The Rockets may be a prime candidate to secure the services of unrestricted free agent Dorian Finney-Smith, according to Mark Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (via Twitter), who say that Houston has emerged as a “viable landing spot” for the veteran forward. Finney-Smith declined his $15.4MM player option on Sunday. Reporting at that time indicated that while there was … [Read more...] about Rockets To Pursue Dorian Finney-Smith
Rockets To Sign Jabari Smith Jr. To Five-Year Extension
The Rockets intend to sign Jabari Smith Jr. to a five-year rookie extension worth $122MM, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter). Smith was in and out of the Rockets’ starting lineup this season, but is presumed to be in line to take the starting power forward role following the Rockets’ trade for Kevin Durant. The No. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, Smith posted a career-low in … [Read more...] about Rockets To Sign Jabari Smith Jr. To Five-Year Extension
Rockets’ Cam Whitmore Involved In Trade Talks
The Rockets have been engaged in trade discussions this week involving Cam Whitmore, sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link), who describes the situation as “fluid.” The 20-year-old small forward has seen limited playing time during his first two NBA seasons and has been unable to claim a regular role amidst Houston’s collection of young talent. He appeared in 51 … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Cam Whitmore Involved In Trade Talks
Rockets Plan To Re-Sign Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate, Jeff Green
2:43 pm: Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle (subscription required) confirms that the Rockets will decline Holiday’s option and have tentative agreements in place to retain Holiday, Tate, and Green. She adds that the team expects to have its full non-taxpayer mid-level exception available, which points toward Landale being waived before his $8MM salary becomes guaranteed, … [Read more...] about Rockets Plan To Re-Sign Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate, Jeff Green
Southwest Notes: Flagg, Wells, Rockets, Tanke
Most No. 1 picks go to teams that are completely reliant on their transcendent play, but that’s not the case for Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks. That’s something Flagg is excited to take advantage of, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, who notes that the former Duke star referred to it as a “blessing” not to be the immediate centerpiece of a rebuilding franchise. In his … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Flagg, Wells, Rockets, Tanke