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‘Playing his ass off’: As Rockets guards improve, Fred VanVleet lauds Jalen Green’s growth

Fred VanVleet on Jalen Green: “The better he plays, the easier it is on everybody. I’ve got to give him all the credit. He’s been playing his ass off.”

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Houston Rockets Center Alperen Sengun Out With Grade 3 Injury

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun sustains ankle sprain and knee bruise, expected to recover fully. Team adjusts lineup and faces decisions on his future.

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Ime Udoka envisions years to come with Alperen Sengun in Houston

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: “I think he’s taken a huge step forward, and we’re looking forward to having him for years to come.”

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Ime Udoka sees Alperen Sengun’s final injury diagnosis as good news for Rockets

“The best news is that it is not broken, and no ligaments torn,” Ime Udoka says of Alperen Sengun's diagnosis. “In the big picture, it was good news.”

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With Alperen Sengun injured, Rockets promote Amen Thompson to starting lineup

With Alperen Sengun sidelined by injury, Houston’s initial starting five will consist of Jabari Smith Jr. sliding to center and Amen Thompson taking a forward spot.

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Rockets star Alperen Sengun shares leg injury update, thanks fans for support

Alperen Sengun, translated: “Thank God, there is no problem with my knee. I will have a small treatment process because my ankle is sprained.”

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NBA's Most Improved Players Showcase Remarkable Growth And Impact

Explore the remarkable growth and impact of NBA players contending for the Most Improved Player award.

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After close win, Clippers stars impressed by improving Rockets

Kawhi Leonard on the Rockets: “Very good and very confident. Ime [Udoka] is putting them in the right position to succeed, and they are just getting better and better.”

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‘He’s damn good’: Alperen Sengun draws national praise from ESPN’s Michael Wilbon, Tony Kornheiser

“He’s damn good,” ESPN’s Michael Wilbon says of Alperen Sengun. “He might be the NBA’s Most Improved Player. He could be on the same trajectory as [Jokic].”

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Rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun sees ‘perfect coach’ in Ime Udoka

“Ime’s a perfect coach,” Alperen Sengun says of Ime Udoka and his job with the Rockets. “He’s the best coach I’ve ever had, probably.”

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‘Perfect formula’: Rockets blast Spurs behind physical defense, Alperen Sengun’s brilliance

“They put us in the mud, and we didn’t respond very well, and you got the outcome,” legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after losing in Houston.

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Alperen Sengun after dominating Victor Wembanyama: ‘He’s not that strong, yet’

“He’s really tall, but he’s not that strong yet, so I was going into his chest and put him under the rim,” Alperen Sengun says of Victor Wembanyama.

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Takeaways: Rockets burn Suns as Jalen Green (34 points) stays hot

Jalen Green had another 34-point game in Phoenix, and in the rematch, he had enough support from teammates for Houston to win versus Kevin Durant and the Suns.

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Rockets at Suns, March 2: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In what is effectively the rubber match of a three-game series between the teams over a nine-day span, Jalen Green and the Rockets will face the Suns again on Saturday.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green drops 34 points, but Rockets lack support in Phoenix

Jalen Green led the way with 34 points and a season-high seven 3-pointers, but it wasn’t enough to win on the road versus Devin Booker (35 points) and the Suns.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. excels, but Chet Holmgren rallies Thunder past Rockets

In a battle of top 2022 draft picks, Jabari Smith Jr. had another 20-15 game, but Chet Holmgren scored 19 points in the fourth quarter and rallied the Thunder to a win.

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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 123-110 win over Rockets

The best photos from the Thunder's 123-110 win over the Rockets.

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Player grades: Thunder complete 16-point comeback in 123-110 win over Rockets

Player grades for the Thunder's 123-110 win over the Rockets.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson show grit as Rockets rally past Suns

One night after struggling massively in the paint, Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points, 16 rebounds) and the Rockets flipped the script in Friday’s gritty win over Phoenix.

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Takeaways: In loss to Pelicans, Rockets bullied inside by Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas

Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas combined for 47 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists on 64% shooting as New Orleans bullied Houston in Thursday’s blowout loss.

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Rockets at Pelicans, Feb. 22: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet is back in the lineup as Houston (24-30) looks to turn things around after the All-Star break, starting Thursday in New Orleans.

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Updated Houston Rockets roster, salaries entering 2024 offseason

With Steven Adams now on the roster, here’s where the Rockets stand with payroll and player salaries entering the 2024 NBA offseason.

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Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka considers potential lineup changes

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka considers lineup changes to boost team performance after recent struggles. Player analysis and potential replacements ...

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Amen Thompson electric, but Rockets continue road misery in Memphis

Rookie guard Amen Thompson (19 points, 12 rebounds, 53% FG) was outstanding, but Houston’s road misery continued versus lowly Memphis.

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Houston Rockets GM, Rafael Stone, addresses team's inactivity at trade deadline

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains the team's relative inactivity at the trade deadline and focus on internal improvements for the future.

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