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Report: Ime Udoka views Jae’Sean Tate as important piece for Rockets

Jae’Sean Tate is believed to be an important piece of Ime Udoka’s #Rockets puzzle and has been among the early defensive standouts this summer, @KellyIko reports.

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Houston Rockets Land Dillon Brooks on Four-Year Deal, per Report

Houston reportedly will sign the former Grizzlies agitator in free agency.

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Rockets sign Jock Landale and trade for Patty Mills, who will be rerouted

After reaching deals with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, Houston’s busy free agency continued by trading for Patty Mills (who isn’t staying) and signing big man Jock Landale (who is staying).

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Takeaways: Rockets acquiring Dillon Brooks to bolster wing defense

The #Rockets are boosting their wing defense by acquiring Dillon Brooks, likely in a sign-and-trade with Memphis. His four-year contract with Houston will cost an average of $20 million, annually.

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NBA Twitter reacts as Rockets, Fred VanVleet reach 3-year, $130-million deal

The #Rockets have their veteran leader and floor general after signing Fred VanVleet to a three-year, $130-million deal. Here’s a look at early reaction and key takeaways.

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Report: After hiring Ime Udoka, Rockets decided against James Harden pursuit in free agency

Woj: “Once Ime Udoka came in as head coach, they started looking at the roster [and] what they wanted to do in free agency. I think Fred VanVleet has moved to the top of the list.” #Rockets

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Rockets free agency rumors: Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks lead targets (June 27)

According to veteran NBA writer Marc Stein, the #Rockets could be prioritizing Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks ahead of James Harden. Here’s our look at the latest free agency rumors.

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Cam Whitmore reacts to joining Rockets: ‘I wanted to be in Houston’

“I told them (before the draft), I wanted to be in Houston,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells @SportsVanessa. “The fit, the people, I fell in love. I was just so comfortable.”

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‘Nothing is handed out’: Ime Udoka vows to make Rockets earn playing time

“Nothing is handed out anymore,” new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Houston’s phase-two approach to its rebuild. “Some guys will play different roles than they have been.”

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Rafael Stone on Rockets rookie Amen Thompson: ‘When you see something special, you know it’

“When you see something special, you know it’s special,” #Rockets general manager Rafael Stone says of Amen Thompson. “What Amen can do, to me, jumps out.”

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Countdown to NBA Free Agency: The Players Who Could Benefit Most From a Move

With the open market just days away, a change of scenery might help these players over the long haul.

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Ime Udoka reacts to Rockets drafting Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson

“They bring a ton of things to the table,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s rookies. “I stress a defensive mentality, which they already have. Use their athleticism to their advantage.”

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Houston Rockets' 13-man NBA free agency shopping list including James Harden

The shortlist is stacking up at the Houston Rockets, with 13 top NBA talents on new head coach Ime Udoka's radar as free agency negotiations prepare to get under on June 30

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WATCH: Rockets make draft calls to welcome Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore to Houston

Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, and Patrick Fertitta all reached out to Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore to welcome in Houston’s new draft picks. Here’s what it looked and sounded like. #Rockets

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NBA draft grades: Rockets effusively praised after landing Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

With an impressive haul consisting of Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, the #Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone are earning high draft grades from NBA analysts.

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Ime Udoka, Rockets reportedly naming Tiago Splitter as assistant coach

Ime Udoka is expected to hire Brooklyn’s Tiago Splitter as a #Rockets assistant coach, as first reported by @KellyIko of The Athletic.

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‘Hyper-athletic’: Rockets enter rebuild’s next phase by doubling down on team philosophy

“We already were athletic, and we doubled down,” Rafael Stone said after the 2023 NBA draft. “It is never a bad thing to be a hyper-athletic team, and I think we will be just that.” #Rockets

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On this day: McHale, Embry, Thompson inducted; Brown, Moore drafted

On this day, Kevin McHale, Wayne Embry, and John Thompson were inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Jaylen Brown and E'Twaun Moore were drafted.

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Marcus Smart Is Harder to Replace Than the Celtics May Think

The star guard has proved himself to be the heart and soul of Boston.

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Former Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah to coach Sydney Kings

With new coach Ime Udoka filling out a new staff, former #Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah will be moving on to coach the Sydney Kings next season.

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Ime Udoka believed to covet veteran point guard for Rockets, Fred VanVleet a target

“New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka is believed to covet a veteran point guard, and Fred VanVleet is among a wide list of targets,” @MikeAScotto reports, citing league sources.

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Ranking the 7 new NBA head coaches: Who made the best hire?

How did this year's NBA head coaching cycle stack up?

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Woj: Celtics ‘finalizing a deal’ to hire Bucks’ Charles Lee as lead assistant coach

The news comes not long after word that Sam Cassell will also be joining Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla's staff for next season.

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Trevor Hudgins sees Ime Udoka bringing fire, energy to Rockets

“He brings a fire and energy, almost like a chip-on-his-shoulder energy, to the whole organization,” #Rockets guard Trevor Hudgins says of new coach Ime Udoka.

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PHOTOS: New Rockets coach Ime Udoka throws out Astros’ first pitch

New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka is getting to know Houston, with his recent activities including a ceremonial first pitch for the Astros at Minute Maid Park.

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