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ESPN Gives Rockets' Mock Extensions for Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green

The Houston Rockets have just about four days to extend players whose rookie contracts expire after this season. Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, two of Houston's young stars, will enter restricted free agency at the end of the 2024-25 season if an agreement isn't reached by Oct.

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Rockets player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a late-season winning streak that brought them to the edge of postseason contention last year, and they’ll be looking to build on that success during the 2024 season and make a push for the Conference Finals or even an appearance in the NBA finals.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 12

Jalen Green Must Put Up or Shut Up for Rockets

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green is entering the most important season of his career, and the fourth-year pro is well-aware of that. The former No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 11

Houston Rockets Preseason: The Good and Bad from Jalen Green

The Houston Rockets are looking to make a significant leap this upcoming season, and a lot of it rides on star guard Jalen Green's play. He has shown many flashes throughout his young career, but hasn't been able to maintain consistency in his performances.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 10

Houston Rockets: Who is the Biggest Threat in the West?

Tying with two wins each in the 2023-2024 regular season head-to-head, the Rockets and Thunder had some exciting matches. Their game on March 27 last season was debatably their most fun match-up, also going into overtime.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 8

Rockets' Jalen Green Shows Major Improvement In Preseason Opener

The Houston Rockets opened their 2024 preseason with a loss against the Utah Jazz, dropping the road game with a score of 122-113. The starters didn't play a whole lot, as expected, but one Houston player stood out for numerous reasons.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 7

Jazz Top Rockets Despite Jalen Green's Hot Shooting Night

The Houston Rockets flew into Salt Lake City to play their first preseason game against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Second-year forward Amen Thompson filled in for Dillon Brooks in the starting unit tonight, and made an immediate impact off the jump.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 6

Rockets' Jalen Green Details What Improvement He Wants To Make This Season

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is entering a contract year. Unlike others from the 2021 NBA Draft class, Green didn't earn a contract extension this past offseason, though he was eligible.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 5

Houston Rockets: Expectations for Jalen Green This Season

Jalen Green has yet to have a season as the true leader of the Rockets. This season, we might finally see it. Green has not had a single season where he has kept his consistency high throughout the year.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 4

The Similarities Between Jalen Green and Steve Francis

Houston has a problem. It’s reminiscent of one they’ve had before. Can they fix it in time to save their 2024–25 season? A shot at the play-in tournament is on the line this year.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 2

Rockets' Young Core Impressing In Training Camp

The Houston Rockets training camp kicked off yesterday, and players within the team's young core are already making waves in footage taken during the first and second days of camp.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 2

Rockets’ Jalen Green Shows Off Skills in Viral Video

Jalen Green has been touted as one of the Rockets top players since his drafting No. 2 overall in 2021, but he’s yet to put the puzzle pieces of his game together in order to create a well-rounded star.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 1

Rockets' Alperen Sengun optimistic about extension talks

Rockets big man Alperen Sengun on extension talks: 'We're going to make it work'

Sengun, 22, enjoyed a breakout season in his third year in the NBA in 2023-24, finishing as a Most Improved Player finalist. He averaged 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 32.5 minutes per game across 63 outings (all starts).

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NBA teammate of Reed Sheppard says he will contribute right away

Reed Sheppard was an absolute star at Kentucky and one of the best players in all of college basketball last season. He even received a number of National Freshman of the Year honors from USBWA, NABC, and a number of others.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 30

Could Reed Sheppard Supplant Jalen Green in Rockets Rotation?

If there's a player in this rookie class who could find himself in the starting rotation sooner rather than later, it could be former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, whose skills beyond just elite shooting could carry him into a starting role as early as this season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 26

What Should the Rockets' Long-Term Expectations Be?

The Houston Rockets are progressing as one of the more exciting franchises in the NBA. The organization hit a hard 'reset' button after trading their franchise superstar James Harden in 2021, but after three straight losing seasons, the Rockets are looking to move out of that phase and into playoff contention.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 25

Jalen Green's Improvement is Detrimental to the Houston Rockets' Success

Entering his fourth season in the NBA, Houston Rockets star guard Jalen Green has shown many flashes of why the team used the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft on him.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 25

Rockets Should Listen to Jalen Green Trade Offers, Says Analyst

The Houston Rockets are going to make a decision soon in regards to Jalen Green's future with the franchise. Green is a free agent at the end of the season, but his restricted status makes things uncertain as to whether he will be with the Rockets long-term.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 23

The Houston Rockets Need to Run This Lineup Next Season

The Houston Rockets made massive strides last season, and learned a lot about what their young prospects are capable of. With 13 different starting lineups being thrown out during the regular season, the team was able to get a good look at which five players work best together as it looks to improve on its 41-41 record in the 2024-25 season.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Rockets Riser Responds To Questions About Future With Team

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is in line to sign a vaunted supermax contract extension by next offseason. However, the 2021 No. 2 pick may not get it, with the Rockets reportedly leaning against offering such a deal to him or 2021 No.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 5

Three questions about the Houston Rockets ahead of 2024-25 season

Here are three big questions for the Rockets heading into the new season.

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Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / July 24

Report: Rockets Open To Discussing Jalen Green Trades

According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Houston Rockets are open to discussing Jalen Green trades. The Rockets can sign Green to a rookie-scale extension this offseason.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / May 18