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Dennis Schröder Re-Routed to Pistons As Jimmy Butler Trade Details Come Together

It's been an eventful season for the veteran guard.

Sports Illustrated

KJ Martin clears the air over his departure from Houston Rockets

“I’m tired of seeing y’all say that my dad forced me out of playing in Houston,” KJ Martin says of his 2023 departure. “He had nothing to do with it.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

In return to Houston, Sixers’ KJ Martin reminisces on time with Rockets

“Houston has always got a spot in my heart, for sure,” Sixers forward KJ Martin says of his return visit. “Going back, I’m super excited.”

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Embiid's 35 Points Lead 76ers to Set Pistons' Loss Record

Embiid and Maxey shine as 76ers hand Pistons record 22nd straight loss. Tensions flare but Philadelphia triumphs, extending their winning streak.

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Sixers send James Harden to Clippers

Philadelphia sent Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrušev to Los Angeles for Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum, K.J. Martin and several draft picks.

Chicago Sun-Times

KJ Martin posts farewell message to Houston after three seasons

“Through the up and downs the past three years, I had a blast putting on for the city of Houston,” former #Rockets forward KJ Martin says in a farewell note.

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Report: Warriors explored the idea of trading for KJ Martin early in free agency

The Warriors reportedly explored the idea of trading for a young forward from the Rockets early in the free agency process.

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Where Rockets’ roster stands after wild start to 2023 free agency

With numerous players on the way out and several new signings on the way in, here’s a roundup of where the #Rockets currently stand after a wild start to the NBA’s 2023 free agency window.

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Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Clippers, who also trade for K.J. Martin

LOS ANGELES — Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook is returning to the Clippers after agreeing to a two-year contract that includes a player option for the second season, a person with knowledge of the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.

Los Angeles Times

Rockets trade KJ Martin to Clippers for two second-round draft picks

On one of the most active transaction days in franchise history, the #Rockets traded KJ Martin to the Clippers for two future second-round draft picks.

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Friday’s NBA free agency opening meetings for Houston Rockets

Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks appear to be on Houston’s initial list for Day 1 free agency meetings in Los Angeles. Here’s our look at Friday’s updated #Rockets intel.

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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 free agency: Momentum builds for Fred VanVleet, slows for James Harden, Brook Lopez

The #Rockets could soon offer Fred VanVleet a maximum-salaried contract for two years, but James Harden and Brook Lopez look increasingly likely to stay put, according to reports.

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Rockets free agency rumors: Raptors confident in Fred VanVleet return (June 28)

Multiple reports have tied the #Rockets to a potential pursuit of Fred VanVleet in Friday’s NBA free agency, but Toronto appears to be confident in keeping him. Here’s the latest rumors.

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Rockets free agency rumors: Brook Lopez stock up, James Harden down

As the NBA’s free agency and trade rumors heat up, Milwaukee big man Brook Lopez looks to be a realistic #Rockets target. Elsewhere, KJ Martin appears tradable for the right deal.

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With cap space at premium, Rockets may be exploring options to trade away veterans

If Houston wants even more salary cap space in 2023, it could potentially lead to the departure of a #Rockets veteran such as Kevin Porter Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, or KJ Martin.

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Rockets center Alperen Sengun nominated for NBA’s Assist of the Year

#Rockets center Alperen Sengun has drawn comparisons to Denver’s Nikola Jokic for his playmaking, and now both are nominated for the NBA’s fan-voted Assist of the Year.

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Rockets finish 2022-23 season on winning streak behind rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

#Rockets rookies Jabari Smith and Tari Eason flourished Sunday in Washington as Houston (22-60) finished its 2022-23 season with three straight wins and four of five, overall.

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Rockets star Jalen Green credits team approach for his recent surge

“I am really just trying to take the shots that my guys get me, instead of forcing all the time and having to jack up shots,” Jalen Green says of his recent surge. #Rockets

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Rockets at Grizzlies: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Jalen Green enters Friday’s game in Memphis on a heater, averaging 29.3 points per game (48.1% FG, 37.9% on 3-pointers) over his last four outings. #Rockets

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KJ Martin sets career high; Alperen Sengun makes emphatic return in Memphis

Memphis edged Houston in Ja Morant’s return, but it was a career night for KJ Martin (31 points). Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. had big games, too.

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As wins mount, Stephen Silas sees young Rockets building consistency

“I’m seeing some consistency as far as where the ball needs to get, when it needs to get there, and who we are as a team,” says Stephen Silas, whose #Rockets are 4-3 in their last seven games.

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Rockets 114, Lakers 110: Kevin Porter Jr. leads Houston to fourth win in seven games

Kevin Porter Jr. led the way with an efficient 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists as an improving Houston squad defeated the Lakers to secure its fourth win in seven games. #Rockets

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. enjoys career night as Pacers edge Rockets

With a career-high 30 points and 12 rebounds, rookie Jabari Smith Jr. had his best night yet in Houston’s overtime loss at Indiana. #Rockets

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Takeaways: Desmond Bane shoots Grizzlies past Jalen Green, Rockets

In his second game back from injury, Jalen Green scored 20 points in 29 minutes while hitting 4-of-7 from 3-point range (57.1%). It still wasn't nearly enough to beat Memphis. #Rockets

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