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Rockets learn five-team group for NBA’s new in-season tournament

The NBA is introducing a new in-season tournament this fall, and the #Rockets will have a tough group alongside the Nuggets, Clippers, Mavericks, and Pelicans.

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Rockets officially announce deals with Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, Jeff Green

Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, and Jeff Green are all officially Rockets. Here’s how the team announced each of its July 2023 transactions to date.

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Amen Thompson sidelined by left ankle sprain for rest of Rockets’ summer league

#Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will miss the remainder of the NBA’s 2023 summer league with a left ankle sprain suffered in the closing moments of Friday’s win.

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Reaction: Jabari Smith Jr. delivers epic buzzer-beater in Houston’s summer opener

Jabari Smith Jr. led the #Rockets with 33 points and an epic buzzer-beater as Houston won Friday’s summer-league opener. Here’s a look back at how it happened.

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Amen Thompson, Rockets No. 4 Pick, Exits Debut With Apparent Ankle Injury

Houston’s top rookie left his debut against Portland with an injury to his left ankle.

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Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson dazzle as summer Rockets edge Blazers

Amen Thompson (16 points, 5 assists, 4 blocks, 3 steals) showed flashes of point-guard brilliance in his #Rockets debut, but he also left early with a leg injury in Houston’s buzzer-beating win.

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Fred VanVleet aiming to make teammates better, lift Rockets to playoffs

“We’ve got to get the Houston Rockets in the playoffs. That’s where my mind is at,” Fred VanVleet says. “One thing that I’ll be able to do is get the best out of my teammates.”

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Rockets gain tradable salary for future with uniquely structured Jock Landale, Jeff Green contracts

With no guaranteed money owed after next season, the uniquely structured multi-year contracts given to Jock Landale and Jeff Green could help the #Rockets in future trades.

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Rockets’ VanVleet, Brooks signings don’t guarantee NBA playoff contention

Houston has made moves with one main goal in mind: to be taken seriously. Will they actually translate on the court?

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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers, July 7: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Top rookies Scoot Henderson (No. 3 draft pick) and Amen Thompson (No. 4) will open up 2023 NBA summer league play when the Trail Blazers face the #Rockets on Friday in Las Vegas.

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Rockets signing point guard Aaron Holiday in NBA’s 2023 free agency

The #Rockets are signing veteran point guard Aaron Holiday to a one-year contract. Known for defense and shooting, he’s shot above 39% on 3-pointers over the last two seasons.

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Report: Rockets showing interest in free agent guard Aaron Holiday

The #Rockets and Hornets are among the NBA teams that have shown interest in signing free-agent point guard Aaron Holiday, HoopsHype’s @MikeAScotto reports.

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NBA News and Notes: Tracking Damian Lillard and James Harden, Plus Jeff Van Gundy’s Coaching Future

It’s been a busy offseason, with some of the league’s biggest names yet to secure a landing spot.

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The 5 worst contracts from 2023 NBA free agency, including Dillon Brooks’ bizarre deal with Rockets

Well, these NBA deals don't make a lot of sense.

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Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka offer perspective on Houston rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

Rafael Stone on the reaction of #Rockets coaches to seeing Amen Thompson in person: “They were like, ‘Yeah, we haven’t seen anything like that.’ He really moves differently.”

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Rockets announce five-game preseason schedule for October 2023

Headlined by home matchups versus Indiana and Miami, the #Rockets announced a five-game preseason schedule today. They also have a pair of road exhibitions at San Antonio.

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The Western Conference’s Most Underrated Signings in NBA Free Agency

The Suns, Rockets and Lakers all made club-defining moves that flew under the radar this offseason.

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WATCH: Jalen Green trains with new Rockets guard Fred VanVleet

Jalen Green is already getting to work in his offseason training program alongside new #Rockets guard Fred VanVleet.

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Report: Rockets surveying market for guard depth in 2023 free agency

Though they’ve used most of their financial resources, the #Rockets would still like to add more guard depth in 2023 free agency, @KellyIko reports.

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Jock Landale ready ‘to do the dirty work’ for Ime Udoka, Rockets

“I’ve found a role that really fits into a mold that any team needs,” new #Rockets center Jock Landale tells ESPN. “Playing between the gaps, doing all the dirty work; every team needs that.”

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ESPN’s Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins love Rockets’ 2023 offseason

“They will get into the play-in tournament,” ESPN’s @KendrickPerkins says of the new-look #Rockets. “This team needed culture, and they’ve got culture. This is a great starting point.”

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Rockets move longtime assistant coach John Lucas into front office

After working for years as a #Rockets coach, John Lucas (@JLEnterprises) is transitioning to Houston’s front office as an assistant to general manager Rafael Stone.

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Rockets announce full roster for NBA’s 2023 summer league

Headlined by top rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, the #Rockets released their complete roster for the NBA’s 2023 summer league in Las Vegas. Their first game is Friday, July 7.

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Rockets head coach Ime Udoka officially announces coaching staff

#Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Ben Sullivan, Royal Ivey, Garrett Jackson, Tiago Splitter, Cam Hodges, and Mike Moser as his assistants for the 2023-24 season.

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Drake makes his feelings on Fred VanVleet's move to Houston Rockets crystal clear

Fred VanVleet signed a blockbuster contract with the Houston Rockets in free agency, leaving the Toronto Raptors an NBA champion - and rapper Drake left a parting shot on his Instagram

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