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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Nana Papa Yaw Mensah-Bonsu (2009) 📸 Steve Dykes-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

After missing all of the 2025-26 season with an ACL injury, veteran Rockets guard Fred VanVleet says he expects to be ready for the start of 2026-27. 📸 Erik Williams-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Bruce Thornton has now tallied 44 points and eight steals in his first two NBA Summer League games for the Houston Rockets. 📸 Nick Wosika, Nick Wosika-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Fred VanVleet expects to be ready for start of Rockets’ 2026-27 season 📸 Erik Williams-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Bruce Thornton continues to show two-way production in NBA Summer League 📸 Nick Wosika, Nick Wosika-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Jim Jackson (2003-04) 📸 Dave Sandford, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

“I felt like I have always had it,” said Rockets rookie guard Bruce Thornton about his aggressive scoring mentality. Thornton scored 27 points in his Summer League debut on Friday. “I’m not the (Ohio State) All-Time leading scorer for no reason.” #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire

‘Feels like a Rocket’: Rafael Stone reacts to Marcus Smart signing 📸 Kenneth Richmond, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Thomas wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 9.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. 📸 Tom Hauck, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Rookie guard Bruce Thornton scored a game-high 27 points in Houston’s opening win at summer league, and the Rockets were +20 in his 35 minutes played. 📸 Ethan Miller, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Former Defensive Player of the Year Award winner Marcus Smart selected his jersey number after signing a two-year contract with the Houston Rockets. 📸 Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Rockets rookie Bruce Thornton scores game-high 27 in summer opener 📸 Ethan Miller, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Kenny Thomas (1999-2002) 📸 Tom Hauck, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Rockets GM Rafael Stone NBA Summer League interview: - Really likes rookie Bruce Thornton - the unique build, physicality, shotmaking and ability to take care of the ball. Test will be if he can translate that to the next level. - Very excited about Marcus Smart's versatility. "Feels like a Rocket so I'm glad we could finally make it happen." He says he's happy with him defending any position, including at center. - Loves the defensive switchability options the Rockets now have with Smart, Jabari, Tari and Amen. - Wants to take the minutes load off of Kevin Durant this season. - Says Reed Sheppard has "put on a ton of good weight, a bunch of muscle."

Marcus Smart selects jersey number with Rockets 📸 Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Henry James (1996) 📸 Thomas Shea, Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Report: Rockets guard Fred VanVleet remains on course for 2026-27 season 📸 Troy Taormina-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No.21 - Chris Jent (1994) 📸 Candice Ward, Candice Ward-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets rookie Bruce Thornton talks about his younger days in AAU of playing with teammate Jabari Smith Jr. and the amount of Ohio State Buckeyes athletes in the city of Houston. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Eric Floyd (1987-93) 📸 Ken Levine, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…