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KJ Martin clears the air over his departure from Houston Rockets

“I’m tired of seeing y’all say that my dad forced me out of playing in Houston,” KJ Martin says of his 2023 departure. “He had nothing to do with it.”

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Rockets, Amen Thompson distribute storm relief supplies in Houston

In the aftermath of the devastating storm that struck the Houston area on May 16, the Rockets are giving back to help residents still without power.

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Podcast: USA TODAY’s Bryan Kalbrosky on Rockets, NBA Draft chatter

Bryan Kalbrosky, national NBA staff writer with USA TODAY’s For The Win, shares his insight and perspective on Houston’s 2024 draft plans.

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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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Rockets interested in Malik Beasley as free agent, The Athletic reports

Malik Beasley shot 41.3% on 3-pointers with the Bucks last season, and that makes him a potential free agency target for the Rockets, The Athletic 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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Was Cam Whitmore an All-Rookie second-team snub? Rockets teammate Tari Eason thinks so

Rockets forward Tari Eason: “Go and watch film. Tell me if you can definitively say there are nine rookies better than Cam Whitmore.”

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Rockets’ Amen Thompson named to NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team

After a dynamic debut season with the Rockets, Amen Thompson was named to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team for the 2023-24 campaign.

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Woj believes Rockets could consider positional fit in 2024 NBA draft

“Houston, at pick three... they have, I think, way more pieces in place than Atlanta and Washington,’ ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says of the Rockets.

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Woj views Rockets as potential landing spot for Donovan Clingan, expects more interviews

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski expects UConn center Donovan Clingan to interview well with the Hawks, Wizards, and Rockets over the coming weeks.

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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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The latest 2024 NBA mock draft from Fox Sports has Donovan Clingan to the Rockets at No. 3

Is this the big man of the future in Houston?

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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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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst floats Houston as possible Donovan Mitchell suitor

With one year left on his current contract, could Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell be traded this summer? If so, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is watching Houston.

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Donovan Clingan believes in potential fit with Rockets, Alperen Sengun

Donovan Clingan on a potential pairing in Houston with Alperen Sengun: “If he’s working inside, I’ll be able to step out and shoot the 3 and be able to space the floor.”

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How Rockets representative Sam Strantz brought good-luck charm to 2024 NBA draft lottery

As Houston’s good-luck charm at the NBA draft lottery, Sam Strantz brought the beanie that his son wore in the hospital when he was recently born.

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To keep or to trade? After landing No. 3 draft pick, Rafael Stone excited by Houston’s options

“The possibility of adding another young talented player in the draft or through a trade, we’re excited about that possibility,” Rafael Stone says.

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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: Don’t be shocked if Rockets keep, rather than trade, No. 3 pick

“The key to sustained contention is getting more bang-for-the-buck from as many non-star roster spots as possible,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe writes.

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2024 NBA draft lottery: OKC Thunder lands No. 12 pick via Rockets

2024 NBA draft lottery: OKC Thunder lands No. 12 pick via Rockets.

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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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Report: Rockets interested in trading Brooklyn’s NBA draft assets for future picks

The Rockets appear interested in trading some or all of Brooklyn’s first-round draft assets for picks that are further in the future, according to the Houston Chronicle.

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Tilman Fertitta ranked No. 18 among world’s richest sports owners

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta ($9.4 billion) comes in at No. 18 on Forbes’ 2024 ranking of the 20 richest sports owners in the world.

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