The Latest Breaking News from Rafael Stone

Jalen Green reflects on first season in Houston, sees team growth

Jalen Green on the Rockets and his first NBA season: “I think we got a lot better. You’ve seen where our heart was at, and how we approached every game these last seven or eight games.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2022

Rafael Stone sees Rockets as ‘well positioned’ on NBA trade market

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone feels his team is in a good spot to make a meaningful trade, should the right player come available.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2022

Stephen Silas expected to return as Rockets head coach in 2022-23

Stephen Silas is expected to return as Rockets head coach for the 2022-23 season, general manager Rafael Stone said Monday. In later comments, Silas said his team’s playbook will expand.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2022

With roster spot open, Rockets convert rookie Daishen Nix to four-year deal

After freeing up a roster spot with their moves at the 2022 trade deadline, the Houston Rockets are using it to sign rookie guard Daishen Nix to a four-year contract.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2022

Rockets plan to keep young big man Bruno Fernando after trade with Celtics

Though Enes Freedom was waived after Houston’s deadline trade with Boston, Rockets GM Rafael Stone says the current plan is to keep newly acquired big man Bruno Fernando around.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2022

Rockets happy with development of rookie Daishen Nix, but no recall plans yet

Rockets GM Rafael Stone says he is very happy with rookie guard Daishen Nix, who has become a star in the G League this season, However, there are no plans to recall him to Houston just yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2022

Rafael Stone sees role for veteran Dennis Schroder with Rockets

“I think Eric’s been extraordinarily helpful to the development of our guards,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Eric Gordon. “My hope is that Dennis (Schroder) is helpful in the same way.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2022

Rafael Stone explains Rockets’ decisions at 2022 NBA trade deadline

In Friday’s press conference, GM Rafael Stone explained his relatively quiet 2022 trade deadline and why he sees value in veterans like Eric Gordon and Dennis Schroder for the rebuilding Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 11, 2022

As trade deadline nears, Rockets GM Rafael Stone values transparency with players

Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains how he deals with players near the trade deadline: “I try to be somebody that people feel like A) they can talk to, and B) will tell them the truth.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2022

Rafael Stone: Rockets using very different trade deadline approach in 2022

The Rockets don’t have the same incentive to make moves at the 2022 trade deadline that they did in 2021, according to Rafael Stone. However, he says they are receiving more inbound calls.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2022