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Marc Stein: The Rockets are in discussions to move the decision date on Fred VanVleet’s player option to the end of June, sources tell @JakeLFischer and me. Under the original terms, Houston must decide on VanVleet’s $44.9MM team option for 2025-26 this week. More: https://tinyurl.com/3ntk5pt9 … [Read more...] about

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Rockets believe Amen Thompson is a star in the making

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Houston might be as well positioned to go either of those routes as any team in the league outside of Oklahoma City. The Rockets are flush with draft capital and young talent. And there is particular enthusiasm coursing through Toyota Center that Amen Thompson, in particular, is a star in the homegrown making. For the record: The Rockets, sources say, believed that even before … [Read more...] about Rockets believe Amen Thompson is a star in the making

Rockets trade interest in Kevin Durant continues to be exaggerated

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For all of the Rockets’ obvious shortcomings in generating easy scoring opportunities against Golden State’s defense laden with thirtysomethings, more indications than not suggest that Houston’s trade interest in Kevin Durant continues to be overstated.Source: marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet Kevin Durant to the … [Read more...] about Rockets trade interest in Kevin Durant continues to be exaggerated

Ime Udoka on Fred VanVleet’s future: ‘I’d love to have him back’

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Michael Scotto: Ime Udoka on Fred VanVleet’s future: “I think both sides want to be here & want him here… He’s a huge part of our growth. Love everything he’s done. Perfect combo of on & off ball for our guards & young guys to grow. I’d love to have him back, & I think the feeling’s mutual.” pic.x.com/5Z7aHEctUJ Ime Udoka on Fred VanVleet’s future: “I think … [Read more...] about Ime Udoka on Fred VanVleet’s future: ‘I’d love to have him back’