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New York Times
7 hours ago
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- New York Times
Submit a question for Kelly Iko's Rockets mailbag: Offseason edition
The NBA is in the second week of summer league, which means the dog days of the Rockets' offseason are just around the corner. Even with the slowed schedule, there are still several intriguing aspects to keep tabs on as the organization shifts to title contention mode. The Kevin Durant acquisition, the Reed Sheppard summer experiment and the two-footed plunge into the double-big lineups are just the tip of the iceberg. Got an offseason question about anything Rockets related? Send it in and Kelly will answer it in an upcoming mailbag.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Reed Sheppard's NBA future may not be in Houston: Why ex-Kentucky star might be on move
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Boston Globe columnist Gary Washburn, who is on location at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Washburn tells why former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard's future in the league may not be in Houston. He gives an update on how Koby Brea is shooting his way onto the Phoenix Suns' roster. And Washburn explains why the path to making the league for players on two-way contracts like former Louisville guard Chucky Hepburn isn't as difficult as it once was. Advertisement A new episode of this podcast, hosted by Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, posts each Wednesday. You can listen to The C.L. Brown Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, Audible, CastBox and iHeartRadio, among others. More from C.L. Brown Reach sports columnist C.L. Brown at clbrown1@ follow him on X at @CLBrownHoops and subscribe to his newsletter at to make sure you never miss one of his columns. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Reed Sheppard's NBA future might soar but not with Houston Rockets
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Rockets vs. Hawks, July 14: NBA summer league lineups, rosters, broadcast info
The Rockets and Hawks will each hit the midpoint of their 2025 NBA summer-league schedules with Monday afternoon's game in Las Vegas. Tipoff is at 3:30 p.m. Central on NBA TV. The Houston Rockets (0-2) will resume their schedule at the NBA's 2025 summer league when they face off against the Atlanta Hawks (2-0) on Monday afternoon. Both teams will be playing their third game at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion in Las Vegas, and it's part two of a back-to-back for each squad. The Rockets are coming off a loss to the Pistons (2-0) on Sunday, during which second-year guard Reed Sheppard struggled with Detroit's physical, pressing defense. The 21-year-old Kentucky product was far more efficient with 28 points, six 3-pointers) and superior defensive metrics (four steals, three blocks) in Friday's close loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Hawks forward Asa Newell — a rookie who was recently drafted in the 2025 first round — had 18 points and 11 rebounds on 7-of-9 shooting (77.8%) and 4-of-5 from 3-point range (80.0%) during Sunday's victory over Phoenix. For Monday, here's our look at broadcast details and potential lineups. When and How to Watch Projected Starting Lineups Both units are based on each team's most recent game at summer league. Houston Rockets (0-2) Atlanta Hawks (2-0) Injury/Status Reports The NBA does not require official injury reports to be issued before summer league games. While teams will often disclose before tipoff if certain players are unavailable, neither the Rockets nor Hawks had done so for Monday's game at the time of publication. Because it's the second day of a back-to-back for both teams, it's certainly plausible that there could be maintenance absences or minutes limitations. Rockets, Hawks Complete Rosters 2025 NBA summer league rosters for all teams Summer League Coaches Rockets' 2025 Summer League Schedule A fifth game will be added between July 18 and July 20, with the opponent and game time to be finalized after the fourth game. More: Pistons 98, Rockets 83: Reed Sheppard slumps in second showing at NBA summer league
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Pistons 98, Rockets 83: Reed Sheppard slumps in second showing at NBA summer league
In the second game of the NBA's 2025 summer league for both teams, the Houston Rockets (0-2) fell to the Detroit Pistons (2-0) on Sunday afternoon, 98-83 (box score). All games of the five-game, 10-day summer league event are played at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion in Las Vegas, and each of the league's 30 teams participates. Rosters for each team are available here. Advertisement After a strong debut on Friday, it was a rougher outing for second-year Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, who had 18 points, 6 turnovers, 4 steals, and 1 assist while shooting just 6-of-19 from the field (31.6%) and 1-of-7 from 3-point range (14.3%). The physical defense of the Pistons frequently created problems for Sheppard and other members of Houston's summer squad. Other statistical lines of note included: Daniss Jenkins (Pistons): 23 points, 6 assists; 7-of-10 shooting (70.0%), 3-of-4 on 3-pointers (75.0%) Kevon Harris (Rockets): 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; 6-of-12 shooting (50.0%), 1-of-5 on 3-pointers) Tolu Smith (Pistons): 15 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks; 4-of-7 shooting (57.1%), 7-of-8 on free throws (87.5%) Kennedy Chandler (Rockets): 13 points, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks; 5-of-14 shooting (35.7%) For Houston, it was part one of a back-to-back at summer league, with the third game of their five-game slate scheduled for Monday afternoon versus Atlanta. Tipoff versus the Hawks (2-0) is at 3:30 p.m. Central, and the game will be televised live on NBA TV. More: In summer-league opener, Reed Sheppard leads Rockets with 28 points and six 3-pointers This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Pistons 98, Rockets 83: Reed Sheppard slumps in second summer showing
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
In summer-league opener, Reed Sheppard leads Rockets with 28 points and six 3-pointers
In Friday's opening game of the NBA's 2025 summer league for both teams, the Houston Rockets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers, 95-92 (box score). It was a strong showing for second-year Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, who finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 4 assists, and 3 blocks while making 6-of-15 shots from 3-point range (40.0%). The 21-year-old Kentucky product was the game's high scorer, and he combined for 7 steals and blocks, or 'stocks.' Advertisement 'That's been a big thing that we've been working on this offseason, for sure... being more physical on the defensive end,' Sheppard said, via Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Other statistical lines of note included: Kennedy Chandler (Rockets): 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; 7-of-14 shooting (50.0%) Kevon Harris (Rockets): 10 points, 4 steals; 3-of-7 shooting (42.9%), 2-of-5 on 3-pointers (50.0%) N'Faly Dante (Rockets): 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals; 4-of-8 shooting (50.0%) Jordan Miller (Clippers): 23 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals; 7-of-18 shooting (38.9%), 7-of-9 on free throws (77.8%) Cam Christie (Clippers): 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals; 6-of-12 shooting (50.0%), 3-of-9 on 3-pointers (33.3%), 6-of-8 on free throws (75.0%) The game was played at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion in Las Vegas, and it's the first of at least five that both teams will play over the next 10 days. The Rockets will resume their summer-league schedule on Sunday afternoon versus the Detroit Pistons (1-0), with tipoff scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Central. The game will be televised live on ESPN2. For a second straight offseason, Garrett Jackson is serving as head coach of the summer Rockets (complete roster). During the regular season, Jackson is among Ime Udoka's assistant coaches. Advertisement More: 2025 NBA summer league schedule: Rockets learn July opponents, game times in Las Vegas This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: In summer-league opener, Reed Sheppard leads Rockets with 28 points
