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Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming steps down as head of national league

Former Houston Rockets star Yao Ming has stepped down as head of China's struggling national basketball league

The Independent UK

Key dates, deadlines for Houston Rockets in NBA’s 2023 offseason

A crucial offseason for Rafael Stone and the #Rockets is underway, with the 2023 NBA draft (June 22) and the start of free agency talks (June 30) among the key dates.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Reaction, takeaways: Rockets win NBA’s No. 4 draft pick in lottery

Houston’s prayers for Victor Wembanyama (bound for San Antonio) went unanswered, but the #Rockets did win one of the NBA’s four lottery picks for a third straight draft.

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NBA Draft order: A look at where every team is picking after the NBA lottery

Here's where every team is picking following the NBA lottery.

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NBA Draft Lottery results in full as Victor Wembanyama fate all but sealed

The NBA Draft Lottery has revealed the official order of picks ahead of this year's Draft in late June, and with wonderkid Victor Wembanyama up for grabs it's become a hotly anticipated affair

Daily Mirror

The last time each NBA lottery 2023 team actually won the No. 1 pick

Not every team has had the luck of the ping pong balls with them.

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Every NBA team’s last No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft

A few teams have never even had the No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick.

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The NBA is closer to finding out who is Victor Wembanyama

The Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs all have the best chance of winning the NBA Draft Lottery and getting the No. 1 pick.

Chicago Sun-Times

NBA Reveals All-Rookie Teams for 2022-23 Season

The league released its first- and second-team All-Rookie selections Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Looking back at all of Klay Thompson’s ‘Game 6 Klay’ performances in the playoffs

Before he suits up for his first Game 6 of the 2023 playoff run, here's a look back at some of the best "Game 6 Klay" moments.

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Kevin Porter Jr. makes presence felt at Ime Udoka’s Rockets introduction

“I see I’ve got a smart player here,” Ime Udoka joked once Kevin Porter Jr. arrived at his #Rockets introduction. “He’s trying to get some playing time already. The only guy that showed up.”

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‘Youth is not an excuse’: Ime Udoka sends initial message to Rockets

“One of my first messages (to #Rockets players) will be that youth is not an excuse,” Ime Udoka says. “I’m just trying to expedite the process of becoming professionals.”

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'Improved' Udoka eager to coach young Rockets team

Los Angeles (AFP) - New Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka reiterated his apology and said on Wednesday that he'd learned from the scandal that cost him his job as head coach of the Boston Celtics.

AFP

Ex-Celtics coach Udoka hired to guide NBA Rockets: reports

Washington (AFP) - Former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka has agreed on a deal to be hired as coach of the NBA's Houston Rockets, according to multiple media reports on Monday.

AFP

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Report: Rafael Stone sold Ime Udoka on Houston partnership over Toronto, other NBA teams

Ime Udoka and #Rockets GM Rafael Stone “moved quickly toward a partnership,” Woj reports. “Udoka decided against pursuing the Toronto job — and other potential openings.”

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Rockets finish 2022-23 season on winning streak behind rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

#Rockets rookies Jabari Smith and Tari Eason flourished Sunday in Washington as Houston (22-60) finished its 2022-23 season with three straight wins and four of five, overall.

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Rockets at Wizards: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Sunday’s 2022-23 finale at Washington could be the end of the road in Houston for Stephen Silas, whose #Rockets enter with three wins in their last four games.

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Rockets at Hornets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Stephen Silas make a late push to keep his job? With weekend games in Charlotte and Washington, it certainly can’t hurt if Houston finishes 2022-23 on a winning streak.

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Alperen Sengun outduels Nikola Jokic as Rockets blast Nuggets

“I thought Alpi had the best defensive game of his career,” Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun’s night versus Nikola Jokic and Denver. “He did an amazing job. I was proud of him.” #Rockets

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In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

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2023 NBA mock drafts: Potential Houston Rockets picks after March Madness

As the calendar turns to April and March Madness ends, here’s a look at who the latest NBA mock drafts are projecting to the #Rockets via their two 2023 first-round selections.

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Nuggets at Rockets: Tuesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The #Rockets host their final home game of the 2022-23 season on Tuesday night versus Denver, which could be without reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Kevin Porter Jr. continues surge as Rockets beat Pistons to end skid

#Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 65 points on strong efficiency as Houston held off Jaden Ivey and Detroit to end its seven-game losing streak.

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Rockets at Cavaliers: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Sunday’s Rockets-Cavaliers matchup places Jalen Green and Evan Mobley — the NBA’s No. 2 and No. 3 overall draft picks from the 2021 first round — in the spotlight. #Rockets

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Rockets at Grizzlies: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Dillon Brooks is out due to a suspension, but Ja Morant is likely back when Memphis hosts Jalen Green and the #Rockets on Wednesday. Jae’Sean Tate (sore left knee) is out for Houston.

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