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Staying the course: As Rockets resume play, Fred VanVleet, Ime Udoka focused on internal growth

“The best version of this team we haven’t seen yet,” Fred VanVleet says of the Rockets. “That leaves opportunities for everybody.”

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Rockets at Pelicans, Feb. 22: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet is back in the lineup as Houston (24-30) looks to turn things around after the All-Star break, starting Thursday in New Orleans.

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Updated Houston Rockets roster, salaries entering 2024 offseason

With Steven Adams now on the roster, here’s where the Rockets stand with payroll and player salaries entering the 2024 NBA offseason.

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2024 NBA Rising Stars: Jabari Smith Jr. to represent Rockets at All-Star Weekend

Sophomore forward Jabari Smith Jr. will represent the Rockets in Friday’s Rising Stars challenge at the NBA’s 2024 All-Star Weekend.

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Amen Thompson electric, but Rockets continue road misery in Memphis

Rookie guard Amen Thompson (19 points, 12 rebounds, 53% FG) was outstanding, but Houston’s road misery continued versus lowly Memphis.

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Jalen Green soars to first career triple-double as Hawks clip short-handed Rockets

Jalen Green (26 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) had his first career triple-double, but Houston’s short-handed squad couldn’t complete a rally in Atlanta.

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Rockets at Hawks, Feb. 10: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Jabari Smith Jr. struggled Friday, but he was a focal point for the Rockets (34 points, 13 rebounds) in their earlier meeting with the Hawks from late December.

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Adding injury to insult: Rockets lose game to lowly Raptors, Cam Whitmore to ankle sprain

The Rockets are now a woeful 5-19 on the road this season, and the loss of Cam Whitmore (right ankle sprain) added injury to insult in Toronto.

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In close loss at Indiana, Rockets find late spark from Jalen Green, Amen Thompson

Jalen Green (30 points) and Amen Thompson (13 points, 13 rebounds) were dynamic, but Houston’s frantic comeback bid came up just short in Indiana.

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Rockets at Pacers, Feb. 6: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets are just 5-17 on the road this season, and the task becomes more difficult in Indiana with Fred VanVleet (left adductor strain) sidelined.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green continues 30-point scoring binge as Pelicans clip Rockets

Jonas Valanciunas and the Pelicans bullied Houston on the glass, but Jalen Green (31 points) continued his torrid stretch in a competitive loss by the Rockets.

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Report: Rockets open to pursuing All-Star trade at February deadline

“Houston has been pursuing upgrades to the roster, searching for another All-Star-caliber type who fits the two-way mold,” The Athletic reports.

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Pelicans at Rockets, Jan. 31: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Even with Jalen Green struggling, the Rockets won in New Orleans last month. Now, with Green surging, the Rockets are optimistic entering a rematch in Houston.

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Rockets blast Lakers as surge continues for Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore

In a potentially critical win for the play-in race, Jalen Green (34 points, 12 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (20 points in 18 minutes) kept it rolling versus the Lakers.

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Lakers at Rockets, Jan. 29: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In need of a win, Houston (21-24) kicks off a three-game homestand with Monday’s visit from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (24-23).

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Reaction: Cam Whitmore leads frantic rally as Rockets fall just short in Brooklyn

Rookie guard Cam Whitmore (19 points, 9 rebounds) led Houston’s frantic comeback bid in the fourth quarter, but the Nets had just enough of a cushion to survive.

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Rockets at Hornets, Jan. 26: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After missing two games with an ankle sprain, Jabari Smith Jr. appears poised to rejoin Houston’s lineup on Friday night in Charlotte.

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Reaction: Defenseless Rockets stunned at buzzer by Blazers, Jerami Grant

In another sluggish defensive showing, Jerami Grant beat the regulation buzzer in Houston, and the Blazers went on to shock the Rockets in overtime.

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Trail Blazers at Rockets, Jan. 24: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Jeff Green are all expected to return from recent injuries when Houston hosts Portland on Wednesday night.

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Study: Among Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. receiving most ‘hate posts’ from NBA fans

In a study from October 2022 to November 2023, Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. received the most social-media criticism among current Rockets.

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As injury replacements, Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore make first NBA starts

With Fred VanVleet (lower back tightness) and Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) out, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore each started in Houston for the first time.

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Jabari Smith Jr. again sidelined by left ankle sprain for Rockets

For a second time in under a month, Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined by a left ankle sprain for the Rockets. His return timetable isn’t yet clear.

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Celtics at Rockets, Jan. 21: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After losing in Boston last weekend, Ime Udoka will get another chance to defeat his former team when the Celtics pay a return visit to Houston on Sunday.

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Takeaways: In pivotal game, Alperen Sengun’s career night lifts Rockets over Jazz

In a game with potentially large standings implications, Alperen Sengun tied his career high with 37 points as Houston rallied past Utah in overtime.