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HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

NBA Trade Talk: Three Underrated Players Who’d Make an Instant Impact for Playoff Teams

A change of scenery could work wonders for both the team and player in each potential NBA trade.

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Reaction: Rockets rookie Amen Thompson dazzles in NBA G League debut

In the first game of an NBA G League rehab assignment, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson finished with 29 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Vipers.

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Rockets rookie Amen Thompson returns from injury with NBA G League assignment

After missing over a month with a Grade 2 ankle sprain, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson is returning to the court with what is effectively a rehab assignment.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green enjoys road breakout as Nuggets handle short-handed Rockets

Jalen Green was very efficient with 26 points and 9 assists on hot shooting, but the defending NBA champs had too much for the weary and short-handed Rockets.

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Rockets sending rookie Cam Whitmore to NBA G League affiliate

With playing time scarce at the NBA level, the Rockets are sending rookie prospect Cam Whitmore to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, their G League affiliate club.

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Ime Udoka says Rockets’ rookies will have to earn more minutes

Ime Udoka addresses potential playing time for Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore: “There is not a set amount of time, and everyone is competing for minutes.”

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. leads Rockets in short-handed loss to Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. led the short-handed #Rockets with 20 points (50% FG) in 24 minutes, but Houston still suffered its first preseason loss on Wednesday in San Antonio.

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Rockets Rookie Cam Whitmore Had the Dunk of the Year Sadly Taken Away by Rude Refs

This was too cool not to count.

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The Team of Destiny vibes are so strong with the Texas Rangers right now

The Texas Rangers' run feels special. Plus, Cam Whitmore might have the dunk of the year already.

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Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore rally Rockets past Spurs

Despite trailing most of the way, the preseason #Rockets improved to 3-0 with Monday’s late rally in San Antonio. Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore were standouts.

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Podcast: Reaction to Houston’s hot start in 2023-24 preseason

Can Cam Whitmore force his way into Ime Udoka’s rotation? Today’s @TheLagerLine explores that and other key takeaways from Houston’s 2-0 start to the preseason.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pelicans as Jabari Smith Jr. leads preseason rout

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was dominant with 22 points and 9 rebounds on elite efficiency as Houston routed the Pelicans in Thursday’s exhibition.

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5 surprising takeaways from the 2023-24 NBA GM survey, including the Celtics as title favorites

NBA GMs aren't convinced Milwaukee is the team to beat in the East.

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Interviews: Rockets react to big win in preseason opener versus Indiana

Head coach Ime Udoka and several #Rockets players were pleased with what they saw in Tuesday’s preseason opening victory over Indiana.

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Takeaways: Cam Whitmore dazzles off bench as Rockets win preseason opener

Cam Whitmore followed up his dynamic summer-league run with 15 points (60.0% FG, 75.0% on 3-pointers) in Houston’s preseason opener, leading the #Rockets to a win over Indiana.

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NBA GM survey: After 2023 offseason, Rockets viewed more favorably by rival execs

The #Rockets are viewed much more favorably by rival executives in this year’s NBA GM survey, with new head coach Ime Udoka and rookie Cam Whitmore leading their categories.

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Friday practice updates: Rockets wrap up Louisiana portion of training camp

With open practice Sunday in Houston, the #Rockets wrapped up the Lake Charles portion of their 2023-24 training camp on Friday. “The effort was great, the focus was great,” Ime Udoka says.

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Day 3 Rockets practice updates: Reggie Bullock debuts in training camp

Reggie Bullock made his #Rockets debut and Alperen Sengun impressed in Thursday’s training-camp scrimmage. “I heard great things about the direction the organization is going,” Bullock says.

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Day 1 Rockets practice footage: Training camp opens in Louisiana

As #Rockets training camp opens in Lake Charles, Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green each had standout moments in Tuesday’s scrimmage (with Green finishing an alley-oop from Fred VanVleet).

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Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore relish first training camp with Rockets

#Rockets rookie Amen Thompson on his 2023-24 season goals: “To win Rookie of the Year, be on the All-Defensive Team, and make the playoffs.”

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As training camp opens, Ime Udoka applies new standard to 2023-24 Rockets

“Internal growth is going to be the biggest step for us,” Ime Udoka says. “Guys being held to a different standard, to play a certain way, you’ll see that rapid improvement.” #Rockets

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As training camp nears, Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore embrace competition

“I am very excited for the season,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore said before throwing out Friday’s first pitch for the Astros. “I’m ready for this new program to get started.”

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Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore throw out ‘first pitch’ for Astros

#Rockets rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore threw out ceremonial first pitches before Friday’s Astros-Royals game at Minute Maid Park.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone reacts to Cam Whitmore’s MVP run at 2023 summer league

“He was very deserving,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Cam Whitmore, summer league MVP. “We wanted Cam to play his best, to play hard, and to be really aggressive. He did all of that.”

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Cam Whitmore, Rockets host basketball clinic to benefit local YMCA

With assistance from the Rockets, Cam Whitmore partnered with Wilson Sporting Goods to present the Harriet & Joe Foster Family YMCA with a donation check and a basketball clinic.

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