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Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason named to NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team

#Rockets forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason were each named Monday to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team, one year after teammate Jalen Green made the All-Rookie First Team.

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Report: Rockets presumed to have interest in James Borrego as assistant coach

The Mavericks, Pelicans, Nets, and #Rockets are all believed to have interest in hiring James Borrego as an assistant coach, per veteran NBA scribe Marc Stein.

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Report: John Lucas, Mahmoud Abdelfettah, Boston’s Ben Sullivan among assistant candidates

Recent #Rockets assistants John Lucas and Mahmoud Abdelfettah, along with Boston’s Ben Sullivan, are reportedly options for Ime Udoka’s new staff in Houston.

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Report: Many NBA sources view James Harden to Rockets as inevitable

“What I’ve heard in league circles is that James Harden’s return is being treated as an inevitability,” says Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) of NBC’s Houston affiliate. #Rockets

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Podcast: How the NBA’s new labor deal could benefit the Rockets

What does the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement mean for Houston’s rebuild? #Rockets salary cap guru David Weiner (@BimaThug) makes his case for why it should help.

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Report: Jabari Smith Jr. changing to No. 10 jersey for Rockets

With Eric Gordon no longer on the roster, #Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. will switch to the No. 10 jersey for the 2023-24 season, according to the Houston Chronicle.

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TNT’s Ernie Johnson sees Rockets rookie Tari Eason as underrated

TNT’s Ernie Johnson on Tari Eason and the NBA’s rookie awards: “It’s easy to overlook teams that have had bad years. But he had nearly as good of a year as any rookie.” #Rockets

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2023 NBA mock drafts: Potential Houston Rockets picks entering draft lottery

With the 2023 NBA draft lottery less than two weeks away, Scoot Henderson is becoming an increasingly popular mock-draft projection to the Rockets.

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Rockets center Alperen Sengun nominated for NBA’s Assist of the Year

#Rockets center Alperen Sengun has drawn comparisons to Denver’s Nikola Jokic for his playmaking, and now both are nominated for the NBA’s fan-voted Assist of the Year.

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Podcast: Rockets general counsel Clay Allen on the NBA draft lottery

Ever wonder what it’s like to actually be in the NBA’s draft lottery room? #Rockets general counsel Clay Allen shares his behind-the-scenes stories and previews the big day on May 16.

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Citing lessons from Gregg Popovich, new Rockets coach Ime Udoka focused on relationships

“Anybody can draw up plays and scheme for different guys,” Ime Udoka says of his coaching approach and lessons learned from Gregg Popovich. “It’s about the relationship aspect.” #Rockets

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Report: Rockets to push Jalen Green in third NBA season, demand more accountability

“At the conclusion of his second season, Jalen Green was told he was going to be pushed and held accountable in the next phase of Houston’s rebuild,” @KellyIko writes. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets focused on value contracts in 2023 free agency

In 2023 free agency, Rafael Stone and the #Rockets will balance their need for short-term upgrades with a desire for value contracts, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Could the Houston Rockets end up poaching star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown?

The Rockets have reportedly explored the idea of pursuing a Jaylen Brown trade.

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Ime Udoka sets criteria for assistant coaching hires with Rockets

With Ime Udoka now in place as head coach, the process for selecting Houston’s assistants can begin. “I want an energetic staff, very hands-on and relationship-based,” Udoka says. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets discussed big-name roster moves in 2023 coaching interviews

James Harden and Khris Middleton are reportedly among potential 2023 free agency targets who were brought up during Houston’s recent coaching interviews. #Rockets

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Looking back at all of Klay Thompson’s ‘Game 6 Klay’ performances in the playoffs

Before he suits up for his first Game 6 of the 2023 playoff run, here's a look back at some of the best "Game 6 Klay" moments.

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Kevin Porter Jr. makes presence felt at Ime Udoka’s Rockets introduction

“I see I’ve got a smart player here,” Ime Udoka joked once Kevin Porter Jr. arrived at his #Rockets introduction. “He’s trying to get some playing time already. The only guy that showed up.”

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New Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: ‘Like a mini-Jokic’

In a chat with @SportsVanessa, new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka was complimentary of several of his newly inherited players, and none more so than Alperen Sengun.

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Jabari Smith Jr. agrees with ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins on Bucks’ failure

ESPN’s @KendrickPerkins disagrees with Giannis Antetokounmpo about whether Milwaukee’s season was a failure, and #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sees it the same way as Perkins.

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‘Youth is not an excuse’: Ime Udoka sends initial message to Rockets

“One of my first messages (to #Rockets players) will be that youth is not an excuse,” Ime Udoka says. “I’m just trying to expedite the process of becoming professionals.”

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SI:AM | The Biggest Questions About Tonight’s NFL Draft

Plus, the Grizzlies survive, while the Bucks and Cavs go crashing out.

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3 questions for the Rockets after introducing Ime Udoka as head coach

Hopefully the Rockets did their due diligence before moving forward.

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Ime Udoka Breaks Silence on Boston Exit As He Takes Over in Houston

The former Celtics coach was remorseful as he spoke publicly about the rocky end to his tenure in Boston for the first time. He now has a sizable task ahead in Houston.

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With NBA clearance, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta comfortable with hiring Ime Udoka

“The NBA told me they felt very comfortable with Ime [Udoka] becoming coach of the Houston Rockets,” owner Tilman Fertitta said. “That made me feel really good.”

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