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Ime Udoka to represent Rockets on 2023 NBA draft lottery stage

Per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka will be the team’s on-stage representative at the 2023 NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night.

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Report: Rockets focused on value contracts in 2023 free agency

In 2023 free agency, Rafael Stone and the #Rockets will balance their need for short-term upgrades with a desire for value contracts, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Interviews: NBA coaches who met with Rockets or plan to meet during 2023 search

In the aftermath of Ime Udoka meeting with the #Rockets on Wednesday, here’s an updated look at the team’s list and schedule of head coaching interviews.

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Report: NBA coaches are higher on Rockets’ job in 2023 than 2020

The #Rockets are clearly a worse team on the floor in 2023 than 2020, but their head coaching vacancy may be more attractive, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Ex-Celtics champion, assistant coach Sam Cassell a target for Houston Rockets’ head coaching gig

The 2008 Celtics champion could be the next head coach of the Rockets.

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Report: Rafael Stone returning for fourth season as Rockets general manager

Rafael Stone is set to return in 2023-24 for a fourth season as #Rockets general manager, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The fate of Stephen Silas is less clear.

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In return to Cleveland, Rockets praise Kevin Porter Jr.’s personal growth

Sunday was Kevin Porter Jr.’s first time playing in Cleveland since being traded to Houston. Stephen Silas, Rafael Stone, and Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff all praised his personal growth.

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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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Kevin Porter Jr. expects to play through some pain for rest of Rockets’ season

After missing seven weeks with an injured toe on his left foot, Kevin Porter Jr. is back in the #Rockets lineup. But he probably won’t be pain-free until next season.

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Jalen Green inherits Eric Gordon’s corner locker for Rockets

Even in his second NBA season, Jalen Green is already one of the longest-tenured members of the Rockets. That’s now reflected in his corner locker, which he’s taking from Eric Gordon.

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Injury to insult: Jalen Green strains groin as Thunder roll Rockets again

For the second time this month, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder rolled past the #Rockets in Oklahoma City. Making matters worse, Jalen Green injured his groin.

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Report: Rockets very unlikely to make significant trade by deadline

Per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the #Rockets appear very unlikely to make any significant moves at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

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In rookie battle, Keegan Murray shoots Kings past Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets

In a battle of the No. 3 and No. 4 overall picks from the 2022 draft class, rookie forward Keegan Murray and the Kings clearly outshined Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets.

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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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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. posts career night in ninth straight loss

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. set career highs in points (27) and blocks (3), but it wasn’t nearly enough to win in Sacramento. Houston has now lost nine straight games and 14 of 15.

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‘We needed something’: Frustration boils over for Rockets, ejected head coach Stephen Silas

“I don't necessarily think me being off the floor makes us play better, but we needed something,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas said after his early ejection in a tough loss at New Orleans.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green, Rockets stifle Suns, extend home winning streak to five

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun had a game-high 26 points and 16 rebounds, respectively, leading Houston to its fifth straight home win in Tuesday’s rout over Chris Paul’s Suns.

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‘Disappointed’: Rockets blasted from opening tipoff by Jamal Murray, Nuggets

#Rockets coach Stephen Silas on Wednesday’s blowout loss at Denver: “You can’t ease into these games. You’ve got to come in with a defensive mindset, a hard-play mindset, together.”

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun learns in losing battle with Nikola Jokic

Denver pulled away from Houston in Monday’s second half, but it was a valuable learning experience for Alperen Sengun (18 points in 23 minutes) versus Nikola Jokic.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green drops 33 as rally falls short in New Orleans

Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points on strong efficiency, but Houston’s second-half rally ran out of steam in New Orleans. The team’s 26 turnovers were a big reason.

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Jalen Green returning to efficient form as Rockets grow more competitive

The #Rockets have been far more competitive in recent games, and the biggest reason is Jalen Green’s return to efficient form as a shooter and playmaker.

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Takeaways: Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason show flashes in Toronto

The #Rockets lost a close game to Fred VanVleet and the host Raptors, but there were signs of major progress by Houston’s top rookies, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason.

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Takeaways: Tari Eason enjoys career night as Rockets fall in Minnesota

It was a career night for #Rockets rookie Tari Eason (17 points, 75% shooting in 24 minutes), but Houston still took its sixth straight loss Saturday versus Karl-Anthony Towns and Minnesota.

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Takeaways: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks rout weary Rockets, Jalen Green

Jalen Green scored 22 points, but the weary Rockets had no answers versus Giannis Antetokounmpo (44 points, 12 rebounds) and the Bucks on night two of a split back-to-back.

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