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Here are the latest news and updates from the Houston Rockets:
Latest News
- The Rockets have signed forward Bruno Caboclo to a two-way contract, according to ESPN. Caboclo, 26, has played for the Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, and Sacramento Kings in his NBA career.
- The Rockets have also signed guard Chris Clemons to a two-way contract, according to The Athletic. Clemons, 24, played for the Rockets' G-League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, last season.
- The Rockets have waived forward Michael Frazier, according to The Houston Chronicle. Frazier, 27, played for the Rockets' G-League affiliate, the Vipers, last season.
Roster Moves
- The Rockets have traded forward Iman Shumpert to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for cash considerations, according to ESPN. Shumpert, 31, played for the Rockets last season.
- The Rockets have also traded forward Thabo Sefolosha to the Utah Jazz in exchange for cash considerations, according to The Athletic. Sefolosha, 35, played for the Rockets last season.
Injury Updates
- Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is expected to miss the start of the season due to a quadriceps strain, according to The Houston Chronicle. Westbrook, 32, suffered the injury during the preseason.
- Rockets forward Eric Gordon is expected to miss the start of the season due to a knee injury, according to ESPN. Gordon, 33, suffered the injury during the preseason.
Other News
- The Rockets have announced their 2022-23 regular season schedule, which includes 82 games and a home opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 19.
- The Rockets have also announced their preseason schedule, which includes five games and a home opener against the Dallas Mavericks on October 4.