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Player grades, statistics: How Rockets fared at 2022 NBA summer league

With rookies Tari Eason (A) and Jabari Smith Jr. (B+) leading the way, here’s our look back at what we learned about the Rockets during 2022 NBA summer league action.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2022

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. earns first double-double in loss to Portland

Jabari Smith Jr. (19/10) had his best statistical game yet, but the Rockets struggled from 3-point range in Thursday’s summer league loss to Portland, making just 7-of-38 (18.4%).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022

Rockets working to improve Josh Christopher’s decision making on drives

“Josh clearly has a great strength for being able to get the ball in the paint,” Rick Higgins says of Christopher. “Josh’s next level of growth will be his decision-making when he does so.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2022

Takeaways: In defensive battle, Jabari Smith Jr. rallies Rockets past Chet Holmgren, Thunder

Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren had similar games Saturday, with each defending well while struggling to finish on offense. But Smith made more key plays late, leading to Houston’s win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2022

Interviews: Rockets practice in Houston, set 2022 summer league goals

Check out summer league practice highlights and interviews with Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington, Daishen Nix, Josh Christopher, Eron Gordon, Stephen Silas, and Rick Higgins.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 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

2021-22 Rockets roster review, offseason outlook: Josh Christopher

Rookie guard Josh Christopher joined Houston’s rotation sooner than expected, and the Rockets are hopeful that he can become a two-way force in the years ahead.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022

Bleacher Report awards A grade to Houston’s 2022 rookie class

Bleacher Report grades the 2022 rookie class (A) for the Houston Rockets: “The quantity alone is impressive, but the quality is what should have Space City jazzed about the future.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022

Rockets rookie Josh Christopher enjoys career night versus Minnesota

Jalen Green on fellow Rockets rookie Josh Christopher, who scored a career-high 30 points: “He’s a great scorer, he’s a dog defensively. He’s going to come out and just play his heart out, every game.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022

Jalen Green continues historic 30-point streak as Minnesota edges Houston

With an efficient 31 points in Sunday’s close loss to Minnesota, Rockets guard Jalen Green is now the first NBA rookie since Allen Iverson in 1997 to score at least 30 in four consecutive games.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022