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Rockets sign Jock Landale and trade for Patty Mills, who will be rerouted

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).

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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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Reaction: Big man Brook Lopez spurns Rockets to re-sign with Bucks

The #Rockets got their free agency deal done with guard target Fred VanVleet, but they didn’t have the same luck with Milwaukee big man Brook Lopez, who is re-signing with the Bucks.

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Searching for fantasy football value among Houston’s receivers

Are there any diamonds in the rough to be uncovered in Houston's WR corps?

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Fred VanVleet Lands Three-Year, $130 Million Deal With Rockets, per Report

The former Raptors guard is reportedly taking his talents to Houston next season.

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NBA Twitter reacts as Rockets, Fred VanVleet reach 3-year, $130-million deal

The #Rockets have their veteran leader and floor general after signing Fred VanVleet to a three-year, $130-million deal. Here’s a look at early reaction and key takeaways.

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Friday’s NBA free agency opening meetings for Houston Rockets

Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks appear to be on Houston’s initial list for Day 1 free agency meetings in Los Angeles. Here’s our look at Friday’s updated #Rockets intel.

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Report: After hiring Ime Udoka, Rockets decided against James Harden pursuit in free agency

Woj: “Once Ime Udoka came in as head coach, they started looking at the roster [and] what they wanted to do in free agency. I think Fred VanVleet has moved to the top of the list.” #Rockets

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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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Clippers waive veteran guard Eric Gordon and avoid a steeper luxury tax bill

LOS ANGELES — The Clippers waived veteran guard Eric Gordon on Wednesday, the last day the team had to guarantee his $20.9-million salary for next season.

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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

Daily Mirror

NBA option deadline moves: Rockets keep KJ Martin, waive Daishen Nix

The #Rockets picked up KJ Martin’s $1.9-million option for the 2023-24 season, which maximizes salary cap room this offseason while keeping him trade eligible. Daishen Nix was waived.

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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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Podcast: Final thoughts entering 2023 Rockets free agency

Tonight’s @TheLagerLine explores all the considerations for #Rockets general manager Rafael Stone entering a crucial 2023 free agency period, which opens at 5:00 p.m. Central on Friday.

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Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason to play with Rockets at NBA’s 2023 summer league

Second-year forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason are expected to play for the #Rockets during some of next month’s NBA summer league games in Las Vegas, @KellyIko reports.

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Report: Rockets ‘out of the running’ for James Harden in 2023 free agency

“In recent days, I’ve understood that Houston is no longer an option for James [Harden],” @KellyIko reports. “I would call them out of the running.” #Rockets

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Ra’Shaad Samples Is Ready to Be College Football’s Next Big Success Story

The 28-year-old has a pathway to becoming the youngest head coach in the sport.

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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.

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Houston Texans training camp 53-man roster prediction: Who is safe for Opening Day?

Who are the early favorites to make the Houston Texans' 53-man roster for the season opener? | from @JohnHCrumpler

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Rockets free agency rumors: Raptors confident in Fred VanVleet return (June 28)

Multiple reports have tied the #Rockets to a potential pursuit of Fred VanVleet in Friday’s NBA free agency, but Toronto appears to be confident in keeping him. Here’s the latest rumors.

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Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning

Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who also played for New England, Houston and Baltimore during five seasons in the NFL, has died

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‘Nothing is handed out’: Ime Udoka vows to make Rockets earn playing time

“Nothing is handed out anymore,” new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Houston’s phase-two approach to its rebuild. “Some guys will play different roles than they have been.”

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Rafael Stone on Rockets rookie Amen Thompson: ‘When you see something special, you know it’

“When you see something special, you know it’s special,” #Rockets general manager Rafael Stone says of Amen Thompson. “What Amen can do, to me, jumps out.”

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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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