Houston Rockets Announce 2024 Preseason Schedule

Headlined by a two-game road trip, the Houston Rockets announced their four-game preseason schedule on Wednesday afternoon.

Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) dunks against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Rockets announced on Wednesday their four-game pre-season schedule ahead of the 2024-25 season. The announcement comes three days after their 2-3 record during the Summer League tournament in Las Vegas.

The Rockets will begin their preseason schedule on Oct. 7 in a home match against the Utah Jazz. It will be the start of a two-game road trip that will conclude on Oct. 9 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

After a quick two-game road trip, the Rockets will finish their preseason schedule with a pair of home games. Inside the Toyota Center, the Rockets will welcome the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 15 and the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 17.

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While the Rockets' core players will have a chance to compete, the preseason will be a chance for Houston's rookies and two-way prospects to establish themselves on an NBA floor.

No. 3 overall pick and Summer League standout Reed Sheppard will play significant minutes. While in Las Vegas, Sheppard started to showcase why he belonged in coach Ime Udoka's rotation as a rookie. He averaged 20.0 points on 50.0 percent shooting from the field, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 steals.

Sheppard will join a roster that led the Rockets to their most successful season in the post-James-Harden era. Last season, the Rockets finished the 2023-24 campaign with 41 wins under Udoka's guidance.

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