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Ime Udoka: Rockets rookie Amen Thompson is standing out at training camp

Ime Udoka on #Rockets training camp: “The guy who stood out to a lot of people was Amen [Thompson]. His pace is real, his size and athleticism, and he has that burst. He’s been great.”

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Friday practice updates: Rockets wrap up Louisiana portion of training camp

With open practice Sunday in Houston, the #Rockets wrapped up the Lake Charles portion of their 2023-24 training camp on Friday. “The effort was great, the focus was great,” Ime Udoka says.

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Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore relish first training camp with Rockets

#Rockets rookie Amen Thompson on his 2023-24 season goals: “To win Rookie of the Year, be on the All-Defensive Team, and make the playoffs.”

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NBA scout: Rockets rookie Amen Thompson could already be NBA’s best athlete

“You put him on an NBA floor today, and he might be the best athlete,“ an NBA scout says of Amen Thompson. “Great passing and playing in transition. He rebounds, he defends.“ #Rockets

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As training camp nears, Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore embrace competition

“I am very excited for the season,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore said before throwing out Friday’s first pitch for the Astros. “I’m ready for this new program to get started.”

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Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore throw out ‘first pitch’ for Astros

#Rockets rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore threw out ceremonial first pitches before Friday’s Astros-Royals game at Minute Maid Park.

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Report: Rockets rookie Amen Thompson fully cleared after summer ankle injury

After suffering a grade-two ankle sprain at summer league, #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson is now healthy and ready to go for training camp, @KellyIko reports.

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CBS gives an A-minus grade to Rockets for 2023 NBA offseason

“The Rockets made huge strides this offseason while bringing in potential future stars in Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore,” CBS Sports writes in its 2023 NBA grades.

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Hoops Docuseries ‘One Shot: Overtime Elite’ Premieres on Prime Video Next Week

League for elite teens has started catapulting players to the NBA, including the Thompson twins

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NBA summer forecast: Where ESPN ranks potential Rockets’ awards winners

#Rockets prospects Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green each received NBA Most Improved Player votes from ESPN’s summer forecast panel, while Amen Thompson drew Rookie of the Year buzz.

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Rockets host back-to-school community event for Houston students

The @HoustonRockets teamed up with other Houston organizations Saturday to host a back-to-school community event, with Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson each helping out. #Rockets

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2023-24 Houston Rockets complete schedule, broadcast information

Here’s the full #Rockets schedule for the 2023-24 NBA regular season, including dates and locations, tipoff times, and broadcast information. It all begins on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Orlando.

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Grading offseason moves for all 30 NBA teams in 2023: Did anyone do it better than the Suns?

Which teams got better and which teams got worse?

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A convo with NBA rookies Amen and Ausar Thompson: ‘He’s never going to dunk on me in his life’

This was a fun conversation with Amen and Ausar Thompson!

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Jabari Smith Jr. impressed by Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

Jabari Smith on #Rockets rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore (via @BradeauxAndWill): “They were unselfish and they listen. They weren't worried about their shots. They just wanted to win.”

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Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason shine at summer league for Rockets

The NBA’s 2023 summer league was a big success for many key #Rockets prospects, with Cam Whitmore, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and Amen Thompson among Houston’s standouts.

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Updated 2023-2024 Houston Rockets roster, payroll after free agency

After an extremely busy 2023 free agency, here’s an updated look at the #Rockets roster and salaries entering the 2023-24 NBA season.

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PHOTOS: Official NBA rookie portraits for Rockets’ 2023 draft class

While in Las Vegas for summer league, newly drafted #Rockets prospects Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore took part in the NBA’s official rookie photo shoot for the 2023-24 season.

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Cam Whitmore ready to make NBA Rookie of the Year push for Rockets

“I have the biggest skillset in the draft right now, and I think I’m the most different type of athlete,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells ESPN’s NBA Today.

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Takeaways: MVP Cam Whitmore leads Rockets’ standouts at 2023 summer league

With 2023 summer league in the books, here’s our look back at key #Rockets takeaways, including Cam Whitmore’s MVP run and Jabari Smith Jr.’s complete domination.

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Reaction: Cam Whitmore wins MVP as summer Rockets lose finale versus Cavaliers

Houston rookie Cam Whitmore is the NBA’s summer-league MVP, but the #Rockets will settle for a runner-up finish after Monday’s loss to unbeaten Cleveland.

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2023 NBA summer-league championship, Rockets vs. Cavaliers: Lineups, how to watch

Can talented rookie Cam Whitmore lead Houston to the NBA’s 2023 summer-league title? He will have a chance to do so in Monday’s finale versus Cleveland. #Rockets

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2023 summer-league playoffs, Rockets vs. Jazz: Lineups, how to watch, TV, stream

In Sunday’s semifinal, talented rookie Cam Whitmore has an opportunity to lead the #Rockets to Monday’s NBA summer-league championship game.

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Rockets vs. Warriors summer league, July 13: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel

Can Trevor Hudgins build on his momentum in Las Vegas? If the #Rockets beat Golden State on Thursday, they’re one of four teams headed to the NBA’s summer-league playoffs this weekend.

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Takeaways: Summer Rockets stay unbeaten as Trevor Hudgins steps up versus Thunder

Led by an efficient 26 points and 7 assists from Trevor Hudgins, Ben Sullivan’s summer #Rockets remain unbeaten (3-0) after routing Oklahoma City. Cam Whitmore had 16 points and 8 rebounds.

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