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Paolo Banchero was looking forward to getting drafted by the Rockets amidst rumors

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero was satisfied with what he was hearing leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. "Just all the stuff that was being put out there was that I was going No. 3 to Houston," Banchero told Yahoo Sports after he was shut down ...

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Paolo Banchero says his head was in Houston prior to 2022 draft day

“I was a little surprised they called,” top NBA draft prospect Paolo Banchero tells Yahoo’s Chris Haynes, referring to the Magic. “Again, my mind was in Houston.”

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Stephen Silas hints at starting Jae’Sean Tate over Eric Gordon for Rockets

In a new interview with @AdamSpolane, Rockets coach Stephen Silas is hinting at Jae’Sean Tate (and not Eric Gordon) being the favorite to start at small forward.

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Draymond Green: Paolo Banchero is one of the ones

Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors talisman had nothing but praise for Banchero. According to Green, what he saw from the former Duke standout was enough for him to realize that Paolo Banchero is the real deal: "Paolo Banchero, I ...

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‘The NBA’s Coachella’: how Summer League became an unmissable event

The NBA cinematic universe has descended on Vegas for Summer League, a junkie’s paradise where players, coaches and execs rub shoulders with the rest of us

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Assessing Jabari Smith Jr.’s Arrival at NBA Summer League

Houston's rookie could make an instant impact after being drafted with the No. 3 pick.

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NBA Summer League: First Impressions on Top Rookies and Surprise Standouts

Here are 10 takeaways from Las Vegas at the midway point of the summer showcase.

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No. 1 Pick Paolo Banchero Won’t Play in Rest of Summer League

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he wants to evaluate other players on the summer league roster for potential roster spots.

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Rockets see improved mentality, team approach driving defensive growth

Rick Higgins on Houston’s improved defense: “They looked at each other and decided they were going to put more physicality, more effort, and more togetherness into the game.”

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Paolo Banchero leads Magic to thrilling summer-league win over Kings

LAS VEGAS — Paolo Banchero made it clear he wants to show during summer league that he can become a “go-to guy” for the Orlando Magic.

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Banchero Shows Off During Mic’d Magic-Kings Summer League Game

The 2022 No. 1 pick anchored Orlando with another standout effort on Saturday.

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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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Rockets, Kevin Porter held preliminary extension talks?

Zach Lowe: Kevin Porter, Jr. is the wildcard to me. He's up for an extension. I've heard there have been some very, very, very, very, very, very, very preliminary talks about talking at some point in the future, but some openness to a deal there. ...

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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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Jabari Smith Jr. settling in for Rockets, ready to get more involved

Jabari Smith Jr. on his Rockets debut (10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists): “Coming into the second half, I felt more relaxed. I settled into the game, and I felt like they could see that.”

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Takeaways From Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr.'s First NBA Duel

To no one’s surprise, the No. 1 pick looked comfortable in his NBA debut.

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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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Layup Lines: Your annual reminder to stay calm, it’s just Summer League

Let’s just enjoy the basketball without the hyperbole.

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NBA Summer League Preview: Chet Holmgren, Paolo vs. Jabari and the Young Warriors

What to look forward to in Las Vegas.

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Report: Magic Expected to Let Mo Bamba Enter Free Agency

Orlando is reportedly not going to tender a qualifying offer to the former No. 6 pick in the 2018 draft.

Orlando Sentinel

Will the Magic’s 2022-23 outlook change after drafting Paolo Banchero?

In the backdrop of the Orlando Magic’s draft-day choices, which included taking Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick, were questions about how their decisions would impact their short-term future.

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Rockets rookie Tari Eason carrying ‘chip on my shoulder’ to NBA

“Tari is his hardest critic of himself,” said his mother, Teroya Eason. “There is no joking about it. He works with that chip on his shoulder. I am very proud of him.”

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Why Alperen Sengun could be the biggest Jabari Smith beneficiary

On paper, Jabari Smith may be a better fit next to young Rockets center Alperen Sengun than what Paolo Banchero would have been. Shooting and floor spacing are among the reasons.

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Celtics recently inquired about John Collins

Jake Fischer: I do know that Boston called about him at one point in this draft cycle, but never brought this up publicly previously because I was told that it was never very serious that we're going to get very far. Source: Spotify What's the buzz ...

Orlando Sentinel

After whirlwind NBA draft, Paolo Banchero embraces being Magic’s No. 1 pick

ORLANDO, Fla. — To say it’s been a whirlwind since Thursday evening for Paolo Banchero, whom the Orlando Magic drafted with the No. 1 overall pick, would be an understatement.

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