NEW: In the summer of 2019, I took a leap of faith and began a five-year journey that led to the
@detroitnews
. I am so thankful and blessed for this new opportunity to cover the beat of the Detroit
#Pistons
.
In regards to the
#Texans
closing in on a deal that would send Deshaun Watson to the Miami
#Dolphins
, I am hearing that it could be a three team deal that would send Tua Tagovailoa to the Washington Football Team.
Tank Dell on his touchdown celebration with C.J. Stroud:
“That’s a Cail dance. He came up with it, and I went along with it. It’s something we will be doing from now on."
#Texans
It’s crazy that this exchange between Deshaun Watson and J.J. Watt took place a year ago today. Who could’ve imagined that this would be the last time we see the both of them in a Texan jersey. SMH
#Texans
After the game, I asked Luka Doncic about the
#Rockets
growth over the past three years. He had high praise for Jalen Green.
“I think Jalen is going to be a superstar in this league…They should build around him.”
When speaking on Jae Crowder’s importance to the Suns, Chris Paul compared Crowder to Trevor Ariza & PJ Tucker from the ‘18 Rockets.
“My first year in Houston, everyone wanna talk about me and James [Harden], but Tuck and Trevor Ariza was two of the biggest pieces of that team.”
“Unbelievable meeting…It would mean so much to go back with C.J.”
Cade Stover, tight end prospect from Ohio State, met with the
#Texans
last night. Would love to reunite with his former teammate C.J. Stroud.
My guy Coty Davis is taking his talents to Detroit to become the beat writer for the Detroit News covering the Pistons…Coty has done great work for Sports Illustrated as the beat writer for the Texans and Rockets and host of Locked On Texans…Going to miss him…
@CotyDavis_24
#Rockets
rookie TyTy Washington getting extra practice reps in with assistant coach John Lucas II.
Coach Stephen Silas on his return from the G League: “He is back now. And we will see if we can get him some minutes.” — Silas.
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The Rockets took a moment to celebrate the Houston Cougars for another amazing season.
Coach Kelvin Sampson invited two of the most iconic players in UH history to join, Hakeem Olajuwon & Elvin Hayes.
Stepehn Silas on the addition of Victor Oladipo: "To have Vic, it's exciting. He fits into a lot of things I believe....He's a true two-way guy."
#Rockets
After the game, I caught up with
#Warriors
forward Draymond Green to ask what advice would he give to the
#Rockets
young team after a hard battle in Houston. via
@InsideRocketsFN
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NEW: “My message to Alpi is, 'don't try and be Joker.' If so, 'be better than him.'"
#Rockets
Alperen Şengün has always displayed his love for Nikola Jokić. But Jeff Green has encouraged Şengün to be better.
“I really like their quarterback C.J. If I played alongside him, I’ll be very explosive.”
Jaheim Bell, tight end prospect from Florida State, speaks on his meeting with the
#Texans
.
Kevin Porter Jr. on participating in the
#Rockets
company-wide Day of Service at Freedmen’s Town.
“I just want to be a part of things like this more and more…I love Houston.”
New: Coach Stephen Silas said after the game he told Ja Morant that the Grizzlies are where the
#Rockets
want to be.
Later, I asked Morant if he had a word of advice for the Rockets following Friday’s game.
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Mike D'Antoni just announced that Austin Rivers (neck) and Russell Westbrook (hand) will be good to go for opening night against the Bucks on Thursday. Will do so without any minute restrictions.
#Rockets
#Texans
rookie WR John Metchie is out on the field for the first time as a Texan.
Metchie is still recovering from his ACL injury sustained in Dec. He is hoping to be back to full strength by the start of training camp.
Trevor Hudgins (.
@TrevorHudgins12
) has been a spark off the bench for the
#Rockets
during SL play, proving it doesn’t matter the level of college basketball a prospect comes from.
After his appearance at Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Celebrity Softball Classic,
#Texans
QB C.J. Stroud will be in Indy Friday night to participate in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
#Rockets
Jalen Green finished with 17 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals vs. the Mavericks.
Ime Udoka on Green’s ongoing development into an all-around player.
Eleven games into the season, today I asked Kevin Porter Jr. if there are still a few kinks within his game he is trying to fix as he continues to adjust to his role as a full-time point guard.
#Rockets
Chris Paul reflecting on the last time he was in the WCF that took place in 2018 with the Rockets. Paul said he would never forget when he couldn't play the last two games of that series.
Texans’ OC Tim Kelly says QB Davis Mills “isn’t a puppy anymore” and he trust him to make decisions on his own with plays.
“He has a high level of intelligence, what has clicked you're seeing that intelligence translate into success.”
#Texans
NEW: After the
#Texans
completed their interview with 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, a source said the interview was "long and very positive." via
@Texans_Daily
I don't care what anyone says, Stephen Silas is a good coach. I hope he gets a fair opportunity next season when everyone is healthy. Injuries have really hindered the potential of what the Rockets could do this year.
NEW: After a disappointing sophomore year,
#Rockets
' Jalen Green said he is excited for an off-season full of work and development.
“It is all about working and getting better. I'm coming in next season chasing All-Star and winning.” — Green
I’ve had the opportunity to watch Jabari Smith jr. during practice the last few days. Trust me, it’s over once Smith gets into an offensive rhythm in-game.
#Rockets