Report: Former Thunder guard Theo Maledon signs two-way deal with Hornets Theo Maledon has found a new NBA home. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 14, 2022
Meet the junior rugby club revitalised by the Rugby League World Cup's grant programme Cramlington Rockets secured £175,000 of funding from the tournament's CreatedBy programme Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022
Rockets at Pacers: Friday’s stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info Integrating Alperen Sengun with the starting lineup will be a clear priority when Houston wraps up its 2022-23 preseason with Friday’s visit to Indiana. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 14, 2022
‘I missed them’: Stephen Silas rejoins Rockets after extended absence “I told the guys the hardest part was not seeing them and not being around them,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas said upon rejoining the team and exiting health and safety protocols. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 13, 2022
Jabari Smith resumes basketball activities, targets regular-season opener for Rockets return While he won’t play in Friday’s preseason finale, Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) has resumed basketball activities and plans to return by the regular-season opener. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2022
Report: Suns, Trail Blazers, Heat hold trade interest in Rockets forward KJ Martin Phoenix, Portland, and Miami are three teams with trade interest in young #Rockets forward KJ Martin, per @JakeLFischer of Yahoo! Sports. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2022
Rockets working to better integrate Alperen Sengun with starters Rockets center Alperen Sengun struggled in Monday’s preseason loss at Miami, and John Lucas and Stephen Silas outlined the challenges in adjusting to his new role alongside starters. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2022
Rockets sign Darius Days, Trhae Mitchell; waive Moe Harkless, Theo Maledon With the regular-season roster deadline approaching, the Rockets waived Moe Harkless and Theo Maledon on Tuesday while adding Darius Days and Trhae Mitchell to the roster. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2022
Jalen Green responds to apparent ‘winning player’ podcast slight Hours after a Locked on NBA podcast discussion cast doubt over whether Jalen Green will be a “winning player,” the second-year Rockets guard appeared to clap back. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2022
Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green flourish, but Alperen Sengun struggles in loss to Miami Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green played well, but the Rockets struggled to overcome a bad night by Alperen Sengun in Monday’s loss at Miami. Here’s our look at the key takeaways. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2022
Rockets at Heat: Monday’s stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info Alperen Sengun returns to Houston’s lineup Monday for a high-profile road exhibition versus Bam Adebayo and the veteran-laden Heat. Jabari Smith Jr. and Eric Gordon remain out. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Rockets officially sign Willie Cauley-Stein, who appears bound for G League In a move reportedly being done to secure G League rights for Houston's Rio Grande Valley Vipers affiliate, the #Rockets officially signed veteran big man Willie Cauley-Stein. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Josh Christopher celebrates launch of Houston merchandise line “I know it looked good,” Josh Christopher said of his merchandise drop. “Showing people, the concepts and ideas, everybody was super excited for it. I was more excited than nervous.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022
John Lucas leading Jalen Green, Rockets with honesty, tough love “To (whom) much is given, much is expected,” John Lucas says of talented second-year prospect Jalen Green. “I very rarely give Jalen compliments, because I expect so much from him.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022 Derrick Favors embracing leadership role with young Rockets Derrick Favors on joining the Rockets: “This is a young team, and they play hard. It was a little bit unexpected, but I’m happy to be here. I think I can provide some good leadership.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022 John Lucas on Rockets rookie Tari Eason: ‘Better Dennis Rodman’ John Lucas on #Rockets rookie Tari Eason: “He is a prime example of a better Dennis Rodman. You don’t have to run plays for him.” Jalen Green adds: “He’s a dog.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022 Jalen Green, Tari Eason lead Rockets to impressive win over Raptors Jalen Green (23 points) and Tari Eason (24 points, 8 rebounds) had impressive games in limited minutes as the short-handed Rockets upset Toronto in Friday’s exhibition.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2022 Alperen Sengun misses Rockets preseason game after dental procedure The Rockets were without three starters Friday versus Toronto, with Alperen Sengun (dental procedure) joining Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle sprain) and Eric Gordon (rest) on the sidelines.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2022 Raptors at Rockets: Friday’s stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info In a showdown of two promising second-year prospects from a loaded 2021 NBA draft class, Scottie Barnes and the Raptors visit Jalen Green and the Rockets on Friday night.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022 Oct. 6 Rockets practice interviews: John Lucas, Jae’Sean Tate, Garrison Mathews John Lucas, Jae’Sean Tate, and Garrison Mathews met with #Rockets media members after Thursday’s practice, with discussion topics including Jabari Smith Jr.’s left ankle sprain.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022 Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sidelined by left ankle sprain #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. will miss Friday’s preseason game with a sprained left ankle, though assistant coach John Lucas says it is “more precautionary.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022 Oct. 5 Rockets practice interviews: Jalen Green, John Lucas, Eric Gordon Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, and assistant coach John Lucas met with the media after Wednesday’s Rockets practice. Here’s what they had to say.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022 Rockets pick up contract options on Jalen Green, other 2021 first-round draft picks To no surprise, the Rockets are reportedly picking up the third-year contract options on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and the remainder of Houston’s 2021 first-round draft class.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022 2023 NBA mock draft: ESPN projects Victor Wembanyama to Rockets In a newly released 2023 NBA mock draft, ESPN projects Victor Wembanyama to the Rockets at No. 1 overall, and he looked the part in Tuesday’s battle with Scoot Henderson.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022 Rockets, Fertitta family hosting Hurricane Ian relief drive at Toyota Center The Fertitta family, Rockets, and Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen are hosting a Hurricane Ian relief drive, and fans who donate at least seven items will get a ticket voucher.