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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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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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Windhorst Believes 76ers ‘Willing’ to Offer Close to Max Contract for James Harden

The NBA analyst believes Philadelphia is prioritizing the guard this offseason.

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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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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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Astros’ Stanek Went Ballistic on Umpire After Balk Call Led to Go-Ahead Run

The controversial call gave the Dodgers the winning run in Saturday’s tilt against Houston.

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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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Should the Eagles target any of the remaining top NFL free agents?

We're taking a hypothetical look at how the top remaining NFL free agents would fit with the Philadelphia Eagles

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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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Texans’ secondary considered bottom-5 group in the NFL

The Houston Texans' secondary is considered one of the bottom-5 position groups in the league according to Pro Football Focus.

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Texans sign rookie DE Will Anderson

The Houston Texans signed No. 3 overall DE Will Anderson to a standard rookie contract.

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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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WR Noah Brown picked the Texans for ‘new, fresh opportunity’

After spending the first six seasons of his career in the same place, receiver Noah Brown decided to sign with the Houston Texans for a fresh start.

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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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‘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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