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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 -Torraye Braggs (2003, 2005) 📸 Thomas Shea, Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 -Torraye Braggs (2003, 2005)

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During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Harrington wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. 📸 Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Othella Harrington (1996-99)

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In confirmation of expected news, Ime Udoka says the expectation is for Fred VanVleet — assuming health — to start at point guard this season. 📸 John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Ime Udoka: Rockets’ plan is for Fred VanVleet to start at point guard

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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Othella Harrington (1996-99) 📸 Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Othella Harrington (1996-99)

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Ime Udoka: Rockets’ plan is for Fred VanVleet to start at point guard 📸 John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Ime Udoka: Rockets’ plan is for Fred VanVleet to start at point guard

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The Rockets Wire retweeted
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Sep 25
“Going into it that was the expectation as long as he was healthy,” said Houston Rockets HC Ime Udoka about point guard Fred VanVleet returning to his starting role. Udoka also expounds on who his backup will be. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire
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During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Chilcutt wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 3.9 points, and 3.3 rebounds per game. 📸 Reuters Photographer rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Pete Chilcutt (1994-96)

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During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Terry wore only jersey No. 31 and put up 6.5 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. 📸 Joe Camporeale, Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 31 - Jason Terry (2015-16)

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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Pete Chilcutt (1994-96) 📸 Reuters Photographer rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Pete Chilcutt (1994-96)

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“I’d say this offseason was the most diligent and the most focused I’ve ever been, as far as my attention to detail,” Rockets forward Tari Eason says. 📸 Troy Taormina, Imagn Images via Reuters Connect rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
With ‘clear head’ and new contract, Tari Eason is more focused than ever

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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 31 - Jason Terry (2015-16) 📸 Joe Camporeale, Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 31 - Jason Terry (2015-16)

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With ‘clear head’ and new contract, Tari Eason is more focused than ever 📸 Troy Taormina, Imagn Images via Reuters Connect rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
With ‘clear head’ and new contract, Tari Eason is more focused than ever

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ESPN recently ranked the top-100 NBA players ahead of the 2026-27 season, including four Houston Rockets in their list. 📸 John Hefti, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Where do Houston Rockets players rank among top-100 in the NBA?

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NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently ripped his former team ahead of the 2026-27 season. 📸 Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
NBA legend Charles Barkley disses the Rockets ahead of 2026-27 season

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Where do Houston Rockets players rank among top-100 in the NBA? 📸 John Hefti, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
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The Rockets Wire retweeted
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Sep 24
“There is no ‘I’m back’ moment,” said Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet when asked about his return to the lineup after missing the entire 2025 season due to injury. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire
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NBA legend Charles Barkley disses the Rockets ahead of 2026-27 season 📸 Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
NBA legend Charles Barkley disses the Rockets ahead of 2026-27 season

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The Clarksburg, West Virginia native played the first 2 seasons of his pro career with Houston, coming to an end when he was cut in 1993. 📸 Thomas Shea, Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Dave Jamerson (1990-93)

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Marcus Smart told the Houston Chronicle’s Varun Shankar that he joined the Rockets after receiving a “disrespectful” offer from his former team. 📸 Troy Taormina, Imagn Images via Reuters Connect rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
Rockets guard Marcus Smart felt disrespected by Lakers’ contract offer

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“I like pressure, so I’m not running from that,” Fred VanVleet says of his return to the Rockets. “I think we will look like a different group.” 📸 Photo by Ben DuBose, Rockets Wire rocketswire.usatoday.com/sto…
‘Confident’ Fred VanVleet makes healthy, on-court return in Houston

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