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Rockets GM Rafael Stone on Jalen Green: ‘He kept grinding without making excuses’

“He kept grinding without making excuses,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Jalen Green. “He has put in the work and he’s starting to really see the results.”

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Cam Whitmore’s emergence excites Rockets GM Rafael Stone

“I’m excited,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of rookie guard Cam Whitmore. “I think he’s flashed really, really high-end offensive talent.”

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Rockets anticipate operating above NBA’s salary cap in 2024 offseason

After trading for Steven Adams, the Rockets will likely above the NBA’s salary cap this offseason, per general manager Rafael Stone. Here’s what it means.

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2024 update: Rockets’ NBA draft assets, protections through 2031

As the 2024 offseason approaches, here’s where Rafael Stone and the Rockets stand with their future NBA draft assets through 2031.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone sees Steven Adams as dominant rebounding force

“I think we got a really high-level basketball player,” Rafael Stone says of Steven Adams. “A guy who’s been a dominant rebounding force in the NBA.”

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone on Jalen Green: ‘On paper, a great fit’

“Jalen [Green] has been and continues to be, on paper, a great fit with us,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says. “He has a skill set that isn’t replicated on our roster.”

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Houston Rockets GM, Rafael Stone, addresses team's inactivity at trade deadline

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains the team's relative inactivity at the trade deadline and focus on internal improvements for the future.

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Rafael Stone shares outlook on Steven Adams trade, post-deadline state of the Rockets

Rafael Stone met with reporters Monday and explained his perspective on the Steven Adams trade, Houston’s otherwise quiet deadline, and much more.

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2024 NBA trade deadline day: Final Houston Rockets rumor updates

As the NBA’s in-season trading window enters its final hours, Houston’s Jae’Sean Tate and Aaron Holiday appear to be candidates to move.

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2024 NBA trade deadline: Feb. 7 Houston Rockets rumor updates

We’re now in the final hours until the NBA’s in-season trade deadline on Thursday afternoon. Will Rafael Stone and the Rockets make any more moves?

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Report: As trade deadline nears, Rockets prioritizing minutes for Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

As the Feb. 8 trade deadline nears, the Rockets will be careful not to block minutes for rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, Jonathan Feigen reports.

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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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Potential trade targets for Rockets as NBA’s Feb. 8 deadline nears

With the Feb. 8 trade deadline less than three weeks away, here’s a look at potential targets for the Rockets, according to various reports from NBA media.

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Report: Rockets have trade interest in New York’s Quentin Grimes

The Rockets are among four NBA teams to have expressed trade interest in New York’s Quentin Grimes, per SNY’s Ian Begley.

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Report: As trade deadline nears, Rockets focused on value over need

“The Rockets are still at a stage when they will seek good-value trades rather than fill a targeted need,“ reports Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Rockets reap benefits as Brooklyn tumbles in standings, rises in projected NBA draft order

With the Nets piling up losses, it’s becoming increasingly possible that Brooklyn could send a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA draft to Houston.

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Tilman Fertitta sees $70M training center providing edge to Rockets

“This will be a great recruiting tool for free agents, to have a facility like that,” Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says of his team’s new $70-million practice center.

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Rockets offer first look at $70-million practice complex, which opens in 2024

On Tuesday, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta invited media members to an early preview tour of the team’s new practice facility, which will open in mid-2024.

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Takeaways: Aaron Holiday erupts vs. Thunder as Houston wins ninth straight at home

After defeating Oklahoma City, Houston’s home winning streak is now at nine games. Aaron Holiday scored 22 points and made 6-of-7 from 3-point range (85.7%).

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Report: Rockets showed trade interest in Detroit’s Alec Burks

Earlier this fall, the Rockets reportedly showed interest in trading for Detroit’s Alec Burks, and his name could soon resurface as NBA trade season nears.

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Report: As NBA trade season nears, Rockets aren’t interested in deal for Chicago’s Zach LaVine

Shooting guard has been a position of inconsistency for the Rockets, but Chicago’s Zach LaVine won’t be a trade target, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

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Rafael Stone, Alperen Sengun focused on continuity for Rockets

“The best teams in the NBA have continuity,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says. “They’ve been together five, six years, their core group. I think we’re entering that phase.”

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Report: Rockets have explored trades for Alec Burks, Talen Horton-Tucker, Malcolm Brogdon

The #Rockets have explored trades for Alec Burks, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Malcolm Brogdon in recent weeks, Yahoo’s Jake Fischer reports.

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‘Dillon the Villain’: Brooks, Ime Udoka sound off on ejection

Ime Udoka on Dillon Brooks: “You have to learn to control your emotions and stay in the game, you can’t get yourself taken out in the first quarter. #Rockets

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VIDEOS: All player, staff interviews at 2023 Rockets media day in Houston

Courtesy of Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) of @LockedOnRockets, here are all of Monday’s #Rockets media day interviews from Toyota Center.

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