EXPLAINED: 10 - The Real Truth

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022

Rockets expected to be cautious in Kevin Porter Jr. contract extension talks

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on a potential Kevin Porter Jr. contract extension in 2022: “The Rockets are expected to approach his rookie extension talks with caution — if at all.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 19, 2022

Duke’s Paolo Banchero sees blessing in potential Rockets draft selection

Paolo Banchero to @BigSargeSportz on potentially joining forces with Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. in Houston: “Those are two extremely skilled, extremely talented players.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2022

Kevin Porter Jr. focused on technique, not contract, in 2022 offseason

Though he is eligible for a contract extension, Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. wants his focus in the 2022 NBA offseason to be on basketball.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2022

Rockets GM Rafael Stone still hopeful of John Wall trade, rather than buyout

Though Rafael Stone did not rule out a contract buyout, Houston’s general manager said Monday that he remains optimistic about an eventual John Wall trade.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2022

Hawks at Rockets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (April 10)

With Kevin Porter Jr. on a tear, the Rockets (+10.5) have covered the spread versus potential playoff teams in each of their last three games. They’ll have one more chance Sunday versus Atlanta.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2022

With strong finish to season, Kevin Porter Jr. makes his case for future with Rockets

In his last six games, Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 29.2 points, 7.7 assists, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals in 37.9 minutes. He’s shooting 49.2% overall and 38.5% on 3-pointers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 9, 2022

Kevin Porter Jr. continues scoring binge in Houston’s close loss to Pascal Siakam, Raptors

Kevin Porter Jr. scored a combined 71 points in Houston’s final two road games of the season, including 35 on Friday in Toronto, but it still wasn’t quite enough to get a win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 9, 2022

Rockets at Raptors: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (April 8)

Kevin Porter Jr. and the Rockets have rallied in the second half to cover in two straight games, and they may have another chance Friday versus heavily favored Toronto (-11.5).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2022

Report: If no trade, John Wall wants Rockets buyout this offseason

NBA insider Michael Scotto: “If Houston can’t find a trade partner for Wall, his representation at Klutch Sports is expected to work with the Rockets on a buyout agreement before next season.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2022