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2022 NBA mock drafts: Houston Rockets pick projections at end of regular season

With the 2021-22 regular season complete, Auburn’s Jabari Smith and Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren are increasingly popular Houston Rockets projections in the latest wave of NBA mock drafts.

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Who former Rockets are playing for in the 2022 NBA playoffs

James Harden (Philadelphia 76ers) and Chris Paul (Phoenix Suns) are the headliners when it comes to former Rockets in the 2022 NBA playoffs. Here’s our look at the complete team-by-team list.

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Houston’s 2022 draft pick from Brooklyn locked at No. 17 in first round

With Cleveland’s elimination from the play-in tournament, the 2022 first-round pick headed from Brooklyn to Houston is officially locked at No. 17 in the order.

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Bleacher Report awards A grade to Houston’s 2022 rookie class

Bleacher Report grades the 2022 rookie class (A) for the Houston Rockets: “The quantity alone is impressive, but the quality is what should have Space City jazzed about the future.”

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Vipers win fourth NBA G League title as Rockets assignees play key roles

Rockets assignees Trevelin Queen, Daishen Nix, and Anthony Lamb all had key roles Thursday as Houston’s affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, clinched the 2022 NBA G League championship.

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Mike D’Antoni on 2018 Rockets-Warriors, prior to Chris Paul injury: ‘We had them on the ropes’

“We could see in their eyes, we had them,” Mike D’Antoni says of the 2018 Rockets-Warriors series, prior to Chris Paul’s hamstring injury. “We had them on the ropes.

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Jake Paul explains why he "beat the f***" out of basketball mascot

Paul went viral earlier this month for 'knocking out' Houston Rockets bear mascot Clutch with one punch while attending a game at the Toyota Center in Texas ahead of his brother's WWE debut

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NBA Mock Draft: Biggest Risers and Fallers

The latest NBA draft projections as lottery teams enter the offseason.

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‘F–k Jalen Green’: Bill Simmons put on blast by Houston fans after awards remark

NBA awards voter Bill Simmons had harsh words for Jalen Green on a new podcast, and Rockets fans quickly pushed back on his flawed argument.

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Where ESPN experts rank Jalen Green among NBA’s under-25 prospects

Rockets rookie Jalen Green had an electric finish to the 2021-22 NBA season, but he still has a ways to go on ESPN’s under-25 player rankings list.

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Daishen Nix, Trevelin Queen lift Houston’s affiliate in Game 1 of NBA G League Finals

Rockets assignees Daishen Nix (31 points, 11 assists) and Trevelin Queen (44 points) led the way for Houston’s affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, in Game 1 of the NBA G League Finals.

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What Brooklyn clinching playoffs means for 2022 first-round draft pick owed to Houston

With the Nets clinching a playoff berth by defeating Cleveland, the 2022 first-round pick due to Houston will be at No. 16, 17, or 18 overall. Here’s a look at the remaining scenarios.

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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.”

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‘Less Is More’: How Chris Finch Guided the Timberwolves Back to the Playoffs

The newly extended coach has played a notable role in Minnesota’s return to relevance this season.

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Kevin Porter Jr. focused on technique, not contract, in 2022 offseason

Though he is eligible for a contract extension, Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. wants his focus in the 2022 NBA offseason to be on basketball.

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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.

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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.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone still hopeful of John Wall trade, rather than buyout

Though Rafael Stone did not rule out a contract buyout, Houston’s general manager said Monday that he remains optimistic about an eventual John Wall trade.

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Jalen Green wins Western Conference Rookie of the Month for March, April

After averaging nearly 23 points per game on elite efficiency in March and April, Rockets guard Jalen Green is officially the Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

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Rockets’ GM: There’s a market for John Wall

Kelly Iko: Stone says he believes there's a market for John Wall and a deal will materialize at some point. If not, he didn't rule out the possibility of a buyout but says they'll cross that bridge when they get to it. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA ...

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NBA Power Rankings: Where Things Stand Before Play-In, Playoffs

How the league stands with 20 teams’ seasons still alive and 10 teams eliminated from postseason contention.

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Live blog: Updates from 2022 Houston Rockets exit interviews

General manager Rafael Stone, head coach Stephen Silas, and select Rockets players are meeting with the media today at Toyota Center to wrap up the 2021-22 season.

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NBA Awards: Official Picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and More

Handing out honors for the 2021-22 NBA regular season.

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Jalen Green likes Jaden Ivey, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero as draft prospects

After Sunday’s season finale, Rockets star Jalen Green named Jaden Ivey, Chet Holmgren, and Paolo Banchero as his current “top three” among 2022 NBA draft prospects.

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As season ends, Rockets gain more clarity on 2022 first-round draft picks

Houston’s own first-round pick will be within the top five of the 2022 NBA draft, while Brooklyn’s pick could be as high as No. 13 or as low as No. 18. Here’s a look at the play-in scenarios.

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