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Jalen Green sees ‘scary backcourt’ with Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.

Jalen Green is a clear candidate to be selected by the Rockets at No. 2 overall in the 2021 NBA draft.
Green and Porter Jr. could potentially become Houston’s guard duo for the next generation.
If Porter Jr. is ever consulted by the Rockets to assess a potential backcourt pairing with Green, it appears that he’s already becoming a fan

Jalen Green is a clear candidate to be selected by the Rockets at No. 2 overall in the 2021 NBA draft.
Green and Porter Jr. could potentially become Houston’s guard duo for the next generation.
If Porter Jr. is ever consulted by the Rockets to assess a potential backcourt pairing with Green, it appears that he’s already becoming a fan

Report: Detroit isn’t locked in on Cade Cunningham at No. 1 in draft

According to James L. Edwards III, Detroit’s beat writer for The Athletic, Cade Cunningham isn’t a lock at No. 1 with Mobley, and Green heavily considered by the Pistons.
While Cunningham has been the consensus No. 1 pick, it’s not a lock he’ll be the top choice, James L. Edwards III.
Cunningham, who played one season of college basketball at Oklahoma State, has long been the No. 1 front-runner for a reason

According to James L. Edwards III, Detroit’s beat writer for The Athletic, Cade Cunningham isn’t a lock at No. 1 with Mobley, and Green heavily considered by the Pistons.
While Cunningham has been the consensus No. 1 pick, it’s not a lock he’ll be the top choice, James L. Edwards III.
Cunningham, who played one season of college basketball at Oklahoma State, has long been the No. 1 front-runner for a reason

Bleacher Report proposes John Wall, Ben Simmons, Kristaps Porzingis trade

Eric Pincus proposes a hypothetical three-team trade after a disappointing playoff exit.
Pincus has the former No. 1 overall pick head to Dallas.
Houston’s John Wall could provide Philadelphia with a different look of initiating their offense.
Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis would fit better with the Rockets from an age perspective

Eric Pincus proposes a hypothetical three-team trade after a disappointing playoff exit.
Pincus has the former No. 1 overall pick head to Dallas.
Houston’s John Wall could provide Philadelphia with a different look of initiating their offense.
Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis would fit better with the Rockets from an age perspective

Report: Knicks could have interest in John Wall trade with Rockets

Evan Massey of the NBA Analysis Network cites a former NBA executive as saying the New York Knicks could have interest in trading for Houston Rockets star John Wall.
Now 30 years old and previously a five-time All-Star, Wall clearly isn’t a long-term fit with the rebuilding Rockets.
It’s worth noting the Knicks could have significant cap space this offseason, which might make them more viable as a Wall destination

Evan Massey of the NBA Analysis Network cites a former NBA executive as saying the New York Knicks could have interest in trading for Houston Rockets star John Wall.
Now 30 years old and previously a five-time All-Star, Wall clearly isn’t a long-term fit with the rebuilding Rockets.
It’s worth noting the Knicks could have significant cap space this offseason, which might make them more viable as a Wall destination

Christian Wood finishes fourth in NBA’s Most Improved Player vote

Rockets star Christian Wood finished fourth in voting for the NBA’s 2020-21 Most Improved Player Award.
Wood received 10 second-place votes and 14 third-place votes, giving him a total of 44 points.
In his first season with the Rockets, Wood averaged an impressive 21.0 points, 9.6 rebounds and 32.3 minutes per game

Rockets star Christian Wood finished fourth in voting for the NBA’s 2020-21 Most Improved Player Award.
Wood received 10 second-place votes and 14 third-place votes, giving him a total of 44 points.
In his first season with the Rockets, Wood averaged an impressive 21.0 points, 9.6 rebounds and 32.3 minutes per game

Former Rockets coach Rick Adelman named to 2021 Hall of Fame class

Former Rockets head coach Rick Adelman is being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the new 2021 class.
Under Adelman’s watch, the Rockets had a historic 22-game winning streak in the 2007-08 season.
Adelman went 193-135 (.588) over four seasons with the Rockets, giving him the fourth-most wins of any head coach in franchise history

Former Rockets head coach Rick Adelman is being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the new 2021 class.
Under Adelman’s watch, the Rockets had a historic 22-game winning streak in the 2007-08 season.
Adelman went 193-135 (.588) over four seasons with the Rockets, giving him the fourth-most wins of any head coach in franchise history

Rockets rookies KJ Martin, Armoni Brooks, Anthony Lamb score career-highs in loss to 76ers

Rookies KJ Martin, Anthony Lamb, and Armoni Brooks each set career-high scoring totals for the Houston Rockets in a home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
KJ Martin finished with 23 points while shooting 10-of-17 from the field.
Anthony Lamb finished with 22 points while shooting 7-of-15 from the field.
Armoni Brooks finished with 20 points while shooting 7-of-16 from the field

Rookies KJ Martin, Anthony Lamb, and Armoni Brooks each set career-high scoring totals for the Houston Rockets in a home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
KJ Martin finished with 23 points while shooting 10-of-17 from the field.
Anthony Lamb finished with 22 points while shooting 7-of-15 from the field.
Armoni Brooks finished with 20 points while shooting 7-of-16 from the field

Rockets rookie Jae’Sean Tate sidelined by health and safety protocols

Rockets rookie Jae’Sean Tate is listed as out due to health and safety protocols.
At 6-foot-4 forward, Tate is one of Houston’s most versatile players and likely its best on defense.
Tate averages 11.2 points (51.3% FG), 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 29.4 minutes per game in his first season with the Rockets

Rockets rookie Jae’Sean Tate is listed as out due to health and safety protocols.
At 6-foot-4 forward, Tate is one of Houston’s most versatile players and likely its best on defense.
Tate averages 11.2 points (51.3% FG), 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 29.4 minutes per game in his first season with the Rockets