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Houston Rockets Take Jalen Green With No. 2 Pick In NBA Draft

Kristie Rieken, AP

Posted on July 30, 2021 · Green joins a team that is rebuilding after sinking to an NBA-worst 17-55 last season after James Harden forced a trade to Brooklyn to end a streak of eight consecutive playoff trips.

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AP Source: James Harden Traded To Brooklyn Nets

Kristie Rieken, AP

Posted on January 13, 2021 · Harden is going to the Nets as part of a four-team deal that also involves Indiana and Cleveland, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the trade call with the NBA — which signs off on all deals — has not been completed.

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Posted on May 17, 2023 · The Rockets, Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs all had the best chance of winning the lottery and landing generational talent Victor Wembanyama.

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Posted on May 12, 2023 · Former Houston Rocket and longtime NBA analyst Kenny Smith recalls the time Shaquille O’Neal absconded with his son – one of many stories in Smith’s new memoir, Talk of Champions.

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Former Rocket Kenny Smith (May 12, 2023)

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