The Latest Breaking News from Rafael Stone

Though Rafael Stone did not rule out a contract buyout, Houston’s general manager said Monday that he remains optimistic about an eventual John Wall trade.

General manager Rafael Stone, head coach Stephen Silas, and select Rockets players are meeting with the media today at Toyota Center to wrap up the 2021-22 season.

Rockets GM Rafael Stone says he is very happy with rookie guard Daishen Nix, who has become a star in the G League this season, However, there are no plans to recall him to Houston just yet.

“I think Eric’s been extraordinarily helpful to the development of our guards,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Eric Gordon. “My hope is that Dennis (Schroder) is helpful in the same way.”

In Friday’s press conference, GM Rafael Stone explained his relatively quiet 2022 trade deadline and why he sees value in veterans like Eric Gordon and Dennis Schroder for the rebuilding Rockets.

Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains how he deals with players near the trade deadline: “I try to be somebody that people feel like A) they can talk to, and B) will tell them the truth.”

The Rockets don’t have the same incentive to make moves at the 2022 trade deadline that they did in 2021, according to Rafael Stone. However, he says they are receiving more inbound calls.

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone tells Kelly Iko of The Athletic that Jalen Green’s experiences and challenges as a rookie will ultimately speed up his NBA learning curve.

Houston Rockets: .@memorialhermann Injury Update: Rockets GM Rafael Stone announced that earlier today, forward Usman Garuba underwent successful surgery to repair his fractured left wrist. The injury occurred while Garuba was on assignment with the ...