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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out, Tari Eason keeps rolling as Rockets blast Spurs

Rookie prospects Jabari Smith Jr. (19/9) and Tari Eason (22/11) were two-way standouts against the Spurs, leading the summer Rockets to a big victory on Monday night in Las Vegas.

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In second Rockets season, Daishen Nix improving his NBA feel

Rockets coach Rick Higgins says of Daishen Nix: “His basketball IQ is very, very high. If you pay attention and watch him, he is putting a lot of guys in position to be successful.”

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How the Texans could make a playoff push and score a top-10 draft pick in 2022

The Houston Texans are in a unique position to contend for a playoff spot and get a top-10 draft pick, pending certain circumstances fall their way.

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Jalen Green offers advice to top Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr.

“Be yourself,” Jalen Green says of his advice to Jabari Smith Jr. with the summer league Rockets. “Don’t try to force nothing. Don’t try to play out of character. Just stay locked in."

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College Conference Expansion, Realignment Scenarios. What Each League Should Do, What Will Happen?

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Cal product Korey Lee has day to remember as Astros beat Athletics

OAKLAND, Calif. — It was a day to remember for Houston catcher Korey Lee, but another one to forget for the Athletics.

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Texans’ best offseason move may have been signing CB Steven Nelson

Pro Football Focus considers the Houston Texans' best offseason move to have been the signing of free agent cornerback Steven Nelson.

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Jabari Smith Jr. finding multiple ways to impact winning for Rockets

Despite subpar shooting, Jabari Smith Jr. still made a big impact in Houston’s summer league win over the Thunder. “My shots weren’t falling, but I feel I can impact the game in different ways.”

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Guard John Wall, 31, says he’ll be happy not being main man and can help Clippers

LAS VEGAS — After injuries and a year spent out of the NBA, John Wall has no doubt he can reclaim the form of an All-Star point guard who can do everything on the court.

Los Angeles Times

Pac-12 survival guide: Expansion options (from Dallas to Spokane) if the conference holds together

Welcome to the fourth installment in a Hotline series on the future of the Pac-12.

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Young Rockets learning from experience of 2022 NBA summer league opener

“The pace of the game was way faster, and the court was bigger, so there is more spacing,” TyTy Washington says of his NBA summer league debut. Houston returns to action Saturday night.

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Eric Gordon a lock to be traded?

Zach Lowe: Eric Gordon will get traded at some point for whatever they get. Tim MacMahon: I thought it'd be by now but they'll get a first round pick for him at some point. Source: ESPN What's the buzz on Twitter? Jonathan Feigen @ Jonathan_Feigen ...

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Rockets rookie Tari Eason making immediate NBA impact with energy

“He played with so much energy, he had no energy at the end,” Rockets coach Rick Higgins says of Tari Eason’s debut (14 points, 13 rebounds). “He put everything he had into the game.”

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LT Laremy Tunsil predicted to be Texans’ non-QB MVP

NFL.com predicts left tackle Laremy Tunsil will be the Houston Texans' non-QB MVP in 2022.

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David Murphy: Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving could throw a new wrinkle into the Sixers' offseason plans

Just thinking out loud here, but if it's true that Kevin Durant has no leverage in picking his next team, why are the Nets trading him in the first place? Before I tell you why this matters to the Sixers, let's answer the question. The idea that Durant's contract will…

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. shows progress in summer league opener versus Paolo Banchero, Magic

Jabari Smith Jr. (10 points, 7 rebounds) improved as the game went along in Houston’s summer league loss to Paolo Banchero and the Magic. We’ve got postgame reaction and key takeaways.

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ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: Tilman Fertitta listening to Rockets GM Rafael Stone

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on Tilman Fertitta: “Rebuilding is not fun for a guy who spent $2.2 billion to buy an NBA franchise. But he is listening to Rafael Stone. He’s not trying to fast track it.”

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ESPN’s Zach Lowe sees Rockets as sleeping giant in 2023 free agency

ESPN’s Zach Lowe on the rebuilding Rockets: “There just aren’t many teams that are this well set up for the future, in the whole league. Free agents will go to Houston.”

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Rockets turned down trade offers from Heat, Bucks, Suns and 76ers for Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon, the subject of repeated interest around the league, was close to being traded on draft night, with the Philadelphia 76ers presumed to be the landing spot before talks ultimately fell apart, The Athletic was told. But in addition to the ...

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Jeff Driskel believes Texans QB room has ‘really good dynamic’

Jeff Driskel told @JohnHCrumpler at the Davis Mills QB Challenge the Houston Texans QB room has decent cohesion.

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Report: Rockets open to joining Kevin Durant, Nets trade as third-team facilitator

If Brooklyn trades Kevin Durant, @KellyIkoNBA reports that Houston is open to potentially serving as a third-team facilitator. Here’s why it could make sense for the Rockets and Nets.

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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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Angels Tie MLB Record for Strikeouts in a Game

Houston completed its three-game sweep of the Angels, who struggled to even put the ball in play on Sunday en route to making a dubious bit of history.

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Ray and Rodriguez spark Mariners’ 2-1 victory over Oakland

SEATTLE — Robbie Ray and Julio Rodriguez helped make sure the Mariners would head into the second half of their season on a roll.

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Texans should keep an eye on Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

If the Houston Texans are looking for another receiver, Ohio State wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba needs to be a consideration for the 2023 NFL draft.

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