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Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

After flailing in Phoenix, KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston offered exactly that.

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Amen Thompson Primed to Soar As Houston Launches NBA Title Chase

Not long ago, the Rockets were one of the worst teams in the league. But they drafted shrewdly and built a contender around young talent.

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Rockets’ Surprising Rise to Title Contender Isn’t a Fluke

Two years after a free fall, Houston has drafted well, brought in savvy vets and hired Ime Udoka to coach a top-six team in the West.

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As summer league continues, should Rockets keep playing Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore?

As 2024 summer league continues, the Rockets will need to decide whether it’s worth it to continue playing Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore.

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Rafael Stone: Rockets have no interest in trading Alperen Sengun

“Alpi’s gonna be with us next year,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Alperen Sengun (via SiriusXM NBA Radio). “We have no interest in moving him.”

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Rockets to introduce Reed Sheppard in Tuesday press conference

The Rockets will introduce Reed Sheppard in a 1 p.m. press conference on Tuesday in Houston, and it will be available for live streaming.

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Report: Rockets unlikely to offer max contracts in 2024 to Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun are unlikely to receive maximum-salary contract extension offers in 2024, the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Report: Rockets monitoring Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker, Zion Williamson for future trades

Unlike Kevin Durant and James Harden, Houston would have trade interest in Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker, and Zion Williamson. However, none are currently available.

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Rafael Stone, Rockets viewed Reed Sheppard as 2024 draft’s best player

“At the end of our process, we ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by quite a bit,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Reed Sheppard.

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Rafael Stone reacts to Rockets-Nets trade, Reed Sheppard draft choice

In a virtual press conference, GM Rafael Stone shared his perspective on the recent Rockets-Nets trade and Houston’s top draft selection of Reed Sheppard.

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Report: Rockets to save 2024 mid-level exception for future trade

The Rockets plan to save their non-taxpayer mid-level exception for potential use in a future trade, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Report: At No. 3, Rockets more intrigued by trade offers with future draft capital

Yahoo’s Jake Fischer: “The Rockets, sources said, are more intrigued by receiving future draft capital than any player who’s been made available to this point.”

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ESPN lists several 2024 NBA free agency targets for Rockets

ESPN’s Bobby Marks lists players such as Jose Alvarado, Monte Morris, Luke Kennard, Gary Trent, Isaiah Joe, Bruce Brown, and Kelly Oubre as potential fits.

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Report: Rockets to reengage Nets in trade talks before 2024 NBA draft

“Per team sources, the Rockets will re-engage with the Nets [on trade talks] leading up to the June 26 draft,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports.

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Rafael Stone: In 2024, Rockets are more comfortable with trading draft capital for veteran players

Rockets GM Rafael Stone: “Because we like our current roster so much, it actually provides us with more flexibility to explore creative deals of all sorts.”

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Rockets expect shooting to improve in 2024-25 through maturation

Rafael Stone on the Rockets and shooting: “As our team matures and figures out their spots and makes the right play, shooting percentages will rise.”

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Rafael Stone says Rockets are focused on bringing back core group

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone: “Our primary focus is bringing back our core group as a better core group than it was last year.”

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To keep or to trade? After landing No. 3 draft pick, Rafael Stone excited by Houston’s options

“The possibility of adding another young talented player in the draft or through a trade, we’re excited about that possibility,” Rafael Stone says.

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Report: Rockets interested in trading Brooklyn’s NBA draft assets for future picks

The Rockets appear interested in trading some or all of Brooklyn’s first-round draft assets for picks that are further in the future, according to the Houston Chronicle.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains how young players can be more complementary

Rafael Stone on the fit of Houston’s young core: “The better you become, and the stronger your weaknesses are, the less you need somebody else to compensate.”

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Rockets confident in Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun fitting together

“Fundamentally, great players can play with great players, and they’re not positionally similar,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.

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Rockets view Tari Eason, Steven Adams as marquee roster additions for 2024-25

“We’re ecstatic we have Steven Adams and think he’ll add a real element to us,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says. “Tari [Eason] is an enormous part of what we do.”

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Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone Signs Multiyear Contract Extension

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone secures contract extension after team's resurgence.

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Rockets extend front office contracts of Rafael Stone, Eli Witus

“We wanted to show them as well as the public we’re excited with the direction the Rockets were going,” owner Tilman Fertitta tells the Houston Chronicle.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone draws second-place NBA Executive of the Year prediction

Bleacher Report predicts Rockets GM Rafael Stone to finish second in Executive of the Year voting, trailing only Boston’s Brad Stevens.

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