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Former Rockets Coach, Player Johnny Egan Dies at 83

The former Providence College star played in the NBA for 11 seasons before becoming a head coach.

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Meet the Rockets, the all-abilities Australian rules team changing lives and a community

For more than a decade, one Aussie rules team in regional Victoria has ensured all players are included in the experience, no matter their abilities.

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Jeff Van Gundy applauds Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas for Houston’s rebuild

Jeff Van Gundy is a believer in Rafael Stone and Stephen Silas: “A lot of teams are just bad, and they don’t have hope. I think the Rockets have had difficult records, but they have hope.”

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Woj hints at Lakers pursuing trade for Rockets guard Eric Gordon

With no apparent traction on a Kyrie Irving deal, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski sees Rockets veteran Eric Gordon as a potential trade target for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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PHOTOS: Official 2022 NBA rookie portraits for Rockets’ draft class

While in Las Vegas for summer league, Rockets prospects Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington took part in the NBA’s official rookie photo shoot for the 2022-23 season.

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NBA names Rockets forward Tari Eason to 2022 All-Summer League First Team

Rockets forward Tari Eason is one of only two 2022 rookies named to the NBA’s All-Summer League First Team, joining Keegan Murray of the Kings.

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Player grades, statistics: How Rockets fared at 2022 NBA summer league

With rookies Tari Eason (A) and Jabari Smith Jr. (B+) leading the way, here’s our look back at what we learned about the Rockets during 2022 NBA summer league action.

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Takeaways: Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. extend double-double runs as Rockets end summer league

The Rockets wrapped up 2022 summer league play with Saturday’s 92-81 loss to Sacramento. Tari Eason (19/10) and Jabari Smith Jr. (12/12) each had double doubles for Houston.

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James Harden Shares Why He Still Considers Houston ‘Home’

The Sixers guard still has a soft spot for his former city.

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Alex Caruso on young Houston Rockets: ‘All the talent in the world’

When asked about teams he’s excited to see next season, veteran NBA guard Alex Caruso quickly named the Houston Rockets. “They’ve got all the talent in the world,” Caruso says.

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Paolo Banchero was looking forward to getting drafted by the Rockets amidst rumors

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero was satisfied with what he was hearing leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. "Just all the stuff that was being put out there was that I was going No. 3 to Houston," Banchero told Yahoo Sports after he was shut down ...

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Paolo Banchero says his head was in Houston prior to 2022 draft day

“I was a little surprised they called,” top NBA draft prospect Paolo Banchero tells Yahoo’s Chris Haynes, referring to the Magic. “Again, my mind was in Houston.”

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Stephen Silas hints at starting Jae’Sean Tate over Eric Gordon for Rockets

In a new interview with @AdamSpolane, Rockets coach Stephen Silas is hinting at Jae’Sean Tate (and not Eric Gordon) being the favorite to start at small forward.

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Behind the scenes of Jae’Sean Tate’s Rockets deal: ‘I don’t take elevators. I take the steps’

HoopsHype's Michael Scotto sat with Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate to discuss his new contract, long-term future and what's next for the team

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. earns first double-double in loss to Portland

Jabari Smith Jr. (19/10) had his best statistical game yet, but the Rockets struggled from 3-point range in Thursday’s summer league loss to Portland, making just 7-of-38 (18.4%).

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James Harden: Being focused is boring.. sometimes you want to have a little fun

The struggle is real James Harden, the struggle is real. He echoes this sentiment, saying, "Being focused is boring, you know what I mean? Sometimes you want to have a little fun. Still, there is a goal, and to get there, you have to put the work ...

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Rockets working to improve Josh Christopher’s decision making on drives

“Josh clearly has a great strength for being able to get the ball in the paint,” Rick Higgins says of Christopher. “Josh’s next level of growth will be his decision-making when he does so.”

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Assessing Jabari Smith Jr.’s Arrival at NBA Summer League

Houston's rookie could make an instant impact after being drafted with the No. 3 pick.

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Jae’Sean Tate ready to take on leadership role for younger Rockets

Now armed with a new contract, Jae’Sean Tate says he’s ready to take on a bigger leadership role with the young Houston Rockets. “I think we’re building something great,” Tate says.

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Rockets shutting down Josh Christopher for rest of summer league

Josh Christopher, who currently leads the Rockets in scoring at the NBA’s 2022 summer league in Las Vegas, will miss Houston’s last two games due to right hip soreness.

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Podcast: Auburn’s Bruce Pearl on Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets

Bruce Pearl, head coach at Auburn, joins our podcast with reaction to Jabari Smith Jr.’s initial NBA summer league games with the Rockets, along with insight on his potential fit with Jalen Green.

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Jabari Smith Jr. Says Kentucky Showed Interest Too Late

The former Auburn star grew up wanting to play for the Wildcats.

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No Donovan Mitchell trade expected any time soon

To be clear: No Donovan Mitchell deal is expected any time soon, barring a significant offer that Utah would be forced to consider. Perhaps this dynamic will be similar to the Rockets' positioning during the final months of James Harden's tenure in ...

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Jazz have explored sign-and-trade for Collin Sexton, talks involving Mike Conley

Like the Rockets before them, the Jazz remain engaged in various trade conversations to retool around Mitchell. Utah has explored a sign-and-trade scenario that would send veteran point guard Mike Conley to Cleveland in exchange for restricted free ...

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NBA Summer League: First Impressions on Top Rookies and Surprise Standouts

Here are 10 takeaways from Las Vegas at the midway point of the summer showcase.

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