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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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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. earns first double-double in loss to Portland

Jabari Smith Jr. (19/10) had his best statistical game yet, but the Rockets struggled from 3-point range in Thursday’s summer league loss to Portland, making just 7-of-38 (18.4%).

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Rockets working to improve Josh Christopher’s decision making on drives

“Josh clearly has a great strength for being able to get the ball in the paint,” Rick Higgins says of Christopher. “Josh’s next level of growth will be his decision-making when he does so.”

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Rockets shutting down Josh Christopher for rest of summer league

Josh Christopher, who currently leads the Rockets in scoring at the NBA’s 2022 summer league in Las Vegas, will miss Houston’s last two games due to right hip soreness.

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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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When should Houston capitalize on its future Brooklyn draft picks?

The Houston Rockets own Brooklyn’s draft capital until 2027. Should they stand pat, or look to cash in some of those assets in the 2022 offseason? Here’s our look at the pros and cons.

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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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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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Interviews: Rockets practice in Houston, set 2022 summer league goals

Check out summer league practice highlights and interviews with Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington, Daishen Nix, Josh Christopher, Eron Gordon, Stephen Silas, and Rick Higgins.

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‘Aggressive’ Rockets GM Rafael Stone finds support from Tilman Fertitta

Rafael Stone on Houston’s pre-draft approach: “That’s probably the biggest commonality that Tilman and I bring. We’re aggressive people. We’re going to call everybody 5,000 times.”

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2021-22 Rockets roster review, offseason outlook: Josh Christopher

Rookie guard Josh Christopher joined Houston’s rotation sooner than expected, and the Rockets are hopeful that he can become a two-way force in the years ahead.

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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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Rockets rookie Josh Christopher enjoys career night versus Minnesota

Jalen Green on fellow Rockets rookie Josh Christopher, who scored a career-high 30 points: “He’s a great scorer, he’s a dog defensively. He’s going to come out and just play his heart out, every game.”

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Jalen Green continues historic 30-point streak as Minnesota edges Houston

With an efficient 31 points in Sunday’s close loss to Minnesota, Rockets guard Jalen Green is now the first NBA rookie since Allen Iverson in 1997 to score at least 30 in four consecutive games.

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‘No days off’: Rockets rookie Daishen Nix embraces new opportunity

With veterans Eric Gordon and Dennis Schroder not playing, Daishen Nix has a big opportunity. The rookie tells our Brian Barefield that he’s focused on developing into a pass-first point guard.

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Jalen Green breaks 30 for third time as young Rockets push Spurs to brink

After choosing not to play any veterans, the young Rockets pushed San Antonio to the brink on Monday night. Jalen Green’s third career 30+ point game was a big reason.

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Rockets rookies engage with diehard fans on social media night

Is Jalen Green changing his jersey number by next season? That’s among the tidbits we learned at Wednesday’s Rockets social media night with rookies Alperen Sengun and Josh Christopher.

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Rockets rookie Josh Christopher plays unsung hero in win over Lakers

With 21 points, Josh Christopher was an unsung hero in Houston’s upset win over the Lakers. It coincided with the return of Dennis Schroder, which allows the rookie to play more off the ball.

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Interview: Rockets rookie Josh Christopher ‘addicted to getting better’

In his rookie season, Josh Christopher tells Rockets Wire’s Brian Barefield: “When work pays off, it makes me want to do more. I am addicted to getting better.”

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Stephen Silas sees Dennis Schröder making big impact on Rockets’ bench

Rockets coach Stephen Silas on pairing Josh Christopher with Dennis Schroder: “It will help a lot, and take a lot of pressure off of him.”

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Rockets at Pelicans: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

The Rockets (+8.5) are road underdogs in Tuesday’s rematch with New Orleans, but one reason for optimism is rapidly improving rookie Josh Christopher.

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Rookie guard Josh Christopher scores career-high 23 points as Rockets lose to Spurs

Rookie guard Josh Christopher scored a career-high 23 points off the bench while filling in for Kevin Porter Jr. (chest congestion), but it wasn’t nearly enough to win in San Antonio.

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KJ Martin, Josh Christopher seemingly disappointed by All-Star weekend exclusions

Young Rockets players KJ Martin and Josh Christopher weren’t happy to be excluded from the NBA’s Rising Stars tournament and the slam dunk contest at 2022 All-Star Weekend.

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