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Ranking James Harden’s 8 best and most ridiculous trade demand tactics by hilariousness

James Harden's trade demand playbook is the funniest thing in the world

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Fact vs Fiction: Winning Time season 2 episode 2 — Magic Johnson and Norm Nixon's feud

After Winning Time season 2 episode 2, viewers have questions about what happened to the Lakers in the 1981 NBA Playoffs and the feud between Magic and Norm.

WhatToWatch

Report: Rockets signing Germany’s Joshua Obiesie to training-camp deal

The #Rockets are signing Joshua Obiesie to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 training camp contract, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. Now 23 years old, Obiesie is a 6-foot-6 wing from Germany.

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Bulls’ Javon Freeman-Liberty receives summer league honors

Chicago Bulls Summer League standout Javon Freeman-Liberty was named to the All-Summer League Second Team.

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Suspended Grizzlies star Ja Morant shows sadness at Dillon Brooks exit

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant reacted on social media to the offseason departure of Dillon Brooks to the Houston Rockets, with the move officially announced on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Rockets officially announce deals with Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, Jeff Green

Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, and Jeff Green are all officially Rockets. Here’s how the team announced each of its July 2023 transactions to date.

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Fred VanVleet aiming to make teammates better, lift Rockets to playoffs

“We’ve got to get the Houston Rockets in the playoffs. That’s where my mind is at,” Fred VanVleet says. “One thing that I’ll be able to do is get the best out of my teammates.”

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Rockets gain tradable salary for future with uniquely structured Jock Landale, Jeff Green contracts

With no guaranteed money owed after next season, the uniquely structured multi-year contracts given to Jock Landale and Jeff Green could help the #Rockets in future trades.

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The 5 worst contracts from 2023 NBA free agency, including Dillon Brooks’ bizarre deal with Rockets

Well, these NBA deals don't make a lot of sense.

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NBA Free Agency: Who’s left for the Nets to sign?

And just like that, the free agency pool is barren.

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Rockets announce full roster for NBA’s 2023 summer league

Headlined by top rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, the #Rockets released their complete roster for the NBA’s 2023 summer league in Las Vegas. Their first game is Friday, July 7.

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Drake makes his feelings on Fred VanVleet's move to Houston Rockets crystal clear

Fred VanVleet signed a blockbuster contract with the Houston Rockets in free agency, leaving the Toronto Raptors an NBA champion - and rapper Drake left a parting shot on his Instagram

Daily Mirror

Drake trolls Rockets on Fred VanVleet’s farewell post to Toronto

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

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Rockets sign NBA veteran Jeff Green to one-year, $6-million contract

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.

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NBA fans couldn’t believe Dillon Brooks landed a 4-year, $80 million contract with the Rockets

Dillon Brooks just landed a MASSIVE new deal with the Rockets. NBA fans couldn't believe it.

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Takeaways: Rockets acquiring Dillon Brooks to bolster wing defense

The #Rockets are boosting their wing defense by acquiring Dillon Brooks, likely in a sign-and-trade with Memphis. His four-year contract with Houston will cost an average of $20 million, annually.

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NBA free agency opening rumors: Jakob Poeltl in mix for Rockets (June 30)

If Brook Lopez returns to Milwaukee, Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl could receive strong #Rockets interest, @MikeAScotto reports. In the final hours before Friday’s free agency, here’s the latest intel.

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Kyrie Irving set to meet Phoenix Suns and at least two other NBA teams as move nears

Kyrie Irving is scheduled to meet with the Phoenix Suns as NBA free agency date quickly approaches as the Houston Rockets and LA Lakers try for to gain his signature

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The Houston Rockets might have a new logo and nobody initially seemed to notice it

Did the Houston Rockets just switch it up on us?

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Free agency eve rumors: NBA teams expect Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks to join Rockets

Rival teams are expecting Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to reach contract agreements with the #Rockets shortly after NBA free agency opens on Friday night, @TheSteinLine reports.

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Rockets free agency: Momentum builds for Fred VanVleet, slows for James Harden, Brook Lopez

The #Rockets could soon offer Fred VanVleet a maximum-salaried contract for two years, but James Harden and Brook Lopez look increasingly likely to stay put, according to reports.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

If James Harden leaves the Sixers, who will replace him? Tracking point guard options in free agency.

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers' "Scenario A," as president of basketball operations Daryl Morey termed it last month, is re-signing James Harden (presumably after he declines his $35.6 million player option for next season). Not just because the former MVP is still a 20-and-10 player who led the NBA in assists…

Daily Mirror

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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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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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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