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Denver’s Michael Malone sees Rockets forming ‘new identity, new culture’ under Ime Udoka

“They have a new identity, a new culture,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone says of the #Rockets under Ime Udoka. Houston has now won six straight games.

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Four straight wins: Jalen Green explodes as Rockets rout Lakers, LeBron James

By routing LeBron James and the Lakers, Jalen Green’s #Rockets won their fourth straight game and moved above .500 for the first time in three seasons.

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Through two preseason games, Ime Udoka’s Rockets showing defensive growth

The #Rockets are 2-0 in preseason play, and they rank in the NBA’s top five in defensive rating, steals, defensive rebounds, and paint points allowed.

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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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Ime Udoka at open practice: Rockets want to change perception of organization

At Sunday’s open practice, Ime Udoka says his #Rockets want to be a team in 2023-24 that “changes the perception of the organization.”

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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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Reaction: Rockets fill key bench role by signing veteran Reggie Bullock

Veteran “3&D” wing Reggie Bullock is reportedly joining the Rockets after reaching a contract buyout with San Antonio. He shot 38.0% on 3-pointers last season.

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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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$Report: Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged domestic attack led to girlfriend’s fractured neck vertebra$

Report: Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged domestic attack led to girlfriend’s fractured neck vertebra

New York prosectors said Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack left his girlfriend with a fractured neck vertebrae. He also allegedly punched her in the face with a closed fist.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone offers Jock Landale, Dillon Brooks updates

With training camp three weeks away, #Rockets GM Rafael Stone shares insight on Jock Landale’s ankle injury and Dillon Brooks’ FIBA World Cup play, among many topics.

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Reports: Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for alleged domestic assault, strangulation

#Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with assault and strangulation in New York, according to multiple media reports.

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Rafael Stone is supportive of 2023-24 Rockets playing internationally

“We’re encouraging those guys not just to play, but to play great, and come back as better players,” Rafael Stone says of #Rockets players competing in international play this offseason.

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USA Basketball’s Grant Hill impressed by play of Houston’s Jalen Green

After watching Jalen Green this week, @usabasketball managing director Grant Hill tells the Houston Chronicle: “He played well. He’s dynamic. He’s explosive. He’s very confident.”

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Takeaways: Cam Whitmore leads Rockets to NBA’s 2023 summer-league playoffs

Thursday was the best game yet for rookie Cam Whitmore (26 points, 8 steals), who helped the summer #Rockets (4-0) stay unbeaten while clinching one of the NBA’s four playoff berths.

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Rafael Stone lauds Fred VanVleet’s ability to play off ball, defend for Rockets

“He’s someone that has flourished off the ball, is a really talented 3-point shooter, and someone who has been truly excellent defensively,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Fred VanVleet.

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Rockets move longtime assistant coach John Lucas into front office

After working for years as a #Rockets coach, John Lucas (@JLEnterprises) is transitioning to Houston’s front office as an assistant to general manager Rafael Stone.

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Free agency eve rumors: NBA teams expect Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks to join Rockets

Rival teams are expecting Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to reach contract agreements with the #Rockets shortly after NBA free agency opens on Friday night, @TheSteinLine reports.

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New Rockets targets emerge in NBA’s 2023 free agency

2023 #Rockets free agency targets reportedly include names like Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Bruce Brown, Jordan Clarkson, Austin Reaves, Cam Johnson, Dillon Brooks, and Jakob Poeltl.

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Thursday’s NBA draft-day rumors: Rockets expectations for June 22

Entering NBA draft night, there’s some late intrigue as to whether Amen Thompson or Brandon Miller will be the best prospect available at No. 4. Here’s our final #Rockets rumors roundup.

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NBA mock draft: Hornets and Blazers have big decisions

LOS ANGELES — They're in the gym, at the games, studying film and speaking to league insiders. The writers who cover these NBA teams, the ones picking in the first round, know what teams need. They know who could be available. They know what types of players these executives like…

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2023 NBA mock drafts, final update: Houston Rockets pick projections

As the NBA’s 2023 pre-draft period enters its final hours, here’s one last look at #Rockets pick projections. Amen Thompson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are popular choices.

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2023 NBA mock drafts, June update: Houston Rockets pick projections

Amen Thompson continues to be the most popular #Rockets projection in 2023 NBA mock drafts. But as we enter June, there are a few outlier scenarios still in the mix.

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Report: Ime Udoka’s vision for Rockets includes emphasis on Alperen Sengun

In a new Houston Chronicle interview, head coach Ime Udoka outlines his vision for the 2023-24 #Rockets and why Alperen Sengun could be a key emphasis on both sides of the ball.

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2023 NBA mock drafts: Houston Rockets post-lottery pick projections

With the NBA’s 2023 draft lottery results now in, Amen Thompson is becoming an increasingly popular projection to Houston at No. 4 overall in the first round. #Rockets

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