According to Timothy Legler, the Rockets will try to bring in Reed Sheppard at point guard, but if he can't make it, they will look to trade for a point guard.

Fred VanVleet, the Rockets' starting point guard, suffered a major injury in the summer offseason and will likely be out for the entire 25/26 season. Due to the salary rules, the Rockets can't solve the problem through free agency, and can only try to dig inside.

Previously, it was said that the Rockets may let Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson to share the responsibility of the vacant position.