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Rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore set career highs as Rockets blast Raptors

Rockets rookies Amen Thompson (19 points, 7 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (25 points, 6 rebounds) each set career-highs Friday as Houston routed Toronto.

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Report: West playoff contender interested in Andre Drummond trade

Chicago Bulls big man Andre Drummond has drawn potential trade interest from the Houston Rockets.

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Takeaways: Rockets swarm Hornets as Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore break out

Jalen Green (36 points, 10 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (24 points, 11 rebounds) each had their best games of the season as the Rockets routed Charlotte on the road.

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Takeaways: In pivotal game, Alperen Sengun’s career night lifts Rockets over Jazz

In a game with potentially large standings implications, Alperen Sengun tied his career high with 37 points as Houston rallied past Utah in overtime.

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Alperen Sengun dominates, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson break out as Rockets rip Nets

First-round rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore had some of their most encouraging minutes yet as Houston rallied past Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, but Eric Gordon burns Rockets

Jalen Green snapped his recent slump with 23 points and six 3-pointers, but it couldn’t offset a scorching night by Suns guard Eric Gordon in his return to Houston.

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Takeaways: Rockets clinch season series versus Denver as Jalen Green ices first road win

Jalen Green scored an efficient 25 points and iced the game late as Houston secured its first road win and the season series over the defending NBA champs.

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Through 14 games, Ime Udoka’s Rockets own NBA’s No. 1 defense

After Friday’s demolition of Denver, Ime Udoka’s surging Rockets — who have won eight straight games at home — now own the NBA’s top defense.

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Winning streak: Rockets blast Kings as Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. shine

Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 47 points and 20 rebounds on elite shooting as Houston bullied its way past Sacramento and into a winning streak.

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Takeaways: Cam Whitmore dazzles off bench as Rockets win preseason opener

Cam Whitmore followed up his dynamic summer-league run with 15 points (60.0% FG, 75.0% on 3-pointers) in Houston’s preseason opener, leading the #Rockets to a win over Indiana.

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Fred VanVleet excited to join, lead Rockets for first training camp

“The goal is to get this franchise back to where it’s supposed to be and where it has been,” Fred VanVleet says of his new team. “There’s a rich tradition here.” #Rockets

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Report: Rockets rookie Amen Thompson fully cleared after summer ankle injury

After suffering a grade-two ankle sprain at summer league, #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson is now healthy and ready to go for training camp, @KellyIko reports.

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Rockets, NBA issue statements on Kevin Porter Jr.’s assault arrest

Both the Houston Rockets and the NBA issued statements Monday after Kevin Porter Jr.’s arrest in New York for alleged assault and strangulation.

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Rockets’ staff reportedly impressed by Jalen Green’s conditioning, fitness

.@KellyIko on Jalen Green: “Sources said the staff was particularly pleased by the young guard’s conditioning and fitness level, especially in early August, when players are still vacationing.”

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Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley impressed after coaching Jalen Green with Team USA

Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley, who recently coached Jalen Green on the U.S. Select Team, tells @KellyIko that he was very impressed by the young #Rockets guard.

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Podcast: Knicks, Rockets could be eventual trade suitors for 76ers’ Joel Embiid

The Athletic’s Kelly Iko: “Moving forward, I do think New York and Houston are the two teams to watch if Joel (Embiid) says, ‘I want to leave, too.’”

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In 2023 offseason, Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate focused on shooting

“It’s always coming back to shooting, but also just being comfortable and being confident and taking the shots,” Jae’Sean Tate tells @KellyIko of his offseason work. #Rockets

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Tari Eason watching more film in 2023 offseason, including of Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard

#Rockets forward Tari Eason tells @KellyIko that he’s doing a lot more film study in the 2023 offseason, including of Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard.

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Ben Sullivan: Talent ‘jumps off the page’ for Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore

Ben Sullivan on #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore (via @KellyIko): “The raw talent jumps off the page. His physical gifts, speed, athleticism, explosiveness. ... I really like it.”

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Rockets reportedly intrigued by future lineups with Jabari Smith Jr. at center

“In the playoffs, when people start switching everything more and more, he projects to be a really interesting big,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Jabari Smith Jr. (via @KellyIko).

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Could the Boston Celtics be interested in veteran point guard John Wall?

Former All-Star John Wall recently held a private workout in Las Vegas, and the Celtics were one of a handful of teams in attendance.

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Dillon Brooks excited to work with young Rockets forward Tari Eason

“I can’t wait to work with Tari (Eason),” Dillon Brooks tells @KellyIko. “I feel like he can be a great player in this NBA — especially a great defender — and grow his game.” #Rockets

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Amen Thompson sidelined by left ankle sprain for rest of Rockets’ summer league

#Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will miss the remainder of the NBA’s 2023 summer league with a left ankle sprain suffered in the closing moments of Friday’s win.

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Report: Rockets surveying market for guard depth in 2023 free agency

Though they’ve used most of their financial resources, the #Rockets would still like to add more guard depth in 2023 free agency, @KellyIko reports.

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Report: Dillon Brooks’ new Rockets contract includes bonuses, incentives

The four-year, $80-million deal between the #Rockets and Dillon Brooks is believed to include bonuses and incentives, @KellyIko reports.

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