets, John Wall expected in near future

Rockets guard John Wall officially opted in for the final year of his existing contract, and a resolution on his future is expected soon, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022

John Wall opts in for the 2022-23 season

Shams Charania: Houston Rockets' John Wall's agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, has informed the organization that the guard exercised his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022

Tilman Fertitta stresses longer-term perspective, draft emphasis with Rockets rebuild

With Houston clearly aggressive in trade talks leading up to the 2022 NBA draft, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta made it clear Tuesday that longer-term perspective is most important.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022

Rockets GM Rafael Stone vows to be aggressive as 2022 NBA draft nears

In his final pre-draft media availability, Rockets general manager Rafael Stone took questions on Houston’s draft-day options and beyond. Here’s a look at his most noteworthy responses.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022

Mahmoud Abdelfattah, Lionel Hollins gaining momentum in Houston’s assistant coaching search

G League head coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah and former NBA head coach Lionel Hollins are gaining momentum in Houston’s assistant coaching search, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022

Can KJ Martin aid Houston with trading up into the draft lottery?

If the Rockets are considering KJ Martin deals after his apparent trade inquiry, it could make sense to try and package Martin with 2022 draft assets to move up in the first-round order.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022

Report: Mike D’Antoni to Meet With Michael Jordan About Hornets Job

Charlotte was forced back to the drawing board after Kenny Atkinson elected to stay an assistant in Golden State.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2022