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NBA Fans Roast Rockets for Reportedly Not Wanting to Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Fans were quick to pile on Houston over its lack of interest in the two-time MVP.

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Jalen Green organizes August mini-camp for 2024-25 Rockets

Fourth-year Rockets guard Jalen Green is organizing a players-only mini-camp this week, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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Rockets shutting down Cam Whitmore for remainder of NBA’s 2024 summer league

Rockets forward Cam Whitmore is done playing at the NBA’s 2024 summer league, but rookie Reed Sheppard is not, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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After leg surgery, Tari Eason to return for Rockets in summer league

After undergoing leg surgery in early March, Kelly Iko reports that appears Tari Eason is on course to return for the Rockets at the NBA’s 2024 summer league.

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Rockets reportedly interested in signing ‘two-way veteran’ in free agency

Alec Burks, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Eric Gordon could be names to watch as the Rockets pursue a “two-way veteran” in free agency, Kelly Iko reports.

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Report: Rockets have no interest in Alperen Sengun, Brandon Ingram trade with Pelicans

The Rockets have no interest in a rumored trade involving Alperen Sengun and New Orleans’ Brandon Ingram, The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports.

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Report: Grizzlies, Hornets seeking trade with Rockets for No. 3 pick; Marcus Smart of interest

Memphis and Charlotte are interested in trading for the No. 3 draft pick, Kelly Iko reports, with veteran Marcus Smart of some interest to Houston.

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Report: Donovan Clingan believed to lead Rockets’ 2024 draft board

“Donovan Clingan is gaining momentum as the No. 1 prospect for the Rockets,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports ahead of next week’s NBA draft.

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Free agent Aaron Holiday reportedly expected to move on from Rockets

“I think Aaron Holiday will leave the Rockets this summer,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko says of Houston’s pending free agent guard.

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Report: Warriors showing interest in Malik Beasley

Malik Beasley buried 224 3-pointers with the Bucks during the 2023-24 campaign.

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Report: Rockets to reengage Nets in trade talks before 2024 NBA draft

“Per team sources, the Rockets will re-engage with the Nets [on trade talks] leading up to the June 26 draft,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports.

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Report: Rockets likely to pick up options for Jock Landale, Jeff Green, Jae’Sean Tate

The Rockets appear likely to pick up the team options on Jock Landale, Jeff Green, and Jae’Sean Tate, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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Rockets monitoring Donovan Mitchell’s situation in Cleveland, The Athletic reports

If Cavs star Donovan Mitchell is available this offseason in a trade, the Rockets are among teams with potential interest, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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Rafael Stone: In 2024, Rockets are more comfortable with trading draft capital for veteran players

Rockets GM Rafael Stone: “Because we like our current roster so much, it actually provides us with more flexibility to explore creative deals of all sorts.”

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Rockets expect shooting to improve in 2024-25 through maturation

Rafael Stone on the Rockets and shooting: “As our team matures and figures out their spots and makes the right play, shooting percentages will rise.”

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Rafael Stone says Rockets are focused on bringing back core group

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone: “Our primary focus is bringing back our core group as a better core group than it was last year.”

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Ime Udoka on Houston’s roster needs: Shooting, defensive versatility, shot creation

In an interview with Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Ime Udoka identified shooting, defensive versatility, and shot creation as roster needs in Houston.

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Report: Ime Udoka to represent Rockets at 2024 NBA draft lottery

Head coach Ime Udoka was the on-stage representative when Houston won one of four draft lottery picks in 2023, and he’ll try his luck again in 2024.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone on Jalen Green: ‘He kept grinding without making excuses’

“He kept grinding without making excuses,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Jalen Green. “He has put in the work and he’s starting to really see the results.”

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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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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: 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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Ime Udoka hints at potential lineup, rotation changes for Rockets

Ime Udoka: “Maybe I have to look at the rotation and the lineup I have out there starting, and try to get five competitors out there at one time.”

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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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2024 NBA trade deadline day: Final Houston Rockets rumor updates

As the NBA’s in-season trading window enters its final hours, Houston’s Jae’Sean Tate and Aaron Holiday appear to be candidates to move.

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