The rookies are always the biggest draw at summer league. Players drafted just weeks earlier put on their new pro uniforms and compete for the first time. It’s not that big of a deal if a rookie struggles a bit in summer league,

The number of rooks spotlighted for each team will vary. Every first-round pick who suited up will receive a grade. Second-rounders will be prioritized for teams without a top-30 selection. For squads without any drafted rookies whatsoever, we'll default to the newbie who is either most intriguing, played the most or both.

With Reed Sheppard, Kennedy Chandler, Kevon Harris, and Adonis Arms in featured roles, Houston’s run at the NBA’s 2025 summer league is now complete.