Prior to NBA, home country: University of Texas, USA Position, size: Forward, 6-foot-6, 215 poundsĪge, NBA experience: 28 years old, 5 seasonsĬareer NBA statistics entering 2021-22: 9.2 points (43.1% FG, 36.4% on 3-pointers), 3.8 rebounds in 26.1 minutes per game Prior to NBA, home country: Texas A&M University, USA Position, size: Guard, 6-foot-3, 215 poundsĪge, NBA experience: 32 years old, 13 seasonsĬareer NBA statistics entering 2021-22: 16.6 points (42.5% FG, 36.8% on 3-pointers), 2.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds in 32.6 minutes per game Prior to NBA, home country: University of Indiana, USA Position, wize: Forward/center, 6-foot-8, 245 poundsĪge, NBA experience: 29 years old, 4 seasonsĬareer NBA statistics entering 2021-22: 7.5 points (55.0% FG, 33.5% on 3-pointers), 4.9 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per gameĬarmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports Prior to NBA, home country: Brose Bamberg (Germany), Germany Position, size: Forward/center, 6-foot-10, 223 poundsĪge, NBA experience: 26 years old, 5 seasonsĬareer NBA statistics entering 2021-22: 12.6 points (53.1% FG, 37.1% on 3-pointers), 6.1 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game Prior to NBA, home country: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), USA Position, size: Forward, 6-foot-4, 230 poundsĪge, NBA experience: 26 years old, 1 seasonĬareer NBA statistics entering 2021-22: 11.3 points (50.6% FG, 30.8% on 3-pointers), 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists in 29.2 minutes per game Prior to NBA, home country: Sydney Kings (Australia) The Ohio State University, USA Position, size: Guard, 6-foot-6, 178 poundsĪge, NBA experience: 19 years old, RookieĬareer NBA statistics entering 2021-22: none Prior to NBA, home country: G League Ignite, USA Position, size: Guard, 6-foot-4, 203 poundsĪge, NBA experience: 21 years old, 2 seasonsĬareer NBA statistics entering 2021-22: 12.2 points (43.4% FG, 32.3% on 3-pointers), 3.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game Prior to NBA, home country: University of Southern California (USC) All height and weight information is according to the team’s published data, and ages reflect the status of each player entering the 2021-22 regular season.
Entering that game, here’s a look at the roster that second-year general manager Rafael Stone has put together for the Rockets. Houston’s regular season begins on Wednesday, Oct. and DJ Augustin will be part of the immediate rotation for head coach Stephen Silas, who enters his second year at the helm. Accomplished veterans Eric Gordon, Daniel Theis, Christian Wood, Danuel House Jr. Veteran guard John Wall isn’t expected to play, but he will be around the team on a daily basis. While playing prospects is a clear priority, the Rockets still appreciate veterans who can guide those players and assist in their development, both on and off the court. Yet, given those types of prospects, there are still obvious reasons to follow the team in the new season as Houston looks to work its way back into contention in the years ahead.
Given that youth, the expectations around the league for wins in 2021-22 are minimal for the Rockets. Headlined by four first-round picks from the 2021 NBA draft, Houston’s roster features a significant amount of young talent that needs playing time to develop, starting with Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. With a marketing slogan “ Light the Fuse,” the Rockets are embracing what most around the NBA view as a rebuilding season.