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In halftime brawl, Vernon Maxwell recalls wanting to stab Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon

In a halftime brawl, former Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell recalls having a plan to stab Hakeem Olajuwon with broken glass before police came in — with guns drawn — to break it up.

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NBA salary cap guru sees high variance for Rockets with 2023 offseason figures

Depending on roster decisions with current players, the Rockets can approximately generate between $45 million and $75 million in salary cap space for 2023, per @YossiGozlan of HoopsHype.

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Houston Rockets salary cap situation

The Rockets' roster is all set and will be focused on developing their young players while potentially making deals that improve their long-term outlook. They could generate maximum cap space in 2023 while keeping all their key players under ...

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Rockets rookie Tari Eason encouraged by impressive summer performances

“You see the rich NBA lineage before you, and you want to put on a show and prove yourself,” says Rockets rookie Tari Eason, who did just that at summer league and at the Drew League.

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2023 NBA mock draft: Potential Houston Rockets picks next summer

Courtesy of For The Win’s Bryan Kalbrosky, here’s a very early look at who the Houston Rockets could consider with their two first-round draft picks in 2023.

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Shams: Boston Celtics sign ex-Rockets big man Bruno Caboclo to camp deal

The former Houston center will compete for a roster spot with Boston.

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76ers face NBA tampering probe after deals with former Rockets

Former Rockets James Harden, PJ Tucker, and Danuel House Jr. are suddenly back together with the 76ers, and the NBA is reportedly investigating how it all came to be.

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Podcast: August 2022 Rockets financial update with David Weiner

NBA salary cap guru David Weiner (@BimaThug) joins our latest podcast with a Houston Rockets financial update covering the remainder of the 2022 offseason and 2023 free agency.

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Veteran guard Pat Beverley endorses Rockets head coach Stephen Silas

Pat Beverley on Silas and the Rockets: “They’re headed in the right direction. They’re playing extremely hard, they’re playing fast, and they’re playing a good brand of basketball.”

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Report: Lakers want Kyrie Irving resolution before considering Eric Gordon trade

Rockets guard Eric Gordon has frequently been mentioned as a trade possibility for the Lakers, but Los Angeles reportedly wants clarity on Kyrie Irving before moving down its list.

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Rockets add to backup center mix by re-signing Bruno Fernando

The Rockets have been searching for a backup center to play behind Alperen Sengun, and they’re turning to a familiar face in 23-year-old big man Bruno Fernando.

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PHOTOS: Best of Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington at summer league

It was a successful summer league for each of Houston’s first-round rookies from the 2022 draft: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington.

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Why the Celtics Are in the Mix for Kevin Durant

Plus, can any team actually outbid the Knicks for Donovan Mitchell?

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Report: Rockets, Kevin Porter Jr. share mutual interest in contract extension

The Rockets and starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr. have mutual interest in a potential contract extension this offseason, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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James Harden has taken a $14m pay cut to try to win a title. Why the hate?

The 10-time All-Star has plenty of individual accolades but has never claimed an NBA championship. His latest contract decision is as unselfish as it is wise

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Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Green seen as complementary fits in Houston

Jabari Smith Jr. didn’t shoot well at summer league, but draft experts are confident in seeing a better fit once Smith plays next to Jalen Green with the Rockets.

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. draws rave reviews for summer league defense

Sam Vecenie, NBA draft guru for The Athletic, shared a glowing review of Jabari Smith Jr.’s defensive contributions at summer league for the Rockets.

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Player salaries for Houston Rockets after 2022 NBA draft, free agency

The Rockets continue to prioritize salary cap flexibility for the 2023 offseason. Here’s where Houston’s roster stands, financially, after the 2022 NBA draft and the initial wave of free agency.

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Simeon’s Sam Lewis commits to Toledo

Sam Lewis committed to coach Tod Kowalczyk and the Rockets on Friday, ending a recruitment where he was a highly-coveted mid-major prospect.

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Jae’Sean Tate on new Rockets contract: ‘You can’t put a price on happiness’

Jae’Sean Tate on his new contract: “Houston is my home, and I felt like this is something I wanted to be a part of and I’m excited about. You can’t put a price on happiness.”

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Report: Rival teams still monitoring KJ Martin’s situation in Houston

“A trade is best for all parties involved, and teams continue to monitor his situation in Houston,” Kelly Iko says regarding the current situation between KJ Martin and the Rockets.

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Former Rockets Coach, Player Johnny Egan Dies at 83

The former Providence College star played in the NBA for 11 seasons before becoming a head coach.

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Meet the Rockets, the all-abilities Australian rules team changing lives and a community

For more than a decade, one Aussie rules team in regional Victoria has ensured all players are included in the experience, no matter their abilities.

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Jeff Van Gundy applauds Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas for Houston’s rebuild

Jeff Van Gundy is a believer in Rafael Stone and Stephen Silas: “A lot of teams are just bad, and they don’t have hope. I think the Rockets have had difficult records, but they have hope.”

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Woj hints at Lakers pursuing trade for Rockets guard Eric Gordon

With no apparent traction on a Kyrie Irving deal, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski sees Rockets veteran Eric Gordon as a potential trade target for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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