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Rockets reportedly intrigued by future lineups with Jabari Smith Jr. at center

“In the playoffs, when people start switching everything more and more, he projects to be a really interesting big,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Jabari Smith Jr. (via @KellyIko).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023

Cam Whitmore ready to make NBA Rookie of the Year push for Rockets

“I have the biggest skillset in the draft right now, and I think I’m the most different type of athlete,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells ESPN’s NBA Today.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

Bulls’ Javon Freeman-Liberty receives summer league honors

Chicago Bulls Summer League standout Javon Freeman-Liberty was named to the All-Summer League Second Team.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

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Takeaways: MVP Cam Whitmore leads Rockets’ standouts at 2023 summer league

With 2023 summer league in the books, here’s our look back at key #Rockets takeaways, including Cam Whitmore’s MVP run and Jabari Smith Jr.’s complete domination.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

Wembanyama’s rival and a team for Vegas: NBA summer league takeaways

The record crowds that flocked to Nevada were treated to lots more than the Victor Wembanyama Show. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebook

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2023

Reaction: Cam Whitmore wins MVP as summer Rockets lose finale versus Cavaliers

Houston rookie Cam Whitmore is the NBA’s summer-league MVP, but the #Rockets will settle for a runner-up finish after Monday’s loss to unbeaten Cleveland.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

2023 NBA summer-league championship, Rockets vs. Cavaliers: Lineups, how to watch

Can talented rookie Cam Whitmore lead Houston to the NBA’s 2023 summer-league title? He will have a chance to do so in Monday’s finale versus Cleveland. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2023

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2023 summer-league playoffs, Rockets vs. Jazz: Lineups, how to watch, TV, stream

In Sunday’s semifinal, talented rookie Cam Whitmore has an opportunity to lead the #Rockets to Monday’s NBA summer-league championship game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2023

Takeaways: Cam Whitmore leads Rockets to NBA’s 2023 summer-league playoffs

Thursday was the best game yet for rookie Cam Whitmore (26 points, 8 steals), who helped the summer #Rockets (4-0) stay unbeaten while clinching one of the NBA’s four playoff berths.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2023

Rockets vs. Warriors summer league, July 13: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel

Can Trevor Hudgins build on his momentum in Las Vegas? If the #Rockets beat Golden State on Thursday, they’re one of four teams headed to the NBA’s summer-league playoffs this weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2023

Takeaways: Summer Rockets stay unbeaten as Trevor Hudgins steps up versus Thunder

Led by an efficient 26 points and 7 assists from Trevor Hudgins, Ben Sullivan’s summer #Rockets remain unbeaten (3-0) after routing Oklahoma City. Cam Whitmore had 16 points and 8 rebounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023

Dillon Brooks draws comparisons between current Rockets, late 2010s Grizzlies

Dillon Brooks tells @JTGatlin that he sees parallels between the current #Rockets and his former team, the Grizzlies: “I feel like it’s almost the exact same team from three, four years ago.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023

Rockets vs. Thunder summer league, July 11: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

With Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and Amen Thompson all sitting out, #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore should get a featured role in Tuesday’s summer-league game versus Oklahoma City.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023

Rockets shutting down Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason for rest of 2023 summer league

Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason are being shut down by the #Rockets for the remainder of summer league play, @KellyIko reports. The second-year forwards excelled in Houston’s 2-0 start.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. appears to say ‘he can’t guard me at all’ after lighting up James Wiseman

Lip readers think they saw Jabari Smith deliver some epic trash talk.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2023

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. brilliant again as summer Rockets blast Pistons

With an efficient 38 points and 6 assists, Jabari Smith Jr. was brilliant again as the summer #Rockets (2-0) blasted Detroit. Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore also had strong showings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023

Podcast: Amen Thompson debuts as summer Rockets make big impression

Jabari Smith Jr. had more late heroics in Houston’s summer-league opener and Amen Thompson dazzled before leaving early with an injury. Today’s @TheLagerLine explores key #Rockets takeaways.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023

Rockets vs. Pistons, July 9: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Jabari Smith Jr. had a game-high 33 points and an epic buzzer-beater in Houston’s summer-league opener, and he’ll look to build on that Sunday versus Detroit. Tipoff is at 5:00 p.m. Central.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023

Reaction: Jabari Smith Jr. delivers epic buzzer-beater in Houston’s summer opener

Jabari Smith Jr. led the #Rockets with 33 points and an epic buzzer-beater as Houston won Friday’s summer-league opener. Here’s a look back at how it happened.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023

Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson dazzle as summer Rockets edge Blazers

Amen Thompson (16 points, 5 assists, 4 blocks, 3 steals) showed flashes of point-guard brilliance in his #Rockets debut, but he also left early with a leg injury in Houston’s buzzer-beating win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers, July 7: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Top rookies Scoot Henderson (No. 3 draft pick) and Amen Thompson (No. 4) will open up 2023 NBA summer league play when the Trail Blazers face the #Rockets on Friday in Las Vegas.

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.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023

Reporter’s relationship with sportsbook questioned after NBA draft

LAS VEGAS — For the second straight year, a tweet by an NBA insider caused a dramatic shift in the league’s draft odds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason to play with Rockets at NBA’s 2023 summer league

Second-year forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason are expected to play for the #Rockets during some of next month’s NBA summer league games in Las Vegas, @KellyIko reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Amen Thompson to wear No. 1 jersey, Cam Whitmore No. 7 for Rockets

With Jabari Smith Jr. switching to the No. 10 jersey, newly drafted #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will take the vacated No. 1 uniform. Cam Whitmore will be No. 7.

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