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Rockets’ Ime Udoka Explains Signing Fred VanVleet Over Pursuing James Harden

The new Rockets coach didn’t sugarcoat the reasoning for signing Fred VanVleet over James Harden.

Sports Illustrated

Why Fred VanVleet delivered a large gift bag to all of his Houston teammates

Fred VanVleet delivered large gift bags to all of his new #Rockets teammates, though there was something of a hidden agenda to it. @BigSargeSportz explains:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Day 2 Rockets practice updates: Training camp continues in Louisiana

Ime Udoka, Fred VanVleet, and Alperen Sengun met with reporters Wednesday after the second day of #Rockets training camp. Here’s what we saw and learned.

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Report: Rockets Pursued Max Deal with James Harden Until He Made Scoring Ambitions Clear

New coach Ime Udoka was not interested.

Sports Illustrated

Stephen A. Smith said James Harden reportedly ‘talked himself out of his own max deal’ with the Rockets

No wonder James Harden is so upset these days.

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Jabari Smith Jr. impressed by competitive teammates as Rockets open training camp

“We were competing from the jump,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of the start to #Rockets training camp. “It was just good to see everybody competing and in shape, going at each other.”

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Ime Udoka, Dillon Brooks attempting to change culture for Rockets

“We want to be a different team and let teams know when they play us, it’s not the same as the past three years,” Ime Udoka said after the first day of #Rockets training camp.

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Rockets’ television network adds Gerald Green for pregame, postgame work

For 2023-24 #Rockets broadcasts, native Houstonian Gerald Green will join Kevin Eschenfelder and @CalvinMurphyHOF on select @SpaceCityHN pregame and postgame shows.

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Day 1 Rockets practice footage: Training camp opens in Louisiana

As #Rockets training camp opens in Lake Charles, Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green each had standout moments in Tuesday’s scrimmage (with Green finishing an alley-oop from Fred VanVleet).

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Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason ready for sophomore leaps with Rockets

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. on his goals as an NBA sophomore: “Show what I’ve added to my game, show what I’ve learned. Be more confident and consistent.”

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As Houston veteran, Jae’Sean Tate sees hungrier team in 2023-24

“I think the rebuild is over,” Jae’Sean Tate says. “This is a whole new team, a new era of #Rockets basketball. I think hunger is the right word, to prove ourselves right.”

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Entering third NBA season, Rockets star Jalen Green focused on winning

“This is the year to turn it around and see how much I have learned, and how much I have grown,” says #Rockets guard Jalen Green, who is entering a pivotal year with his third NBA season.

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Reaction: Rockets fill key bench role by signing veteran Reggie Bullock

Veteran “3&D” wing Reggie Bullock is reportedly joining the Rockets after reaching a contract buyout with San Antonio. He shot 38.0% on 3-pointers last season.

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Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore relish first training camp with Rockets

#Rockets rookie Amen Thompson on his 2023-24 season goals: “To win Rookie of the Year, be on the All-Defensive Team, and make the playoffs.”

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Dillon Brooks ready to help transform Rockets on defensive end

Dillon Brooks: “When you play Houston, you know it’s going to be a physical battle. It’s going to be a challenge. It’s not just a walk in the park no more.” #Rockets

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Jock Landale, Boban Marjanovic ready to provide guidance, competition for Rockets

“Offensively, he’s got it all. He didn’t need too much help, there,” Jock Landale says of Alperen Sengun. “I think where I can help is just pushing him, defensively.” #Rockets

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VIDEOS: All player, staff interviews at 2023 Rockets media day in Houston

Courtesy of Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) of @LockedOnRockets, here are all of Monday’s #Rockets media day interviews from Toyota Center.

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Third-year leap? Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun motivated to win for Rockets

“I’m tired of losing,” Jalen Green says entering his third NBA season. “I’ve proven I can score. I’ve proven I can pass. It’s just the winning thing.” #Rockets

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Upon joining Rockets, Jeff Green shares critical role for NBA veterans

“At some point, a coach’s voice can only go so far, and that is when vets come into play,” Jeff Green says of the potential role for Houston’s newly acquired veteran players. #Rockets

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Fred VanVleet excited to join, lead Rockets for first training camp

“The goal is to get this franchise back to where it’s supposed to be and where it has been,” Fred VanVleet says of his new team. “There’s a rich tradition here.” #Rockets

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As training camp opens, Ime Udoka applies new standard to 2023-24 Rockets

“Internal growth is going to be the biggest step for us,” Ime Udoka says. “Guys being held to a different standard, to play a certain way, you’ll see that rapid improvement.” #Rockets

The Independent UK

Houston Rockets player Kevin Porter barred from team after domestic violence arrest

The Houston Rockets have told Kevin Porter Jr. that he can not be with the team in any capacity in the wake of his domestic violence arrest last month

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Porter Jr. Will No Longer Be Part of Rockets Following Assault Charges

At Houston’s media day Monday, GM Rafael Stone said the franchise has informed Porter’s representatives that he will no longer be involved with the team.

The Independent UK

Kevin Porter barred from Houston Rockets after domestic violence arrest in New York

The Houston Rockets have told Kevin Porter Jr. that he can not be with the team in any capacity in the wake of his domestic violence arrest last month

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets leaders Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka react to Kevin Porter Jr.’s arrest

Rafael Stone on Kevin Porter Jr. “As soon as I heard the allegations, I informed his representatives that he could not be part of the Houston Rockets.”

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