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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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Pick grades, reaction: Rockets draft Auburn’s Jabari Smith at No. 3

In a draft night stunner, Jabari Smith is now with the Rockets. Here’s our look at key takeaways from his selection, as well as reaction to the pick by NBA draft media and fans.

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Rockets Take Auburn’s Jabari Smith With No. 3 Pick in Draft

The Tigers star has found a new home in Houston.

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Sixers trying to acquire Eric Gordon

Keith Pompey: The #Sixers are trying to acquire Eric Gordon and using Matisse Thybulle as an asset, even attempting to get a third team to participate, according to multiple league sources. The Portland Trail Blazers are willing to make a ...

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Patrick Fertitta praises Rafael Stone, Eli Witus for Harden trade decision

Per ESPN, Patrick Fertitta credits Rafael Stone and Eli Witus for “making the hard and, at the time, very unpopular decision” to prioritize draft capital in the Harden trade.

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Report: Rockets increasingly firm in drafting Paolo Banchero at No. 3

Duke forward Paolo Banchero is increasingly likely to be drafted tonight by the Rockets at No. 3 overall, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

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2022 NBA Mock Draft: Jabari Smith to Magic, Chet Holmgren to Thunder

Orlando appears ready to select Jabari Smith Jr. at No. 1 and more projections on draft day.

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Paolo Banchero emerges late as betting favorite for No. 1 pick

In the early morning hours prior to the 2022 NBA draft, Duke’s Paolo Banchero stunningly emerged as a betting favorite to be picked at No. 1. Here’s what it might mean for the Rockets.

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2022 NBA draft: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Here’s how to watch, along with what to watch for from a Rockets perspective, when the 2022 NBA draft tips off on Thursday night.

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Sources: Sixers pursuing P.J. Tucker; Matisse Thybulle and No. 23 pick being shopped to create cap space

PHILADELPHIA — Is Daryl Morey bringing the Houston Rockets East to Philly?

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‘Aggressive’ Rockets GM Rafael Stone finds support from Tilman Fertitta

Rafael Stone on Houston’s pre-draft approach: “That’s probably the biggest commonality that Tilman and I bring. We’re aggressive people. We’re going to call everybody 5,000 times.”

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No. 1 to No. 30: Every first round selection in our NBA mock draft

The NBA draft gets underway on Thursday night and the one of the biggest questions for hoops fans is: Where will Chet Holmgren land?

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SMU Mustangs Preview 2022: Season Prediction, Breakdown, Key Games, Players

SMU College Football Preview 2022: Team breakdown, season prediction, keys to the campaign, and what you need to know

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Suns, 76ers interested in Eric Gordon

During an appearance on ESPN this Tuesday, Brian Windhorst touched on a number of notable rumors heading into the draft. We'll focus on a pair of players Daryl Morey is intimately familiar with from his time in Houston, Eric Gordon and P.J. Tucker: ...

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Suns, 76ers reportedly showing trade interest in Rockets veteran Eric Gordon

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says the 76ers and Suns are two interested trade suitors for veteran Rockets guard Eric Gordon. Talks appear to be ongoing.

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Report: John Wall Exercising Player Option for 2022–23 Season

He’ll reportedly make $47.4 million next season.

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Report: Resolution between Rockets, John Wall expected in near future

Rockets guard John Wall officially opted in for the final year of his existing contract, and a resolution on his future is expected soon, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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John Wall opts in for the 2022-23 season

Shams Charania: Houston Rockets' John Wall's agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, has informed the organization that the guard exercised his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter ...

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Tilman Fertitta stresses longer-term perspective, draft emphasis with Rockets rebuild

With Houston clearly aggressive in trade talks leading up to the 2022 NBA draft, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta made it clear Tuesday that longer-term perspective is most important.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone vows to be aggressive as 2022 NBA draft nears

In his final pre-draft media availability, Rockets general manager Rafael Stone took questions on Houston’s draft-day options and beyond. Here’s a look at his most noteworthy responses.

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Mahmoud Abdelfattah, Lionel Hollins gaining momentum in Houston’s assistant coaching search

G League head coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah and former NBA head coach Lionel Hollins are gaining momentum in Houston’s assistant coaching search, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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Can KJ Martin aid Houston with trading up into the draft lottery?

If the Rockets are considering KJ Martin deals after his apparent trade inquiry, it could make sense to try and package Martin with 2022 draft assets to move up in the first-round order.

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Report: Mike D’Antoni to Meet With Michael Jordan About Hornets Job

Charlotte was forced back to the drawing board after Kenny Atkinson elected to stay an assistant in Golden State.

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2022 NBA draft: Tuesday’s news and notes relevant to the Rockets

Tuesday’s draft tidbits suggest that Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, and Paolo Banchero are hoping to land in Orlando, Oklahoma City, and Houston, respectively.

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2022 NBA mock drafts: Final projections for three Houston Rockets picks

Paolo Banchero, Tari Eason, Jalen Williams, and MarJon Beauchamp are among the most popular Houston Rockets picks in the final wave of 2022 mock drafts.

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