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KJ Martin starts for Rockets as Kevin Porter Jr. sits out with back injury

With Kevin Porter Jr. sidelined by lower back soreness, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas opted against starting a replacement point guard and instead started KJ Martin.

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

The Pacers (7-6) are ahead of schedule this season amid a hot start by Bennedict Mathurin. In Friday’s showdown of top rookies, Jabari Smith Jr. has an opportunity to rise to the occasion.

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Podcast: Kevin Porter Jr. on Rockets’ start, new Sukuta venture

#Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. chats with our @BenDuBose to discuss Houston's start to the season, how he grades his performance, and his new @Sukuta_x business venture.

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Block party: Rockets reject Mavs, Usman Garuba enjoys career night

The Rockets had a season-high 19 blocks in Wednesday’s win at Dallas, and Usman Garuba (12 points, 100% FG, 9 rebounds) was a force with the best night of his career.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green drops 33 as rally falls short in New Orleans

Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points on strong efficiency, but Houston’s second-half rally ran out of steam in New Orleans. The team’s 26 turnovers were a big reason.

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Eric Gordon sees growth for Kevin Porter Jr. as Rockets point guard

“The dude has some real talent,” Eric Gordon says of Kevin Porter Jr. as Houston’s point guard. “It is all about him continuing to do what is best for the team.”

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Kevin Porter Jr. sparks improved ball movement for Rockets

Kevin Porter dished out a season-high 11 assists as the #Rockets made 24 3-pointers in Monday’s win at Orlando, and head coach Stephen Silas loves the improved ball movement.

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

Can Jalen Green follow up his big game in Monday’s win at Orlando with another one on Wednesday? The Rockets likely need a strong showing to compete at Toronto.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun magical as Rockets end skid in Orlando

In a matchup loaded with high picks from the last two drafts, it was Houston’s Jalen Green (34 points, 66.7% FG, 45.5% on 3s) who stole the show in Monday’s win at Orlando.

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

If the #Rockets want to flip the result in Wednesday’s rematch with the Clippers in Houston, better defense on Paul George (35 points, 57.7% FG on Monday) is a clear priority.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr. leads Rockets in competitive loss at Phoenix

The shooting slump continues for Jalen Green, but #Rockets backcourt mate Kevin Porter Jr. (26 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) showed promising signs in Sunday’s loss at Phoenix.

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Takeaways: Anfernee Simons bests Jalen Green as Rockets fall to 1-5 with loss in Portland

Anfernee Simons (30 points, 50.0% FG) significantly outplayed Jalen Green (11 points, 21.1% FG) on Friday night as Portland sent Houston to its fifth loss in six games to begin the season.

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Rockets at Trail Blazers (Oct. 28): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Even without superstar guard Damian Lillard (calf strain), the Trail Blazers are still moderate favorites (-4.5) at home over Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.’s Rockets.

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

After missing two games due to an illness, second-year center Alperen Sengun is expected to make his return when Houston continues its four-game road trip Friday in Portland.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr. leads Rockets back in close loss at Utah

Kevin Porter Jr. (24 points, 5 assists) led Houston back from a 19-point deficit in the second half, but it wasn’t quite enough in Utah on an off night by Jalen Green.

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Eric Gordon was comically unfazed as teammates Jabari Smith, Jalen Green argued on the bench

Eric Gordon looked at them like they were strangers arguing in a McDonald's.

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Full Houston Rockets 17-player payroll for 2022-23 NBA season

Now that Houston’s roster is set for the 2022-23 regular season, here’s an updated look at what each #Rockets player will make financially this season.

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Rockets at Bucks: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

One night after a close loss to Memphis, the Rockets will play night two of a tough back-to-back with a visit to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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

Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. had a statement win over Ja Morant and the Grizzlies late last season, and they’d love to do it again during Friday’s home opener at Toyota Center.

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‘Now it is real’: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green embracing early test for Rockets

“We are going to be one of the best backcourts,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his pairing with Jalen Green. “This offseason we have been working, and that chemistry is easy between me and him.”

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Rockets likely to begin season with Bruno Fernando starting at center

Bruno Fernando, not Alperen Sengun, appears likely to start at center for the #Rockets in Wednesday’s regular-season opener, per @KellyIko of The Athletic.

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

Prized rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is returning from injury and making his official NBA debut as the Rockets and Hawks kick off the 2022-23 regular season on Wednesday night.

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Rockets at Hawks: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., and the Rockets (+9.5) are significant underdogs in Wednesday’s regular-season opener on the road versus Trae Young and Dejounte Murray’s Hawks.

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Re-ranking the 23 best NBA players under 23 years old, with a new star emerging at No. 1

None of these guys have even had their Jordan Year yet??

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Podcast: Key takeaways from Rockets extending Kevin Porter Jr.

In Tuesday’s episode of @LockedOnRockets, Jackson Gatlin and Ben DuBose offer their immediate reaction and key takeaways related to Kevin Porter Jr.’s new contract extension.

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