Houston’s Summer League campaign is underway. Things are largely progressing as expected. Already, there have been notable highs and lows. That’s hardly surprising when discussing a team almost entirely reliant on the scoring production of two extremely young players. Cam Whitmore and Reed Sheppard both came out of the gates in rip-roaring fashion. While there have been some … [Read more...] about Highs And Lows: Houston’s Swashbuckling Summer League Duo
Summer League: Top Southwest Division Rookies And Sophomores
Much like the Pacific and Northwest Divisions, the Southwest Division has many exciting rookies and sophomores who deserve time and attention. Here are the top rookies and sophomores from each of the Southwest Division teams and what to expect from each of them at Summer League. Summer League: Top Southwest Division Rookies And Sophomores Team: Dallas Mavericks Rookie: Melvin … [Read more...] about Summer League: Top Southwest Division Rookies And Sophomores
Former Four-Time All-Star Compares Reed Sheppard To Himself
The Houston Rockets selected guard Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 20-year-old proved to be quite the sharpshooter in his one season playing collegiately for Kentucky. Houston bet on his overall progress to continue by selecting him with such a high lottery pick. While it’s just Summer League, Sheppard has brought much excitement to the … [Read more...] about Former Four-Time All-Star Compares Reed Sheppard To Himself
Promising Rockets’ Guard Earns Comparisons to NBA Champion
The Houston Rockets had keyed in on former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. There was a chance that he could go No. 1 to the Atlanta Hawks, a team that needed to rework their backcourt. The San Antonio Spurs, who had the No. 4 and No. 8 picks, were interested in Sheppard as well. Notably, they were also linked to the Hawks in trade talks for the No. 1 … [Read more...] about Promising Rockets’ Guard Earns Comparisons to NBA Champion
Olympics: Young Houston Rockets Selected For Future Greatness?
The Olympics are about to start with no Houston Rockets on the US team. But was playing against it a stepping stone for two young players? It was an opportunity to play against the very best, but was it the opportunity they needed to get the very best out of themselves? Olympics: Young Houston Rockets Selected For Future Greatness? Guess When Houston Last Had A US Player At The … [Read more...] about Olympics: Young Houston Rockets Selected For Future Greatness?