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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	2nd Western Conference
WinsWins	52
LossesLosses	30
PPGPoints Per Game	114.3
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	109.8
RPGRebounds Per Game	48.5
APGAssists Per Game	23.3
Head CoachHead Coach	Ime Udoka

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JD Davison

HOU Point Guard #20

15dNBA insider Chris B. Haynes reports that free agent guard JD Davison has signed a deal with the Houston Rockets.

Davison appeared in just 36 games for the Celtics across his first three NBA seasons, but he most recently won G League MVP. Houston’s rotation is one of the deepest in the Association, so Davison shouldn’t be expected to see meaningful minutes right away.

Josh Okogie

HOU Shooting Guard #12

20dESPN’s Shams Charania reports Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Rockets.

Okogie was waived by the Hornets last week. The 26-year-old shooting guard has averaged just 6.3 points per game over the course of his eight-year career, but offers substantially more on the defensive end. Okogie ranked behind only Dyson Daniels and Alex Caruso in steals per 100 possessions last season (min. 600 minutes played). Okogie continues to add to the depth the Rockets have built up this offseason.

Kennedy Chandler

FA Point Guard #1

28dKennedy Chandler finished Monday’s loss to the Hawks with 22 points (8-of-20 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), one rebound, seven assists, three steals and three three-pointers.

For some NBA teams, the end of the first weekend of Summer League leads to “known quantities” being shut down for the rest of the event. The Rockets have decided to take that approach with Reed Sheppard, which resulted in even more opportunities for Chandler. Chandler, the 38th overall pick in the 2022 draft, appeared in 36 games with the Grizzlies during the 2022-23 season and has not been back in the NBA since. Performances like the one he produced on Monday may increase the point guard’s chances of receiving a training camp from someone, whether it’s Houston or another team.

Reed Sheppard

HOU Shooting Guard #15

28dThe Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports the Rockets are shutting down Reed Sheppard for the remainder of Summer League.

Sheppard led Houston in scoring in two straight Summer League appearances, but he notably struggled with ball security and efficiency. Houston doesn’t need to see any more from the second-year guard in this year’s Summer League, and Sheppard will head into the season battling Aaron Holliday for reserve minutes with the Rockets. It’s possible he emerges with a bigger role this year.

Reed Sheppard

HOU Shooting Guard #15

29dReed Sheppard accounted for 18 points (6-of-19 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, four steals and one three-pointer in Sunday’s loss to the Pistons.

After going off for 28 points against the Clippers on Friday, Sheppard was held in check Sunday afternoon. The turnovers were more concerning than the shooting, as the second-year guard recorded six while dishing out just one assist. To make an impact with the Rockets next season, Sheppard has to be consistently efficient on offense while not being a liability on defense. How much more he plays in Las Vegas remains to be seen, but he may want an opportunity to redeem himself on the heels of Sunday’s effort.

Reed Sheppard

HOU Shooting Guard #15

30dReed Sheppard had 28 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals, three blocks and six three-pointers against the Clippers on Friday.

The third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Sheppard may be overqualified for Summer League. The Rockets certainly sent Sheppard to Summer League to prepare for a bigger role in his second NBA season after averaging just 12.6 minutes per game last year. Sheppard took over Friday’s game in a variety of ways and appears ready for more minutes in the Rockets’ backcourt rotation this year.

Cam Whitmore

WAS Small Forward #7

1moESPN’s Shams Charania reports Cam Whitmore has been traded to the Wizards for two second-round picks.

The Athletic’s Josh Robbins reports it will be a 2026 second rounder from Chicago and a 2029 second round from Sacramento that will be headed back to the Rockets, who needed to recoup what assets they could from the No. 20 overall pick in 2023. Whitmore showcased some scoring upside during his two seasons in Houston and will now be the latest upside swing to land with the Wizards. He’ll join a rotation that features recent first-round picks like Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley, as well as a veteran in Khris Middleton.

Kevon Harris

HOU Shooting Guard #00

1moHoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports the Rockets signed G/F Kevon Harris to a two-way contract.

Harris appeared in 36 games for the Magic during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, averaging 4.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 12.9 minutes. While he did not play in the NBA last season, the 6-foot-6 wing flourished in the G League, averaging 19.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Harris is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball in Houston as a two-way contract player due to the Rockets’ depth.

Jahmai Mashack

GSW Shooting Guard

1moG/F Jahmai Mashack is headed to Golden State as part of the seven-team trade headlined by Kevin Durant.

Selected by the Rockets with the 59th overall pick in last month’s draft, Mashack was initially headed to Memphis via trade. Now he’s headed to Golden State as part of a trade that included an NBA-record seven teams. Given his reputation as a rugged defender and “glue guy,” Mashack will look to earn an opportunity with the Warriors, who could use a low-cost contributor due to their current salary cap situation.

Clint Capela

HOU Center #15

2moESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Rockets signed C Clint Capela to a three-year, $21.5 million contract.

After five seasons in Atlanta, Capela returns to the city where he played his first six NBA seasons. A starter in 41 of the 55 games he played last season, the veteran center averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.4 minutes. With Alperen Sengun locked in as Houston’s starting center and Steven Adams also on the roster, Capela’s opportunities with the Rockets may not be enough to make him a factor in fantasy basketball.

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