Houston Rockets Summer League Roster Announced

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The 2022 Houston Rockets summer league team roster has been announced, and it features a number of intriguing prospects. The Rockets will be led by second-year guard Jalen Green, who is coming off a strong rookie season in which he averaged 17.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. Green will be joined by fellow first-round pick Jabari Smith Jr., who is a 6'10" forward with a versatile skill set. Smith is a good shooter, passer, and defender, and he could be a key part of the Rockets' future.

In addition to Green and Smith, the Rockets' summer league roster also includes a number of other talented players, such as Tari Eason, TyTy Washington, and Daishen Nix. Eason is a 6'8" forward who is known for his athleticism and defensive prowess. Washington is a 6'3" guard who is a skilled passer and shooter. Nix is a 6'5" guard who is a good scorer and rebounder.

The Rockets' summer league team will be coached by John Lucas, who is entering his second season with the team. Lucas is a former NBA player and coach, and he has a wealth of experience that he can share with the Rockets' young players. The Rockets will play five games in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which will begin on July 7th.

Comments from Last Night's Game

The Rockets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first game of the NBA Summer League, but there were some positive signs from the team. Green led the Rockets with 23 points, while Smith added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Washington also had a solid game, contributing 12 points and 6 assists.

The Rockets showed some good things in their first game, but they also have some areas that need improvement. The team turned the ball over 18 times, and they were outrebounded by the Thunder by 15. The Rockets will need to clean up these mistakes if they want to be successful in the NBA Summer League.

Potential Roster Moves

The Rockets are reportedly interested in making a trade for veteran point guard John Wall, who is currently with the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall is a four-time All-Star, and he would give the Rockets a much-needed boost at the point guard position. However, Wall is also owed $47.4 million next season, so the Rockets would have to give up some significant assets in order to acquire him.

Another potential roster move for the Rockets is trading Christian Wood. Wood is a talented center, but he is not a good fit for the Rockets' young team. Wood is a good scorer, but he is not a good defender or rebounder. The Rockets would be better off trading Wood for a young player who can help them build for the future.

Player Quotes

"I'm excited to be back on the court with my teammates," Green said. "We have a lot of young talent on this team, and I think we can be really good if we play together and stay focused."

"I'm just trying to learn as much as I can and improve my game," Smith said. "I know I have a lot of potential, and I'm working hard to reach it."

"I'm just trying to do my part and help the team win," Washington said. "I know I'm not the star player, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to help us succeed."