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Jabari Smith Jr. already bringing defensive mindset, culture to Rockets

“The effort he gives defensively is something that carries over to his teammates,” Stephen Silas says of Jabari Smith. “Having someone out there that loves to play defense is big for us.”

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VIDEOS: 2022-23 Houston Rockets media day interviews

If you missed any of Monday’s media day sessions from #Rockets players and executives at Toyota Center, here’s a video roundup courtesy of the @JTGatlin YouTube channel.

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Jae’Sean Tate excited by frontcourt pairing with Alperen Sengun

Rockets coach Stephen Silas expressed optimism this offseason regarding a potential Jae’Sean Tate-Alperen Sengun pairing, and Tate explained the benefits at Monday’s media day.

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Rockets, Fertitta family honor Houston’s first reponders on Patriot Day

To honor the sacrifices of Sept. 11, 2001, Rafael Stone, Gretchen Sheirr, Jae’Sean Tate, and Kevin Porter Jr. were among Rockets leaders who took time to visit Houston’s first responders.

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Rafael Stone: Future salary cap planning led to new Jae’Sean Tate deal

“We’re doing (salary) cap planning going out multiple years, and we thought this made a lot of sense for us,” Rafael Stone says of Jae’Sean Tate’s new Rockets contract. “It was strategic.”

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Jae’Sean Tate on new Rockets contract: ‘You can’t put a price on happiness’

Jae’Sean Tate on his new contract: “Houston is my home, and I felt like this is something I wanted to be a part of and I’m excited about. You can’t put a price on happiness.”

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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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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, Kevin Porter held preliminary extension talks?

Zach Lowe: Kevin Porter, Jr. is the wildcard to me. He's up for an extension. I've heard there have been some very, very, very, very, very, very, very preliminary talks about talking at some point in the future, but some openness to a deal there. ...

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ESPN’s Zach Lowe sees Rockets as sleeping giant in 2023 free agency

ESPN’s Zach Lowe on the rebuilding Rockets: “There just aren’t many teams that are this well set up for the future, in the whole league. Free agents will go to Houston.”

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Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate awards first BUILT scholarship

Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate (@o_tate_) recently awarded his inaugural BUILT Scholarship, worth $10,000, to Victoria Bell, an aspiring restaurateur from Lawrence, Kansas.

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Early Winners and Losers of NBA Free Agency

Let’s sort through the biggest offseason moves so far.

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Rockets re-sign Jae’Sean Tate for three years, $22.1 million

One day after surprisingly turning down his team option for next season, the Rockets re-signed Jae’Sean Tate to a three-year contract worth $22.1 million in total value.

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Rockets intend to keep Jae’Sean Tate

The Rockets intend to keep Tate, a person with knowledge of the team's thinking said. They did not make qualifying offers to center Bruno Fernando or on the two-way contract of forward Trevelin Queen. Anthony Lamb, who also had a two-way contract, ...

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Rockets decline Jae’Sean Tate’s player option; new contract in works

Rather than waiting until 2023, the Rockets will try to work out a new contract with Jae’Sean Tate in 2022 after declining his team option. The move makes Tate a restricted free agent.

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No surprises: Rockets picking up 2022-23 contract option on Jae’Sean Tate

The Rockets have gotten starting-caliber production from Jae’Sean Tate for two years, so picking up the final-year option on his initial NBA contract was a very easy call for Rafael Stone.

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Did trading Christian Wood fix the Rockets’ frontcourt logjam?

The Christian Wood trade allows Alperen Sengun to become Houston’s starting center, but more frontcourt roster moves might still be needed, depending on 2022 NBA draft results.

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How can Houston create more minutes for Usman Garuba?

More minutes in 2022-23 could help with Usman Garuba’s development, but the Rockets might need to trade a frontcourt player this offseason to allow for that to happen.

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Report: Eric Gordon likely to start for Rockets in 2022-23 season

Houston played much better with veteran guard Eric Gordon on the court last season, and that reportedly has him well positioned to earn a starting role in 2022-23.

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The Ringer’s NBA insider proposes new Rockets trade for Ben Simmons

Kevin O’Connor is proposing a hypothetical Nets-Rockets trade for Ben Simmons, and Houston has shown at least some interest in the past. But in the 2022 offseason, it may be too risky.

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Jae’Sean Tate a long-term piece for Rockets?

Michael Scotto: Houston is trying to preserve as much cap space as possible for 2023. With that in mind, Jae'Sean Tate is up for an extension around the corner. From what I've heard, he's currently viewed as a potential long-term piece for the ...

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