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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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Denver in descent and Bronny in bloom: NBA summer league takeaways

The NBA’s midsummer party was full of intrigue despite a draft class underwhelming as far as superstar talent. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebook

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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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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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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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2024 NBA Draft Class Shines At Las Vegas Summer League

The 2024 NBA draft class shines at the Las Vegas Summer League, showcasing top picks and emerging talents in thrilling basketball action.

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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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NBA Summer League: All Eyes on Zach Edey in Las Vegas

Rookies will get their first chance to prove their mettle during the summer basketball schedule which begins in earnest on Friday.

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What happens when NBA rookies become millionaires overnight?

The best college players often go from playing for free to finding themselves with vast wealth in their teens. It can be a mixed blessing

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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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PHOTOS: Reed Sheppard joins Houston Rockets via 2024 NBA draft

Sharpshooting Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard is now a member of the Rockets after being drafted at No. 3 overall in the NBA’s 2024 first round.

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2024 NBA Draft: Who Are The Top Future Prospects That Joined The League

There was no Victor Wembanyama, a generational talent that the San Antonio Spurs (and the league) have hitched their wagon to. And while the hype wasn't the same, there could eventually be a player similar to Brandon Miller, Jamie Jaquez Jr, or ...

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Rookie guard Reed Sheppard to wear No. 15 jersey with Rockets

Rookie guard Reed Sheppard will begin his NBA career wearing the No. 15 jersey for the Rockets, who last had that number worn by Daishen Nix.

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Rockets to introduce Reed Sheppard in Tuesday press conference

The Rockets will introduce Reed Sheppard in a 1 p.m. press conference on Tuesday in Houston, and it will be available for live streaming.

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Rockets signing Oregon center N’Faly Dante to two-way contract

Undrafted Oregon center N’Faly Dante will join the Rockets for summer league and perhaps beyond on a two-way contract, according to media reports.

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Rafael Stone, Rockets viewed Reed Sheppard as 2024 draft’s best player

“At the end of our process, we ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by quite a bit,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Reed Sheppard.

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Rafael Stone reacts to Rockets-Nets trade, Reed Sheppard draft choice

In a virtual press conference, GM Rafael Stone shared his perspective on the recent Rockets-Nets trade and Houston’s top draft selection of Reed Sheppard.

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French revolution: Atlanta Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher with No 1 pick in NBA draft

Risacher is the second consecutive French player to go No 1 overall after Victor Wembanyama was selected by the San Antonio Spurs last year

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2024 NBA Mock Draft: The final projections on the day before the draft

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The 5 best options for the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

The Hawks have plenty of options at the top of the draft.

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Top NBA Draft Prospects: Sheppard, Dillingham, Castle, Knecht, Topic

Explore the top prospects in the upcoming NBA draft, including standout guards from Kentucky, versatile players like Stephon Castle, and international tale...

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