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Kevin Porter Jr. makes presence felt at Ime Udoka’s Rockets introduction

“I see I’ve got a smart player here,” Ime Udoka joked once Kevin Porter Jr. arrived at his #Rockets introduction. “He’s trying to get some playing time already. The only guy that showed up.”

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Ime Udoka Breaks Silence on Boston Exit As He Takes Over in Houston

The former Celtics coach was remorseful as he spoke publicly about the rocky end to his tenure in Boston for the first time. He now has a sizable task ahead in Houston.

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‘Sky is the limit’: Ime Udoka explains why Houston was the right fit

Citing young talent, salary cap space, and an attractive destination market, new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka explained why he’s a big believer in Houston’s future.

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Rockets finish 2022-23 season on winning streak behind rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

#Rockets rookies Jabari Smith and Tari Eason flourished Sunday in Washington as Houston (22-60) finished its 2022-23 season with three straight wins and four of five, overall.

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Rockets at Wizards: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Sunday’s 2022-23 finale at Washington could be the end of the road in Houston for Stephen Silas, whose #Rockets enter with three wins in their last four games.

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As Kevin Porter Jr. sits out finale, Rockets gain more salary cap room for 2023 offseason

With Kevin Porter Jr. (sore right knee) sitting out Sunday’s 2022-23 finale, the #Rockets will have approximately $2.4 million more in salary cap space this offseason.

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Alperen Sengun grabs career-high 21 rebounds as Rockets edge Hornets

Led by a career-high 21 rebounds from Alperen Sengun, the #Rockets won their second straight game and third of four, overall, on Friday night in Charlotte. Their season finale is Sunday.

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Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. grateful for time with Stephen Silas

“He helped me to be grounded and helped me be comfortable with being uncomfortable,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his bond with #Rockets coach Stephen Silas. “He is a dope person.”

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Rockets at Hornets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Stephen Silas make a late push to keep his job? With weekend games in Charlotte and Washington, it certainly can’t hurt if Houston finishes 2022-23 on a winning streak.

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Rockets guard Josh Christopher appreciates Kevin Porter Jr. sacrificing his playing time

“Throughout this whole season, KPJ has had my back,” Josh Christopher says. “I was definitely honored and really appreciative that he would let me rock like that. That was love.”

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Stephen Silas sees growth, maturity in Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.

In an upset of Denver, Kevin Porter Jr. volunteered to stay on the sidelines so the #Rockets could ride Josh Christopher’s hot hand. “That is big-time maturity and growth,” Stephen Silas says.

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In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

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Podcast: Key storylines to watch as Rockets enter season’s final week

For Kevin Porter Jr., Stephen Silas, 2023 NBA draft positioning, and beyond, today’s @TheLagerLine breaks down key storylines as the 2022-23 #Rockets season enters its final week.

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‘Not backing down’: Alperen Sengun battles as Rockets fall to Anthony Davis, Lakers

“Tonight was a really tough matchup, but he didn’t back down from it, not one bit,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun facing Anthony Davis. “I love that.”

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DJ Augustin returns to Rockets, impressed by Kevin Porter Jr.’s evolution as point guard

“The way he slowed down his game and his pace, you can see that it is opening things up for him more,” DJ Augustin says of Kevin Porter Jr.’s growth as a point guard. #Rockets

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Lakers at Rockets: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The #Rockets beat the Lakers last month in Houston, but Los Angeles was without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Both stars are likely to play in Sunday’s rematch at Toyota Center.

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Rockets unlock best versions of Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green with simultaneous 30-point games

“Mahmoud [Abdelfattah] has been telling me to put that pick and roll in for a month, and I finally did it tonight,” Stephen Silas says of new sets for Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green. #Rockets

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Kevin Porter Jr. continues surge as Rockets beat Pistons to end skid

#Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 65 points on strong efficiency as Houston held off Jaden Ivey and Detroit to end its seven-game losing streak.

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In final homestand, Rockets focused on building momentum for offseason

“At the end of the day, we want to end the season on the right note and with some momentum going into the offseason,” #Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. says.

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Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun keep Houston close in Brooklyn

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 31 efficient points while Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. had double-doubles, but the #Rockets couldn’t withstand Brooklyn’s late 3-point barrage.

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Immanuel Quickley outduels Kevin Porter Jr. as Knicks blast weary Rockets

Kevin Porter Jr. bounced back from an off night with 26 points on strong efficiency, but it wasn’t nearly enough on a career game by New York’s Immanuel Quickley. #Rockets

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Rockets at Knicks: Monday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Jalen Green and the #Rockets haven’t played at Madison Square Garden since November 2021, but that changes Monday in Houston’s final back-to-back of the 2022-23 season.

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In return to Cleveland, Rockets praise Kevin Porter Jr.’s personal growth

Sunday was Kevin Porter Jr.’s first time playing in Cleveland since being traded to Houston. Stephen Silas, Rafael Stone, and Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff all praised his personal growth.

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Kevin Porter Jr. returns to Cleveland as active player for first time

“KP [Kevin Porter Jr.] is one of the more talented players I’ve had the pleasure of being around,” Larry Nance Jr. says of his ex-teammate. “He is learning to play the point guard position.”

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Rockets star Jalen Green credits team approach for his recent surge

“I am really just trying to take the shots that my guys get me, instead of forcing all the time and having to jack up shots,” Jalen Green says of his recent surge. #Rockets

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