I did not expect Houston to be swept in a two-game home series by the Lakers on Wednesday, I will admit that completely. And maybe I'm a bit opaque on the Rockets for some reason, but they should not lose again at home to the Hawks even if Atlanta has won a league-best 11 in a row. Front of a B2B for the Hawks and no Jonathan Kuminga, who has been a tremendous trade pickup and a guy I wished the Bulls acquired. Nah, they just got a bunch of 2035 second-round picks.
Newell will look to build upon his rookie campaign after averaging just 11.4 minutes across 44 regular-season appearances.
Nembhard will look to establish himself in Atlanta's backcourt after joining an organization with plenty of competition for guard minutes.
Ejiofor enters his rookie campaign after the Hawks selected him 23rd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Flemings enters his rookie season after Atlanta selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Alexander-Walker could face increased competition for minutes after Atlanta added Luguentz Dort, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Phillips signed a training camp contract with the Rockets on Friday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Tshiebwe agreed to a contract with the Rockets on Friday.
Tate agreed to a one-year, $3.07 million contract with the Rockets on Thursday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
The Rockets signed Tate to a contract Thursday, per Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.
Wilson signed a two-way deal with the Hawks on Monday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
