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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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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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Isaiah Hartenstein to Knicks

Kelly Iko: Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein is signing a two-year, $16.7 million deal with the New York Knicks, sources tell @TheAthletic. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Fred Katz @ FredKatz Very interested to see how ...

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Report: Rockets interested in Mo Bamba, Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency

Per Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Rockets will enter 2022 free agency with at least some interest in Magic big man Mo Bamba, as well as Isaiah Hartenstein of the Clippers.

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John Wall to Clippers after reaching buyout agreement with Rockets

Adrian Wojnarowski: John Wall is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Kelly Iko @ KellyIkoNBA Can confirm John Wall and the Rockets have ...

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Report: With crowded frontcourt, Rockets open to trading KJ Martin

With Houston having drafted a pair of rookie frontcourt players in Jabari Smith and Tari Eason, third-year forward KJ Martin is reportedly available by trade.

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Breakup between John Wall, Rockets gaining momentum

There were some trade talks involving a few teams on draft night, but none of those deals materialized. With the draft now behind them, the Rockets plan to reassess things with Wall. Sources say a breakup between Wall and the franchise is gaining ...

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Jabari Smith to Rockets

Kelly Iko: The Houston Rockets will draft Jabari Smith at No.3, sources tell @TheAthletic. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Todd Whitehead @ CrumpledJumper Jabari Smith has shown he is a versatile scorer *and* a versatile ...

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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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Report: Dennis Schroder not expected to return to Rockets in 2022-23

Dennis Schroder will soon turn 29 years old, and the rebuilding Rockets appear to be prioritizing minutes for younger players. Thus, it appears that he will move elsewhere as a free agent.

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Report: Rockets receiving significant trade interest in No. 17 draft pick

Houston isn’t expected to trade its No. 3 pick, but the calculus at No. 17 on Thursday could be different, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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Report: Trade talks picking up involving Rockets veteran Eric Gordon

“The (trade) conversations surrounding (Eric) Gordon are a bit more frequent now than they were around last year’s trade deadline,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko writes.

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KJ Martin reportedly wants more playing time, mulling trade from Rockets

With an understandable desire for more playing time, KJ Martin recently spoke to the Rockets about a potential trade, Kelly Iko reports.

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Report: Eric Gordon likely to start for Rockets in 2022-23 season

Houston played much better with veteran guard Eric Gordon on the court last season, and that reportedly has him well positioned to earn a starting role in 2022-23.

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Stephen Silas wants expanded playbook, better defense in 2022-23

Stephen Silas tells Kelly Iko that he plans to add more layers to his playbook for the 2022-23 season. “Last year, we were basic,” said Silas, pointing to Houston’s young roster.

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Report: Christian Wood already drawing trade interest around NBA

While the 2022 offseason is only in its infancy, Rockets big man Christian Wood is already drawing trade interest from other teams, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko.

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Teams interested in trading for Christian Wood this offseason

It's obvious why teams have been intrigued with Christian Wood in the past. He's a unicorn of a big man. That interest hasn't waned, even in the early weeks of the offseason, sources told The Athletic. Wood is talented enough to where the Rockets ...

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Teams still interested in Christian Wood

It's obvious why teams have been intrigued with Wood in the past. He's a unicorn of a big man. That interest hasn't waned, even in the early weeks of the offseason, sources told The Athletic. Wood is talented enough to where the Rockets can't let ...

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Podcast: The Athletic’s Kelly Iko on Rockets at the NBA draft combine

Kelly Iko shares his observations after spending a week at the 2022 NBA draft combine, including why he likes the potential fit of Paolo Banchero to the Rockets at No. 3 overall.

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Report: Melvin Hunt emerges as assistant coaching candidate for Rockets

Longtime NBA assistant coach Melvin Hunt is reportedly a candidate to join Stephen Silas’ coaching staff in Houston, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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G League’s Mahmoud Abdelfattah emerging as strong assistant coaching candidate for Rockets

Mahmoud Abdelfattah, who coached Houston’s G League affiliate to the 2021-22 title, is reportedly a strong candidate to join the Rockets as an assistant to head coach Stephen Silas.

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Rockets’ GM: There’s a market for John Wall

Kelly Iko: Stone says he believes there's a market for John Wall and a deal will materialize at some point. If not, he didn't rule out the possibility of a buyout but says they'll cross that bridge when they get to it. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA ...

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Armoni Brooks to G League

Kelly Iko: Free agent sharpshooter Armoni Brooks signing a deal with College Park in the G-League, league sources tell @TheAthletic. Brooks turned down several 2-way offers and the door still remains open for a Rockets reunion, sources said. Source: ...

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Teams inquiring about Armoni Brooks

Kelly Iko: Since clearing waivers, a handful of teams have inquired about free agent sharpshooter Armoni Brooks, sources tell @TheAthletic - with the door still open for a potential return to Houston. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA What's the buzz on ...

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Jae’Sean Tate drawing interest

Kelly Iko: Among the numerous players on the Rockets roster that rival teams have made inquiries about ahead of the 3 p.m ET trade deadline, forward Jae'Sean Tate has drawn recent interest, sources tell ⁦@TheAthletic⁩. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA ...

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