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Mavericks vs. Thunder: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Wednesday

The Thunder will play their annual Tulsa preseason game against the Mavericks.

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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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Rockets trade four players to OKC for package led by Derrick Favors, future second-round draft pick

The Rockets are trading four veteran players to Oklahoma City in a deal bringing Derrick Favors, a future second-round draft pick, and more to Houston. Here’s our analysis of the move.

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Rockets working on new offensive sets to best utilize Alperen Sengun

“We are starting five-out, and then we are going into four-out and one-in,” Stephen Silas of Houston’s new-look offense, which aims to best utilize Alperen Sengun. “That is new for us.”

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Christian Wood’s move to Mavs sixth man will either test or reinforce Jason Kidd’s culture

DALLAS — Two days into training camp, the Mavericks are free from the dour vibes or controversies that have plagued the Phoenix Suns, the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets or the Los Angeles Lakers, to name a few.

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Mac Engel: Once again, Luka Doncic will be asked to carry a load that no other NBA superstar does

DALLAS — Luka Doncic no longer looks “fat,” or “soft.”

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Jae’Sean Tate excited by frontcourt pairing with Alperen Sengun

Rockets coach Stephen Silas expressed optimism this offseason regarding a potential Jae’Sean Tate-Alperen Sengun pairing, and Tate explained the benefits at Monday’s media day.

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Boban Marjanovic excited for veteran leadership role in Houston

“I can bring a lot of things,” veteran big man Boban Marjanovic says of his potential value to the Rockets. “Not just basketball, but in the locker room, too.”

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Alperen Sengun sees Rockets eventually becoming NBA’s best team

Conducting a full interview in English for the first time, young Rockets center Alperen Sengun made his championship plans known. “We're gonna be the best in this league, one day.”

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Rockets officially announce 2022-23 training camp roster

With 2022-23 training camp starting Tuesday in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the Houston Rockets have announced their official roster.

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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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The Pistons, by trading for Bojan Bogdanovic, prove they’re no longer tanking — and it’s the right call

Don't expect to see the Pistons tank for Victor Wembanyama.

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NBA Power Rankings: Nets still pretenders, Knicks stuck in nowhere zone

NEW YORK — Teams tend to fit neatly into boxes in the NBA. There are the haves and the have nots. There are franchises actively trying to lose and there are franchises deep into the luxury tax because their championship windows require full commitment.

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Report: Rockets expected to keep Boban Marjanović into regular season

Marc Stein: “League sources say that the Rockets, as it stands, are still operating under the belief that Boban Marjanović has a place on their opening-night roster.”

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Trade aggregation date arrives for Rockets and players acquired in Christian Wood deal

As of this week, the Rockets can aggregate the salaries of Boban Marjanovic, Trey Burke, Sterling Brown and Marquese Chriss (acquired for Christian Wood) in potential trades.

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Two more leaks from Lakers’ schedule for 2022-23 season

Two more key matchups this upcoming season for the Lakers have been released.

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Rockets add to backup center depth by signing Willie Cauley-Stein

Willie Cauley-Stein will join Bruno Fernando as potential backup center candidates with the Rockets behind new starter Alperen Sengun. Both will be evaluated during training camp.

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Best, Worst and Most Surprising Moves of the NBA Offseason

Kevin Durant’s trade request, the Rudy Gobert blockbuster deal and the Hawks’ gamble on Dejounte Murray highlight an eventful offseason.

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Stephen Silas sees ‘different kind of vibe’ with 2022-23 Rockets

Though the Rockets are still young, head coach Stephen Silas is excited by what he’s seen this offseason. “It’s a different kind of vibe, which I’m really excited about,” Silas tells @SportsMT.

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Christian Wood sees new NBA home of Dallas as calmer than Houston

“Love the city,” former Rockets center Christian Wood says regarding his new NBA home of Dallas. “It’s a little bit calmer than Houston, thank God.”

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NBA Offseason Grades: Marks for Every Team in the West

Which teams scored the highest this offseason? Which scored the lowest?

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Scottie Barnes, Christian Wood among NBA players supporting Jalen Green’s basketball camp

Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes and former Rockets teammate Christian Wood are among the NBA players showing support to Jalen Green at his annual basketball camp.

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2022 NBA offseason grades: Rockets given high marks by experts

The Rockets didn’t make any big moves in 2022 free agency, but they appear to have had another strong draft, and that’s enough for many experts to give them a high offseason grade.

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In halftime brawl, Vernon Maxwell recalls wanting to stab Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon

In a halftime brawl, former Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell recalls having a plan to stab Hakeem Olajuwon with broken glass before police came in — with guns drawn — to break it up.

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Podcast: August 2022 Rockets financial update with David Weiner

NBA salary cap guru David Weiner (@BimaThug) joins our latest podcast with a Houston Rockets financial update covering the remainder of the 2022 offseason and 2023 free agency.

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