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Rockets sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson lands expanded ESPN role ahead of NBA season Vanessa Richardson announced she is leaving her role as the Houston Rockets' sideline reporter gig for ESPN.
Dariq Whitehead - Signs Exhibit 10 pact Whitehead signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Thunder on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact This is likely a move to acquire Whitehead's G League rights following Thursday's preseason finale. The 22-year-old will likely be waived before reporting to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue.
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Caleb McConnell - Agrees to join Houston The Rockets signed McConnell on Friday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Impact McConnell has spent the past three seasons in the G League, including the 2025-26 campaign with Houston's affiliate, Rio Grande Valley. His familiarity with the organization could position him for another stint with the Vipers if he's waived before Monday's roster deadline. The guard is unlikely to factor into Houston's NBA rotation.
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Bryce Harris - Signs with Houston The Rockets signed Harris on Friday, according to Lachard Binkley of SI.com.
Impact Harris started all 35 games for Howard last season, averaging 17.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest. The rookie forward joins Houston shortly before Monday's roster deadline, making a regular-season roster spot unlikely. He could be a candidate to join the Rockets' G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley, if he's waived.
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OKC Thunder's Three-Point Shooting Slump Adds To Rough Night The Thunder couldn’t seem to shoot themselves out of the hole they created. The Oklahoma City Thunder took the floor on Thursday night for t...
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Aday Mara - Thunder dispute contract concerns The Thunder maintain that Mara is cleared to play in the NBA despite a contract dispute with his former Spanish club, Basket Zaragoza, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports.
Impact Basket Zaragoza contends that Mara remains under contract, but Oklahoma City says the NBA has advised the organization that no clearance from the Spanish team is necessary because the rookie center spent the past three years playing college basketball in the United States. The Thunder appear confident in Mara's eligibility, though the disagreement with his former club remains unresolved. There is currently no indication that the dispute will prevent him from playing in the NBA.
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Sean Pedulla - Hits lone shot in exhibition Pedulla tallied three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across four minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason victory over the Thunder.
Impact Pedulla connected on his only field-goal attempt, a three-pointer, and added a steal during his brief appearance. The second-year guard saw limited playing time as Houston distributed minutes throughout its roster, leaving his immediate NBA outlook uncertain. He'll likely need additional developmental opportunities before competing for a regular rotation spot.
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