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The Latest Breaking News from Jalen Green

Watch: Youth Player Makes Brilliant Fake, Scores on Jalen Green

Even the pros have their rough moments.

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Scottie Barnes, Christian Wood among NBA players supporting Jalen Green’s basketball camp

Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes and former Rockets teammate Christian Wood are among the NBA players showing support to Jalen Green at his annual basketball camp.

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Assessing the NBA’s Contract Extension Landscape

Which players are most likely to ink contract extensions before the start of next season?

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Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Green seen as complementary fits in Houston

Jabari Smith Jr. didn’t shoot well at summer league, but draft experts are confident in seeing a better fit once Smith plays next to Jalen Green with the Rockets.

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Jeff Van Gundy applauds Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas for Houston’s rebuild

Jeff Van Gundy is a believer in Rafael Stone and Stephen Silas: “A lot of teams are just bad, and they don’t have hope. I think the Rockets have had difficult records, but they have hope.”

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Stephen Silas hints at starting Jae’Sean Tate over Eric Gordon for Rockets

In a new interview with @AdamSpolane, Rockets coach Stephen Silas is hinting at Jae’Sean Tate (and not Eric Gordon) being the favorite to start at small forward.

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Assessing Jabari Smith Jr.’s Arrival at NBA Summer League

Houston's rookie could make an instant impact after being drafted with the No. 3 pick.

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Podcast: Auburn’s Bruce Pearl on Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets

Bruce Pearl, head coach at Auburn, joins our podcast with reaction to Jabari Smith Jr.’s initial NBA summer league games with the Rockets, along with insight on his potential fit with Jalen Green.

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When should Houston capitalize on its future Brooklyn draft picks?

The Houston Rockets own Brooklyn’s draft capital until 2027. Should they stand pat, or look to cash in some of those assets in the 2022 offseason? Here’s our look at the pros and cons.

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Jalen Green offers advice to top Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr.

“Be yourself,” Jalen Green says of his advice to Jabari Smith Jr. with the summer league Rockets. “Don’t try to force nothing. Don’t try to play out of character. Just stay locked in."

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Rockets, Kevin Porter held preliminary extension talks?

Zach Lowe: Kevin Porter, Jr. is the wildcard to me. He's up for an extension. I've heard there have been some very, very, very, very, very, very, very preliminary talks about talking at some point in the future, but some openness to a deal there. ...

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NBA Summer League Preview: Chet Holmgren, Paolo vs. Jabari and the Young Warriors

What to look forward to in Las Vegas.

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Jalen Green officially switches to No. 4 jersey, Jabari Smith Jr. takes No. 1

Jalen Green made his switch to No. 4 official, which opens up the No. 0 jersey in Houston for TyTy Washington. Top rookie Jabari Smith Jr. will wear No. 1, while Tari Eason is No. 17.

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NBA free agency: Mo Bamba would be a calculated risk for Houston

What would center Mo Bamba offer to the Rockets, and how might he fit the roster? With Houston reportedly showing interest early in free agency, let’s take a look.

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Why Alperen Sengun could be the biggest Jabari Smith beneficiary

On paper, Jabari Smith may be a better fit next to young Rockets center Alperen Sengun than what Paolo Banchero would have been. Shooting and floor spacing are among the reasons.

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Inside the Moves that Defined the 2022 NBA Draft

How the Magic pulled off a surprise at No. 1. Plus, a closer look at the draft decisions by the Thunder, Kings and Blazers.

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2022 NBA Draft: Best Rookie Landing Spots

Jabari Smith in Houston and Chet Holmgren in Oklahoma City lead the list of players who will likely fit in perfectly with their new teams.

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Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas prioritizing development over wins in 2022-23

Rafael Stone on developing the younger Rockets: “You don’t want to stunt their growth by trying to steal a win here or there. Philosophically, we’re very cognizant of that.”

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Pick grades, reaction: Rockets draft Auburn’s Jabari Smith at No. 3

In a draft night stunner, Jabari Smith is now with the Rockets. Here’s our look at key takeaways from his selection, as well as reaction to the pick by NBA draft media and fans.

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Jabari Smith to Rockets

Kelly Iko: The Houston Rockets will draft Jabari Smith at No.3, sources tell @TheAthletic. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Todd Whitehead @ CrumpledJumper Jabari Smith has shown he is a versatile scorer *and* a versatile ...

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Patrick Fertitta praises Rafael Stone, Eli Witus for Harden trade decision

Per ESPN, Patrick Fertitta credits Rafael Stone and Eli Witus for “making the hard and, at the time, very unpopular decision” to prioritize draft capital in the Harden trade.

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‘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.”

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Rockets release behind-the-scenes documentary of Jalen Green’s rookie season

In a behind-the-scenes documentary from the Rockets, Jalen Green takes us through the turning points of his electric rookie season in Houston.

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2022 NBA mock drafts: Final projections for three Houston Rockets picks

Paolo Banchero, Tari Eason, Jalen Williams, and MarJon Beauchamp are among the most popular Houston Rockets picks in the final wave of 2022 mock drafts.

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Duke’s Paolo Banchero sees blessing in potential Rockets draft selection

Paolo Banchero to @BigSargeSportz on potentially joining forces with Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. in Houston: “Those are two extremely skilled, extremely talented players.”

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