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Jan 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) celebrates with forward Amen Thompson (1) after a play during overtime against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets Pick Up Rookie Contract Options For Multiple Players

Houston will keep four players on their rookie deals next season.

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Houston Rockets Pick Up Rookie Contract Options For Multiple Players

Houston will keep four players on their rookie deals next season.

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Mar 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5, right) talks with Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Updated Rockets Free Agency Class After Contract Extension Deadline

Houston will have easier decisions to make after giving Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green extensions.

Mar 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) sit on the bench against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Grading Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun’s Contract Extensions With the Rockets

Houston just extended their young stars, but were they the right deals?

Oct 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after colliding with the goal post against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Is Jalen Green’s Deal Worth It for Houston Rockets?

Jalen Green has finally signed a long-awaited extension with the Rockets. But was it worth it for Houston?

Oct 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) handles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets Lock In Alperen Sengun to Five-Year Contract

Houston has locked in its star player to a five-year contract.

Dec 23, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and guard Jalen Green (4) come out the locker room to play against the New Orleans Pelicans before the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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

Houston has a decision that could alter the future of the franchise's roster.

Oct 7, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) dunks the ball over Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Rockets' Jalen Green Shows Major Improvement In Preseason Opener

Green was playing efficient basketball in Houston's loss against the Utah Jazz.

Apr 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets: Expectations for Jalen Green This Season

The 6-foot-4 guard is going into his fourth year in the league. He needs to prove himself this season as he could be on the trading block.

Sep 30, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) during Houston Rockets media day. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Keep, Trade or Let Go?

Whitmore is set to hit free agency in 2025 if Houston declines his team option.

Apr 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after making a basket during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Rockets Among Top Teams In Play For Jimmy Butler

Houston has solid odds to land the future Hall-of-Famer.

Mar 10, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Is Alperen Sengun the Answer for the Rockets?

Is it time for Houston to finally lean into their star?

Mar 19, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles up the court during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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Rockets Need to Make a Decision on Jalen Green Soon

Houston needs to decide on extending, trading or letting go of Green.

Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Rockets Rookie Cited As 'Untouchable' Over Team's Stars

Reed Sheppard was suprisingly named Houston's only untouchable player over Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green.

Mar 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) controls the ball as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Rockets Can Become Major Free Agency Players

The Houston Rockets could be active in free agency next summer.

Mar 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in action during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: No Contract Extension Should Be a Concern

Şengün is quickly becoming one of the best centers in the NBA, but Houston has yet to extend him.

Feb 29, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Rockets Can Play 'Waiting Game' with Jalen Green

Jalen Green is about to enter his final year under contract with the Houston Rockets.

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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