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• Rockets’ Tari Eason Suffers Oblique Strain, Out 4-6 Weeks
Rockets forward Tari Eason has been diagnosed with a strained oblique and will miss four-to-six weeks, according to head coach Ime Udoka (Twitter link via Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle). The 24-year-old sustained the injury in Friday’s win over Portland, with Houston initially describing it as a right hip contusion. Upon further evaluation, it […]...2025
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• Injury Notes: Smith, Harris, Lively, Middleton, Collier
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. sustained a sprained right ankle in Saturday’s win at Boston and was ruled out for Monday’s game against Dallas, tweets Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. Tari Eason, who will be a restricted free agent next summer, started in Smith’s place. Head coach Ime Udoka is optimistic that Smith will […]...2025
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• Rockets Notes: Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, defense

The Rockets waited until the last minute but made it official. Both Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard are locked in for 2026-27. Houston picked up Thompson’s fourth-year option and Sheppard’s third-year option, as relayed by Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. The move was a formality more than a surprise. Thompson, the No. 4 pick […] The post Rockets Notes: Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard,...2025
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• Rockets Pick Up 2026/27 Options On Thompson, Sheppard
The Rockets have exercised their team options for the 2026/27 season on guards Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, reports Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). While Houston waited until deadline day to pick up those options, there was never a doubt that they’d be exercised. Both players project to be major parts of […]...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Okogie, Adams, Flagg, Mavs, G. Jackson
After using a jumbo starting lineup in their first two games of the season – both losses – the Rockets made a change on Monday, swapping in veteran wing Josh Okogie for center Steven Adams. As head coach Ime Udoka explained before the game, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required), he wanted […]...2025
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• NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Hawks, Grizzlies, injuries

Rockets An 0-2 start isn’t setting off alarms in Houston, but there’s no question the Rockets have early kinks to fix. Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle writes that while Kevin Durant poured in 37 points Friday, the rest of the offense looked disjointed. The loss of Fred VanVleet looms large. Without a true point […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Hawks, Grizzlies, injurie...2025
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• Rockets’ Tari Eason Suffers Oblique Strain, Out 4-6 Weeks
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• Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Thompson, Sheppard, Sengun, Udoka
Less than a month after undergoing surgery on his torn ACL, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was in attendance at Thursday’s practice in a coaching capacity, writes Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, who have taken on increased ball-handling responsibilities in VanVleet’s absence, expressed appreciation at having the veteran [&...2025
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• Jae’Sean Tate Injury Update
Jae’Sean Tate isn’t back on the court yet, but he’s hoping to be healthy and ready for the Rockets‘ season opener against the Thunder on October 21, writes Danielle Lerner for the Houston Chronicle. Tate underwent surgery on his right ankle this summer because of an impingement that kept him out of the postseason for […]...2025
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• Southwest Notes: DFS, Eason, Bey, Spurs, Wemby, Prosper
Confirming previous reporting, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka acknowledged on Wednesday to reporters, including Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required), that newly added forward Dorian Finney-Smith will “probably not” be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from June ankle surgery. According to Udoka, Finney-Smith hasn’t yet been cleared for [&#...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…"

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

• Injury Notes: Smith, Harris, Lively, Middleton, Collier
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• Rockets Pick Up 2026/27 Options On Thompson, Sheppard
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• Southwest Notes: Eason, Durant, Poole, Dumars, Johnson
After not reaching an agreement with the Rockets prior to Monday’s deadline for rookie scale extension, forward Tari Eason said on Tuesday that he still wants to be in Houston long-term, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). “Of course,” he said. “I got drafted here. This is home. The brought me in. […]...2025
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• Rockets Notes: Durant, Extension, Eason, Starters
The Rockets and star forward Kevin Durant formally agreed to a two-year contract extension on Monday that is reportedly worth $90MM. Head coach Ime Udoka discussed Durant’s new deal, which features a player option for 2027/28, as Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle relays. “Continuity for a great player being around the organization, and I […]...2025
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• West Notes: Rockets, outlook, Mavs, PJ Washington, Grizzlies

The Rockets made headlines by trading for Kevin Durant, but other offseason moves may prove just as important. Houston extended center Steven Adams and re-signed Fred VanVleet to a more team-friendly contract, as Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle noted. Both are respected locker-room voices and were key in last year’s playoff series against Golden […] The post West Notes: Rockets, out...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 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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• 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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• NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Hawks, Grizzlies, injuries
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• Southwest Notes: Rockets, Fox, Grizzlies, Gafford, B. Williams
Losses to Oklahoma City and Detroit aren’t a cause for panic, but the Rockets have problems to work out following an unexpected 0-2 start, writes Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). Kevin Durant exploded for 37 points on Friday, but the rest of the offense seemed disconnected. The lack of an experienced point guard […]...2025
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• Southwest Notes: FVV, Adams, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Mavs
The Rockets‘ trade for Kevin Durant was clearly the most impactful move of the team’s offseason, but extending Steven Adams and re-signing Fred VanVleet on a more team-friendly deal shouldn’t be overlooked, Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required) writes in a preview of the club’s season. As Lerner points out, both VanVleet and […]...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
• De’Aaron Fox Hopes To Sign Extension With Spurs
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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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• Rockets’ Stone Talks KD, Whitmore, Green, Sheppard, Capela
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• Southwest Notes: Okogie, Adams, Flagg, Mavs, G. Jackson
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• West Notes: Rockets, outlook, Mavs, PJ Washington, Grizzlies
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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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• 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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