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Houston trades back from No. 26 to No. 29, drafts TyTy Washington Jr.

Houston traded back three slots from No. 26 to No. 29 in the first round. The wheeling and dealing resulted in Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. and two future second-round picks.

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Pick grades, reaction: Rockets draft Auburn’s Jabari Smith at No. 3

In a draft night stunner, Jabari Smith is now with the Rockets. Here’s our look at key takeaways from his selection, as well as reaction to the pick by NBA draft media and fans.

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Sixers trying to acquire Eric Gordon

Keith Pompey: The #Sixers are trying to acquire Eric Gordon and using Matisse Thybulle as an asset, even attempting to get a third team to participate, according to multiple league sources. The Portland Trail Blazers are willing to make a ...

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Dieter Kurtenbach: Warriors GM Bob Myers asked me who his team should draft. I’ll tell you what I told him.

Warriors general manager Bob Myers had his bare feet on the famed parquet floor of the TD Garden in Boston.

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Suns, 76ers interested in Eric Gordon

During an appearance on ESPN this Tuesday, Brian Windhorst touched on a number of notable rumors heading into the draft. We'll focus on a pair of players Daryl Morey is intimately familiar with from his time in Houston, Eric Gordon and P.J. Tucker: ...

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Suns, 76ers reportedly showing trade interest in Rockets veteran Eric Gordon

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says the 76ers and Suns are two interested trade suitors for veteran Rockets guard Eric Gordon. Talks appear to be ongoing.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone vows to be aggressive as 2022 NBA draft nears

In his final pre-draft media availability, Rockets general manager Rafael Stone took questions on Houston’s draft-day options and beyond. Here’s a look at his most noteworthy responses.

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Mavericks to guarantee Maxi Kleber’s contract for 2022-23

Tim MacMahon: Sources: Maxi Kleber remains a significant part of the Mavs' plans after the Christian Wood trade. His $9 million salary isn't guaranteed until July 4, but that is considered a formality. Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon What's the buzz ...

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Can KJ Martin aid Houston with trading up into the draft lottery?

If the Rockets are considering KJ Martin deals after his apparent trade inquiry, it could make sense to try and package Martin with 2022 draft assets to move up in the first-round order.

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2022 NBA mock drafts: Final projections for three Houston Rockets picks

Paolo Banchero, Tari Eason, Jalen Williams, and MarJon Beauchamp are among the most popular Houston Rockets picks in the final wave of 2022 mock drafts.

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Six Teams With the Best Shot at Dethroning the Warriors

As we tie up the 2021–22 NBA season with a nice, neat bow—and prepare to basically kick off the next one with the NBA draft in the next couple of days—let’s spend a few minutes talking about the Warriors. It feels more than a little strange to call this season…

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Nemanja Bjelica, Boban Marjanovic to play upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Ahead of games against Latvia in Riga and Belgium in Nis, the Serbia Basketball Federation released a list of 20 players to be available for the fixtures of the 2023 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers, as selected by national team boss Svetislav ...

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Report: Rockets receiving significant trade interest in No. 17 draft pick

Houston isn’t expected to trade its No. 3 pick, but the calculus at No. 17 on Thursday could be different, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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KJ Martin reportedly wants more playing time, mulling trade from Rockets

With an understandable desire for more playing time, KJ Martin recently spoke to the Rockets about a potential trade, Kelly Iko reports.

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Rockets keeping Boban Marjanovic?

Though the Rockets traded Wood because he no longer fit with the rebuild and to acquire a first-round pick, the Rockets are weighing keeping Marjanovic as one of the center options they are considering. They are not expected to keep other players ...

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Zach LaVine likely to re-sign for Bulls

My Bleacher Report colleague Jake Fischer reported Tuesday that his most recent reporting suggests LaVine will stay in Chicago. I've since been told that similar messaging has been conveyed to teams that were plotting to make a run at prying LaVine ...

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Hornets, Kings interested in Kevon Looney

After playing a pivotal role in Golden State's championship success, Kevon Looney's forthcoming free agency will be monitored more closely than anyone might have imagined a month ago. Charlotte and Sacramento, soon to be coached by Golden State ...

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Kenny Atkinson turns down head coaching job in Charlotte

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Kenny Atkinson has decided he won't become the Charlotte Hornets' head coach and will remain with Golden State as top assistant. After being offered job during the NBA Finals, further conversations led Atkinson to ...

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Report: Rockets expected to target center depth in free agency

The Christian Wood trade opened up the starting center spot for Alperen Sengun, but the Rockets still want to add more depth behind him, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Aggregate NBA mock draft 7.0: Ousmane Dieng moves into lottery, Jalen Williams top 20; trade talks

The NBA Draft is less than a week away, with more potential big trades on the horizon following the Christian Wood acquisition by the Dallas Mavericks, as noted throughout our new HoopsHype aggregate mock draft. To get a better projection of where ...

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Analyzing Christian Wood’s fit with Mavs: Pressure off Luka Doncic in more ways than one

DALLAS — Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison admitted in a post-playoff interview that Dallas’ desire to upgrade the frontcourt was “no secret” this offseason.

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Report: Rockets now exploring trade-up scenarios in 2022 NBA draft

With the Rockets suddenly having three first-round picks, Houston is reportedly exploring scenarios that involve trading up — both from No. 17 and even at No. 3 overall.

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Podcast: Previewing Rockets draft week with USA TODAY’s Bryan Kalbrosky

Is Paolo Banchero a lock at No. 3, or are other options still in play? NBA draft guru Bryan Kalbrosky breaks down the latest news on the Rockets, who suddenly have three first-round draft picks.

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The Warriors may have won the Finals, but the drama is just beginning with the NBA

The NBA never sleeps, y'all.

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Interviews: Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith, Rockets’ draft hopefuls speak out

Led by Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith, several potential Rockets are meeting with the media in the days leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. Here’s what they’ve had to say.

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