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Podcast: Initial observations on 2022-23 Rockets training camp

Stephen Silas says day one of #Rockets training camp was the best he’s seen in all his NBA years. Today’s podcast explores reasons for optimism, starting with Kevin Porter Jr.’s growth.

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Stephen Silas on Rockets’ training camp opener: ‘Best I’ve ever seen’

After Tuesday’s training camp opener, Stephen Silas told the Rockets: “I’ve been around a lot of day ones in my 20-whatever year career, and this is the best one I’ve ever seen.”

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sees improvements since summer league

After two-plus months at Toyota Center, #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. explains how his game has changed since summer league. “I feel like I’m a whole different player, honestly.”

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VIDEOS: 2022-23 Houston Rockets media day interviews

If you missed any of Monday’s media day sessions from #Rockets players and executives at Toyota Center, here’s a video roundup courtesy of the @JTGatlin YouTube channel.

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Jae’Sean Tate excited by frontcourt pairing with Alperen Sengun

Rockets coach Stephen Silas expressed optimism this offseason regarding a potential Jae’Sean Tate-Alperen Sengun pairing, and Tate explained the benefits at Monday’s media day.

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Boban Marjanovic excited for veteran leadership role in Houston

“I can bring a lot of things,” veteran big man Boban Marjanovic says of his potential value to the Rockets. “Not just basketball, but in the locker room, too.”

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Interview: New assistant coach Mike Batiste on joining the Rockets

“I was honored to get the call,” new Rockets assistant Mike Batiste tells @BigSargeSportz. “Coach Silas has old school rules but has a very innovative, new school way of thinking.”

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Podcast: Key training camp storylines for the 2022-23 Houston Rockets

Our @BenDuBose breaks down key training camp and preseason storylines in Houston, led by growth from Kevin Porter Jr. and Stephen Silas.

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Poll: Rockets fans more confident in Rafael Stone than Stephen Silas

As the Rafael Stone-Stephen Silas partnership enters its third season in Houston, it’s Stone who currently seems to inspire more confidence from fans.

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Stephen Silas, Rockets expect more consistency from Kevin Porter Jr. at point guard

Stephen Silas on Kevin Porter Jr. next season: “What I want to see from him is more consistent play. Him mastering the point guard position a little bit more, and taking advantage of his gifts.”

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Stephen Silas sees Jalen Green building strength in 2022 offseason

Rockets head coach Stephen Silas tells @SportsMT about Jalen Green’s offseason work: “His big jump will be as a result of his work in the weight room. He is so much stronger.”

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Stephen Silas sees ‘different kind of vibe’ with 2022-23 Rockets

Though the Rockets are still young, head coach Stephen Silas is excited by what he’s seen this offseason. “It’s a different kind of vibe, which I’m really excited about,” Silas tells @SportsMT.

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Stephen Silas watching how Lovie Smith, Texans coach top rookie

The Texans drafted a top prospect at No. 3 overall in Derek Stingley Jr., and Stephen Silas sees parallels with the development of his own No. 3 rookie (Jabari Smith Jr.) with the Rockets.

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At NFL training camp, Stephen Silas sees parallels in Texans’, Rockets’ rebuilds

“The teaching part is so similar (to the Rockets),” Stephen Silas says of the Texans’ rebuild. “They can teach these guys how to work and can structure how they want to."

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Jalen Pitre shines on Day 6 of Texans training camp

Rookie safety Jalen Pitre played the STAR role at Baylor, and continues to shine at Houston Texans training camp.

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Veteran guard Pat Beverley endorses Rockets head coach Stephen Silas

Pat Beverley on Silas and the Rockets: “They’re headed in the right direction. They’re playing extremely hard, they’re playing fast, and they’re playing a good brand of basketball.”

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Jeff Van Gundy applauds Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas for Houston’s rebuild

Jeff Van Gundy is a believer in Rafael Stone and Stephen Silas: “A lot of teams are just bad, and they don’t have hope. I think the Rockets have had difficult records, but they have hope.”

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Stephen Silas hints at starting Jae’Sean Tate over Eric Gordon for Rockets

In a new interview with @AdamSpolane, Rockets coach Stephen Silas is hinting at Jae’Sean Tate (and not Eric Gordon) being the favorite to start at small forward.

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Assessing Jabari Smith Jr.’s Arrival at NBA Summer League

Houston's rookie could make an instant impact after being drafted with the No. 3 pick.

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When should Houston capitalize on its future Brooklyn draft picks?

The Houston Rockets own Brooklyn’s draft capital until 2027. Should they stand pat, or look to cash in some of those assets in the 2022 offseason? Here’s our look at the pros and cons.

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Interviews: Rockets practice in Houston, set 2022 summer league goals

Check out summer league practice highlights and interviews with Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington, Daishen Nix, Josh Christopher, Eron Gordon, Stephen Silas, and Rick Higgins.

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Rockets hire Lionel Hollins, Mike Batiste, and Mahmoud Abdelfattah as assistant coaches

The Rockets are hiring Lionel Hollins, Mike Batiste, and Mahmoud Abdelfattah as assistant coaches for Stephen Silas, as first reported by @MarkBermanFox26 in Houston.

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NBA free agency: Mo Bamba would be a calculated risk for Houston

What would center Mo Bamba offer to the Rockets, and how might he fit the roster? With Houston reportedly showing interest early in free agency, let’s take a look.

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Houston bolsters defense, selects LSU forward Tari Eason at No. 17

The Rockets had the NBA’s worst defense last season, and they addressed that deficiency by drafting versatile LSU forward Tari Eason at No. 17 overall on Thursday.

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Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas prioritizing development over wins in 2022-23

Rafael Stone on developing the younger Rockets: “You don’t want to stunt their growth by trying to steal a win here or there. Philosophically, we’re very cognizant of that.”

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