THE Houston Rockets enters the 2024-25 season trying to take one other step ahead after narrowly lacking the playoffs underneath first-year head coach Ime Udoka.

The group posted a 41-41 document final season, a 19-win enchancment from the earlier season. Nevertheless, an premature five-game dropping streak towards the tip of the 12 months in the end price them any likelihood of creating the Western Convention qualifying match.

The entrance workplace largely stored the roster intact after choosing Reed Sheppard with the third total decide within the NBA draft and signing undrafted free agent N’Faly Dante. The group additionally agreed phrases with Australian ahead Jack McVeigh, who final performed within the NBL.

With coaching camp beginning on Tuesday, Rookie Wire took a have a look at the place the Rockets depth chart stands and projected the starters and backups for the upcoming season.

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February 29, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsFebruary 29, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

February 29, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) dribbles in opposition to the Phoenix Suns throughout the first half at Footprint Middle. Necessary Credit score: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports activities

  1. Fred VanVleet: $42,846,615

  2. Amen Thompson: $9,249,960

  3. Aaron Vacation: $4,668,000

SG

March 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates during a timeout against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY SportsMarch 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates during a timeout against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

March 27, 2024; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, United States; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Inexperienced (4) celebrates throughout a timeout in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder within the second half at Paycom Middle. Necessary Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities

  1. Inexperienced Jalen: $12,483,048

  2. Reed Sheppard: $10,098,960

SF

January 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsJanuary 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

January 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Houston Rockets ahead Dillon Brooks (9) in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers throughout the third quarter at Wells Fargo Middle. Necessary Credit score: Invoice Streicher-USA TODAY Sports activities

  1. Dillon Brooks: $22,255,493

  2. Cam Whitmore: $3,379,080

  3. Jae’Sean Tate: $7,565,717

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December 20, 2023; Houston, Texas, United States; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after making a basket during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsDecember 20, 2023; Houston, Texas, United States; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after making a basket during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

December 20, 2023; Houston, Texas, United States; Houston Rockets ahead Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after making a basket throughout the third quarter in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Middle. Necessary Credit score: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports activities

  1. Jabari Smith Jr.: $9,770,880

  2. Motive Tari: $3,695,160

  3. Jeff Inexperienced: $8,000,000

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March 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, United States; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) celebrates after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsMarch 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, United States; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) celebrates after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

March 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, United States; Houston Rockets middle Alperen Sengun (28) celebrates after scoring a basket throughout the fourth quarter in opposition to the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Middle. Necessary Credit score: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports activities

  1. Alperen Şengün: $5,424,654

  2. Steven Adams: $12,600,000

  3. Jock Landale: $8,000,000

Two-way contracts

  1. N’Faly Dante

  2. Jack McVeigh

  3. Nate Williams

Rockets wage info through Spotrac

This text was initially printed on Rookie Wire: Rockets depth chart: Projecting starters and backups for the 2024-25 season

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