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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	11th Western Conference
WinsWins	41
LossesLosses	41
PPGPoints Per Game	114.3
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	113.2
RPGRebounds Per Game	45.5
APGAssists Per Game	24.8
Head CoachHead Coach	Ime Udoka

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AJ Griffin

HOU Shooting Guard #14

AJ Griffin posted a solid line on Thursday with 15 points (5-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and two triples against Minnesota.

After shooting poorly in his first two appearances for Houston this summer, Griffin has been much better over their last two. The sharpshooter is looking to get his career back on the right track after a lost season in Atlanta, and this summer has been a great opportunity for him to showcase his talent. It will be difficult for him to carve out a role on a deep Houston squad this season, but he is still worth stashing in dynasty formats.
Reed Sheppard

HOU Shooting Guard

Reed Sheppard led Houston with 20 points (9-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and nine turnovers in a 93-83 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday.

Sheppard has had a fantastic summer, but this wasn’t his best game. He turned the ball over nine times and didn’t knock down a single 3-pointer. Still, despite those struggles, Sheppard was still able to stuff the stat sheet across the board. He has flashed superstar potential this summer, and he has a fantasy-friendly game. The biggest question for his rookie season will be how many minutes he gets, and if it’s enough to impact fantasy. If he does have a decent-sized role, he will be worth a late-round pick.
AJ Griffin

HOU Shooting Guard #14

AJ Griffin shot 7-of-13 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Monday’s 87-73 loss to Detroit, accumulating 18 points, five rebounds, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 29 minutes.

Griffin’s contract for the 2024-25 season is guaranteed, and the change of scenery allows him to show what he can do for a new franchise. The issue for him is Houston’s depth on the wings. In addition to having Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson, Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore will factor into the competition for minutes once training camp begins in September. However, more critical for Griffin is taking advantage of the opportunity he has in summer league.
Cam Whitmore

HOU Small Forward #7

Cam Whitmore played 30 minutes in Monday’s 87-73 loss to the Pistons, finishing with five points (1-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, and one steal.

Given how well Whitmore played in Houston’s first two games in Las Vegas, seeing him on the court Monday afternoon was surprising. Playing his third game in four days, the 2023 first-round pick struggled mightily with his shot, and frustration may have gotten the best of Whitmore. Fantasy managers should not read too much into this performance, and it would be unsurprising if the Rockets decided to shut him down for the rest of the week.
Jack McVeigh

HOU Small Forward

According to ESPN Australia’s Ogun Uluc, the Rockets are signing Jack McVeigh to a two-way contract.

McVeigh, who played well in Australia’s exhibition loss to the United States on Monday, is coming off the best season of his professional career. The 6-foot-8 wing led Tasmania to a league title in Australia’s NBL, and he was named MVP of the championship series after averaging 16.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 3-pointers per game. McVeigh will now try his hand at the NBA, and this will not be his first time playing in America. He played college basketball at Nebraska before returning to Australia to begin his pro career.
Reed Sheppard

HOU Shooting Guard

Reed Sheppard played 32 minutes in Sunday’s 109-91 win over the Wizards, accounting for 22 points (9-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, five steals, one block, and one 3-pointer.

Like Cam Whitmore, it’s time to ask if Sheppard needs to play anymore during summer league. The rookie guard has looked ready for the moment, finding his spots offensively and adequately navigating the balance of scoring and setting up teammates. Sheppard has also defended very well, which is no surprise given how well he attacked passing lanes during his lone season at Kentucky. The Rockets got themselves a good one with the third overall pick.
Cam Whitmore

HOU Small Forward #7

Cam Whitmore shot 9-of-15 from the field and 7-of-10 from the foul line in Sunday’s 109-91 win over the Wizards, tallying 25 points, eight rebounds, four assists, five steals, and one block in 30 minutes.

Whitmore won summer league MVP honors last year and has looked highly impressive in Houston’s first two games this week. He has played at the level teams want their returnees to reach in this setting, making it clear that there’s no need to play anymore. A second straight MVP may not be in the cards for Whitmore, as the Rockets could decide to shut him down. There’s little reason to believe that the franchise decision-makers have not seen enough.
Jeff Green

HOU Power Forward #32

According to a report from Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto, the Rockets are guaranteeing Green’s $9.6 million salary for 2024-25.

Green averaged 6.5 points and 2.3 rebounds through 78 games last season. Houston’s young frontcourt is improving quickly, so Green is unlikely to be a significant fantasy option when the Rockets are healthy. Especially with Steven Adams set to return from a one-year layoff.
Aaron Holiday

HOU Point Guard #0

Aaron Holiday plans to return to Houston on a two-year, $10 million deal, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Holiday will be back in Houston next season, and he will provide some defense when needed. However, with Reed Sheppard in the mix now, they won’t have enough minutes for Holiday to provide much fantasy value whatsoever.
Jae'Sean Tate

HOU Small Forward #8

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets are picking up Jae’Sean Tate’s player option for the 2024-25 season.

Tate, who appeared in 65 games last season, will make approximately $7.6 million in 2024-25. The versatile forward averaged 4.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 0.6 steals in 15.2 minutes, with his production and playing time decreasing due to the arrivals of Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson. And this was with Tari Eason missing most of the season with a leg injury. A healthy Eason in the rotation lowers Tate’s fantasy ceiling even more.

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