Summer League Preview: Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers

The Houston Rockets and LA Clippers are preparing for their first games in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, set to face each other.

While starting lineups are unconfirmed, the Rockets are expected to be led by second-year guard Reed Sheppard, who is using the Summer League to build towards an increased regular-season role. Their team is coached by Ime Udoka's assistant, Garrett Jackson, and features eight rookies plus returning players aiming for contracts. Key Rockets players include returning center N'Faly Dante, second-year guard Kevon Harris (on a two-way contract), and third-year wing Nate Williams.

The Clippers' Summer League roster includes players like Kobe Brown, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Cam Christie, Trentyn Flowers, and Jordan Miller, coached by Jeremy Castleberry.

All 30 NBA teams will play at least five games in Las Vegas. The top four teams advance to the playoffs, with semifinals on July 19th and the championship game on July 20th.

The Rockets vs. Clippers game tips off at 7 PM in Las Vegas and will be televised on NBA TV.