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First Impressions on Exciting NBA Rookie Class

Seven early observations about this year’s first-year players.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 28, 2022

Podcast: Five games in, how can Houston’s offense take the next step?

Through five games, the #Rockets have improved defensively from last season, but the offense seems to have stagnated. Friday’s @TheLagerLine explores potential areas of improvement.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022

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

After missing two games due to an illness, second-year center Alperen Sengun is expected to make his return when Houston continues its four-game road trip Friday in Portland.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022

Eric Gordon was comically unfazed as teammates Jabari Smith, Jalen Green argued on the bench

Eric Gordon looked at them like they were strangers arguing in a McDonald's.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out vs. Jazz, leads Rockets to first win of season

Jabari Smith Jr. (21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks) had easily his best game as an NBA player, leading Houston to its first win of the season in Monday’s 114-108 victory over Utah.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022

Bruno Fernando out indefinitely with knee injury; Rockets start Jabari Smith Jr. at center

With Bruno Fernando sidelined for the time being, the Rockets are experimenting with a smaller lineup featuring rookie Jabari Smith Jr. at center.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2022

Full Houston Rockets 17-player payroll for 2022-23 NBA season

Now that Houston’s roster is set for the 2022-23 regular season, here’s an updated look at what each #Rockets player will make financially this season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2022

NBA Power Rankings: First Looks at Each Team in the Association

Celtics, Warriors, Bucks, Jazz (!). Which squad is No. 1 after one week of action?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2022

Jazz at Rockets (Oct. 24): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Rockets (+1.5) are looking for their first win of the 2022-23 regular season, and a matchup with Utah — on night two of a road back-to-back — could offer a decent chance to get it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2022

Jazz at Rockets: Monday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Monday’s Rockets-Jazz matchup looked favorable for the home team a week ago, but Utah enters at a surprising 3-0 after Kelly Olynyk’s game-winner on Sunday in New Orleans.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2022