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ESPN’s JJ Redick defends new Rockets signing Dillon Brooks

“I’ve said it many times: I want a Dillon Brooks on my team,” ESPN’s @jj_redick says. “I want a disrupter. I want a guy that’s a pest, and I want a guy who can defend at his level.” #Rockets

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Drake trolls Rockets on Fred VanVleet’s farewell post to Toronto

Star rapper and Raptors super fan Drake tells Fred VanVleet: “Good luck with everything on the Guangdong Dragons... I mean, the #Rockets.”

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Fred VanVleet Got Trolled By Drake After Leaving Raptors for Rockets

The Toronto rapper had jokes for Fred VanVleet following his Raptors exit.

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Suns Continue Bolstering Roster With Addition of Coveted Free Agent, Former Sixth Man of the Year

The former Sixth Man of the Year is reportedly set to team up with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and marquee offseason acquisition Bradley Beal.

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Podcast: Reaction to Houston’s chaotic start in 2023 free agency

Sunday’s @TheLagerLine breaks down Houston’s 2023 free agency to date, including the Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks additions and a Brook Lopez rejection. #Rockets

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Thunder Acquire Patty Mills In Trade, per Report

The longtime guard spent the past two seasons with the Nets.

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Where Rockets’ roster stands after wild start to 2023 free agency

With numerous players on the way out and several new signings on the way in, here’s a roundup of where the #Rockets currently stand after a wild start to the NBA’s 2023 free agency window.

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Rockets sign NBA veteran Jeff Green to one-year, $6-million contract

With a need for veteran leadership and frontcourt help, the #Rockets are signing NBA champion Jeff Green to a one-year, $6-million contract. @MikeAScotto was first with the news.

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Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Clippers, who also trade for K.J. Martin

LOS ANGELES — Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook is returning to the Clippers after agreeing to a two-year contract that includes a player option for the second season, a person with knowledge of the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.

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Rockets trade KJ Martin to Clippers for two second-round draft picks

On one of the most active transaction days in franchise history, the #Rockets traded KJ Martin to the Clippers for two future second-round draft picks.

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Rockets trade Josh Christopher to Memphis as roster turnover continues

Hours after the #Rockets traded Usman Garuba and TyTy Washington to Atlanta, Houston sent Josh Christopher to Memphis. It’s part of an enormous roster shuffle in the 2023 offseason.

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Fred VanVleet’s Rockets contract includes team option for third year

In contrast to initial reports, Fred VanVleet’s new contract with the #Rockets is only guaranteed for two seasons. Year three is a team option.

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Houston Rockets Land Dillon Brooks on Four-Year Deal, per Report

Houston reportedly will sign the former Grizzlies agitator in free agency.

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Rockets sign Jock Landale and trade for Patty Mills, who will be rerouted

After reaching deals with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, Houston’s busy free agency continued by trading for Patty Mills (who isn’t staying) and signing big man Jock Landale (who is staying).

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NBA fans couldn’t believe Dillon Brooks landed a 4-year, $80 million contract with the Rockets

Dillon Brooks just landed a MASSIVE new deal with the Rockets. NBA fans couldn't believe it.

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Takeaways: Rockets acquiring Dillon Brooks to bolster wing defense

The #Rockets are boosting their wing defense by acquiring Dillon Brooks, likely in a sign-and-trade with Memphis. His four-year contract with Houston will cost an average of $20 million, annually.

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Rockets trade Usman Garuba, TyTy Washington to open more salary cap space

The #Rockets are reportedly trading third-year forward Usman Garuba, second-year guard TyTy Washington, and two future second-round picks to Atlanta for the draft rights to Alpha Kaba.

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Reaction: Big man Brook Lopez spurns Rockets to re-sign with Bucks

The #Rockets got their free agency deal done with guard target Fred VanVleet, but they didn’t have the same luck with Milwaukee big man Brook Lopez, who is re-signing with the Bucks.

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The winners (Lakers) and losers (what in the world are the Rockets doing?) of NBA free agency after one day

Here are the teams who made it out the best and worst from day one of NBA free agency

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Fred VanVleet Lands Three-Year, $130 Million Deal With Rockets, per Report

The former Raptors guard is reportedly taking his talents to Houston next season.

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NBA Twitter reacts as Rockets, Fred VanVleet reach 3-year, $130-million deal

The #Rockets have their veteran leader and floor general after signing Fred VanVleet to a three-year, $130-million deal. Here’s a look at early reaction and key takeaways.

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Projected starting lineup for Rockets with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks after free agency

Fred VanVleet is the first undrafted free agent to earn a contract worth more than $100 million.

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Why James Harden’s impending chaotic exit from the 76ers shouldn’t surprise anyone

James Harden, folks. An agent of chaos.

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Five Biggest Questions Ahead of NBA Free Agency

What’s really happening in Houston? Plus, unpacking James Harden’s decision, checking in on Portland and picking a sneaky team to watch.

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Friday’s NBA free agency opening meetings for Houston Rockets

Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks appear to be on Houston’s initial list for Day 1 free agency meetings in Los Angeles. Here’s our look at Friday’s updated #Rockets intel.

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