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“I think the season was frustrating and disappointing,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone told reporters at Monday’s end-of-season media availability. 📸 Troy Taormina-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - David Andersen (2009-10) 📸 Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

‘Frustrating and disappointing’: Rafael Stone on 2025-26 Rockets season 📸 Troy Taormina-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Rafael Stone isn't really interested in a one-dimensional shooter, but does think finding a quality player whose strength is shooting "makes sense." Stone says both Jabari and Reed are "already very good shooters" and that his expectation for them "is to become elite."

Rafael Stone says he won't comment on the contracts of Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, but adds they're an enormous part of what the Rockets are trying to do. "I fully expect they will be with us for the foreseeable future." Says nothing is guaranteed but he's "extremely high" on both of them.

Rafael Stone says the #Rockets are likely to again be a luxury tax team next season

Ime Udoka: "We should've won more than 52 games. We should've won the first-round series."

Rafael Stone, asked to sum up the 2025-26 #Rockets season: “Frustrating and disappointing.” Says they should have won more games, both in the regular season and playoffs.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Wafer wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 9.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. 📸 Stephen Dunn, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Snyder wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 3.8 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. 📸 Lisa Blumenfeld, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Von Wafer (2008-10) 📸 Stephen Dunn, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Kirk Snyder (2006-08) 📸 Lisa Blumenfeld, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

As restricted free agency looms, Rockets expected to retain Tari Eason 📸 Erik Williams-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, James wore only jersey Nos. 13 and 7 and put up 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. 📸 Ronald Martinez, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Cato wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 6.2 points, as many rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. 📸 Robert Laberge, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 -Mike James (2005) 📸 Ronald Martinez, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Kelvin Cato (1999-2004) 📸 Robert Laberge, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

For second straight year, Houston’s playoff offense fails to launch 📸 Erik Williams-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Rockets forward Tari Eason was asked about free agency: “It’s tough to say I didn’t think about it. You definitely think about it. I was drafted here. I’ve grown up here. My family is here. I love Houston. As far as everything else, God knows.” #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason on free agency: “It’s tough to say I didn’t think about it. You definitely think about it. I was drafted here. I’ve grown up here. My family is here. I love Houston. As far as everything else, God knows.”