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‘Biggest day of my life’: Kevin Porter Jr., Rockets react to contract extension

With his #Rockets contract extension finalized, Kevin Porter Jr. called it “the biggest day of my life,” and Stephen Silas teared up at a question by our @BigSargeSportz. More from Toyota Center:

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Rockets officially announce Kevin Porter Jr. contract extension

Rafael Stone on Kevin Porter Jr.: “He’s expressed how happy he is to be with this organization and has shown his commitment to putting in the work, both on and off the court.”

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Stephen Silas impressed by growth of Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green

“It wasn’t your turn, my turn,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of performances by Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. during the preseason. “It was the ball movement that I loved.”

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Report: Kevin Porter Jr., Rockets Agree to Contract Extension

The guard is entering his third season with Houston.

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Rockets extending Kevin Porter Jr. for up to four years, $82.5 million

On Monday’s contract extension deadline day for 2019 first-round draft picks, the Rockets and Kevin Porter Jr. struck a deal. Here’s a look at what we know so far.

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Rockets nearing contract extension deadline for Kevin Porter Jr.

Will they, or won’t they? Monday at 5 p.m. Central is the NBA’s contract extension deadline for Kevin Porter Jr. and the Rockets.

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2022-23 Houston Rockets statistics, player grades for preseason play

The Rockets went 3-1 in preseason play, and electric numbers by second-year guard Jalen Green (22.0 points, 43.3% on 3-pointers, 3.3 assists in 26.3 minutes) were a big reason why.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green scores 33 as Rockets blast Pacers in preseason finale

Jalen Green dropped 33 points in 29 minutes on efficient shooting as the Rockets (3-1) won at Indiana (2-2) in the preseason finale. Here’s our look at key takeaways and postgame reaction.

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

Integrating Alperen Sengun with the starting lineup will be a clear priority when Houston wraps up its 2022-23 preseason with Friday’s visit to Indiana.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green flourish, but Alperen Sengun struggles in loss to Miami

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green played well, but the Rockets struggled to overcome a bad night by Alperen Sengun in Monday’s loss at Miami. Here’s our look at the key takeaways.

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As distractions ease, Stephen Silas ready for first normal season in Houston

“It is for sure different from Year 1 and Year 2,” Stephen Silas says of the 2022-23 Rockets. “I might have a few more gray hairs because of those first couple of years.”

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PHOTOS: Rockets pose for portraits at 2022-23 media day

Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. are among many #Rockets who took part in official media day photo shoots at the opening of training camp.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason have dazzling debuts as Rockets blast Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. put on a show with 21 points (6-of-8 on 3-pointers) in 24 minutes as Houston crushed San Antonio in the preseason opener. Here’s a look at postgame interviews and analysis.

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Kevin Porter Jr. impressed by Usman Garuba’s growth for Rockets

Kevin Porter Jr. on Usman Garuba’s offseason progress: “Usman came back looking a lot faster. He’s looking good. He’s more coordinated. He’s knowing his spots on defense.”

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

Top rookie Jabari Smith Jr. will make his Toyota Center debut when the #Rockets open preseason play by hosting the Spurs on Sunday night. Tipoff is at 6:00 p.m. Central.

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Podcast: Initial observations on 2022-23 Rockets training camp

Stephen Silas says day one of #Rockets training camp was the best he’s seen in all his NBA years. Today’s podcast explores reasons for optimism, starting with Kevin Porter Jr.’s growth.

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sees improvements since summer league

After two-plus months at Toyota Center, #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. explains how his game has changed since summer league. “I feel like I’m a whole different player, honestly.”

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VIDEOS: 2022-23 Houston Rockets media day interviews

If you missed any of Monday’s media day sessions from #Rockets players and executives at Toyota Center, here’s a video roundup courtesy of the @JTGatlin YouTube channel.

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Kevin Porter Jr. in ‘beautiful space’ as Rockets enter 2022-23 season

“Being in the space I am in now and looking back, it’s a beautiful space to be in,” Kevin Porter Jr. says. “I found joy in everyday life, not just getting on the court.”

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Rockets issue updated height, weight measurements for 2022-23 roster

In updated #Rockets measurements, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun have put on weight, while Sengun, Kevin Porter Jr., and Jabari Smith Jr. are taller than their past figures.

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Report: Rockets, Kevin Porter Jr. still hoping for contract extension

“It’s clear Porter and Houston have hopes of getting an extension done ahead of the 2022-23 season,” Kelly Iko writes in The Athletic. The deadline for any deal is Monday, Oct. 17.

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Podcast: Key training camp storylines for the 2022-23 Houston Rockets

Our @BenDuBose breaks down key training camp and preseason storylines in Houston, led by growth from Kevin Porter Jr. and Stephen Silas.

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Dennis Schröder joins Lakers, officially moves on from Rockets

As expected, veteran guard Dennis Schröder won’t be back with the Rockets in the 2022-23 season. He signed a one-year deal to reunite with the Lakers.

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Rockets, Fertitta family honor Houston’s first reponders on Patriot Day

To honor the sacrifices of Sept. 11, 2001, Rafael Stone, Gretchen Sheirr, Jae’Sean Tate, and Kevin Porter Jr. were among Rockets leaders who took time to visit Houston’s first responders.

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Bleacher Report proposes Rockets trade for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell

Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley is proposing a trade involving Kevin Porter Jr., Eric Gordon, and draft assets for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, but that may not make sense for Houston.

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