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Draymond Green’s Latest Dirty Move Somehow Didn’t Lead to Him Being Ejected

The Warriors star was called for a technical foul after trying to trip Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr.

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Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

After flailing in Phoenix, KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston offered exactly that.

Sports Illustrated

Houston Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr. Agree to Five-Year, $122 Million Extension

The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams of the early NBA offseason.

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Kevin Durant Trade Update: How Houston Can Afford Kevin Durant Without Breaking the Rockets Core Lineup

Houston lands Kevin Durant without breaking their young core. Here's how savvy cap management and strategic planning made the blockbuster trade happen.

International Business Times UK

Bill Simmons Floats Bold Celtics Trade Idea That Would Send Jaylen Brown to Rockets

Bill Simmons floated a trade idea sending Jaylen Brown to the Rockets in order

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Jabari Smith Jr. Sidelined After Sustaining Hand Injury at Rockets Shootaround

Smith fractured his left hand at Friday's shootaround in Houston.

Sports Illustrated

2024–25 NBA Scouting Report: Southwest Division

An opposing team’s scout breaks down the division heading into the season.

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Jalen Green organizes August mini-camp for 2024-25 Rockets

Fourth-year Rockets guard Jalen Green is organizing a players-only mini-camp this week, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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PHOTOS: Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. join USA Basketball training camp

As part of the Select Team, Rockets prospects Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. joined this week’s USA Basketball training camp for the Olympics.

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Rockets players Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale expected to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Rockets players Dillon Brooks and Jock Landale appear set to play for Canada and Australia, respectively, at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Rockets prospects Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson named to USA Basketball select team

Third-year Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. and second-year guard Amen Thompson will be part of the 2024 Select Team for USA Basketball.

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Report: Hawks, Wizards considering Donovan Clingan at top of 2024 NBA draft

If Donovan Clingan is drafted at No. 1 or No. 2, that would leave at least one of Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher available to Houston at No. 3 overall.

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Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson to work as NBA Finals correspondents

Young Rockets prospects Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson will work as player correspondents for Game 1 and Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals in Boston.

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Report: Don’t be shocked if Rockets keep, rather than trade, No. 3 pick

“The key to sustained contention is getting more bang-for-the-buck from as many non-star roster spots as possible,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe writes.

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As Rockets adjust tactics, Jabari Smith Jr. thrives offensively at center

Since moving to center after Alperen Sengun’s injury, Jabari Smith Jr. is scoring 16.4 points per game while shooting over 40% on 3-pointers.

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Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating three as Mavs win

Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving have played key roles as Dallas claimed a crucial overtime win over Houston, while Josh Giddey starred for the Thunder.

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March memories: Rockets finish with NBA’s best monthly record

The Rockets finished March with the NBA’s best monthly record among all teams, and it’s their first time doing so since the 2017-18 season (65 wins).

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As Rockets’ streak hits 10, Jabari Smith Jr. makes up for lost time with clutch plays in OKC

“We just showed the team that,” Ime Udoka says of Jabari Smith Jr.’s clutch 3-pointer in Wednesday’s win. “Basically, it was our favorite play of the game.”

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In aftermath of fight, NBA suspends Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. for Monday’s game vs. Portland

In the aftermath of Saturday’s physical altercation, the NBA suspended Utah’s Kris Dunn for two games and Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. for one.

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NBA Ejection: Rockets' Smith Jr. And Jazz's Dunn Fight

A recent altercation between Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz players led to ejections in a game, highlighting the intensity of professional basketball.

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After sluggish start, Rockets find inspiration from Ime Udoka

“He told us to wake up,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of Ime Udoka’s halftime message in Washington. “We had to come with a sense of urgency, and we did that.”

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With Alperen Sengun out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale stepping up in frontcourt for Rockets

The Rockets haven’t lost a game since Alperen Sengun’s injury, and improved play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale is a big reason for it.

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Spacing and switching: Rockets adapt to life with Jabari Smith Jr. at center

Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff on the Rockets: “Playing smaller, playing switchable lineups, more five-out spacing, it does make them a little bit of a different team.”

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Ime Udoka sees Alperen Sengun’s final injury diagnosis as good news for Rockets

“The best news is that it is not broken, and no ligaments torn,” Ime Udoka says of Alperen Sengun's diagnosis. “In the big picture, it was good news.”

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With Alperen Sengun injured, Rockets promote Amen Thompson to starting lineup

With Alperen Sengun sidelined by injury, Houston’s initial starting five will consist of Jabari Smith Jr. sliding to center and Amen Thompson taking a forward spot.

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