Category Archives: Training Camp
October 5, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Random Final Thoughts on Training Camp
The Rockets preseason kicks off tonight against the Orlando Magic in Hidalgo, TX, so let’s wrap up training camp with some random thoughts from the week. Attending Practices It’s been 7 years so it was hardly necessary, but if I … Continue reading
Posted in Houston Rockets, Training Camp
Tagged Aaron Brooks, Courtney Lee, Daryl Morey, Rockets defense
October 4, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Four or five? It doesn’t matter to Jordan Hill
Rockets power forward Jordan Hill is expected to see solid minutes backing up Luis Scola this season, but at 6-foot-10, 235 pounds with good shotblocking skills, the 23-year old has some potential as a pivot. Hill played some center last … Continue reading
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Tagged Jordan Hill
October 4, 2010 at 11:01 am
Chuck Hayes back at power forward
With Yao Ming out last year, the 6-foot-6 Chuck Hayes was forced to slide to the five for the Rockets, becoming the shortest starting center in league history. With the Great Wall set to return, even for a limited amount … Continue reading
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Tagged Chuck Hayes
October 2, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Brad Miller’s not missing anything
Houston free agent acquisition Brad Miller sprained his left ankle during a pre-training camp workout on September 21st and hasn’t been able to scrimmage with the Rockets in Austin as a result. Just don’t tell him he’s missing out on … Continue reading
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Tagged Brad Miller
October 1, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Patrick Patterson notices the NBA difference
Rockets rookie power forward Patrick Patterson, taken by Houston with the 14th pick of the 2010 NBA Draft, is experiencing his first NBA training camp here in Austin, and he noticed right away that he’s no longer at Kentucky. “There’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Patrick Patterson
September 30, 2010 at 10:47 am
Chase Budinger on what he’s able to do in practice right now
Rockets guard/forward Chase Budinger is expected to see some solid playing time this season with the trade of last year’s small forward starter, Trevor Ariza, to the Hornets, but a moderate to severe ankle sprain suffered on September 2nd meant … Continue reading
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Tagged Chase Budinger
September 29, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Day 3: Yao rolls ankle, but he’s fine
Yao Ming rolled his right ankle during Wednesday’s practice, but both Yao and the team said he was fine — there was no concern at all about this being anything but mild. Yao exited the scrimmage as a result, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Yao Ming
September 29, 2010 at 11:22 am
Adelman talks after Day 2 of Training Camp
Rockets coach Rick Adelman met with us after practice on Tuesday, touching on a few different topics:
Posted in Houston Rockets, Training Camp
Tagged Rick Adelman
