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Rookie guard Reed Sheppard to wear No. 15 jersey with Rockets

Rookie guard Reed Sheppard will begin his NBA career wearing the No. 15 jersey for the Rockets, who last had that number worn by Daishen Nix.

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NBA option deadline moves: Rockets keep KJ Martin, waive Daishen Nix

The #Rockets picked up KJ Martin’s $1.9-million option for the 2023-24 season, which maximizes salary cap room this offseason while keeping him trade eligible. Daishen Nix was waived.

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Rockets at Wizards: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Sunday’s 2022-23 finale at Washington could be the end of the road in Houston for Stephen Silas, whose #Rockets enter with three wins in their last four games.

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Jalen Green impresses in return, but Jamal Murray leads Nuggets past Rockets

#Rockets guard Jalen Green returned from a groin injury and played well in limited minutes, but Denver’s Jamal Murray was too much to handle in Houston's 10th straight loss.

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Takeaways: Klay Thompson shows peak form as Warriors blast Rockets

With 42 points on 12-of-17 shooting from 3-point range, Klay Thompson showed what he can still do as the Warriors routed Houston, 116-101. KJ Martin led the #Rockets with 22 points.

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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 112-106 loss to the Rockets

The best photos from the Thunder's 112-106 loss to the Rockets.

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‘Let go of the rope’: Spurs dominate Rockets for second time in two weeks

Daishen Nix dished out a career-high 9 assists in just 24 minutes, but that wasn’t nearly enough for the #Rockets in a deflating home loss to the Spurs, another rebuilding franchise.

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With Daishen Nix ill, TyTy Washington takes advantage of first rotation minutes in Houston

With Daishen Nix under the weather, #Rockets rookie TyTy Washington took advantage of his first rotation minutes at point guard with 5 assists and 0 turnovers in 12 minutes.

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Reaction: Jalen Green scores 30 points, leads Rockets to stunning rally in Phoenix

Jalen Green scored a team-high 30 points and helped the #Rockets overcome a 16-point deficit in the second half, leading to a stunning road win over Devin Booker and the Suns.

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Tyger Campbell, Jaime Jaquez Jr. lead talent-laden UCLA's title hopes

They had made so many trips around the college basketball block that their odometers nearly rolled over. What might they have possibly missed?

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2022-23 Houston Rockets statistics, player grades for preseason play

The Rockets went 3-1 in preseason play, and electric numbers by second-year guard Jalen Green (22.0 points, 43.3% on 3-pointers, 3.3 assists in 26.3 minutes) were a big reason why.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green scores 33 as Rockets blast Pacers in preseason finale

Jalen Green dropped 33 points in 29 minutes on efficient shooting as the Rockets (3-1) won at Indiana (2-2) in the preseason finale. Here’s our look at key takeaways and postgame reaction.

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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.

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PHOTOS: Rockets pose for portraits at 2022-23 media day

Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. are among many #Rockets who took part in official media day photo shoots at the opening of training camp.

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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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Why the summer Rockets may consider experimenting with more Tyty Washington usage

Second-year guards Daishen Nix and Josh Christopher have fared well. With that in mind, could the Rockets give more reps to TyTy Washington as summer league play winds down?

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In second Rockets season, Daishen Nix improving his NBA feel

Rockets coach Rick Higgins says of Daishen Nix: “His basketball IQ is very, very high. If you pay attention and watch him, he is putting a lot of guys in position to be successful.”

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone sees throwback point guard in Daishen Nix

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone: “We’re really excited about Daishen (Nix). He’s kind of an old school, throwback point guard. He pushes pace. He sees the court really well.”

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Takeaways: In defensive battle, Jabari Smith Jr. rallies Rockets past Chet Holmgren, Thunder

Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren had similar games Saturday, with each defending well while struggling to finish on offense. But Smith made more key plays late, leading to Houston’s win.

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sets priorities for 2022 summer league

Jabari Smith Jr. on Houston’s summer league: “No matter if I am making shots or missing shots, I want to know that I was out there competing, out there listening, and out there learning.”

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Report: Dennis Schroder not expected to return to Rockets in 2022-23

Dennis Schroder will soon turn 29 years old, and the rebuilding Rockets appear to be prioritizing minutes for younger players. Thus, it appears that he will move elsewhere as a free agent.

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Report: Rockets view rookie guard Daishen Nix as lottery level talent

“They consider (Daishen) Nix a first-rounder,” Jonathan Feigen says of the Rockets. “They consider him a lottery pick.” The Houston Chronicle beat writer spoke on the latest @ClutchFans podcast.

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Bleacher Report awards A grade to Houston’s 2022 rookie class

Bleacher Report grades the 2022 rookie class (A) for the Houston Rockets: “The quantity alone is impressive, but the quality is what should have Space City jazzed about the future.”

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Vipers win fourth NBA G League title as Rockets assignees play key roles

Rockets assignees Trevelin Queen, Daishen Nix, and Anthony Lamb all had key roles Thursday as Houston’s affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, clinched the 2022 NBA G League championship.

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Daishen Nix, Trevelin Queen lift Houston’s affiliate in Game 1 of NBA G League Finals

Rockets assignees Daishen Nix (31 points, 11 assists) and Trevelin Queen (44 points) led the way for Houston’s affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, in Game 1 of the NBA G League Finals.

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