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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).

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Could the Boston Celtics be interested in veteran point guard John Wall?

Former All-Star John Wall recently held a private workout in Las Vegas, and the Celtics were one of a handful of teams in attendance.

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Dillon Brooks excited to work with young Rockets forward Tari Eason

“I can’t wait to work with Tari (Eason),” Dillon Brooks tells @KellyIko. “I feel like he can be a great player in this NBA — especially a great defender — and grow his game.” #Rockets

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Amen Thompson sidelined by left ankle sprain for rest of Rockets’ summer league

#Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will miss the remainder of the NBA’s 2023 summer league with a left ankle sprain suffered in the closing moments of Friday’s win.

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Report: Rockets surveying market for guard depth in 2023 free agency

Though they’ve used most of their financial resources, the #Rockets would still like to add more guard depth in 2023 free agency, @KellyIko reports.

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Report: Dillon Brooks’ new Rockets contract includes bonuses, incentives

The four-year, $80-million deal between the #Rockets and Dillon Brooks is believed to include bonuses and incentives, @KellyIko reports.

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Report: Ime Udoka views Jae’Sean Tate as important piece for Rockets

Jae’Sean Tate is believed to be an important piece of Ime Udoka’s #Rockets puzzle and has been among the early defensive standouts this summer, @KellyIko reports.

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Friday’s NBA free agency opening meetings for Houston Rockets

Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks appear to be on Houston’s initial list for Day 1 free agency meetings in Los Angeles. Here’s our look at Friday’s updated #Rockets intel.

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Report: After hiring Ime Udoka, Rockets decided against James Harden pursuit in free agency

Woj: “Once Ime Udoka came in as head coach, they started looking at the roster [and] what they wanted to do in free agency. I think Fred VanVleet has moved to the top of the list.” #Rockets

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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.

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Report: Rockets ‘out of the running’ for James Harden in 2023 free agency

“In recent days, I’ve understood that Houston is no longer an option for James [Harden],” @KellyIko reports. “I would call them out of the running.” #Rockets

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Ime Udoka, Rockets reportedly naming Tiago Splitter as assistant coach

Ime Udoka is expected to hire Brooklyn’s Tiago Splitter as a #Rockets assistant coach, as first reported by @KellyIko of The Athletic.

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Thursday’s NBA draft-day rumors: Rockets expectations for June 22

Entering NBA draft night, there’s some late intrigue as to whether Amen Thompson or Brandon Miller will be the best prospect available at No. 4. Here’s our final #Rockets rumors roundup.

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With cap space at premium, Rockets may be exploring options to trade away veterans

If Houston wants even more salary cap space in 2023, it could potentially lead to the departure of a #Rockets veteran such as Kevin Porter Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, or KJ Martin.

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2023 NBA mock drafts, final update: Houston Rockets pick projections

As the NBA’s 2023 pre-draft period enters its final hours, here’s one last look at #Rockets pick projections. Amen Thompson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are popular choices.

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Report: Rockets high on Amen Thompson as No. 4 draft pick

“I’ve heard the #Rockets believe the gap between Amen [Thompson], Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller is not as large as people might assume,” @KellyIko reports.

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Trevor Hudgins sees Ime Udoka bringing fire, energy to Rockets

“He brings a fire and energy, almost like a chip-on-his-shoulder energy, to the whole organization,” #Rockets guard Trevor Hudgins says of new coach Ime Udoka.

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Report: Top draft prospects Amen, Ausar Thompson to visit Rockets next week

As the NBA’s June 22 draft nears, two of Houston’s potential targets at No. 4 overall — Amen and Ausar Thompson — will reportedly be in town next week. #Rockets

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Report: Many within Rockets are enamored with Amen Thompson as 2023 NBA draft target

“There’s a reason why so many within the #Rockets organization are so enamored with him,” @KellyIko writes in The Athletic. “Everything about him oozes potential.”

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Five years later, Eric Gordon reflects on Rockets’ near-miss in 2018 Western Conference finals

“You only get so many chances to win a championship,” former #Rockets guard Eric Gordon says of Houston’s near-miss in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals on May 28, 2018.

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Report: Toronto inquiring about trade for Rockets’ No. 4 draft pick

Toronto is among the NBA teams to have checked in with the #Rockets about trading for the No. 4 draft pick, @KellyIko reports. It isn’t yet clear whether there’s a pathway to a deal.

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Ime Udoka expected to have major input on Rockets’ personnel moves

New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka is expected to have a “pretty big voice” on roster moves related to the NBA draft and free agency, @KellyIko reports.

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Report: Rockets receiving multiple trade offers for No. 4 draft pick

“Multiple teams have already expressed [trade] interest in acquiring Houston’s lottery pick ahead of the June 22 draft,” @KellyIko reports. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets looking to add veteran point guard; James Harden leads list of targets

Acquiring a veteran point guard is Houston’s primary objective in 2023 free agency, @KellyIko reports, and James Harden appears to lead the list of targets. #Rockets

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Report: Ime Udoka won’t ‘dumb down’ playbook for young Rockets

“I’m not gonna hold anything back defensively or schematically because we’re a young group,” new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka tells @KellyIko. “I want smart, cerebral players.”

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