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Draft grades, reaction: How experts rank the 2022 Houston Rockets rookie class

The Rockets finished with three first-round additions, including a potential No. 1 pick at No. 3 overall. To no surprise, Rafael Stone received high marks from draft experts for his work.

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Excited Rafael Stone reacts to Jabari Smith addition, 2022 Rockets draft

It was a busy draft night for the Rockets, starting with the addition of Auburn forward Jabari Smith at No. 3 overall. Here’s what stood out to general manager Rafael Stone.

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PHOTOS: Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, TyTy Washington Jr. drafted by Rockets

Thursday was a banner night for Auburn’s Jabari Smith, LSU’s Tari Eason, and Kentucky’s TyTy Washington Jr., who were drafted in the NBA’s 2022 first round by the Rockets.

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2022 NBA Draft: Best Rookie Landing Spots

Jabari Smith in Houston and Chet Holmgren in Oklahoma City lead the list of players who will likely fit in perfectly with their new teams.

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Houston trades back from No. 26 to No. 29, drafts TyTy Washington Jr.

Houston traded back three slots from No. 26 to No. 29 in the first round. The wheeling and dealing resulted in Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. and two future second-round picks.

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Jabari Smith happy to be where he’s wanted in Houston

Jabari Smith on joining the Rockets: “I know if I come in every day trying to win, everything else will take care of itself. I am looking forward to a big year.”

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Complete List of Every First Round Pick of 2022 NBA Draft

30 NBA prospects were selected in the first round of this year’s draft on Thursday night.

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Houston bolsters defense, selects LSU forward Tari Eason at No. 17

The Rockets had the NBA’s worst defense last season, and they addressed that deficiency by drafting versatile LSU forward Tari Eason at No. 17 overall on Thursday.

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Kristian Winfield: The NBA draft made the Magic, Thunder and Rockets all winners

The three-best players in the 2022 NBA draft have found their new homes.

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Interviews: Led by Jabari Smith, 2022 draftees react to joining Rockets

Jabari Smith: “I’m happy to be where I’m wanted. I’m glad they took a chance on me. I’m ready to get in there and show them they made the right decision.”

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Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas prioritizing development over wins in 2022-23

Rafael Stone on developing the younger Rockets: “You don’t want to stunt their growth by trying to steal a win here or there. Philosophically, we’re very cognizant of that.”

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Pick grades, reaction: Rockets draft Auburn’s Jabari Smith at No. 3

In a draft night stunner, Jabari Smith is now with the Rockets. Here’s our look at key takeaways from his selection, as well as reaction to the pick by NBA draft media and fans.

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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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Rockets Take Auburn’s Jabari Smith With No. 3 Pick in Draft

The Tigers star has found a new home in Houston.

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Patrick Fertitta praises Rafael Stone, Eli Witus for Harden trade decision

Per ESPN, Patrick Fertitta credits Rafael Stone and Eli Witus for “making the hard and, at the time, very unpopular decision” to prioritize draft capital in the Harden trade.

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Report: Rockets increasingly firm in drafting Paolo Banchero at No. 3

Duke forward Paolo Banchero is increasingly likely to be drafted tonight by the Rockets at No. 3 overall, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

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2022 NBA Mock Draft: Jabari Smith to Magic, Chet Holmgren to Thunder

Orlando appears ready to select Jabari Smith Jr. at No. 1 and more projections on draft day.

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Paolo Banchero emerges late as betting favorite for No. 1 pick

In the early morning hours prior to the 2022 NBA draft, Duke’s Paolo Banchero stunningly emerged as a betting favorite to be picked at No. 1. Here’s what it might mean for the Rockets.

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2022 NBA draft: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Here’s how to watch, along with what to watch for from a Rockets perspective, when the 2022 NBA draft tips off on Thursday night.

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Sources: Sixers pursuing P.J. Tucker; Matisse Thybulle and No. 23 pick being shopped to create cap space

PHILADELPHIA — Is Daryl Morey bringing the Houston Rockets East to Philly?

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Rockets join Texas sports consortium for Uvalde community support

Through the “Sport for Healing Fund,” the Rockets are teaming up with the Spurs, Mavericks, and other organizations on a new investment to provide support for the Uvalde community.

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2022 NBA draft: Rockets, Magic, Thunder news and rumors in final hours

With only a small handful of hours left until the 2022 NBA draft, here’s the latest reports involving Orlando, Oklahoma City, and Houston — who own the top-three picks in the first round.

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‘Aggressive’ Rockets GM Rafael Stone finds support from Tilman Fertitta

Rafael Stone on Houston’s pre-draft approach: “That’s probably the biggest commonality that Tilman and I bring. We’re aggressive people. We’re going to call everybody 5,000 times.”

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The Rockets reportedly have to pay John Wall millions of dollars not to play for them again and fans were thrilled for him

John Wall is living life the right way

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Suns, 76ers interested in Eric Gordon

During an appearance on ESPN this Tuesday, Brian Windhorst touched on a number of notable rumors heading into the draft. We'll focus on a pair of players Daryl Morey is intimately familiar with from his time in Houston, Eric Gordon and P.J. Tucker: ...

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