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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 1d

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Danielle Lerner @danielle-lerner.bsky.social · 1d

Reed Sheppard on his backcourt chemistry with Amen Thompson: “Amen’s obviously a tremendous defender and super quick and fast and athletic with the ball get to the rim. So I think just him doing that will draw defenders and, I think, (makes us) a really good duo.”

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

Amen Thompson is now up to 225lbs. NBA never updates heights and weights so appreciate this nugget of info from Amen. He is going to be a wrecking ball going downhill on drives. #Rockets (per Michael Shapiro/X) #NBAsky

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Which player is the most athletic?

1. Amen Thompson, Houston – 58%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Which team has the most promising young core?

1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 50%
2. San Antonio Spurs – 27%
T-3. Houston Rockets – 10%
T-3. Detroit Pistons – 10%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?

1. Micah Nori, Minnesota – 25%
2. Jeff Van Gundy, LA Clippers – 14%
3. Royal Ivey, Houston – 11%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?

1. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 37%
2. Ime Udoka, Houston – 23%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?

1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 28%
2. Ime Udoka, Houston – 24%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?

1. Amen Thompson, Houston – 18%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?

1. Dyson Daniels, Atlanta – 31%
2. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City – 24%
3. Amen Thompson, Houston – 22%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?

1. Kevin Durant, Houston – 73%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

NBA GM Survey

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2025-26?

1. Amen Thompson, Houston – 30%
#Rockets #NBAsky

www.nba.com/news/2025-26...

2025-26 NBA GM Survey: 49 questions ahead of new season

The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2025-26 season tips off.

www.nba.com

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

He doesnt have to play in any G league games.

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

“You got your five man [Sengun] that can handle the top of the key, just the spacing and it just opens the floor up so much for us,” Durant said. “And then makes it unpredictable. We trust he’s going to make the right play every time.” #Rockets #NBAsky

Danielle Lerner @danielle-lerner.bsky.social · 3d

Kevin Durant looked right at home in his Rockets debut, scoring a team-high 20 points in a preseason win over the Jazz.

“It felt normal,” he said.

On Houston’s new normal: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

'It just felt normal.' How Kevin Durant fared in Rockets' debut in win over Jazz

Kevin Durant scores 20 points in his first game with the Rockets and shows how smoothly he fits with new team.

www.houstonchronicle.com

Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 2d

“He [Amen] can do everything with the rock, (and) confident shooting from the 3, too, in these two preseason games,” Durant said. “But making the correct plays, getting downhill — I mean, I’m just seeing everything from him. Rebounding, blocking shots." #Rockets #NBAsky

Danielle Lerner @danielle-lerner.bsky.social · 3d

Kevin Durant looked right at home in his Rockets debut, scoring a team-high 20 points in a preseason win over the Jazz.

“It felt normal,” he said.

On Houston’s new normal: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

'It just felt normal.' How Kevin Durant fared in Rockets' debut in win over Jazz

Kevin Durant scores 20 points in his first game with the Rockets and shows how smoothly he fits with new team.

www.houstonchronicle.com

Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 3d

#Rockets drop 140 on the Jazz and are now 2-0 in the preseason. Great KD debut with 20pts.

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 3d

JD Davison continues to be very solid. Needs to be in the #Rockets rotation.

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 3d

They get 50 games. Hopefully by that point the Rockets will have apron room to put JD on a normal contract.

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 3d

This might be the most "Baby Jokic" I have seen Sengun with 9 assists at haftime. Nothing like DHO Sabonis stuff. Sengun finding cutters everywhere. #Rockets #NBAsky

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 3d

#Rockets were +10 in the five JD Davison minutes, best of any player on the floor

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 3d

Core 6 confirmed!

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Danielle Lerner @danielle-lerner.bsky.social · 3d

With Kevin Durant now in the lineup, Ime Udoka said he doesn’t have a desired hierarchy in mind for the Rockets’ shot frequency.

He did say that he planned for Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard to increase their usage this season so it’ll be about finding balance.

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 3d

Tonight's #Rockets starters:

Reed Sheppard
Amen Thompson
Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 4d

The #Rockets put up 122pts without KD and only 1 half of Sengun.

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Chris A. White 🐻 @fyrebear.bsky.social · 4d

#Rockets player update for tomorrow's Jazz game.

Danielle Lerner @danielle-lerner.bsky.social · 4d

Per Ime Udoka: Steven Adams will be out for the Rockets on Wednesday. Tari Eason is a maybe (depending how his body feels). Udoka expects everyone else to be available.