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Rockets reportedly interested in signing ‘two-way veteran’ in free agency

Alec Burks, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Eric Gordon could be names to watch as the Rockets pursue a “two-way veteran” in free agency, Kelly Iko reports.

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Report: Grizzlies, Hornets seeking trade with Rockets for No. 3 pick; Marcus Smart of interest

Memphis and Charlotte are interested in trading for the No. 3 draft pick, Kelly Iko reports, with veteran Marcus Smart of some interest to Houston.

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Report: Donovan Clingan believed to lead Rockets’ 2024 draft board

“Donovan Clingan is gaining momentum as the No. 1 prospect for the Rockets,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports ahead of next week’s NBA draft.

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DeMar DeRozan on Dillon Brooks scuffle: ‘I just don’t like him’

“I’m not going to lie, I just don’t like him,” Chicago’s DeMar DeRozan says of his March scuffle with Houston’s Dillon Brooks. “Don’t walk up behind me.”

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What can the Celtics learn from their mistakes against the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals?

Boston has another shot to hang Banner 18, but will they?

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Garrett Jackson to coach Rockets at NBA’s 2024 summer league

Rockets assistant Garrett Jackson, not Ben Sullivan, will be Houston’s head coach in July at the NBA’s 2024 summer league.

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Report: With No. 3 pick, Rockets to remain active in trade talks until NBA draft night

Michael Scotto on the Rockets: “The No. 3 pick will be discussed in trade talks leading up to draft night, league sources told HoopsHype.”

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Ime Udoka on Houston’s roster needs: Shooting, defensive versatility, shot creation

In an interview with Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Ime Udoka identified shooting, defensive versatility, and shot creation as roster needs in Houston.

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Report: Ime Udoka to represent Rockets at 2024 NBA draft lottery

Head coach Ime Udoka was the on-stage representative when Houston won one of four draft lottery picks in 2023, and he’ll try his luck again in 2024.

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Grant Williams reveals what it was like changing coaches from Ime Udoka to Joe Mazzulla

What was it like changing head coaches from former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka to current Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla?

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In first Houston season, Ime Udoka finishes sixth in NBA Coach of the Year voting

Houston’s Ime Udoka finished tied for sixth in 2023-24 NBA Coach of the Year voting. Oklahoma City’s Mark Daigneault was the runaway winner.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka applauds Amen Thompson’s off-ball growth

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on where Amen Thompson improved as a rookie: “Understanding how to impact the game without the ball in his hands.”

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Ime Udoka gradually adding more layers of offense to Rockets

Ime Udoka: “We’re trying to build this foundation to get our IQ up and don’t want to get too complicated offensively, at times. I think you’ll see some improvement.”

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Ime Udoka emphasizing offseason development, togetherness for Rockets

“It’s not just five months of being away from things we established this year,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s offseason priorities.

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Rockets proud of Jalen Green’s growth, resiliency in 2023-24

“He was a guy I probably pushed harder than most... to improve all around,” Ime Udoka says of his first season with Jalen Green in Houston.

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Rockets confident in Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun fitting together

“Fundamentally, great players can play with great players, and they’re not positionally similar,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.

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Rockets view Tari Eason, Steven Adams as marquee roster additions for 2024-25

“We’re ecstatic we have Steven Adams and think he’ll add a real element to us,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says. “Tari [Eason] is an enormous part of what we do.”

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Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone Signs Multiyear Contract Extension

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone secures contract extension after team's resurgence.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone draws second-place NBA Executive of the Year prediction

Bleacher Report predicts Rockets GM Rafael Stone to finish second in Executive of the Year voting, trailing only Boston’s Brad Stevens.

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As Rockets adjust tactics, Jabari Smith Jr. thrives offensively at center

Since moving to center after Alperen Sengun’s injury, Jabari Smith Jr. is scoring 16.4 points per game while shooting over 40% on 3-pointers.

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On final road trip, Rockets see value in pursuing .500 or better season

“We just want to finish above .500 and prepare for next season,” third-year guard Jalen Green says of the final road trip for the Rockets (39-40).

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Rockets expect Alperen Sengun, Jae’Sean Tate to miss rest of season with ankle sprains

With playoff contention off the table, the Rockets seemingly won’t risk the injury recoveries of Alperen Sengun and Jae’Sean Tate (both have a right ankle sprain).

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‘Soft or scared’: Ime Udoka calls out Rockets after damaging loss to Warriors

“The start looked like deer in headlights a little bit, looked soft or scared,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says. “Didn’t rise up to the moment like I thought we would.”

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Ime Udoka sees elements of Jaylen Brown, Corey Maggette in Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore

Rockets coach Ime Udoka pointed to Boston’s Jaylen Brown and former NBA player Corey Maggette as players that rookie Cam Whitmore reminds him of.

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Ime Udoka reacts to March coaching award, advocates for Jalen Green and Amen Thompson

After a 13-2 March, Houston’s Ime Udoka won Coach of the Month. But Udoka wishes Jalen Green and Amen Thompson received top player and rookie honors, instead.

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