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‘Nothing is handed out’: Ime Udoka vows to make Rockets earn playing time

“Nothing is handed out anymore,” new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Houston’s phase-two approach to its rebuild. “Some guys will play different roles than they have been.”

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Rafael Stone on Rockets rookie Amen Thompson: ‘When you see something special, you know it’

“When you see something special, you know it’s special,” #Rockets general manager Rafael Stone says of Amen Thompson. “What Amen can do, to me, jumps out.”

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Countdown to NBA Free Agency: The Players Who Could Benefit Most From a Move

With the open market just days away, a change of scenery might help these players over the long haul.

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Ime Udoka reacts to Rockets drafting Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson

“They bring a ton of things to the table,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s rookies. “I stress a defensive mentality, which they already have. Use their athleticism to their advantage.”

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Houston Rockets' 13-man NBA free agency shopping list including James Harden

The shortlist is stacking up at the Houston Rockets, with 13 top NBA talents on new head coach Ime Udoka's radar as free agency negotiations prepare to get under on June 30

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WATCH: Rockets make draft calls to welcome Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore to Houston

Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, and Patrick Fertitta all reached out to Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore to welcome in Houston’s new draft picks. Here’s what it looked and sounded like. #Rockets

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NBA draft grades: Rockets effusively praised after landing Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

With an impressive haul consisting of Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, the #Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone are earning high draft grades from NBA analysts.

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Ime Udoka, Rockets reportedly naming Tiago Splitter as assistant coach

Ime Udoka is expected to hire Brooklyn’s Tiago Splitter as a #Rockets assistant coach, as first reported by @KellyIko of The Athletic.

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‘Hyper-athletic’: Rockets enter rebuild’s next phase by doubling down on team philosophy

“We already were athletic, and we doubled down,” Rafael Stone said after the 2023 NBA draft. “It is never a bad thing to be a hyper-athletic team, and I think we will be just that.” #Rockets

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On this day: McHale, Embry, Thompson inducted; Brown, Moore drafted

On this day, Kevin McHale, Wayne Embry, and John Thompson were inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Jaylen Brown and E'Twaun Moore were drafted.

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Marcus Smart Is Harder to Replace Than the Celtics May Think

The star guard has proved himself to be the heart and soul of Boston.

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Former Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah to coach Sydney Kings

With new coach Ime Udoka filling out a new staff, former #Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah will be moving on to coach the Sydney Kings next season.

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Ime Udoka believed to covet veteran point guard for Rockets, Fred VanVleet a target

“New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka is believed to covet a veteran point guard, and Fred VanVleet is among a wide list of targets,” @MikeAScotto reports, citing league sources.

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Ranking the 7 new NBA head coaches: Who made the best hire?

How did this year's NBA head coaching cycle stack up?

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Woj: Celtics ‘finalizing a deal’ to hire Bucks’ Charles Lee as lead assistant coach

The news comes not long after word that Sam Cassell will also be joining Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla's staff for next season.

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Trevor Hudgins sees Ime Udoka bringing fire, energy to Rockets

“He brings a fire and energy, almost like a chip-on-his-shoulder energy, to the whole organization,” #Rockets guard Trevor Hudgins says of new coach Ime Udoka.

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PHOTOS: New Rockets coach Ime Udoka throws out Astros’ first pitch

New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka is getting to know Houston, with his recent activities including a ceremonial first pitch for the Astros at Minute Maid Park.

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Podcast: Key takeaways as Rockets, Rafael Stone answer media questions

Rafael Stone wants the #Rockets to watch and learn from the 2023 playoffs, and today’s @TheLagerLine explores the key themes — starting with organizational culture and alignment.

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Report: Rockets hiring Cam Hodges from Clippers as assistant coach

Clippers coaching associate Cam Hodges is joining the #Rockets as an assistant, @MikeCWright reports. He previously worked alongside Ime Udoka with the 76ers and Spurs.

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Celtics Add Veteran Assistant Coach Sam Cassell to Joe Mazulla’s Staff, Per Report

Boston reportedly made a move on Sunday to add more experience around its second-year head coach.

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Jabari Smith Jr. motivates himself with All-Rookie second team selection

“I underachieved, by my standards, this year,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of his rookie season. “I know that we have to be better next year, and I have to be better.” #Rockets

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Garrett Jackson among Boston assistants likely to re-join Ime Udoka in Houston

Garrett Jackson, who has worked as an NBA assistant with the Spurs and Celtics, is the latest Boston coach who appears set to re-join Ime Udoka in Houston. #Rockets

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Rockets hold company service day at Houston’s historic Freedmen’s Town

Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, Jabari Smith Jr., and Kevin Porter Jr. joined numerous #Rockets staffers to take part in Friday’s company-wide service day at Freedmen’s Town in Houston.

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Ime Udoka pleased by Rockets’ offseason progress, assistant coaching search

“I had to wait and be patient on some things,” Ime Udoka says of Houston's assistant coaching search. “I talked to a lot of high-level candidates. We have some commitments.” #Rockets

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Rockets interviews: Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, Kevin Porter Jr., Jabari Smith Jr. on 2023 offseason

At Friday’s #Rockets service day, Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone, Kevin Porter Jr., and Jabari Smith Jr. all addressed their plans for the 2023 offseason, which could be pivotal in Houston.

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