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Star rapper and Raptors super fan Drake tells Fred VanVleet: “Good luck with everything on the Guangdong Dragons... I mean, the #Rockets.”

The Toronto rapper had jokes for Fred VanVleet following his Raptors exit.

With a need for veteran leadership and frontcourt help, the #Rockets are signing NBA champion Jeff Green to a one-year, $6-million contract. @MikeAScotto was first with the news.

LOS ANGELES — Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook is returning to the Clippers after agreeing to a two-year contract that includes a player option for the second season, a person with knowledge of the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.

On one of the most active transaction days in franchise history, the #Rockets traded KJ Martin to the Clippers for two future second-round draft picks.

Hours after the #Rockets traded Usman Garuba and TyTy Washington to Atlanta, Houston sent Josh Christopher to Memphis. It’s part of an enormous roster shuffle in the 2023 offseason.

In contrast to initial reports, Fred VanVleet’s new contract with the #Rockets is only guaranteed for two seasons. Year three is a team option.

Houston reportedly will sign the former Grizzlies agitator in free agency.

After reaching deals with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, Houston’s busy free agency continued by trading for Patty Mills (who isn’t staying) and signing big man Jock Landale (who is staying).