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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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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pelicans as Jabari Smith Jr. leads preseason rout

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was dominant with 22 points and 9 rebounds on elite efficiency as Houston routed the Pelicans in Thursday’s exhibition.

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NBA executives poll: Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. poised for breakout seasons in 2023-24

In a poll of NBA executives, #Rockets prospects Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. are among the leading candidates to have a breakout season in 2023-24.

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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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Ime Udoka at open practice: Rockets want to change perception of organization

At Sunday’s open practice, Ime Udoka says his #Rockets want to be a team in 2023-24 that “changes the perception of the organization.”

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Ime Udoka: Rockets rookie Amen Thompson is standing out at training camp

Ime Udoka on #Rockets training camp: “The guy who stood out to a lot of people was Amen [Thompson]. His pace is real, his size and athleticism, and he has that burst. He’s been great.”

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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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Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason ready for sophomore leaps with Rockets

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. on his goals as an NBA sophomore: “Show what I’ve added to my game, show what I’ve learned. Be more confident and consistent.”

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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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Rockets leaders Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka react to Kevin Porter Jr.’s arrest

Rafael Stone on Kevin Porter Jr. “As soon as I heard the allegations, I informed his representatives that he could not be part of the Houston Rockets.”

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Grant Williams on his time with the Boston Celtics, feud with Deuce Tatum and more

Grant also highlights the valuable lessons he learned while playing in Boston, and looks back at the tenure of now Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka when he was in that role with the Celtics.

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Alperen Sengun earns high ranking among NBA’s top centers of 2023-24 season

#Rockets big man Alperen Sengun checks in at No. 13 on the @HoopsHype top centers list, one spot ahead of Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren and just behind Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez.

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As training camp nears, Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore embrace competition

“I am very excited for the season,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore said before throwing out Friday’s first pitch for the Astros. “I’m ready for this new program to get started.”

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National Organization for Women calls for NBA to boot Kevin Porter Jr.

“The NBA and the Houston Rockets have a choice here — condone or condemn,” the president of the National Organization for Women (@NationalNOW) says.

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Houston Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend’s vertebrae in NYC assault, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack on his girlfriend at a New York City hotel left the woman with a fractured neck vertebrae and a cut above her right eye

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Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend's vertebrae in NYC assault, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack on his girlfriend at a New York City hotel left the woman with a fractured neck vertebrae and a cut above her right eye

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Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at Manhattan hotel

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at a New York City hotel

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Rockets, NBA issue statements on Kevin Porter Jr.’s assault arrest

Both the Houston Rockets and the NBA issued statements Monday after Kevin Porter Jr.’s arrest in New York for alleged assault and strangulation.

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Nikola Jovic trolls Dillon Brooks as Canada falls to Serbia in World Cup semifinals

After defeating Canada in Friday’s World Cup semifinal, Serbia’s Nikola Jovic got in some light-hearted trolling by mimicking Dillon Brooks’ shadow-boxing celebration.

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NBA summer forecast: Where ESPN ranks potential Rockets’ awards winners

#Rockets prospects Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green each received NBA Most Improved Player votes from ESPN’s summer forecast panel, while Amen Thompson drew Rookie of the Year buzz.

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Rockets host back-to-school community event for Houston students

The @HoustonRockets teamed up with other Houston organizations Saturday to host a back-to-school community event, with Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson each helping out. #Rockets

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2023-24 Houston Rockets complete schedule, broadcast information

Here’s the full #Rockets schedule for the 2023-24 NBA regular season, including dates and locations, tipoff times, and broadcast information. It all begins on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Orlando.

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Rockets learn schedule for NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament

Here’s our look at the complete schedule for the NBA’s new in-season tournament, in which the 2023-24 #Rockets are grouped with the Nuggets, Clippers, Pelicans, and Mavericks.

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Chuck Hayes reportedly leaving Rockets for Golden State’s front office

Longtime Houston Rockets player and staffer Chuck Hayes will soon join the front office of the Golden State Warriors, per @MikeAScotto of HoopsHype.

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