The Rockets (0-4) will wrap up 2025 NBA summer-league action with Saturday’s difficult matchup against the unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves (4-0).
Still in search of their first win, the Houston Rockets will wrap up a five-game schedule at the NBA’s 2025 summer league when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday afternoon.
Both teams will be playing their final summer-league game in the league’s ongoing showcase at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion.
With a win-now roster centered around star players such as Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, and Alperen Sengun, the Rockets were always light on proven NBA talent for their summer-league roster — and that became even more pronounced when second-year guard Reed Sheppard was shut down after two games with a minor calf injury.
Meanwhile, Minnesota’s roster features more quality players with NBA pedigree such as Rob Dillingham, Terrence Shannon Jr., Leonard Miller, Jaylen Clark, and Tristen Newton. With those types of prospects in featured roles, the Timberwolves are a perfect 4-0 in Las Vegas.
For Saturday, here’s our look at broadcast details and potential lineups. The Rockets did not have a first-round selection in the recent 2025 NBA draft, whereas Minnesota’s squad also features Joan Beringer, the No. 17 overall selection.
When and How to WatchDate: Saturday, July 19Time: 4:30 p.m. CDTTV Channel: NBA TV, Space City Home NetworkLive Stream: fuboTV (free trial) or via NBA League PassPotential Starting Lineups
Houston Rockets (0-4)
Guard: Kennedy ChandlerGuard: Adonis ArmsForward: Kevon HarrisForward: Cameron MatthewsCenter: Great Osobor
Minnesota Timberwolves (4-0)
Guard: Rob DillinghamGuard: Amari BaileyForward: Jaylen ClarkForward: Leonard MillerCenter: Joan BeringerInjury/Status Reports
The NBA does not require official injury reports to be issued before summer league games, but Sheppard and two-way center N’Faly Dante (ankle sprain) are both expected to be out for the Rockets.
For Minnesota, Shannon didn’t play in the fourth game.
Rockets, Timberwolves Complete Rosters
2025 NBA summer league rosters and statistics for all teams
Summer League CoachesRockets: Garrett Jackson (normally an assistant to Ime Udoka)Timberwolves: Kevin Hanson (normally an assistant to Chris Finch)Rockets’ 2025 Summer League Schedule, ResultsFriday, July 11: Clippers 95, Rockets 92Sunday, July 13: Pistons 98, Rockets 83Monday, July 14: Hawks 111, Rockets 108 (overtime)Thursday, July 17: Trail Blazers 102, Rockets 83Saturday, July 19: Timberwolves vs. Rockets, 4:30 p.m. Central tipoff, NBA TV