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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green flourish, but Alperen Sengun struggles in loss to Miami

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green played well, but the Rockets struggled to overcome a bad night by Alperen Sengun in Monday’s loss at Miami. Here’s our look at the key takeaways.

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Jalen Green, Tari Eason lead Rockets to impressive win over Raptors

Jalen Green (23 points) and Tari Eason (24 points, 8 rebounds) had impressive games in limited minutes as the short-handed Rockets upset Toronto in Friday’s exhibition.

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Rockets increasingly experimenting with KJ Martin at small forward

After drafting Jabari Smith Jr., minutes at power forward are hard to come by in Houston. That’s why KJ Martin and the Rockets are working on a plan for him to play more at small forward.

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PHOTOS: Rockets pose for portraits at 2022-23 media day

Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. are among many #Rockets who took part in official media day photo shoots at the opening of training camp.

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Bleacher Report proposes Rockets trade for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell

Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley is proposing a trade involving Kevin Porter Jr., Eric Gordon, and draft assets for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, but that may not make sense for Houston.

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NBA value rankings: Kevin Porter Jr., KJ Martin, Alperen Sengun lead Rockets

Kevin Porter Jr., KJ Martin, and Alperen Sengun are Houston’s best salary values for the 2022-23 season, according to @HoopsHype’s new “Real Value” metric.

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Rockets forward KJ Martin reportedly drawing trade interest around NBA

HoopsHype’s @MikeAScotto reports: “Another Rockets player teams are monitoring on the trade market is KJ Martin, who has drawn interest.”

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Report: Rival teams still monitoring KJ Martin’s situation in Houston

“A trade is best for all parties involved, and teams continue to monitor his situation in Houston,” Kelly Iko says regarding the current situation between KJ Martin and the Rockets.

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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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Report: With crowded frontcourt, Rockets open to trading KJ Martin

With Houston having drafted a pair of rookie frontcourt players in Jabari Smith and Tari Eason, third-year forward KJ Martin is reportedly available by trade.

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Can KJ Martin aid Houston with trading up into the draft lottery?

If the Rockets are considering KJ Martin deals after his apparent trade inquiry, it could make sense to try and package Martin with 2022 draft assets to move up in the first-round order.

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KJ Martin reportedly wants more playing time, mulling trade from Rockets

With an understandable desire for more playing time, KJ Martin recently spoke to the Rockets about a potential trade, Kelly Iko reports.

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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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Kenyon Martin Sr. wants ‘winning situation’ for his son, KJ Martin

KJ Martin still has two seasons left on his contract with the Rockets, but his father — former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin — wants more wins.

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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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Report: Rockets to guarantee 2022-23 salaries of Garrison Mathews, KJ Martin

With young and productive rotation players at a premium, the Rockets have already decided to guarantee the salaries of Garrison Mathews and KJ Martin for the 2022-23 season.

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Rockets guarantee 2022-23 salaries for Garrison Mathews, KJ Martin

Tim MacMahon: The Rockets have decided to guarantee the $1.8 million salaries of Garrison Mathews and KJ Martin for 2022-23, sources told ESPN. Mathews, 25, and Martin, 21, have proven themselves as role players who fit in the Rockets' long-term ...

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KJ Martin is finding success outside of lane for Rockets

KJ Martin (@kj__martin) is now shooting 58.3% on 3-pointers over his last eight games and is up to 35.0% for the season, and that growth sparked a huge Rockets rally versus the Utah Jazz.

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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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KJ Martin rising to occasion for Rockets every time his name is called

Martin, 21, has become one of the first names called off Houston’s bench by Stephen Silas, and he has been productive in that role once he relieves starting forward Jae’Sean Tate.

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