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Houston Rockets News: October 23, 2017

Your one-stop shop for Houston Rockets, local sports, and news from around the league for Monday, October 23, 2017.

By Ryan Dunsmore@Duns_more Oct 23, 2017, 6:00am CDT

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Briante Weber agrees to two-way contract with Houston Rockets
Free-agent guard and defensive specialist Briante Weber has agreed to a two-way contract with the Rockets and will initially report to the team's G League affiliate, sources told ESPN.

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets debut at No. 1; Pelicans at No. 18 | NOLA.com
The NBA rankings after the first week of action.

Chris Paul's injury causes Rockets to re-evaluate James Harden plan - Houston Rockets Blog- ESPN
The Rockets hoped to ease up on James Harden's minutes as they worked Chris Paul into the fold, but Paul's injury has them adjusting their strategy.

Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets - Grizzly Bear Blues
This will be an early battle of two undefeated Western Conference October heavyweights.

The Houston Rockets are hungry, talented and 3-0
The Houston Rockets started the season by beating the Golden State Warriors, but do they have what it takes to knock them off the Western Conference throne?

3-0 Rockets, finding defense, await Grizzlies
It was an expected answer to a question that was sure to yield this precise response, with Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni offering measured praise over the promising start enjoyed by his unbeaten team with the first week of the schedule set to bleed into the second. After the Rockets (3-0)

Houston Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta open to fans' suggestions on uniforms | NBA.com
When Tillman Fertitta took over as the new owner of the Houston Rockets weeks ago, it was a dream come true for the native Houstonian. As his Rockets look to navigate the Western Conference and reach their first NBA Finals since 1995, Fertitta is taking a look at many aspects of the team at large.

Demetrius Jackson likely to shuttle between Rockets, G League - Houston Chronicle
The injury to Chris Paul not only moved Demetrius Jackson into the Rockets' rotation as a backup point guard, it could have him on the Rio Grande Valley shuttle. Because Jackson is on a two-way contract, he is limited to 45 days with the Rockets, with the rest of his time to be spent in the G League. The count begins with the start of Vipers' training camp on Monday.

NBA Rumors: Latest on Rockets' Plans, Jameer Nelson and More | Bleacher Report
The fresh NBA season features plenty of faces in new places yet manages to feel the same in many ways. There's been a big injury like the one suffered by Gordon Hayward. DeMarcus Cousins is already in trouble ...