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HOUSTON, Texas –&nbsp;The Houston Astros and Houston Rockets announced today that they are acquiring AT&T SportsNet Southwest from Warner Bros. Discovery effective September 30, 2023.&nbsp; The network will re-launch as Space City Home Network (SCHN) on October 3, 2023.

The change will be a seamless transition for fans as they will be able to continue to access Rockets and Astros games on the same channels they currently utilize.&nbsp;

The network will be owned by the Rockets and Astros going forward and will operate as a joint venture of the two organizations. The teams are committed to delivering great game content and programming, while maintaining and enhancing the award-winning quality that has made the network the premium destination for Rockets and Astros fans to watch live broadcasts, behind-the-scenes content, and much more.&nbsp;

“We are excited to partner with the Rockets, and launch the new home for Astros and Rockets coverage with Space City Home Network,” said Giles Kibbe, Astros Senior Vice President, General Counsel. “Together with the Rockets we’ve worked hard to ensure that Space City Home Network will bring you the same Astros and Rockets sports coverage from the faces and voices you know and love. We look forward to this new chapter and remain committed to delivering great broadcasts for the best fans in baseball.”&nbsp;

“We’ve had a strong relationship with the talent and staff at AT&T SportsNet in broadcasting Rockets games over the years and are excited to have that live on as Space City Home Network,” said Rockets President of Business Operations Gretchen Sheirr.&nbsp; “We’ve worked alongside the Astros and network personnel to ensure this will be a smooth changeover for our fans and look forward to the positive impact this collaboration and local ownership will have on our broadcast.”

“We appreciate the collaboration from the Astros and Rockets as we reach an agreement that is in the best interest of all parties, including the fans we all serve,” said Patrick Crumb, President, Regional Sports Networks, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports. “I’d especially like to thank all of our Houston-based colleagues who will continue to passionately showcase both teams through this new venture. We wish the Astros and Rockets much success as they assume ownership of the network.”

Space City Home Network (SCHN) continues to hold exclusive local television rights for its new owners, the Rockets and Astros.&nbsp; SCHN also boasts a comprehensive assortment of team related programs along with regional high school and collegiate sports content.&nbsp; The network has consistently been rated one of the top sports providers in the country with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of Rockets and Astros games along with first-class coverage of other unique events.&nbsp; SCHN will broadcast more than 220 live games each year.

The first live game broadcast on Space City Home Network will be the Rockets preseason opener vs. Indiana on Oct. 10.&nbsp;

Start following Space City Home Network on social media as @SpaceCityHN and visit online at&nbsp;SpaceCityHN.com&nbsp;beginning on launch day, Oct. 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Space City Home Network is a regional sports network operated under a joint venture owned by the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets. The network is the exclusive local TV home for the Houston Astros (MLB) and the Houston Rockets (NBA). The network is available in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and eastern New Mexico via satellite, cable, and OTT providers. In addition to the more than 220 live games, Space City Home Network also offers exclusive behind-the-scenes team content, original programming, and extensive regional coverage of high-school and collegiate sports in southeast Texas.

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HOUSTON –&nbsp; The Houston Rockets and second-year guard Josh Christopher have collaborated on a player inspired merchandise capsule which will release exclusively at the Rockets Team Shop at Toyota Center on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.

Christopher and the Rockets collaborated on the capsule collection which showcases his path to Houston and the NBA, while highlighting Josh’s creative style and vision.&nbsp; The collection consists of five items which will be sold individually.&nbsp; Photos of Christopher with the apparel are available&nbsp;here.&nbsp; The Rockets plan to collaborate on apparel items with other players in the near future with the goal of sharing their personal basketball journeys with fans.

“My inspiration for this project was my journey to the City of Houston,” said Christopher.&nbsp; “Spaceships and rockets are loud and chaotic, which perfectly described my years leading up to my arrival in Houston.&nbsp; Whether it was back in high school when my dreams of becoming an NBA player started to materialize, overcoming the challenges of playing during a pandemic with my brother Caleb at Arizona State, or putting the work in to prep for the NBA draft… BOOM!&nbsp; Here I am in Houston as an NBA player.

“I have to give big shoutouts to my brothers Caleb and Patrick, who can be seen with me portrayed as astronauts in one of the clothing capsule’s graphics.&nbsp; Patrick has been so influential to me in not only basketball, but also with fashion, as he has become my favorite luxury designer.

“I have drawn a lot of creative inspiration from the City of Houston, beginning with the Houston mural I saw at George Bush International Airport when I first arrived.&nbsp; I want this project to be a fun, dope, and cool experience that I can share with fans and see them rocking the gear at our games and around the city this season!”

This one-of-a-kind retail drop will take place prior to the Rockets Annual Open Practice & Fan Fest on Saturday, Oct. 8.&nbsp; In addition to the debut of the merchandise capsule, the Rockets Annual Open Practice & Fan Fest will feature Clutch the Bear, the Clutch City Dancers, inflatable games, along with chances to win passes to receive autographs.&nbsp; Doors to Toyota Center will open at noon with Open Practice beginning at 1 p.m.&nbsp; Open Practice, which allows fans the opportunity to watch the team scrimmage, is available to the general public.&nbsp; Fans interested in attending may register at&nbsp;Rockets.com.

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HOUSTON –&nbsp;The Houston Rockets today announced they have traded Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss, and David Nwaba to Oklahoma City in exchange for Derrick Favors, Maurice Harkless, Ty Jerome, Théo Maledon [tay-oh mal-eh-DOAN], a 2026 second round pick, and cash considerations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Favors (6-10, 265) was originally the third overall pick by the Nets in the 2010 NBA Draft.&nbsp; In 12 seasons, he has appeared in 790 games with 503 starts, while averaging 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.19 blocks in 24.3 minutes per game.&nbsp; Over the past two seasons, Favors joined JaVale McGee as the only players with at least 85 games played to have averaged at least 5.0 ppg and 5.0 rpg in fewer than 16.0 mpg.

Harkless (6-9, 220) was originally the 15th overall pick by Philadelphia in the 2012 NBA Draft and was recently acquired by the Thunder from Atlanta.&nbsp; In 10 seasons, he has appeared in 621 with 371 starts, while averaging 6.9 ppg and 3.5 rpg in 22.6 mpg.&nbsp; Harkless played at least 24 minutes (rounded) 29 times over the past two seasons, while averaging 9.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.41 spg and 0.90 bpg in those games.

Jerome (6-5, 195) was originally the 24th overall pick by Philadelphia in the 2019 NBA Draft.&nbsp; In three seasons, he has appeared in 112 games with five starts, while averaging 7.1 ppg, 2.4 apg and 1.9 rpg in 17.1 mpg.&nbsp; Over the past two seasons, Jerome joined Lou Williams as the only players with at least 70 games played to have averaged at least 8.0 ppg and 2.0 apg in fewer than 20.0 mpg.

Maledon (6-5, 190) was the 34th overall pick by Philadelphia in the 2020 NBA Draft.&nbsp; In two seasons with the Thunder, the 21-year-old French native has appeared in 116 games with 56 starts, while averaging 8.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 2.9 apg in 23.2 mpg.&nbsp; Maledon played at least 20 minutes 21 times last season while averaging 12.6 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.00 spg, and 1.5 3-pointers made in those games.

Nwaba originally signed as a free agent with Houston in June of 2020 and appeared in 76 games as a Rocket over the past two seasons.&nbsp; Brown, Burke, and Chriss were all acquired by Houston via a trade with Dallas in late June.