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After further review, Ime Udoka opts against changing Houston’s starting lineup

Entering the All-Star break, Ime Udoka had hinted at a potential change to Houston’s starting lineup. But he ultimately decided against it, at least for now.

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Updated Houston Rockets roster, salaries entering 2024 offseason

With Steven Adams now on the roster, here’s where the Rockets stand with payroll and player salaries entering the 2024 NBA offseason.

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Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka considers potential lineup changes

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka considers lineup changes to boost team performance after recent struggles. Player analysis and potential replacements ...

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Ime Udoka hints at potential lineup, rotation changes for Rockets

Ime Udoka: “Maybe I have to look at the rotation and the lineup I have out there starting, and try to get five competitors out there at one time.”

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Amen Thompson electric, but Rockets continue road misery in Memphis

Rookie guard Amen Thompson (19 points, 12 rebounds, 53% FG) was outstanding, but Houston’s road misery continued versus lowly Memphis.

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Reaction: Rockets beat Knicks before buzzer as Aaron Holiday erupts late

Aaron Holiday scored 11 clutch fourth-quarter points versus the Knicks, including the winning free throws with 0.3 seconds left, as Houston ended its losing streak.

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Jalen Green soars to first career triple-double as Hawks clip short-handed Rockets

Jalen Green (26 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) had his first career triple-double, but Houston’s short-handed squad couldn’t complete a rally in Atlanta.

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Adding injury to insult: Rockets lose game to lowly Raptors, Cam Whitmore to ankle sprain

The Rockets are now a woeful 5-19 on the road this season, and the loss of Cam Whitmore (right ankle sprain) added injury to insult in Toronto.

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Rockets at Raptors, Feb. 9: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet (left adductor strain) will have to watch his tribute video from the sidelines when Houston makes its only visit of the season to Toronto.

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NBA trade deadline passes for Rockets without additional moves

Despite a flurry of late rumors, the NBA’s in-season trade deadline came and went without any more moves in Houston (beyond Steven Adams).

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In close loss at Indiana, Rockets find late spark from Jalen Green, Amen Thompson

Jalen Green (30 points) and Amen Thompson (13 points, 13 rebounds) were dynamic, but Houston’s frantic comeback bid came up just short in Indiana.

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2024 NBA trade deadline: Feb. 6 Houston Rockets rumor updates

With 48 hours to go until the NBA’s in-season trade deadline, will the Rockets pull off any moves beyond Steven Adams? Here’s where things appear to stand.

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Rockets at Pacers, Feb. 6: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets are just 5-17 on the road this season, and the task becomes more difficult in Indiana with Fred VanVleet (left adductor strain) sidelined.

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Rockets assistant Ben Sullivan guides Amen Thompson’s rookie growth

“Amen [Thompson] is such a great person,” Ben Sullivan says. “He has a tremendous amount of maturity for a young person coming into this league.”

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Report: As trade deadline nears, Rockets prioritizing minutes for Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

As the Feb. 8 trade deadline nears, the Rockets will be careful not to block minutes for rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, Jonathan Feigen reports.

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Rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore set career highs as Rockets blast Raptors

Rockets rookies Amen Thompson (19 points, 7 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (25 points, 6 rebounds) each set career-highs Friday as Houston routed Toronto.

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Report: Rockets open to pursuing All-Star trade at February deadline

“Houston has been pursuing upgrades to the roster, searching for another All-Star-caliber type who fits the two-way mold,” The Athletic reports.

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‘Bright, young superstar’: Rookie Cam Whitmore powers Houston’s bench

Cam Whitmore on Houston’s bench: “Me and Amen [Thompson] both play fast, and we are very athletic. Once me and him get downhill, it is almost unstoppable.”

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As Lakers visit, Rockets’ top rookies embrace opportunities versus NBA royalty

Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore on potentially facing LeBron James: “I’ve been waiting 19 years of my life to be in the league, to play with these stars.”

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NBA acknowledges three blown officiating calls late in Rockets-Nets game

In its Last Two Minutes report, the NBA acknowledged three missed calls in the final seven seconds of Saturday’s Rockets-Nets game.

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Reaction: Cam Whitmore leads frantic rally as Rockets fall just short in Brooklyn

Rookie guard Cam Whitmore (19 points, 9 rebounds) led Houston’s frantic comeback bid in the fourth quarter, but the Nets had just enough of a cushion to survive.

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Takeaways: Rockets swarm Hornets as Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore break out

Jalen Green (36 points, 10 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (24 points, 11 rebounds) each had their best games of the season as the Rockets routed Charlotte on the road.

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Reaction: Defenseless Rockets stunned at buzzer by Blazers, Jerami Grant

In another sluggish defensive showing, Jerami Grant beat the regulation buzzer in Houston, and the Blazers went on to shock the Rockets in overtime.

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Rookie Amen Thompson shines in first start for Houston Rockets

Rookie guard Amen Thompson shines in his first start for the Houston Rockets, displaying versatility and contributing solid numbers to the team's success.

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Trail Blazers at Rockets, Jan. 24: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Jeff Green are all expected to return from recent injuries when Houston hosts Portland on Wednesday night.

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