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Rockets likely to begin season with Bruno Fernando starting at center

Bruno Fernando, not Alperen Sengun, appears likely to start at center for the #Rockets in Wednesday’s regular-season opener, per @KellyIko of The Athletic.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green scores 33 as Rockets blast Pacers in preseason finale

Jalen Green dropped 33 points in 29 minutes on efficient shooting as the Rockets (3-1) won at Indiana (2-2) in the preseason finale. Here’s our look at key takeaways and postgame reaction.

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Rockets working to better integrate Alperen Sengun with starters

Rockets center Alperen Sengun struggled in Monday’s preseason loss at Miami, and John Lucas and Stephen Silas outlined the challenges in adjusting to his new role alongside starters.

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Rockets pick up contract options on Jalen Green, other 2021 first-round draft picks

To no surprise, the Rockets are reportedly picking up the third-year contract options on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and the remainder of Houston’s 2021 first-round draft class.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason have dazzling debuts as Rockets blast Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. put on a show with 21 points (6-of-8 on 3-pointers) in 24 minutes as Houston crushed San Antonio in the preseason opener. Here’s a look at postgame interviews and analysis.

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Stephen Silas on Rockets’ training camp opener: ‘Best I’ve ever seen’

After Tuesday’s training camp opener, Stephen Silas told the Rockets: “I’ve been around a lot of day ones in my 20-whatever year career, and this is the best one I’ve ever seen.”

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Report: Willie Cauley-Stein likely bound for Houston’s G League hub

The Rockets still haven’t made the Willie Cauley-Stein signing official, but there may not be a huge rush, since he reportedly is being signed to secure his G League rights.

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Eric Gordon a lock to be traded?

Zach Lowe: Eric Gordon will get traded at some point for whatever they get. Tim MacMahon: I thought it'd be by now but they'll get a first round pick for him at some point. Source: ESPN What's the buzz on Twitter? Jonathan Feigen @ Jonathan_Feigen ...

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NBA draft: Chet Holmgren prefers to land with Thunder at No. 2?

With the No. 1 pick Thursday night, league executives widely project Auburn forward Jabari Smith to be the Magic's choice. Among Smith and fellow top prospects Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero, Smith and his representatives have long expressed the ...

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Report: Rockets expected to target center depth in free agency

The Christian Wood trade opened up the starting center spot for Alperen Sengun, but the Rockets still want to add more depth behind him, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Rockets made Christian Wood partly with Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren in mind

Tim MacMahon: Rockets were looking to move Christian Wood to clear playing time for Alperen Sengun and likely the No. 3 overall pick, whether that's Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren. They pounced on chance to acquire a first-round pick (and no ...

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Rockets reportedly looking for strong defensive coach as assistant

“I think they’re going to definitely try and add a guy who has some defensive coaching chops,” Houston Chronicle beat writer Jonathan Feigen says of the Rockets’ assistant search.

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Report: Rockets view rookie guard Daishen Nix as lottery level talent

“They consider (Daishen) Nix a first-rounder,” Jonathan Feigen says of the Rockets. “They consider him a lottery pick.” The Houston Chronicle beat writer spoke on the latest @ClutchFans podcast.

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Houston Chronicle: Early intel points to Paolo Banchero at No. 3 overall

After spending a week at the NBA draft combine, longtime Rockets beat writer Jonathan Feigen appears confident in Paolo Banchero falling to Houston at No. 3 overall in the first round.

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Rockets reportedly met with Duke’s Paolo Banchero at draft combine

Duke forward Paolo Banchero was among the 2022 NBA draft prospects to meet with Houston at this week’s draft combine, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Report: Pacers previously expressed interest in acquiring Rockets guard John Wall

Prior to trading for Tyrese Haliburton in February, the Pacers expressed interest in acquiring veteran point guard John Wall, according to longtime NBA scribe Marc Stein.

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Rockets to rest Christian Wood, Eric Gordon, Dennis Schroder; rookies to play more

For Monday’s game, Houston opted to rest several veterans in its rotation, with a goal of evaluating younger players like rookies Daishen Nix and Usman Garuba. It may not be the last time.

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Gerald Green keeping options open despite Puerto Rican team announcement

Former Rockets guard Gerald Green, who has been playing with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers since leaving Houston's player development staff to restart his playing career, has an option to play in Puerto Rico but has not formalized an agreement. The ...

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Kevin Porter expects to be Rockets point guard for years to come

More than that, Kevin Porter expects to spend years playing the point for the Rockets and playing it his way. "I'm a point guard," Porter said. "I'm not a traditional one. But I'm a point guard. We're in 2022. I think Stephen Curry, he got the ...

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Heat interested in Christian Wood, PJ Washington

"They are the best in the league at lining up for a big move," a Western Conference executive added. If that dream target never materializes, league personnel likewise expect any smaller trade this offseason aimed at further upgrading its ...

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Frank Vogel believes Russell Westbrook can finish season really strong

Ryan Ward: Frank Vogel believes Russell Westbrook can finish out the season "really strong" the way he did with the Wizards last season. Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Jonathan Feigen @ Jonathan_Feigen Rockets starters: ...

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Nikola Jokic out with non-COVID illness

Michael Singer: Nikola Jokic is out tonight, I'm told. Source: Twitter @msinger What's the buzz on Twitter? Jonathan Feigen @ Jonathan_Feigen If the Rockets want to really mess up game stories next season, they need to draft Nikola Jovic with the ...

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Donovan Mitchell to miss All-Star Game due to illness

Shams Charania: Utah's Donovan Mitchell will miss tonight's NBA All-Star game due to an upper respiratory illness. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Jonathan Feigen @ Jonathan_Feigen Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell announces he ...

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Rockets to waive DJ Augustin

Mark Berman: NBA source: Rockets are waiving DJ Augustin and source confirms they are also waiving Armoni Brooks. Source: Twitter @MarkBermanFox26 What's the buzz on Twitter? Jonathan Feigen @ Jonathan_Feigen For some pregame reading, ICYMI, with ...

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