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2022-23 Houston Rockets statistics, player grades for preseason play

The Rockets went 3-1 in preseason play, and electric numbers by second-year guard Jalen Green (22.0 points, 43.3% on 3-pointers, 3.3 assists in 26.3 minutes) were a big reason why.

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As distractions ease, Stephen Silas ready for first normal season in Houston

“It is for sure different from Year 1 and Year 2,” Stephen Silas says of the 2022-23 Rockets. “I might have a few more gray hairs because of those first couple of years.”

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PHOTOS: Rockets pose for portraits at 2022-23 media day

Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. are among many #Rockets who took part in official media day photo shoots at the opening of training camp.

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Rockets leaning on Eric Gordon as both leader and important player

Eric Gordon continues to serve as a key veteran leader for the Rockets, but he carries significant value as a player, too. “Everyone has a good attitude, and the positivity is there,” Gordon says.

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As training camp begins, Rockets look to set tone, establish culture

Stephen Silas said Day 1 of #Rockets training camp was the best he’s seen during all his years in the NBA. What did it entail? “Setting a tone, establishing a culture, and a lot of teaching.”

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Rockets rookies welcome Houston elementary students back to school

Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington welcomed students back to school at a local elementary campus near Houston, and everyone got free tickets.

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PHOTOS: Best of Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington at summer league

It was a successful summer league for each of Houston’s first-round rookies from the 2022 draft: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington.

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PHOTOS: Official 2022 NBA rookie portraits for Rockets’ draft class

While in Las Vegas for summer league, Rockets prospects Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington took part in the NBA’s official rookie photo shoot for the 2022-23 season.

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Why the summer Rockets may consider experimenting with more Tyty Washington usage

Second-year guards Daishen Nix and Josh Christopher have fared well. With that in mind, could the Rockets give more reps to TyTy Washington as summer league play winds down?

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Podcast: Key takeaways from Houston’s 2-1 start at NBA summer league

In Monday night’s podcast, Brian Barefield (@BigSargeSportz) shares his summer league impressions from Las Vegas regarding Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and the rest of the young Rockets.

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When should Houston capitalize on its future Brooklyn draft picks?

The Houston Rockets own Brooklyn’s draft capital until 2027. Should they stand pat, or look to cash in some of those assets in the 2022 offseason? Here’s our look at the pros and cons.

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In second Rockets season, Daishen Nix improving his NBA feel

Rockets coach Rick Higgins says of Daishen Nix: “His basketball IQ is very, very high. If you pay attention and watch him, he is putting a lot of guys in position to be successful.”

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TyTy Washington enjoys Arizona reunion with Jalen Williams

Rockets guard TyTy Washington enjoyed Saturday’s reunion with fellow Arizona native Jalen Williams of the Thunder, and he really enjoyed shaking Williams on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer.

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Young Rockets learning from experience of 2022 NBA summer league opener

“The pace of the game was way faster, and the court was bigger, so there is more spacing,” TyTy Washington says of his NBA summer league debut. Houston returns to action Saturday night.

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sets priorities for 2022 summer league

Jabari Smith Jr. on Houston’s summer league: “No matter if I am making shots or missing shots, I want to know that I was out there competing, out there listening, and out there learning.”

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Interviews: Rockets practice in Houston, set 2022 summer league goals

Check out summer league practice highlights and interviews with Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington, Daishen Nix, Josh Christopher, Eron Gordon, Stephen Silas, and Rick Higgins.

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Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington toss first Astros pitch

Newly drafted Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington each threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday’s Astros game. Here’s a look at their experience.

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Rockets officially sign, begin practices with 2022 rookie class

The Rockets are holding their first practices of the 2022-23 league year after signing contracts with four rookies: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington, and Trevor Hudgins.

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Jalen Green officially switches to No. 4 jersey, Jabari Smith Jr. takes No. 1

Jalen Green made his switch to No. 4 official, which opens up the No. 0 jersey in Houston for TyTy Washington. Top rookie Jabari Smith Jr. will wear No. 1, while Tari Eason is No. 17.

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Rockets rookie Tari Eason carrying ‘chip on my shoulder’ to NBA

“Tari is his hardest critic of himself,” said his mother, Teroya Eason. “There is no joking about it. He works with that chip on his shoulder. I am very proud of him.”

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Rockets sign rookie guard Trevor Hudgins as undrafted free agent

Northwest Missouri State guard Trevor Hudgins, a two-time Division II Player of the Year, is joining the Rockets for summer league (and perhaps beyond) on a two-way contract.

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TyTy Washington ready to bring winning spirit, confidence to Rockets

“One thing I bring to the table, no matter where I’m at, is my winning spirit,” TyTy Washington said in his introductory press conference with the Rockets. “I always want to win."

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Podcast: Michael Scotto on Houston’s 2022 draft, free agency plans

Michael Scotto, NBA insider for HoopsHype, joins us to preview free agency and recap Houston’s strong draft class — led by Jabari Smith.

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Rockets welcome Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, TyTy Washington to Houston

Rockets draftees Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington traveled to their new NBA home Friday and shared some initial impressions.

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2022 NBA draft pick-by-pick analysis

The NBA draft is underway, and the Orlando Magic have selected Duke forward Paolo Banchero with the first pick on Thursday night.

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