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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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Iverson, O’Neal And Yao Lead Group Inducted In Hall Of Fame

Kristie Rieken, AP

Posted on April 4, 2016 · Allen Iverson, Shaquille O'Neal, Tom Izzo, Sheryl Swoopes, Yao Ming and Jerry Reinsdorf have been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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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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The Rockets learn their NBA Draft position Tuesday night

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Posted on May 15, 2023 · Houston Matters discusses how draft lotteries in sports work and if they stop teams from losing on purpose.

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That time Shaq kidnapped Kenny Smith’s son

Michael Hagerty

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)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 12, 2023 · On Friday's show: We discuss Greater Houston's connections to the global economy. And former Houston Rocket Kenny Smith discusses his new memoir.

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