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Behind the scenes of Jae’Sean Tate’s Rockets deal: ‘I don’t take elevators. I take the steps’

HoopsHype's Michael Scotto sat with Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate to discuss his new contract, long-term future and what's next for the team

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 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

James Harden: Being focused is boring.. sometimes you want to have a little fun

The struggle is real James Harden, the struggle is real. He echoes this sentiment, saying, "Being focused is boring, you know what I mean? Sometimes you want to have a little fun. Still, there is a goal, and to get there, you have to put the work ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2022

Podcast: Auburn’s Bruce Pearl on Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets

Bruce Pearl, head coach at Auburn, joins our podcast with reaction to Jabari Smith Jr.’s initial NBA summer league games with the Rockets, along with insight on his potential fit with Jalen Green.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2022

Jabari Smith Jr. Says Kentucky Showed Interest Too Late

The former Auburn star grew up wanting to play for the Wildcats.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2022

No Donovan Mitchell trade expected any time soon

To be clear: No Donovan Mitchell deal is expected any time soon, barring a significant offer that Utah would be forced to consider. Perhaps this dynamic will be similar to the Rockets' positioning during the final months of James Harden's tenure in ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2022

Jazz have explored sign-and-trade for Collin Sexton, talks involving Mike Conley

Like the Rockets before them, the Jazz remain engaged in various trade conversations to retool around Mitchell. Utah has explored a sign-and-trade scenario that would send veteran point guard Mike Conley to Cleveland in exchange for restricted free ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2022

NBA Summer League: First Impressions on Top Rookies and Surprise Standouts

Here are 10 takeaways from Las Vegas at the midway point of the summer showcase.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2022

Why the summer Rockets may consider experimenting with more Tyty Washington usage

Second-year guards Daishen Nix and Josh Christopher have fared well. With that in mind, could the Rockets give more reps to TyTy Washington as summer league play winds down?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2022

Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sees himself as All-Defensive Team caliber ‘from day one’

Can Jabari Smith Jr. already play at an NBA All-Defensive Team level, starting with his first game in Houston? That’s the rookie’s goal, which he disclosed in a new interview with Taylor Rooks.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2022