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2024 NBA mock draft: Who’s projected to go to the OKC Thunder

Thoughts on the Thunder's projected additions in next year's draft?

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Ime Udoka reacts to Rockets drafting Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson

“They bring a ton of things to the table,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s rookies. “I stress a defensive mentality, which they already have. Use their athleticism to their advantage.”

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Amen Thompson’s Rockets, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs to meet twice in NBA’s 2023 preseason

Top rookies Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson won’t meet in summer league, but they will face off in two October exhibitions between the #Rockets and Spurs.

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Amen Thompson to wear No. 1 jersey, Cam Whitmore No. 7 for Rockets

With Jabari Smith Jr. switching to the No. 10 jersey, newly drafted #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will take the vacated No. 1 uniform. Cam Whitmore will be No. 7.

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Houston Rockets' 13-man NBA free agency shopping list including James Harden

The shortlist is stacking up at the Houston Rockets, with 13 top NBA talents on new head coach Ime Udoka's radar as free agency negotiations prepare to get under on June 30

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Report: James Harden’s Latest Free Agency Outlook With Rockets Adding Amen Thompson

Houston reportedly is still interested in the former MVP after selecting another guard with the No. 4 draft pick.

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Rockets are reportedly interested in Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves

It won't necessarily be easy for the Lakers to re-sign Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves this summer.

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New Rockets targets emerge in NBA’s 2023 free agency

2023 #Rockets free agency targets reportedly include names like Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Bruce Brown, Jordan Clarkson, Austin Reaves, Cam Johnson, Dillon Brooks, and Jakob Poeltl.

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Rockets free agency rumors: Brook Lopez stock up, James Harden down

As the NBA’s free agency and trade rumors heat up, Milwaukee big man Brook Lopez looks to be a realistic #Rockets target. Elsewhere, KJ Martin appears tradable for the right deal.

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Podcast: Draft reaction as Rockets land Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

#Rockets podcasters @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA offer their analysis on Houston’s 2023 draft haul of Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, along with what it means for the future.

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NBA prospects named their all-time starting lineups to save the planet, Space Jam style

Who are you taking for your version of The Tune Squad?

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WATCH: Rockets make draft calls to welcome Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore to Houston

Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, and Patrick Fertitta all reached out to Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore to welcome in Houston’s new draft picks. Here’s what it looked and sounded like. #Rockets

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Rockets release schedule for NBA’s 2023 summer league in Las Vegas

Assuming health, Amen Thompson and the summer-league #Rockets will open play in July with a nationally televised matchup versus Scoot Henderson’s Trail Blazers.

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NBA draft grades: Rockets effusively praised after landing Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

With an impressive haul consisting of Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, the #Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone are earning high draft grades from NBA analysts.

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Ime Udoka, Rockets reportedly naming Tiago Splitter as assistant coach

Ime Udoka is expected to hire Brooklyn’s Tiago Splitter as a #Rockets assistant coach, as first reported by @KellyIko of The Athletic.

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‘Hyper-athletic’: Rockets enter rebuild’s next phase by doubling down on team philosophy

“We already were athletic, and we doubled down,” Rafael Stone said after the 2023 NBA draft. “It is never a bad thing to be a hyper-athletic team, and I think we will be just that.” #Rockets

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SI:AM | The Most Fascinating Developments From the NBA Draft

Will the Hornets come to regret passing on Scoot Henderson?

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‘Chip on my shoulder’: Rockets draft a highly motivated Cam Whitmore

“Where you get picked has zero determination on how successful you are,” Rafael Stone tells @BigSargeSportz of Cam Whitmore’s slide. Stone says the #Rockets have no concerns over his health.

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Ralph Sampson breaks down iconic Boston Celtics-Houston Rockets fight in 1986 playoffs

Rockets star Ralph Sampson, a former NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer, played an instrumental role in that game.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone reacts to drafting Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

“Today was a really good day,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says after drafting Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. “We improved the potential of our team going forward.”

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Cam Whitmore perplexed by draft slide, says he’s healthy and motivated for Rockets

New #Rockets draft pick Cam Whitmore doesn’t understand the medical concerns that potentially caused him to fall to No. 20. “I feel fine,” he says. “I have no idea.”

Daily Mirror

Cam Whitmore suffers brutal NBA Draft slide after 'issues' in workouts

The NBA Draft always has one major slide, and this year it's Cam Whitmore as the Villanova prospect got picked up 20th despite being heavily backed as a top ten hopeful

Sports Illustrated

Villanova Star Cam Whitmore Drastically Falls in NBA Draft

The former Villanova standout slid down draft boards Thursday night despite his billing as one of the top prospects in the 2023 class.

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Reaction: Rockets stunningly draft Cam Whitmore at No. 20 to pair with Amen Thompson

A few days ago, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson were said to be in close competition for the No. 4 pick. Somehow, Houston emerged with both on draft night. #Rockets

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‘Win at any cost’: Amen Thompson reacts to joining Rockets in 2023 NBA draft

“I thought I saw family over there, and I thought I saw a future in Houston,” new #Rockets draft pick Amen Thompson told reporters. “So it's great to be there.”

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