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As Kevin Porter Jr. sits out finale, Rockets gain more salary cap room for 2023 offseason

With Kevin Porter Jr. (sore right knee) sitting out Sunday’s 2022-23 finale, the #Rockets will have approximately $2.4 million more in salary cap space this offseason.

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Alperen Sengun grabs career-high 21 rebounds as Rockets edge Hornets

Led by a career-high 21 rebounds from Alperen Sengun, the #Rockets won their second straight game and third of four, overall, on Friday night in Charlotte. Their season finale is Sunday.

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Report: Rockets plan to part ways with Stephen Silas next week

“Barring a last-second change, I expect the #Rockets to move on, very soon, from Stephen Silas as head coach,” says Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith.

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Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. grateful for time with Stephen Silas

“He helped me to be grounded and helped me be comfortable with being uncomfortable,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his bond with #Rockets coach Stephen Silas. “He is a dope person.”

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Rockets at Hornets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Stephen Silas make a late push to keep his job? With weekend games in Charlotte and Washington, it certainly can’t hurt if Houston finishes 2022-23 on a winning streak.

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Rockets guard Josh Christopher appreciates Kevin Porter Jr. sacrificing his playing time

“Throughout this whole season, KPJ has had my back,” Josh Christopher says. “I was definitely honored and really appreciative that he would let me rock like that. That was love.”

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Stephen Silas sees growth, maturity in Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.

In an upset of Denver, Kevin Porter Jr. volunteered to stay on the sidelines so the #Rockets could ride Josh Christopher’s hot hand. “That is big-time maturity and growth,” Stephen Silas says.

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‘I had to seek therapy’: what happens when an NBA career ends before its time?

Kenneth Faried’s talent earned him a slot on the Team USA roster and a $50m contract. But he found himself on the outside as NBA tactics changed

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Alperen Sengun outduels Nikola Jokic as Rockets blast Nuggets

“I thought Alpi had the best defensive game of his career,” Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun’s night versus Nikola Jokic and Denver. “He did an amazing job. I was proud of him.” #Rockets

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In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

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Nuggets fumble chance at clinching No. 1 seed, fall flat against Rockets

HOUSTON — Nikola Jokic wandered over to his chair on the visiting bench and tossed his towel down in frustration.

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Report: Rafael Stone returning for fourth season as Rockets general manager

Rafael Stone is set to return in 2023-24 for a fourth season as #Rockets general manager, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The fate of Stephen Silas is less clear.

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Stephen Silas acknowledges uncertain future with Rockets

Stephen Silas hasn't heard from the #Rockets about his future: “I have a three-year contract, and this is the last home game of my three years. Whatever happens, happens after this.”

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Podcast: Key storylines to watch as Rockets enter season’s final week

For Kevin Porter Jr., Stephen Silas, 2023 NBA draft positioning, and beyond, today’s @TheLagerLine breaks down key storylines as the 2022-23 #Rockets season enters its final week.

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LeBron James reflective after sharing Houston court with son, Bronny James

“Standing on that court where he played made me think about what could be in the future,” LeBron James says of his son, Bronny James, after both played at Toyota Center within a week.

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2023 NBA mock drafts: Potential Houston Rockets picks after March Madness

As the calendar turns to April and March Madness ends, here’s a look at who the latest NBA mock drafts are projecting to the #Rockets via their two 2023 first-round selections.

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Nuggets at Rockets: Tuesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The #Rockets host their final home game of the 2022-23 season on Tuesday night versus Denver, which could be without reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Rockets center Boban Marjanovic named as finalist for 2022-23 NBA Sportsmanship Award

#Rockets center Boban Marjanovic is one of six finalists for the 2022-23 NBA Sportsmanship Award, as announced by the league office. Current players will vote on the winner.

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Jaylen Brown leaving the Boston Celtics for the Rockets floated by Houston radio host

Improbable? Perhaps. But the Celtics taking Brown's return to Boston lightly would be a recipe for disaster.

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Lakers player grades: L.A. dominates the Rockets behind Anthony Davis

The Lakers had their way with the Rockets on Sunday en route to their 40th victory of the season.

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LeBron James has triple-double in Lakers’ rout of the Rockets for third win in a row

HOUSTON — When Stephan Silas and the Rockets last saw LeBron James, it was in mid-January in Los Angeles. The Lakers were on shaky ground, five games below .500, and in real trouble against Houston.

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‘Not backing down’: Alperen Sengun battles as Rockets fall to Anthony Davis, Lakers

“Tonight was a really tough matchup, but he didn’t back down from it, not one bit,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun facing Anthony Davis. “I love that.”

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D’Angelo Russell will not return vs. Rockets due to left foot soreness

The Lakers' starting point guard is out of the second half of their Sunday contest versus the Rockets.

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DJ Augustin returns to Rockets, impressed by Kevin Porter Jr.’s evolution as point guard

“The way he slowed down his game and his pace, you can see that it is opening things up for him more,” DJ Augustin says of Kevin Porter Jr.’s growth as a point guard. #Rockets

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Lakers vs. Rockets: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Sunday

Here's all you need to know ahead of Sunday's Lakers versus Rockets game.

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