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Grant Williams on sweeping the Brooklyn Nets and locking up Giannis with the Boston Celtics

Williams talked about the rough start under his old head coach Ime Udoka, and how Boston turned things around midseason to eventually make the 2022 NBA Finals, too.

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Why Grant Williams views Rockets’ Ime Udoka as his best coach with Celtics

Grant Williams had three head coaches (Brad Stevens, Ime Udoka, and Joe Mazzulla) over his first four NBA seasons with the Boston Celtics, and he seems to prefer Udoka.

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New Rockets coach Ime Udoka reportedly placed high value on Dillon Brooks

“Ime Udoka wanted him,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon says of Dillon Brooks. “He valued him. He’s in Houston in large part because of that.” #Rockets

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Is Grant Williams right about the differences between Celtics coaches Ime Udoka and Joe Mazzulla?

Williams recently discussed his experiences between his two former Boston head coaches.

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Updated 2023-2024 Houston Rockets roster, payroll after free agency

After an extremely busy 2023 free agency, here’s an updated look at the #Rockets roster and salaries entering the 2023-24 NBA season.

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Report: Celtics commited to new playing style

The Boston Celtics have embraced a new offensive mentality under Joe Mazzulla, and their recent roster moves appear to be a double-down on their change in mentality.

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Takeaways: MVP Cam Whitmore leads Rockets’ standouts at 2023 summer league

With 2023 summer league in the books, here’s our look back at key #Rockets takeaways, including Cam Whitmore’s MVP run and Jabari Smith Jr.’s complete domination.

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Takeaways: Cam Whitmore leads Rockets to NBA’s 2023 summer-league playoffs

Thursday was the best game yet for rookie Cam Whitmore (26 points, 8 steals), who helped the summer #Rockets (4-0) stay unbeaten while clinching one of the NBA’s four playoff berths.

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Interview: Entering third season with Rockets, Alperen Sengun sets clear priorities

Now standing 6-foot-11 without shoes, young #Rockets center Alperen Sengun tells @BradeauxAndWill that defense and 3-point shooting are clear focal points entering the 2023-24 season.

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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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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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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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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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Jock Landale ready ‘to do the dirty work’ for Ime Udoka, Rockets

“I’ve found a role that really fits into a mold that any team needs,” new #Rockets center Jock Landale tells ESPN. “Playing between the gaps, doing all the dirty work; every team needs that.”

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ESPN’s Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins love Rockets’ 2023 offseason

“They will get into the play-in tournament,” ESPN’s @KendrickPerkins says of the new-look #Rockets. “This team needed culture, and they’ve got culture. This is a great starting point.”

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Rockets move longtime assistant coach John Lucas into front office

After working for years as a #Rockets coach, John Lucas (@JLEnterprises) is transitioning to Houston’s front office as an assistant to general manager Rafael Stone.

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Rockets head coach Ime Udoka officially announces coaching staff

#Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Ben Sullivan, Royal Ivey, Garrett Jackson, Tiago Splitter, Cam Hodges, and Mike Moser as his assistants for the 2023-24 season.

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Report: Ime Udoka views Jae’Sean Tate as important piece for Rockets

Jae’Sean Tate is believed to be an important piece of Ime Udoka’s #Rockets puzzle and has been among the early defensive standouts this summer, @KellyIko reports.

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Houston Rockets Land Dillon Brooks on Four-Year Deal, per Report

Houston reportedly will sign the former Grizzlies agitator in free agency.

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Rockets sign Jock Landale and trade for Patty Mills, who will be rerouted

After reaching deals with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, Houston’s busy free agency continued by trading for Patty Mills (who isn’t staying) and signing big man Jock Landale (who is staying).

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Takeaways: Rockets acquiring Dillon Brooks to bolster wing defense

The #Rockets are boosting their wing defense by acquiring Dillon Brooks, likely in a sign-and-trade with Memphis. His four-year contract with Houston will cost an average of $20 million, annually.

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NBA Twitter reacts as Rockets, Fred VanVleet reach 3-year, $130-million deal

The #Rockets have their veteran leader and floor general after signing Fred VanVleet to a three-year, $130-million deal. Here’s a look at early reaction and key takeaways.

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Report: After hiring Ime Udoka, Rockets decided against James Harden pursuit in free agency

Woj: “Once Ime Udoka came in as head coach, they started looking at the roster [and] what they wanted to do in free agency. I think Fred VanVleet has moved to the top of the list.” #Rockets

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Rockets free agency rumors: Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks lead targets (June 27)

According to veteran NBA writer Marc Stein, the #Rockets could be prioritizing Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks ahead of James Harden. Here’s our look at the latest free agency rumors.

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Cam Whitmore reacts to joining Rockets: ‘I wanted to be in Houston’

“I told them (before the draft), I wanted to be in Houston,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells @SportsVanessa. “The fit, the people, I fell in love. I was just so comfortable.”

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