| The Rockets lost their ninth game in a row, falling in Sacramento to the Kings for the second time this week. After giving up a season-high 135 points in Wednesday's loss, Houston allowed 139 in Friday's defeat. Although the root of Houston's NBA-worst record (10-32) is its inept defense, the issues go beyond being powerless to lock down opponents' star players. Often it appears that basic effort and assignments are shirked, particularly in transition. Danielle Lerner with the analysis. The Astros agreed to salary figures with six of their eight arbitratioin-eligible players, including a nice big raise for Framber Valdez. But the team couldn't agree with Cristian Javier and Kyle Tucker. Both Javier and Tucker are logical candidates for long-term contract extensions. That the Astros could not find common ground for a 2023 salary is at least somewhat foreboding for future negotiations, but not at all a deal-breaker. The Texans interviewed Philadelphia offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as they search for team's next coach. It's marathon weekend. Emily Sissons, who ran the fastest time by an American in the Chicago marathon last fall, will be competing here, but in the half marathon. It's part of her getting ready to earn a spot on the 2024 Olympic team. Stat of the day: $18.205 million. The money the Astros are paying to six of the arbitration-eligible players for next season. | 
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