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Ime Udoka Delivered a Classy Retirement Gift to Longtime Rockets Writer

Jonathan Feigen retired from the Houston Chronicle Friday after more than 40 years in journalism.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees well-rounded player in rookie Reed Sheppard

“He’s not getting overwhelmed, at all,” Ime Udoka says of Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard. “He just continues to make the right play.”

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Garrett Jackson to coach Rockets at NBA’s 2024 summer league

Rockets assistant Garrett Jackson, not Ben Sullivan, will be Houston’s head coach in July at the NBA’s 2024 summer league.

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Rudy Tomjanovich extremely impressed by new-look Rockets, Ime Udoka

“I’m in love with this team,” Rockets legend Rudy Tomjanovich says of the 2023-24 team and its recent success. “I’m excited about basketball, again.”

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Tari Eason to undergo leg surgery, miss remainder of season for Rockets

Reports on Tari Eason: “There was a benign growth on his lower leg bone that Coach says was pre-existing, but flared up due to getting hit. Out for four months.”

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Rafael Stone shares outlook on Steven Adams trade, post-deadline state of the Rockets

Rafael Stone met with reporters Monday and explained his perspective on the Steven Adams trade, Houston’s otherwise quiet deadline, and much more.

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Rockets see Jabari Smith Jr. becoming more well-rounded player

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Jabari Smith Jr.’s growth: “The offensive glass has been the biggest improvement. It’s that mentality of going after it every time.”

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Ime Udoka wants Jalen Green to stay aggressive for Rockets

“Always stay confident, be aggressive, and take what the game gives you,” Ime Udoka says of his advice to third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green.

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Ime Udoka sees confidence growing for Alperen Sengun, Rockets

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun, now an All-Star candidate: “You can just go to him, and he draws so much attention that it benefits everybody.”

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees elements of ‘young Kawhi Leonard’ in Tari Eason

Ime Udoka was an assistant coach for years in San Antonio, and he sees elements of a “young Kawhi Leonard” in second-year Rockets forward Tari Eason.

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Alperen Sengun dominates, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson break out as Rockets rip Nets

First-round rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore had some of their most encouraging minutes yet as Houston rallied past Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

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Rockets 117, Grizzlies 104: Tari Eason’s career night extends winning streaks

With a career-high 25 points and 14 rebounds versus Memphis, Tari Eason lifted Houston to its fourth consecutive win and 11th straight at home.

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Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki praises growth of Rockets big man Alperen Sengun

Dirk Nowitzki on Alperen Sengun: “I’m really impressed by his game, honestly. The versatility, the passing, the scoring... he’s having an incredible season.”

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Reaction: ‘Dunkstronaut’ Jalen Green erupts in second half as Rockets blast Grizzlies

Jalen Green erupted with 26 second-half points, including an emphatic dunk over Jaren Jackson Jr., as Houston crushed Memphis and improved to 7-1 at home.

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As wins rise, Rockets reap benefits of higher fan attendance, engagement

The #Rockets have won six straight games — all inside Toyota Center — and the data makes clear that fans are showing their appreciation.

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Rockets celebrate fifth straight win as Fred VanVleet takes over late versus Pelicans

Despite trailing for most of the second half, the #Rockets won their fifth straight game after an electric 8-0 burst in the final 80 seconds by Fred VanVleet.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green breaks out as Rockets rout Kings, climb back to .500

Jalen Green dropped a game-high 23 points on elite efficiency in 26 minutes, and it led the #Rockets to a third straight win in Monday’s blowout of Sacramento.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. leads Rockets in short-handed loss to Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. led the short-handed #Rockets with 20 points (50% FG) in 24 minutes, but Houston still suffered its first preseason loss on Wednesday in San Antonio.

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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 2 Rockets practice updates: Training camp continues in Louisiana

Ime Udoka, Fred VanVleet, and Alperen Sengun met with reporters Wednesday after the second day of #Rockets training camp. Here’s what we saw and learned.

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Rockets, Astros to launch Space City Home Network on October 3

Tuesday, Oct. 3 is the official launch date of the “Space City Home Network,” which is owned by the #Rockets and Astros. Televised games will begin with the Oct. 10 preseason opener.

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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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Rockets host back-to-school community event for Houston students

The @HoustonRockets teamed up with other Houston organizations Saturday to host a back-to-school community event, with Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson each helping out. #Rockets

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