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• Rockets Likely Done Dealing After Kevin Durant Acquisition: ‘I Like Our Team As Is’

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone didn’t dance around the question when asked Monday what convinced Houston to make a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant. “He’s Kevin Durant,” Stone told reporters, per The Houston Chronicle’s Danielle Lerner. Durant, a 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, brings elite shooting and half-court scoring to a Houston team […] The post Rockets Lik...2025
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• Rockets’ Stone Talks KD, Whitmore, Green, Sheppard, Capela
Asked on Monday about the biggest factor that made the Rockets want to make a deal for Kevin Durant, general manager Rafael Stone offered a simple answer, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). “He’s Kevin Durant,” Stone said. Stone went on to laud Durant’s shooting efficiency and prowess as a half-court scorer, […]...2025
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• De’Aaron Fox expresses desire to sign extension with Spurs

Despite playing just 17 games with the Spurs following a mid-season three-team trade, De’Aaron Fox is already thinking long-term, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle....2025
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• De’Aaron Fox Hopes To Sign Extension With Spurs

Despite playing just 17 games with the Spurs following a mid-season three-team trade, De’Aaron Fox is already thinking long-term, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. Starting August 3, Fox will be eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $229MM, and according to Lerner, he is looking forward to inking that future-facing guarantee. […]...2025
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• D.J. Augustin Joining Rockets’ Front Office

Former NBA point guard D.J. Augustin formally announced his retirement as a player in November. Now, he’s transitioning to a new role. Sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic that Augustin is being hired by the Rockets and will have a job in their front office (Twitter link). Augustin confirmed the news to Danielle Lerner […]...2025
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• Injury Notes: Thompson, Wiggins, Zion, Hornets, Flagg
Rockets wing Amen Thompson will return on Friday vs. Miami and will immediately reenter the team’s starting lineup, head coach Ime Udoka said today (Twitter link via Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle). Thompson won’t be on a minutes restriction after missing the past six games due to a sprained ankle. Besides being good news […]...2025
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"Despite playing just 17 games with the Spurs following a mid-season three-team trade, De’Aaron Fox is already thinking long-term, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle."

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"Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said he was considering making changes to the starting lineup just before the All-Star break, but with the opening night starting five healthy again, he wants to give the group more time to show what it can do, at least for now, according to Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle […]"

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"However, manager Dusty Baker told reporters (including the Houston Chronicle’s Danielle Lerner) that the team might be forced to stick with a…"

2021
"In an interview today with radio host Robert Ford (hat tip to Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle), Astros GM…"

• Rockets’ Stone Talks KD, Whitmore, Green, Sheppard, Capela
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• De’Aaron Fox Hopes To Sign Extension With Spurs
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• Southwest Notes: Eason, Aldama, B. Brown, Mavericks
Tari Eason offered the Rockets a reminder of his importance when he erupted for a career-high 30 points in Friday’s blowout victory over Dallas, writes Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. Eason, who shot 11-of-15 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the foul line, also recorded eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal […]...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Williams, Olynyk, Williams Jr., Mavs Ticket Prices
Jeenathan Williams‘ four-year, $8.2MM contract that he signed on Sunday after getting promoted by the Rockets from his two-way deal is only guaranteed for the remainder of this season, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle tweets. His teammates were well aware of his addition to the 15-man roster. “As soon as I walked in the […]...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Sheppard, Zion, JJJ, C. Johnson, Morant
A three-game stint in the G League helped rebuild the confidence of Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard, writes Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. The No. 3 pick in last year’s draft has struggled with his shot, connecting at 32.2% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range. As a result, his playing time has dropped […]...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Eason, Aldama, B. Brown, Mavericks
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• Southwest Notes: Sheppard, Zion, JJJ, C. Johnson, Morant
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• Rockets’ team plane threatened by tornado in scary moment
The Houston Rockets are in Memphis Saturday night, as they kick off a three-game road trip with a showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies. But before that, the Rockets had to deal with a rather more terrifying opponent: the weather. Via Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle: With tornado sirens going off in downtown Memphis amid […] The post Rockets’ team plane threatened by tornado in...2021
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• Quick Hits: Astros, Santana, Pagan, Muncy, Miller
The Astros don’t have an off-day until June 12, so the team had been considering moving to a six-man rotation to help keep their starters fresh during this busy stretch of the schedule. However, manager Dusty Baker told reporters (including the Houston Chronicle’s Danielle Lerner) that the team might be forced to stick with a…...2023
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• Latest On Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman hasn’t played in a big league game since June 16, and it remains unclear as to when the Astros third baseman will return from the left quad strain that has waylaid his season. In an interview today with radio host Robert Ford (hat tip to Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle), Astros GM…...2021
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• Astros Shut Down Michael Brantley Due To Shoulder Inflammation
Astros outfielder Michael Brantley was diagnosed with inflammation in his surgically repaired right shoulder, skipper Dusty Baker told reporters this evening (relayed by Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle). The veteran hitter will be shut down for an indeterminate period of time. It’s an obvious setback that’ll keep him from making his season debut as expected.…...2023
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• Warriors Hiring Chuck Hayes Away From Rockets
The Warriors will hire longtime Rockets player and front office member Chuck Hayes as their new director of basketball operations, according to Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. Hayes, 40, joined Houston’s management team six years ago as a pro player personnel scout and worked his way up to assistant director of player personnel. He […]...2023
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• Rockets’ VanVleet Set To Return, Smith Moving To Bench

Barring a last-minute setback, Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet will return to action on Saturday against Sacramento, according to Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). VanVleet has missed Houston’s past 11 games due to what the team has referred to as a right ankle strain. The Rockets, who were 32-15 entering the month […]...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Rockets, Pelicans, Mavs, Brunson
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• VanVleet Set To Return On Wednesday
Fred VanVleet is poised to make his second comeback this month. The Rockets point guard is listed as probable to play against the Suns on Wednesday, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. He fully participated in what coach Ime Udoka described as a light practice on Tuesday (Twitter links). VanVleeet has missed 16 […]...2025
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• Injury Notes: Thompson, Wiggins, Zion, Hornets, Flagg
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• Southwest Notes: Rockets, Pelicans, Mavs, Brunson
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• Quick Hits: Astros, Santana, Pagan, Muncy, Miller
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• Astros vs. Braves Spring Training game thread
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Spencer Strider gets the start for Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves return to CoolToday Park Wednesday for a Grapefruit League matchup against the Houston Astros. Spencer Strider is scheduled to make his fourth appearance of the spring for Atlanta while Houston will go with right-hander Bryan Garcia. Ozzie Albies is in the lineup for the second straight day...2023
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