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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. leads Rockets in short-handed loss to Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. led the short-handed #Rockets with 20 points (50% FG) in 24 minutes, but Houston still suffered its first preseason loss on Wednesday in San Antonio.

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Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. ready for challenge of facing Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

Jabari Smith Jr. on playing against Victor Wembanyama: “It is extraordinary to see his ability, so you just want to play against him and see it for yourself.”

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Rockets at Spurs, Oct. 16: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

In the first of three games in 11 days between the teams, Jabari Smith Jr. and the #Rockets visit San Antonio on Monday. Victor Wembanyama is sitting out.

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Podcast: Reaction to Houston’s hot start in 2023-24 preseason

Can Cam Whitmore force his way into Ime Udoka’s rotation? Today’s @TheLagerLine explores that and other key takeaways from Houston’s 2-0 start to the preseason.

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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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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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Ime Udoka pleased by Rockets’ effort early in 2023-24 preseason

“The effort is something I talked about the first day, and they never lacked as far as that goes,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s early preseason performance. #Rockets

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Which Team Is Primed for a Breakout Season in the NBA?

Why Zion and New Orleans could finally be in the playoff mix, Klay Thompson’s future and more in this week’s mailbag.

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‘Dillon the Villain’: Brooks, Ime Udoka sound off on ejection

Ime Udoka on Dillon Brooks: “You have to learn to control your emotions and stay in the game, you can’t get yourself taken out in the first quarter. #Rockets

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Takeaways: Cam Whitmore dazzles off bench as Rockets win preseason opener

Cam Whitmore followed up his dynamic summer-league run with 15 points (60.0% FG, 75.0% on 3-pointers) in Houston’s preseason opener, leading the #Rockets to a win over Indiana.

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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 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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Friday practice updates: Rockets wrap up Louisiana portion of training camp

With open practice Sunday in Houston, the #Rockets wrapped up the Lake Charles portion of their 2023-24 training camp on Friday. “The effort was great, the focus was great,” Ime Udoka says.

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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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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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Report: Rockets Pursued Max Deal with James Harden Until He Made Scoring Ambitions Clear

New coach Ime Udoka was not interested.

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Stephen A. Smith said James Harden reportedly ‘talked himself out of his own max deal’ with the Rockets

No wonder James Harden is so upset these days.

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Ime Udoka, Dillon Brooks attempting to change culture for Rockets

“We want to be a different team and let teams know when they play us, it’s not the same as the past three years,” Ime Udoka said after the first day of #Rockets training camp.

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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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Entering third NBA season, Rockets star Jalen Green focused on winning

“This is the year to turn it around and see how much I have learned, and how much I have grown,” says #Rockets guard Jalen Green, who is entering a pivotal year with his third NBA season.

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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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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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