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Rockets Reunion Could Happen After Shock Retirement

The Houston Rockets could look to bring back a familiar face.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Reggie Bullock Jr. (25) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Apr 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Reggie Bullock Jr. (25) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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When the Houston Rockets traded for AJ Griffin from the Atlanta Hawks, he was supposed to be a younger replacement with more upside for Reggie Bullock.

However, plans have changed over the past few days as Griffin has shockingly decided to step away from the game of basketball. The 21-year-old was the No. 15 overall pick by the Hawks in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Griffin wasn't expected to be a major player for the Rockets this season, but he had a lot of upside as a recent high draft pick. With Griffin gone, the Rockets may want to consider a reunion with Bullock.

Bullock, 33, averaged 2.2 points per game for the Rockets last season in 44 appearances. While his role was significantly reduced this past season compared to the year before, Bullock is still a veteran capable of playing in the NBA.

The Rockets have valued continuity this offseason, as all but two players on the roster were on the team a year ago. No. 3 overall pick Reed Sheppard and Griffin were the only newcomers as they were swapped out for Bullock and veteran center Boban Marjanovic.

Bringing Bullock back would give the Rockets even more familiarity with the team and system and another veteran to lean on as the season draws out.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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