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Normally, even the teams that make major changes have one or two veterans to lean on as the new identity starts to set in. The Rockets don’t have that advantage. Kevin Martin was expected to wear the label, but he’s now playing alongside Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook a little further north. “We don’t just have one person, we have to come together as a team,” says Patterson. “We lost all that, pretty much, veteran experience. We do have … Omer (Asik), same with Shaun Livingston … and Tony [Douglas]. We have players who have been in the league for a while but for all of us to be successful, we all got to come out as leaders, myself included, and just help out these young guys as quick as possible and build that team chemistry as quick as possible and just buy into what the coaches are saying.” HoopsWorld

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Jason Friedman: Patrick Patterson (strained left quad) out for tonight's game v. Hornets. Terrence Jones likely to start in Pat's place but not yet official Twitter

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Patrick Patterson: Very frustrated at our media day... No communication.. Very disappointed @HoustonRockets #smh Twitter @pdpatt

Houston Rockets, Patrick Patterson 

During some of your individual work, I saw you bust out some spin moves that were a little reminiscent of Luis Scola. It looks like you learned a thing or two from Luis. Patrick Patterson: (laughs) Yeah, Scola has definitely rubbed off on me. Throughout this week I threw out some Scola moves against my teammates and luckily they worked, whether it was the Scola ice cream scoop or the “blender” that he does where he uses all those spins. Luis definitely taught me some moves, and I’ve taken a couple other moves that he didn’t show me and I’m trying to utilize them so hopefully they work as well for me as they have for him. NBA.com

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Alex Kennedy: Patrick Patterson is very excited about the chance to play with Jeremy Lin. After Houston's summer league game, Patterson raved about Lin. Twitter

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The team also picked up its non-guaranteed options on guard Courtney Fortson and forward Diamon Simpson on Friday. Both are expected to be part of the Rockets summer league team, along with this season’s first-round selections, Royce White, Jeremy Lamb and Terrence Jones, last season’s top pick Marcus Morris and Motiejunas. Chandler Parsons and Patrick Patterson are expected to make more limited appearances with the summer league team in Las Vegas. Houston Chronicle

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Patterson, 23, finally had his long-planned ankle surgery before last season, but his rehabilitation cost him all of training camp, forcing him to spend much of the lockout-condensed season catching up. When the season ended, he had another surgery, this time to remove scar tissue from the previous procedure. “How I feel compared to previous years is a lot better,” Patterson said. “I got all the scar tissue and gunk out of my ankle. My range and my mobility, just the feel of my ankle, is more comfortable. The pain I felt throughout the years has totally gone away. My ability to move and slide and jump on the court feels free.” Houston Chronicle

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The NBA fined Houston Rockets forward Patrick Patterson $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating on Twitter. After the Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday 95-91, Patterson went on his Twitter account and wrote: "This game shows how biased & one sided the **** are in this league. Wish we had a superstar. #smh #nocalls. Still proud of how we fought." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Patrick Patterson 

Jessica Camerato: Rockets Patrick Patterson fined $25,000 for public criticism of NBA officiating, the NBA announced today. Patterson made comments on Twitter Twitter

Houston Rockets, Patrick Patterson 

The Houston Rockets have roughly eight players they have shopped around the NBA, so it’s safe to say they will be trading someone today. Terrance Williams, Jonny Flynn, Jordan Hill, Chase Budinger, Patrick Patterson, Luis Scola, Hasheem Thabeet and Courtney Lee have all be offered around, so it seems something will drop for the Houston Rockets today. HoopsWorld

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According to another individual involved in the talks at the time, the Hornets amended their trade demands from the Rockets at the NBA's direction to say Kyle Lowry would have to replace Dragic in the deal along with Patrick Patterson or Chase Budinger and an additional pick. "Until the trade was complete with the Clippers, they (the Rockets, Hornets and Lakers) were in constant negotiations," the individual with knowledge of the talks said. "(Alexander) doesn't believe the league negotiated in good faith. "They were using them (the Rockets) to up the ante with the Clippers." Houston Chronicle

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Sean Deveney: Doesn't look like Jordan Hill will be in the Hornets trade, which makes me think Patrick Patterson will be. Twitter

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Patrick Patterson: You Gotta Fight.. For Your Right.. #nbalockout Twitter

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Patrick Patterson: If I could get married with intentions to make MILLIONS and get some PR... I'd do it. Don't blame em. #lockouttweet Twitter

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In the meantime, both players are in good hands at the SVSP complex. Both admitted that it’s good to be able to work out at the facility that much longer so they’re prepared for their sophomore season. The problem is that (Patrick) Patterson doesn’t know where he will play his sophomore season. “If worst comes to worst, depending on how long the lockout last or if we don’t have a season, I may pursue the option or availability of going overseas and playing elsewhere,” said Patterson. “Hopefully it doesn’t have to come to that.” SLAM

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Rockets forward Patrick Patterson had ankle surgery last month but is on pace to be ready for the start of training camp should the NBA lockout end in time, said agent Odell McCants. Patterson had surgery to treat bone spurs in his right ankle. He is rehabilitating the ankle and training in Indianapolis. Houston Chronicle

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Patrick Patterson: After going to China and coming back home, I can see why they kickin our ass. #justsaying Twitter

Patrick Patterson, China 

Rockets rookie forward Patrick Patterson said he spoke to former Kentucky teammate DeMarcus Cousins to offer support after Cousins was fined and held out of a game after a post-game altercation with teammate Donte' Greene. "He just has to deal with what he did," Patterson said. "It's a stressful time when you have off the court issues with a player on your team. " Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Feigen: As expected Patrick Patterson back at practice after Saturday scare. Should get time vs. Knicks. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Patrick Patterson, Injuries 

Rookie forward Patrick Patterson underwent ad-ditional tests for the chest pain and congestion he suf-fered Saturday, but he could return to practice today. “I feel better, a lot better than I did in Atlanta,” Patterson said. “My chest started hurting. I was going up and down, and I got winded more quickly than I had been before. It hurt a little bit to inhale. Keith (Jones, Rockets trainer) saw me holding my chest and took me to the back.” Houston Chronicle

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