Reed Sheppard will miss four weeks due to a thumb injury, suffering it in the Rockets' game against the Pelicans on March 6.
Jones landed with Chicago as part of the three-team deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings and De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline, but the Bulls could realistically decide to let go of Jones due to their overabundance of guard talent.
Rookie guard Reed Sheppard will miss at least four weeks with a right thumb avulsion fracture, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced.
The Rockets have been inconsistent defensively in 2025, but Tuesday’s win over the Bucks showed why Houston remains an elite unit on the season.
Amen Thompson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Jalen Green added 21 points and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-106 on Wednesday night.