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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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

Will the Hornets come to regret passing on Scoot Henderson?

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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.

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The Times of India

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…

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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

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

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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

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The Guardian - US

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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Villanova Star Cam Whitmore Drastically Falls in NBA Draft

The former Villanova standout slid down draft boards Thursday night despite his billing as one of the top prospects in the 2023 class.

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Reaction: Rockets stunningly draft Cam Whitmore at No. 20 to pair with Amen Thompson

A few days ago, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson were said to be in close competition for the No. 4 pick. Somehow, Houston emerged with both on draft night. #Rockets

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‘Win at any cost’: Amen Thompson reacts to joining Rockets in 2023 NBA draft

“I thought I saw family over there, and I thought I saw a future in Houston,” new #Rockets draft pick Amen Thompson told reporters. “So it's great to be there.”

Sports Illustrated

Twin Brothers Amen, Ausar Thompson Make History With Top-Five NBA Draft Selections

Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson are in rarified air after their draft destinies were revealed.

Daily Mirror

Michael Jordan played role in Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson NBA Draft choice

The Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller after advice given by owner Michael Jordan, who was sold on the Alabama talent over Scoot Henderson who dropped to third

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NBA analysts react to Rockets drafting Amen Thompson at No. 4 overall

Unlike 2022, there was no late drama in the 2023 draft order. This time, the #Rockets got their man in Amen Thompson, and NBA analysts and fans widely praised the pick.

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