Rockets reporter revealed: Whitmore Shepard plans to participate in the summer league & continue to improve himself

On May 30, NBA Rockets reporters revealed: Players Whitmore and Shepard both plan to participate in the NBA Summer League in the 2025-2026 season. They hope to continue to find practical opportunities to exercise and prove themselves. The Rockets management did not object, but they definitely hope to see more progress. Neither of the two of them have received the full trust of coach Uduka in the Rockets this season, and did not win more playing time and opportunities in the game. Therefore, Uduka's tactical strategy has also aroused doubts from many media. Houston media once revealed that if the Rockets chase superstars in the offseason, Whitmore and Shepard will both become the trading weights.

20-year-old Whitmore played as a small forward in the 2024-2025 season and played for the Rockets. He played 51 games in the regular season, averaged 16.3 minutes per game, scored 9.4 points + 3.0 rebounds + 1.0 assists + 0.6 steals + 0.3 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 44.0%, a three-point shooting percentage of 35.0%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 75.0%.

20-year-old Shepard played as a guard in the regular season of the 2024-2025 season and played for the Rockets. He played 52 games in the regular season, averaged 12.6 minutes per game, scored 4.4 points + 1.5 rebounds + 1.4 assists + 0.7 steals + 0.3 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 35.0%, a three-point shooting percentage of 33.0%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 81.0%.