As the Houston Rockets enter the season, their biggest challenge will be attempting to cope with the loss of starting point guard Fred VanVleet, who suffered what is likely a season-ending ACL injury in a team mini-camp late this offseason.
While some combination of Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard will take on that role to start the season for the Rockets, it could quickly become apparent that a more veteran presence is needed to take the reins, but, due to their proximity to the second apron, Houston will need to wait to add any more players to the roster.