Houston rockets team news

Here's the latest news and updates on the Houston Rockets:

Recent News

• The Rockets have been busy making moves in the offseason, including trading away Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards and acquiring John Wall from the Wizards.
• The team has also signed several free agents, including guard Eric Gordon and center DeMarcus Cousins.
• The Rockets have been working to rebuild their roster and are looking to make a push for the playoffs in the upcoming season.

Roster Moves

• The Rockets have signed guard Eric Gordon to a four-year, $75 million contract extension.
• The team has also signed center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year, $3.6 million contract.
• The Rockets have waived guard Austin Rivers and center Isaiah Hartenstein.

Injury Updates

• Guard James Harden is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his hamstring.
• Center Clint Capela is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a knee injury in the preseason.
• Guard Russell Westbrook is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his knee.

Schedule

• The Rockets will open their season on October 23rd against the Los Angeles Lakers.
• The team will play 82 games this season, with 41 home games and 41 away games.
• The Rockets will play 14 games against the Western Conference and 12 games against the Eastern Conference.

Standings

• The Rockets finished the 2020-2021 season with a record of 17-55, which was the worst record in the Western Conference.
• The team is looking to improve their record and make a push for the playoffs in the upcoming season.

Coaching Staff

• The Rockets have hired Stephen Silas as their new head coach. Silas has previously coached the Dallas Mavericks and has over 20 years of coaching experience in the NBA.
• The team has also hired several other coaches, including Mike D'Antoni, Jeff Bzdelik, and Roy Rogers.

Player Profiles

• James Harden: Harden is a 6'5" guard who has been with the Rockets since 2012. He is a 7-time NBA All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA Team three times.
• Russell Westbrook: Westbrook is a 6'3" guard who was traded to the Rockets in 2019. He is a 9-time NBA All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA Team eight times.
• Clint Capela: Capela is a 6'10" center who was acquired by the Rockets in 2020. He is a 2-time NBA All-Star and has been named to the All-Defensive Team twice.

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