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2022 NBA draft lottery race: April 9 update for Rockets, Nets picks

With Houston’s loss at Toronto, the Rockets (20-61) clinched at least a tie for the No. 1 odds slot entering the 2022 NBA draft lottery. They would earn it outright with a loss on Sunday.

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Rockets at Raptors: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (April 8)

Kevin Porter Jr. and the Rockets have rallied in the second half to cover in two straight games, and they may have another chance Friday versus heavily favored Toronto (-11.5).

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2022 NBA draft lottery race: April 8 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando’s blowout loss in Charlotte on Thursday means that Houston (20-60) needs to lose Friday in order to maintain its slim advantage in the 2022 NBA draft race.

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

If Rockets guard Jalen Green scores 30+ points in Toronto and extends his streak to six games, he would tie Hall of Famer Allen Iverson (1997) for the modern record by an NBA rookie.

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Report: If no trade, John Wall wants Rockets buyout this offseason

NBA insider Michael Scotto: “If Houston can’t find a trade partner for Wall, his representation at Klutch Sports is expected to work with the Rockets on a buyout agreement before next season.”

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Adam Silver hints that the NBA might finally be willing to solve its longstanding rest problem

The NBA really needs to consider shortening its season

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Two-way Rockets player Trevelin Queen named NBA G League MVP

Wing prospect Trevelin Queen, who is on a two-way contract with the Rockets, was named MVP of the NBA G League for the 2021-22 season. The Vipers also won top coach and executive honors.

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Podcast: Previewing the 2022 Rockets offseason with NBA insider Michael Scotto

HoopsHype’s NBA insider Michael Scotto joins our Ben DuBose to preview the 2022 offseason for the Rockets. Topics include the futures of John Wall, Eric Gordon, and Christian Wood.

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2022 NBA draft lottery race: April 7 update for Rockets, Nets picks

The Knicks blew a 21-point lead in Wednesday’s second half versus Brooklyn, allowing the Nets to move closer to a home game in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament for the playoffs.

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John Wall to opt in (as expected)

Michael Scotto: As expected, John Wall is going to exercise his $47.4 million player option for next season, I'm told. After that, the Rockets will have time to look for a trade to move Wall. If Houston can't find a trade partner for Wall, his ...

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Jae’Sean Tate a long-term piece for Rockets?

Michael Scotto: Houston is trying to preserve as much cap space as possible for 2023. With that in mind, Jae'Sean Tate is up for an extension around the corner. From what I've heard, he's currently viewed as a potential long-term piece for the ...

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Rockets rumors: John Wall, Eric Gordon, Christian Wood

https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/1f1w7DeBKHiGjqrrr7TTx0 HoopsHype's Michael Scotto and Rockets beat writer Ben DuBose discuss the futures of John Wall, Eric Gordon, Christian Wood, and Jae'Sean Tate, preview Houston's draft and free agency ...

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Kyrie Irving impressed by ‘ultra-talented’ Rockets duo of Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr.

Nets star Kyrie Irving on Houston’s young duo of Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green: “Those that want to know information come to your doorstep, and they want to know the answers.”

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Kevin Porter Jr. scores season-high 36 points in duel with Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving (42 points) and the Nets won Tuesday’s game, but there was a lot to like for the visiting Rockets, individually, starting with Kevin Porter Jr. (36) and Jalen Green (30).

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas open to Dennis Schroder return in 2022-23

In postgame comments, Rockets coach Stephen Silas indicated that he would welcome a reunion next season with veteran guard (and pending free agent) Dennis Schroder.

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Kyrie Irving pours in 42 in Nets' much-needed win vs. Rockets

NEW YORK — All he needed was a little bit of rest.

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Rockets rookie Jalen Green extends historic 30-point streak to five games

Rockets rookie Jalen Green has now joined Allen Iverson (1997) as the only rookies in modern NBA history to score 30 or more points in five straight games.

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2022 NBA draft lottery race: April 6 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Between Houston’s loss and Orlando’s upset win over Cleveland, the Rockets are now solely in the pole position of the 2022 NBA draft race. The Pistons and Thunder are no longer factors.

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Stephen Silas excited for young Rockets to learn versus Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving

Stephen Silas expects his young Rockets to learn after playing the Nets: “Playing against two of the best players who have ever laced them up, it's important for our group to feel that.”

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Rockets at Nets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (April 5)

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant’s Nets enter Tuesday’s game versus Houston (+17,5) with a clear sense of urgency, having fallen to No. 10 in the Eastern Conference standings.

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Rockets at Nets: Tuesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Tuesday’s matchup between the Rockets and Nets is fascinating from a 2022 NBA draft perspective, since either result brings a benefit to Houston (which owns Brooklyn’s first-round pick).

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Alperen Sengun embracing challenge of defending elite bigs for Rockets

Stephen Silas on Houston’s defensive improvement Sunday: “We stopped doubling Towns quite as much. Alpi (Sengun) said, ‘I want to guard him,’ and I said ‘Ok, you want him, you got him.’”

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Jake Paul mocks Will Smith over Oscars slap after hitting basketball mascot

Paul has claimed he "Will Smith'd" the Rockets' mascot after he slapped the bear while watching an NBA match in Houston, mocking the Hollywood actor's infamous slap of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscar awards

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Jake Paul KOs basketball mascot with right hook to leave bear facedown on court

Paul was present at the Minnesota Timberwolves's match Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center, when he 'knocked out' the basketball mascot Clutch with a right hook

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Rockets rookie Josh Christopher enjoys career night versus Minnesota

Jalen Green on fellow Rockets rookie Josh Christopher, who scored a career-high 30 points: “He’s a great scorer, he’s a dog defensively. He’s going to come out and just play his heart out, every game.”

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