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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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Locked on Rockets: Reviewing Amen Thompson’s promising rookie season

Amen Thompson isn’t an NBA point guard just yet, but he still had a very successful rookie season in Houston. Today’s Locked on Rockets breaks it down.

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‘Get ready to witness greatness’: Rockets star Alperen Sengun ready for next season

“Next season, we’re turning motivation into domination,” Rockets star Alperen Sengun says. “Get ready to witness greatness.”

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NBA changes to Sunday afternoon time slot for 2024 draft lottery

In contrast to recent years, when the NBA’s draft lottery was held on Tuesday night, the 2024 version takes place Sunday afternoon on ABC.

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HoopsHype: Rockets could fit as opt-in trade suitor for Paul George

In opt-in trade scenarios, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto lists the Kings, Heat, Rockets, and Mavericks as potential options for Clippers star Paul George.

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Bleacher Report lists Jock Landale as trade candidate in Houston

With Steven Adams joining the rotation and Jock Landale having a series of team-friendly contract options, Bleacher Report views the latter as a trade candidate.

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Podcast: 2024 NBA playoffs storylines to watch for the Rockets

Most of the NBA’s most expensive teams are struggling in the 2024 NBA playoffs, and that could benefit the Rockets in the months ahead.

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‘27 straight threes?’: In new podcast, LeBron James mocks 2018 Rockets

LeBron James on the 2018 Rockets and their shooting futility in Game 7 of the West finals: “Twenty-seven straight threes? 27? And they kept shooting them?”

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Locked on Rockets: Reviewing Tari Eason’s elite but shortened sophomore season

Today’s Locked on Rockets podcast breaks down an elite season — but also a shortened one — for second-year forward Tari Eason.

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Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta Interested in Bringing WNBA Team Back to Houston

Houston has not had a WNBA franchise since 2008.

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In first Houston season, Ime Udoka finishes sixth in NBA Coach of the Year voting

Houston’s Ime Udoka finished tied for sixth in 2023-24 NBA Coach of the Year voting. Oklahoma City’s Mark Daigneault was the runaway winner.

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Alperen Sengun reflects on third year with Houston Rockets, vows better season in 2024-25

Alperen Sengun: “This past season we have improved a lot, as a Houston Rockets family. I’m proud of that, but it’s not enough for us.”

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ESPN’s Bobby Marks proposes new Jalen Green contract in Houston

ESPN’s Bobby Marks explains why a five-year, $160-million contract extension could be doable for both Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka applauds Amen Thompson’s off-ball growth

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on where Amen Thompson improved as a rookie: “Understanding how to impact the game without the ball in his hands.”

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains how young players can be more complementary

Rafael Stone on the fit of Houston’s young core: “The better you become, and the stronger your weaknesses are, the less you need somebody else to compensate.”

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Podcast: Grading Jalen Green’s third season with the Houston Rockets

Are Jalen Green’s strong numbers in the second half of the 2023-24 season a sign of what’s to come? Today’s Locked on Rockets podcast explores.

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Ime Udoka gradually adding more layers of offense to Rockets

Ime Udoka: “We’re trying to build this foundation to get our IQ up and don’t want to get too complicated offensively, at times. I think you’ll see some improvement.”

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Tyrese Maxey beats out Alperen Sengun for NBA’s Most Improved Player award

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey beat out Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Bulls guard Coby White in voting for the NBA’s 2023-24 Most Improved Player award.

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After tiebreaker draws, Rockets learn probable outcome of 2024 second-round draft pick

Houston owns Golden State’s 2024 second-round pick, and it will likely end up second among a three-team tiebreaker also involving the Heat and Kings.

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Rockets star Alperen Sengun drives increased NBA interest in Turkey

Alperen Sengun’s breakout 2023-24 season with the Rockets led to a spike in NBA interest from Turkey, according to the league’s data.

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Rockets star Alperen Sengun named Most Improved Player finalist by NBA

Houston’s Alperen Sengun, Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, and Chicago’s Coby White are the NBA’s Most Improved Player finalists this season.

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As play-in concludes, Rockets learn 2024 draft lottery odds for own pick

With Chicago and Atlanta eliminated, Houston is now locked into the No. 12 odds slot (for the May 12 draft lottery) with its own 2024 first-round pick.

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Rockets proud of Jalen Green’s growth, resiliency in 2023-24

“He was a guy I probably pushed harder than most... to improve all around,” Ime Udoka says of his first season with Jalen Green in Houston.