Can young Rockets make early statement in NBA Summer League?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Jabari Smith Jr. #1 embraces Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Toyota Center on March 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)The complete collection of players on the Rockets' 2023-24 roster will first take the floor together in the team's preseason opener in October, but Houston hoops fans will still be able to get their basketball fix over the next week as the organization heads to Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League.

Houston's roster entering the action in Las Vegas isn't exactly filled with household names. A host of undrafted players comprise much of the team's Summer League…