Udoka on waiving Rafael Castro and the open two-way spot: "Our abundance of bigs in camp, having three and then Oscar [Tshiebwe] is here, playing really well." Says Houston is looking at 4-5 candidates to fill that open spot.

Ime Udoka says he wants to see Rockets “be more of a tight-knit group” in 2026-27. Said it’s an “area we need to improve on.” Houston held a number of team dinners + group outings this summer. Udoka says Macau trip should bring team together like his prior trips abroad w/Spurs.

Ime Udoka says he wants to see Rockets “be more of a tight-knit group” in 2026-27. Said it’s an “area we need to improve on.” Houston held a number of team dinners + group outings this summer. Udoka says Macau trip should bring team together like his prior trips abroad w/Spurs.

Thibs is at Rockets practice

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Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard is likely to play a bit more off-ball this season, since he’ll often share the floor with Marcus Smart. Will allow the Rockets to lean into his skills as a catch-and-shoot and relocation shooter