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Rockets, NBA issue statements on Kevin Porter Jr.’s assault arrest

Both the Houston Rockets and the NBA issued statements Monday after Kevin Porter Jr.’s arrest in New York for alleged assault and strangulation.

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Rockets host back-to-school community event for Houston students

The @HoustonRockets teamed up with other Houston organizations Saturday to host a back-to-school community event, with Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson each helping out. #Rockets

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Highlights: Alperen Sengun leads Turkey past Sweden and into FIBA tournament final

With 16 points in 24 minutes on strong efficiency, #Rockets center Alperen Sengun led Turkey past Sweden and into the final of its FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

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Rockets fans react as James Harden, Daryl Morey tensions boil over in Philadelphia

With tensions boiling over in Philadelphia between James Harden and Daryl Morey, many people in Houston are happy to watch the drama from afar. #Rockets

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Highlights: Alperen Sengun dazzles as Turkey edges Poland in international match

With a dominant showing at this week’s international match versus Poland, Turkey’s Alperen Sengun gave #Rockets fans plenty to be excited about heading into the 2023-24 season.

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Reaction: Cam Whitmore lifts Rockets past Jazz and into NBA’s 2023 summer-league title game

Cam Whitmore continued his electric run at the NBA’s 2023 summer league with 25 points on efficient shooting, and it led the #Rockets to Monday’s championship game.

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Takeaways: Summer Rockets stay unbeaten as Trevor Hudgins steps up versus Thunder

Led by an efficient 26 points and 7 assists from Trevor Hudgins, Ben Sullivan’s summer #Rockets remain unbeaten (3-0) after routing Oklahoma City. Cam Whitmore had 16 points and 8 rebounds.

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Dillon Brooks draws comparisons between current Rockets, late 2010s Grizzlies

Dillon Brooks tells @JTGatlin that he sees parallels between the current #Rockets and his former team, the Grizzlies: “I feel like it’s almost the exact same team from three, four years ago.”

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Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson dazzle as summer Rockets edge Blazers

Amen Thompson (16 points, 5 assists, 4 blocks, 3 steals) showed flashes of point-guard brilliance in his #Rockets debut, but he also left early with a leg injury in Houston’s buzzer-beating win.

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WATCH: Jalen Green trains with new Rockets guard Fred VanVleet

Jalen Green is already getting to work in his offseason training program alongside new #Rockets guard Fred VanVleet.

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Fred VanVleet’s Rockets contract includes team option for third year

In contrast to initial reports, Fred VanVleet’s new contract with the #Rockets is only guaranteed for two seasons. Year three is a team option.

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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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Cam Whitmore perplexed by draft slide, says he’s healthy and motivated for Rockets

New #Rockets draft pick Cam Whitmore doesn’t understand the medical concerns that potentially caused him to fall to No. 20. “I feel fine,” he says. “I have no idea.”

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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.”

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Tuesday’s NBA draft-week rumors: New Rockets intel for June 20

”He’s the best athlete anyone has ever seen,” a #Rockets source tells @JTGatlin of Amen Thompson. Here’s our roundup of Tuesday’s draft-week rumors.

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Podcast: Exploring Houston’s free agency targets beyond James Harden

Today’s @LockedOnRockets explores options beyond James Harden in free agency, including Toronto’s Fred VanVleet, Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks of Memphis. #Rockets

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Kevin Porter Jr. continues surge as Rockets beat Pistons to end skid

#Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 65 points on strong efficiency as Houston held off Jaden Ivey and Detroit to end its seven-game losing streak.

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Jabari Smith Jr. builds shooting momentum as Nets blast Rockets

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (15 points, 8 rebounds in Tuesday’s loss to Brooklyn) is shooting 53.8% overall and 41.7% on 3-pointers over his last three games, including two wins.

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas clarifies views on Alperen Sengun, defense

In candid comments, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas expanded upon his recent remarks regarding Alperen Sengun and his defensive limitations.

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Takeaways: Klay Thompson shows peak form as Warriors blast Rockets

With 42 points on 12-of-17 shooting from 3-point range, Klay Thompson showed what he can still do as the Warriors routed Houston, 116-101. KJ Martin led the #Rockets with 22 points.

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Reaction: Rockets trade Eric Gordon to Clippers for 2023 first-round draft swap

By trading Eric Gordon to Los Angeles, the #Rockets will be able to move up from Milwaukee’s first-round draft pick to that of the Clippers. Here’s a look at immediate reaction to the deal.

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Takeaways: Anthony Edwards blasts Jalen Green, Rockets lose 13th straight

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and severely outplayed Jalen Green as the #Rockets extended their losing streak to an NBA-worst 13 games on Saturday in Minnesota.

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Alperen Sengun scores career-high 33 points as Rockets lose 11th straight to LeBron James, Lakers

Alperen Sengun had a monster game in Los Angeles with 33 points and 15 rebounds, but the #Rockets are now tied for the NBA’s longest losing streak this season (11).

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‘There’s no improvement’: Rockets crushed by Julius Randle, turnovers on New Year’s Eve

“There’s no improvement,” veteran guard Eric Gordon said of the 2022-23 #Rockets after a New Year’s Eve loss to the Knicks with 25 turnovers and a season-worst 37.7% shooting clip.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. lack supporting help as Celtics blast Rockets

Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. combined for 50 points on strong efficiency, but Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. struggled in a tough loss to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s Celtics.

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