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Rockets expected to be cautious in Kevin Porter Jr. contract extension talks

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on a potential Kevin Porter Jr. contract extension in 2022: “The Rockets are expected to approach his rookie extension talks with caution — if at all.”

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Duke’s Paolo Banchero sees blessing in potential Rockets draft selection

Paolo Banchero to @BigSargeSportz on potentially joining forces with Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. in Houston: “Those are two extremely skilled, extremely talented players.”

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Why Houston should close its chapter with Christian Wood

With only one season left on his contract and potentially another frontcourt piece arriving via the No. 3 overall draft pick, is now the time for the Rockets to move on from Christian Wood?

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Report: Eric Gordon likely to start for Rockets in 2022-23 season

Houston played much better with veteran guard Eric Gordon on the court last season, and that reportedly has him well positioned to earn a starting role in 2022-23.

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Stephen Silas wants expanded playbook, better defense in 2022-23

Stephen Silas tells Kelly Iko that he plans to add more layers to his playbook for the 2022-23 season. “Last year, we were basic,” said Silas, pointing to Houston’s young roster.

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WATCH: Top 2021-22 Rockets highlights for Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Kevin Porter Jr., more

Courtesy of the Rockets, here’s a look back at the 2021-22 season’s top plays by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Christian Wood, Kevin Porter Jr., and Eric Gordon.

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Kevin Porter Jr. focused on technique, not contract, in 2022 offseason

Though he is eligible for a contract extension, Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. wants his focus in the 2022 NBA offseason to be on basketball.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone still hopeful of John Wall trade, rather than buyout

Though Rafael Stone did not rule out a contract buyout, Houston’s general manager said Monday that he remains optimistic about an eventual John Wall trade.

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Hawks at Rockets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (April 10)

With Kevin Porter Jr. on a tear, the Rockets (+10.5) have covered the spread versus potential playoff teams in each of their last three games. They’ll have one more chance Sunday versus Atlanta.

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With strong finish to season, Kevin Porter Jr. makes his case for future with Rockets

In his last six games, Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 29.2 points, 7.7 assists, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals in 37.9 minutes. He’s shooting 49.2% overall and 38.5% on 3-pointers.

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Kevin Porter Jr. continues scoring binge in Houston’s close loss to Pascal Siakam, Raptors

Kevin Porter Jr. scored a combined 71 points in Houston’s final two road games of the season, including 35 on Friday in Toronto, but it still wasn’t quite enough to get a win.

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Rockets at Raptors: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (April 8)

Kevin Porter Jr. and the Rockets have rallied in the second half to cover in two straight games, and they may have another chance Friday versus heavily favored Toronto (-11.5).

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Report: If no trade, John Wall wants Rockets buyout this offseason

NBA insider Michael Scotto: “If Houston can’t find a trade partner for Wall, his representation at Klutch Sports is expected to work with the Rockets on a buyout agreement before next season.”

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Kyrie Irving impressed by ‘ultra-talented’ Rockets duo of Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr.

Nets star Kyrie Irving on Houston’s young duo of Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green: “Those that want to know information come to your doorstep, and they want to know the answers.”

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Kevin Porter Jr. scores season-high 36 points in duel with Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving (42 points) and the Nets won Tuesday’s game, but there was a lot to like for the visiting Rockets, individually, starting with Kevin Porter Jr. (36) and Jalen Green (30).

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Kyrie Irving pours in 42 in Nets' much-needed win vs. Rockets

NEW YORK — All he needed was a little bit of rest.

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Rockets rookie Jalen Green extends historic 30-point streak to five games

Rockets rookie Jalen Green has now joined Allen Iverson (1997) as the only rookies in modern NBA history to score 30 or more points in five straight games.

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Reserve center Bruno Fernando taking advantage of moment with Rockets

“He hustles,” Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. says of new teammate Bruno Fernando. “He does the dirty work. He bangs. Everyone needs someone like Bruno.”

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Jalen Green breaks 30 again, makes NBA rookie history as Kings nip Rockets

In a game that was arguably most important for its NBA draft implications, Jalen Green (32 points) set multiple rookie records during Houston's narrow loss to Sacramento.

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Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. records first triple-double of NBA career

Four months after having what appeared to be a triple-double taken away, Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has officially secured the first of his young NBA career.

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Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. scorching hot for Rockets in loss to Suns

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 43 points on 53.3% shooting, including 56.3% on 3-pointers. But Houston’s hot shooting couldn’t offset a big Phoenix rebounding edge (19).

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Kevin Porter Jr. sees ‘scary’ future next to Jalen Green in Houston

Kevin Porter Jr. on his future with Jalen Green as Houston’s starting backcourt: “We’re going to try to jell, because next year, we’ve got to be scary. We’re going to be scary.”

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Jazz eyeing Eric Gordon

The Utah Jazz expressed interest in trading for Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon, league sources told HoopsHype. Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? Salman Ali @ SalmanAliNBA Safely assuming the following players aren't ...

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Kevin Porter Jr. shows efficiency, maturity, clutch shooting in win over old team

In his first career game versus Cleveland, which drafted him in the 2019 first round, Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. had a very efficient night and came through in the clutch yet again.

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Cavaliers at Rockets: Lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info for Wednesday

Wednesday’s matchup of Cleveland and Houston features Kevin Porter Jr.’s first game versus his original NBA team and a battle of highly drafted rookies Evan Mobley and Jalen Green.

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