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Projected starting lineup for Rockets with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks after free agency

Fred VanVleet is the first undrafted free agent to earn a contract worth more than $100 million.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023

20 NBA Summer League players we can’t wait to watch, from Chet Holmgren (again) to Victor Wembanyama (of course)

Here are all the players you should be excited to watch in the NBA Summer League this year.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason to play with Rockets at NBA’s 2023 summer league

Second-year forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason are expected to play for the #Rockets during some of next month’s NBA summer league games in Las Vegas, @KellyIko reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2023

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Overtime Elite – a private school, basketball league and media conglomerate – just sent two players to the NBA

When Overtime Elite held its first pro day in October 2022, its arena in Atlanta was charged with anticipation.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2023

Rockets rookie Amen Thompson finds strength, role model in older brother Troy Thompson Jr.

“He is the blueprint and role model, for me,” Amen Thompson says of his older brother. “Growing up in Oakland, my family tried to keep me away from certain things, and he was a big part of that.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

Cam Whitmore reacts to joining Rockets: ‘I wanted to be in Houston’

“I told them (before the draft), I wanted to be in Houston,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells @SportsVanessa. “The fit, the people, I fell in love. I was just so comfortable.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

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Rafael Stone on Rockets rookie Amen Thompson: ‘When you see something special, you know it’

“When you see something special, you know it’s special,” #Rockets general manager Rafael Stone says of Amen Thompson. “What Amen can do, to me, jumps out.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Even as rookie, Amen Thompson ready to make immediate contributions to Rockets

“Leadership, defense, intangibles, being a good locker-room guy... I can bring that to the team immediately,” #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson says of his mindset entering the season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Ime Udoka reacts to Rockets drafting Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson

“They bring a ton of things to the table,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s rookies. “I stress a defensive mentality, which they already have. Use their athleticism to their advantage.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Amen Thompson’s Rockets, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs to meet twice in NBA’s 2023 preseason

Top rookies Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson won’t meet in summer league, but they will face off in two October exhibitions between the #Rockets and Spurs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Amen Thompson to wear No. 1 jersey, Cam Whitmore No. 7 for Rockets

With Jabari Smith Jr. switching to the No. 10 jersey, newly drafted #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will take the vacated No. 1 uniform. Cam Whitmore will be No. 7.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Report: James Harden’s Latest Free Agency Outlook With Rockets Adding Amen Thompson

Houston reportedly is still interested in the former MVP after selecting another guard with the No. 4 draft pick.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2023

NBA prospects named their all-time starting lineups to save the planet, Space Jam style

Who are you taking for your version of The Tune Squad?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2023

WATCH: Rockets make draft calls to welcome Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore to Houston

Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, and Patrick Fertitta all reached out to Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore to welcome in Houston’s new draft picks. Here’s what it looked and sounded like. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2023

Rockets release schedule for NBA’s 2023 summer league in Las Vegas

Assuming health, Amen Thompson and the summer-league #Rockets will open play in July with a nationally televised matchup versus Scoot Henderson’s Trail Blazers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2023

NBA draft grades: Rockets effusively praised after landing Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

With an impressive haul consisting of Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, the #Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone are earning high draft grades from NBA analysts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2023

‘Hyper-athletic’: Rockets enter rebuild’s next phase by doubling down on team philosophy

“We already were athletic, and we doubled down,” Rafael Stone said after the 2023 NBA draft. “It is never a bad thing to be a hyper-athletic team, and I think we will be just that.” #Rockets

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Sports Illustrated · Jun 23, 2023

SI:AM | The Most Fascinating Developments From the NBA Draft

Will the Hornets come to regret passing on Scoot Henderson?

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2023

French teenage basketball sensation Wembanyama wins his Spurs

NBA franchise San Antonio Spurs on Friday selected the French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama as their top young recruit for next season during a gala ceremony in New York City.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2023

San Antonio Spurs secure French sensation Wembanyama as No. 1 pick in 2023 NBA Draft

The San Antonio Spurs made it official by selecting French sensation Victor Wembanyama with the highly anticipated first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft held in New York. The decision came as no surprise, as Wembanyama, a 19-year-old standout, has been hailed as the most sought-after draft prospect since…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2023

Rockets GM Rafael Stone reacts to drafting Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

“Today was a really good day,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says after drafting Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. “We improved the potential of our team going forward.”

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

NBA Draft 2023 in full as San Antonio Spurs secure Victor Wembanyama first pick

This year's NBA Draft took place in Brooklyn and threw up little surprise with Victor Wembanyama picked first by the San Antonio Spurs, as well as Brandon Millar and Scoot Henderson also going in the top three

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

Cam Whitmore suffers brutal NBA Draft slide after 'issues' in workouts

The NBA Draft always has one major slide, and this year it's Cam Whitmore as the Villanova prospect got picked up 20th despite being heavily backed as a top ten hopeful

The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2023

Future arrives as Spurs select Wembanyama with first pick of NBA draft

San Antonio Spurs fans celebrated as their team selected the phenomenally talented Frenchman with the first pick of the draft

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