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Reed Sheppard wins NBA exec poll for best rookie of 2024 draft class

“Sheppard is going to help Houston right away, and I think he has a chance to be an All-Star down the road,” an NBA executive tells ESPN.

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Podcast: What’s next for Rockets as 2024-25 training camp nears

This week’s podcast explores what’s next for the Rockets as the 2024 offseason continues, including contractual decisions for Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green.

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Dillon Brooks, Canada to face Jock Landale, Australia at 2024 Olympics

In an Olympics matchup featuring three current Rockets, Dillon Brooks and Canada will face Jock Landale, Jack McVeigh, and Australia on Tuesday.

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ESPN’s Zach Lowe floats Rockets as potential Lauri Markkanen trade suitor with Jazz

“The Rockets have been mentioned, just because they have a million young players,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe says of the Lauri Markkanen trade market.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees well-rounded player in rookie Reed Sheppard

“He’s not getting overwhelmed, at all,” Ime Udoka says of Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard. “He just continues to make the right play.”

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Rockets announce complete 2024-25 preseason schedule

The Rockets have a four-game preseason schedule in October, including road games at Utah and Oklahoma City and home games versus New Orleans and San Antonio.

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PHOTOS: Rockets guard Reed Sheppard joins NBA’s 2024 rookie shoot

While at summer league in Las Vegas, Rockets guard Reed Sheppard took part in the NBA’s official photo shoot for its 2024 rookie class.

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NBA names Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard to All-Summer League First Team

For a third straight season, the Rockets have a representative on the NBA’s All-Summer League First Team. This year, it’s Reed Sheppard.

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Alperen Sengun on second Rockets contract: ‘I want to sign it’

“They don’t have to sign it, but I want to sign it,” Alperen Sengun says of a potential contract extension in Houston. “You have peace of mind.”

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ESPN’s Tim Legler sees ‘big-time player’ in Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard

ESPN’s Tim Legler on Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard: “He is a big-time player, and he’s gonna be a big-time starting point guard in the league for a long time.”

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Rockets to finish 2024 summer league schedule versus Portland on Sunday

Sunday’s matchup versus Donovan Clingan and the Trail Blazers will be the summer-league finale for Reed Sheppard and the Rockets.

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Rockets shutting down Cam Whitmore for remainder of NBA’s 2024 summer league

Rockets forward Cam Whitmore is done playing at the NBA’s 2024 summer league, but rookie Reed Sheppard is not, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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As summer league continues, should Rockets keep playing Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore?

As 2024 summer league continues, the Rockets will need to decide whether it’s worth it to continue playing Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore.

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Tiago Splitter leaves Rockets to become head coach of Paris Basketball

After spending one season as an assistant to Ime Udoka in Houston, Tiago Splitter is leaving the Rockets to take a head coaching job in Europe.

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Australian forward Jack McVeigh joins Rockets on two-way contract

Australian forward Jack McVeigh has agreed to a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc.

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Rockets’ Jock Landale puts up big numbers in USA-Australia exhibition

In a matchup versus recent NBA MVP Joel Embiid, Jock Landale had a massive game in Monday’s USA Basketball exhibition versus Australia.

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Reed Sheppard focused on growth, teammates with summer Rockets

“Keep getting in the gym and keep building relationships with your teammates,” Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard says of his summer-league priorities.

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Rafael Stone: Rockets have no interest in trading Alperen Sengun

“Alpi’s gonna be with us next year,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Alperen Sengun (via SiriusXM NBA Radio). “We have no interest in moving him.”

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Trae Young, Ja Morant impressed by summer brilliance of Rockets’ Reed Sheppard

Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Hawks star Trae Young are among those taking notice of Reed Sheppard’s brilliant summer play for the Rockets.

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In aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Rockets host storm relief drive for Houston community

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, affected Houston residents got an assist from the Rockets courtesy of Friday’s storm relief drive.

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Rockets learn five-team group for 2024-25 NBA in-season tournament

The Rockets will compete with the Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Kings, and Clippers in the NBA’s second in-season tournament this fall.

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Nets GM confirms that Mikal Bridges trade was tied to Rockets’ draft deal

Mikal Bridges being traded to the Knicks was directly connected to the Rockets-Nets draft deal, as confirmed by Brooklyn GM Sean Marks.

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Rockets organize week of basketball events to celebrate Houston’s ‘713 Day’

To celebrate ‘713 Day’ in Houston, the Rockets are organizing a #Rockets713 campaign with a week of basketball drops and camps.

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Reed Sheppard officially signs rookie-scale contract with Rockets

Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard signed his initial NBA contract, under which he’ll be paid over $10 million per season during each of the next two years.

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Rockets players Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale expected to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Rockets players Dillon Brooks and Jock Landale appear set to play for Canada and Australia, respectively, at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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