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Did Rockets make recent trades expecting Brook Lopez to join?

Houston’s trade sending Usman Garuba and TyTy Washington to Atlanta may have been made with an expectation of landing Brook Lopez... who stayed in Milwaukee.

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Podcast: Reaction to Houston’s chaotic start in 2023 free agency

Sunday’s @TheLagerLine breaks down Houston’s 2023 free agency to date, including the Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks additions and a Brook Lopez rejection. #Rockets

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NBA: LA Lakers keep Reaves and Russell, Milwaukee Bucks agree to keep Lopez in free agency as per reports

The Los Angeles Lakers kept two of their best guards and the Milwaukee Bucks retained their big man, as the early trend in free agency of most players staying put continued on Saturday.

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Where Rockets’ roster stands after wild start to 2023 free agency

With numerous players on the way out and several new signings on the way in, here’s a roundup of where the #Rockets currently stand after a wild start to the NBA’s 2023 free agency window.

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Rockets trade Usman Garuba, TyTy Washington to open more salary cap space

The #Rockets are reportedly trading third-year forward Usman Garuba, second-year guard TyTy Washington, and two future second-round picks to Atlanta for the draft rights to Alpha Kaba.

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Bucks, Brook Lopez Agree to Two-Year, $48 Million Contract, per Report

The veteran center is returning to Milwaukee for the 2023-24 NBA season.

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Reaction: Big man Brook Lopez spurns Rockets to re-sign with Bucks

The #Rockets got their free agency deal done with guard target Fred VanVleet, but they didn’t have the same luck with Milwaukee big man Brook Lopez, who is re-signing with the Bucks.

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Lakers Reportedly Face Tough Decision Between Bruce Brown, Brook Lopez, Two Other Free Agents

Los Angeles faces a tough decision on how to use its midlevel exception, and it could net a strong free agency return.

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NBA Free Agency Matchmaking: Where Five Top Players Should Land

There is plenty of speculation about where stars like Draymond Green and Seth Curry will end up, but which team is truly the best fit?

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Friday’s NBA free agency opening meetings for Houston Rockets

Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks appear to be on Houston’s initial list for Day 1 free agency meetings in Los Angeles. Here’s our look at Friday’s updated #Rockets intel.

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Lakers are reportedly interested in signing center Brook Lopez

The Lakers may want to use their midlevel exception to beef up their center rotation.

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NBA free agency opening rumors: Jakob Poeltl in mix for Rockets (June 30)

If Brook Lopez returns to Milwaukee, Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl could receive strong #Rockets interest, @MikeAScotto reports. In the final hours before Friday’s free agency, here’s the latest intel.

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Free agency eve rumors: NBA teams expect Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks to join Rockets

Rival teams are expecting Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to reach contract agreements with the #Rockets shortly after NBA free agency opens on Friday night, @TheSteinLine reports.

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30 under-the-radar NBA free agents who could be key signings in 2023, including Dillon Brooks

Here are 30 free agents you're probably not thinking too much about right now.

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Rockets free agency: Momentum builds for Fred VanVleet, slows for James Harden, Brook Lopez

The #Rockets could soon offer Fred VanVleet a maximum-salaried contract for two years, but James Harden and Brook Lopez look increasingly likely to stay put, according to reports.

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Rockets free agency rumors: Raptors confident in Fred VanVleet return (June 28)

Multiple reports have tied the #Rockets to a potential pursuit of Fred VanVleet in Friday’s NBA free agency, but Toronto appears to be confident in keeping him. Here’s the latest rumors.

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Houston Rockets' 13-man NBA free agency shopping list including James Harden

The shortlist is stacking up at the Houston Rockets, with 13 top NBA talents on new head coach Ime Udoka's radar as free agency negotiations prepare to get under on June 30

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New Rockets targets emerge in NBA’s 2023 free agency

2023 #Rockets free agency targets reportedly include names like Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Bruce Brown, Jordan Clarkson, Austin Reaves, Cam Johnson, Dillon Brooks, and Jakob Poeltl.

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Rockets free agency rumors: Brook Lopez stock up, James Harden down

As the NBA’s free agency and trade rumors heat up, Milwaukee big man Brook Lopez looks to be a realistic #Rockets target. Elsewhere, KJ Martin appears tradable for the right deal.

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Basketball Fans Excited by Gonzaga Great Drew Timme’s NBA Landing Spot

The Gonzaga great will play for a recent NBA champion after going undrafted.

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Ira Winderman: No time to unpack Heat season if Beal, Lillard have bags packed

MIAMI — Typically there is plenty to unpack after a team completes a two-month playoff run that ends in the NBA Finals, three victories short of a championship.

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NBA Free Agency: Top 5 players who will be on new teams next season

As NBA free agency gets under way later this summer, these five free agents are the most likely to change teams.

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Podcast: Exploring Houston’s free agency targets beyond James Harden

Today’s @LockedOnRockets explores options beyond James Harden in free agency, including Toronto’s Fred VanVleet, Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks of Memphis. #Rockets

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3 free agents Bulls could target to switch up from Nikola Vucevic

Even if the Chicago Bulls re-sign Nikola Vucevic, bringing in someone who can give them a different look would be smart.

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Report: Rockets like Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Brook Lopez as free agents

Beyond James Harden, other 2023 free agents reportedly in play for the #Rockets are Toronto’s Fred VanVleet, Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks of Memphis.

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