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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. brilliant again as summer Rockets blast Pistons

With an efficient 38 points and 6 assists, Jabari Smith Jr. was brilliant again as the summer #Rockets (2-0) blasted Detroit. Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore also had strong showings.

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Suspended Grizzlies star Ja Morant shows sadness at Dillon Brooks exit

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant reacted on social media to the offseason departure of Dillon Brooks to the Houston Rockets, with the move officially announced on Sunday

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Rockets’ Dillon Brooks Makes Wild Claim About His NBA Reputation

‘It’s in their mind before the game even starts.’

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Responds to Dillon Brooks’s Free-Agency Departure

Brooks is headed to Houston on a sign-and-trade deal worth up to $90 million.

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Thunder Boast Surreal Number of Draft Picks After Recent Trades

Oklahoma City is loaded for the future.

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Surprise comeback on cards as five-time NBA All-Star prepares for private workout

Five-time All-Star John Wall is looking to keep his professional career alive by hosting a workout in Las Vegas for interested NBA franchises amid the Summer League

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Rafael Stone lauds Fred VanVleet’s ability to play off ball, defend for Rockets

“He’s someone that has flourished off the ball, is a really talented 3-point shooter, and someone who has been truly excellent defensively,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Fred VanVleet.

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Dillon Brooks excited to work with young Rockets forward Tari Eason

“I can’t wait to work with Tari (Eason),” Dillon Brooks tells @KellyIko. “I feel like he can be a great player in this NBA — especially a great defender — and grow his game.” #Rockets

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Podcast: Amen Thompson debuts as summer Rockets make big impression

Jabari Smith Jr. had more late heroics in Houston’s summer-league opener and Amen Thompson dazzled before leaving early with an injury. Today’s @TheLagerLine explores key #Rockets takeaways.

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Rockets vs. Pistons, July 9: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Jabari Smith Jr. had a game-high 33 points and an epic buzzer-beater in Houston’s summer-league opener, and he’ll look to build on that Sunday versus Detroit. Tipoff is at 5:00 p.m. Central.

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Rockets learn five-team group for NBA’s new in-season tournament

The NBA is introducing a new in-season tournament this fall, and the #Rockets will have a tough group alongside the Nuggets, Clippers, Mavericks, and Pelicans.

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Rockets officially announce deals with Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, Jeff Green

Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, and Jeff Green are all officially Rockets. Here’s how the team announced each of its July 2023 transactions to date.

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Amen Thompson sidelined by left ankle sprain for rest of Rockets’ summer league

#Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will miss the remainder of the NBA’s 2023 summer league with a left ankle sprain suffered in the closing moments of Friday’s win.

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Reaction: Jabari Smith Jr. delivers epic buzzer-beater in Houston’s summer opener

Jabari Smith Jr. led the #Rockets with 33 points and an epic buzzer-beater as Houston won Friday’s summer-league opener. Here’s a look back at how it happened.

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Amen Thompson, Rockets No. 4 Pick, Exits Debut With Apparent Ankle Injury

Houston’s top rookie left his debut against Portland with an injury to his left ankle.

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Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson dazzle as summer Rockets edge Blazers

Amen Thompson (16 points, 5 assists, 4 blocks, 3 steals) showed flashes of point-guard brilliance in his #Rockets debut, but he also left early with a leg injury in Houston’s buzzer-beating win.

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Fred VanVleet aiming to make teammates better, lift Rockets to playoffs

“We’ve got to get the Houston Rockets in the playoffs. That’s where my mind is at,” Fred VanVleet says. “One thing that I’ll be able to do is get the best out of my teammates.”

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Rockets gain tradable salary for future with uniquely structured Jock Landale, Jeff Green contracts

With no guaranteed money owed after next season, the uniquely structured multi-year contracts given to Jock Landale and Jeff Green could help the #Rockets in future trades.

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Rockets’ VanVleet, Brooks signings don’t guarantee NBA playoff contention

Houston has made moves with one main goal in mind: to be taken seriously. Will they actually translate on the court?

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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers, July 7: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Top rookies Scoot Henderson (No. 3 draft pick) and Amen Thompson (No. 4) will open up 2023 NBA summer league play when the Trail Blazers face the #Rockets on Friday in Las Vegas.

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Rockets signing point guard Aaron Holiday in NBA’s 2023 free agency

The #Rockets are signing veteran point guard Aaron Holiday to a one-year contract. Known for defense and shooting, he’s shot above 39% on 3-pointers over the last two seasons.

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Report: Rockets showing interest in free agent guard Aaron Holiday

The #Rockets and Hornets are among the NBA teams that have shown interest in signing free-agent point guard Aaron Holiday, HoopsHype’s @MikeAScotto reports.

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NBA News and Notes: Tracking Damian Lillard and James Harden, Plus Jeff Van Gundy’s Coaching Future

It’s been a busy offseason, with some of the league’s biggest names yet to secure a landing spot.

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The 5 worst contracts from 2023 NBA free agency, including Dillon Brooks’ bizarre deal with Rockets

Well, these NBA deals don't make a lot of sense.

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Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka offer perspective on Houston rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

Rafael Stone on the reaction of #Rockets coaches to seeing Amen Thompson in person: “They were like, ‘Yeah, we haven’t seen anything like that.’ He really moves differently.”

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