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Alperen Sengun reflects on third year with Houston Rockets, vows better season in 2024-25

Alperen Sengun: “This past season we have improved a lot, as a Houston Rockets family. I’m proud of that, but it’s not enough for us.”

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ESPN’s Bobby Marks proposes new Jalen Green contract in Houston

ESPN’s Bobby Marks explains why a five-year, $160-million contract extension could be doable for both Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka applauds Amen Thompson’s off-ball growth

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on where Amen Thompson improved as a rookie: “Understanding how to impact the game without the ball in his hands.”

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains how young players can be more complementary

Rafael Stone on the fit of Houston’s young core: “The better you become, and the stronger your weaknesses are, the less you need somebody else to compensate.”

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Podcast: Grading Jalen Green’s third season with the Houston Rockets

Are Jalen Green’s strong numbers in the second half of the 2023-24 season a sign of what’s to come? Today’s Locked on Rockets podcast explores.

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Ime Udoka gradually adding more layers of offense to Rockets

Ime Udoka: “We’re trying to build this foundation to get our IQ up and don’t want to get too complicated offensively, at times. I think you’ll see some improvement.”

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Tyrese Maxey beats out Alperen Sengun for NBA’s Most Improved Player award

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey beat out Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Bulls guard Coby White in voting for the NBA’s 2023-24 Most Improved Player award.

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After tiebreaker draws, Rockets learn probable outcome of 2024 second-round draft pick

Houston owns Golden State’s 2024 second-round pick, and it will likely end up second among a three-team tiebreaker also involving the Heat and Kings.

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Rockets star Alperen Sengun drives increased NBA interest in Turkey

Alperen Sengun’s breakout 2023-24 season with the Rockets led to a spike in NBA interest from Turkey, according to the league’s data.

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Rockets star Alperen Sengun named Most Improved Player finalist by NBA

Houston’s Alperen Sengun, Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, and Chicago’s Coby White are the NBA’s Most Improved Player finalists this season.

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As play-in concludes, Rockets learn 2024 draft lottery odds for own pick

With Chicago and Atlanta eliminated, Houston is now locked into the No. 12 odds slot (for the May 12 draft lottery) with its own 2024 first-round pick.

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Rockets proud of Jalen Green’s growth, resiliency in 2023-24

“He was a guy I probably pushed harder than most... to improve all around,” Ime Udoka says of his first season with Jalen Green in Houston.

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Fred Vanvleet's Impact On Houston Rockets' Success And Future Plans

Learn how Fred VanVleet's impact and partnership with Alperen Sengun are shaping the Houston Rockets' future in the NBA.

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Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone Signs Multiyear Contract Extension

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone secures contract extension after team's resurgence.

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Rockets extend front office contracts of Rafael Stone, Eli Witus

“We wanted to show them as well as the public we’re excited with the direction the Rockets were going,” owner Tilman Fertitta tells the Houston Chronicle.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone draws second-place NBA Executive of the Year prediction

Bleacher Report predicts Rockets GM Rafael Stone to finish second in Executive of the Year voting, trailing only Boston’s Brad Stevens.

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‘Man of the people’ Boban Marjanovićic intentionally misses free-throw to win fans fast food

Boban Marjanović bricked two consecutive free throws against the Clippers to hand free chicken sandwiches to the crowd in LA

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As regular season ends, Rockets learn 2024 draft lottery odds

The Rockets will receive a 2024 lottery pick from the Nets, while there’s a small chance that Houston can avoid sending its own draft pick to Oklahoma City.

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Report: NBA execs expect Rockets to extend Rafael Stone’s contract as general manager

Many around the NBA are expecting the Rockets to soon extend Rafael Stone’s contract as general manager, Marc Stein reports.

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As Rockets adjust tactics, Jabari Smith Jr. thrives offensively at center

Since moving to center after Alperen Sengun’s injury, Jabari Smith Jr. is scoring 16.4 points per game while shooting over 40% on 3-pointers.

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On final road trip, Rockets see value in pursuing .500 or better season

“We just want to finish above .500 and prepare for next season,” third-year guard Jalen Green says of the final road trip for the Rockets (39-40).

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Jalen Green thanks Rockets fans for support, vows better results in 2024-25

“I know we fell short of the playoffs this year, but next year is gonna be way better,” Jalen Green told fans before Houston’s home finale.

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Rockets expect Alperen Sengun, Jae’Sean Tate to miss rest of season with ankle sprains

With playoff contention off the table, the Rockets seemingly won’t risk the injury recoveries of Alperen Sengun and Jae’Sean Tate (both have a right ankle sprain).

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In 2024-25 and beyond, Dillon Brooks plans return to Memphis-era defense

Dillon Brooks on his defense this season: “I didn’t want to stir the pot, too much. I feel like the NBA restrained me from playing that type of game.”

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