VOTE: Who should start at point guard for the Rockets?

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This week’s question asks about the Fred VanVleet injury. With the horrible news that the Rockets starting point guard is going to miss all of the 2025-2026 NBA season with a torn ACL, the Rockets have to figure out who they are going to start at the one.

There are several options. First, Houston could start Amen Thompson. Thompson filled in at power forward last season when Jabari Smith Jr. was injured and performed admirably. However, he was drafted as a point guard. He knows how to distribute the basketball, but can’t shoot the the three-ball.

Next, there is Reed Sheppard, who came into last year’s rookie season with high expectations, but he failed to meet them. Sheppard is a natural combo guard, and the Rockets are still high on him, but he hasn’t proven anything yet. Can he run full-time with the big boys?

There’s also veteran Aaron Holiday, who is the best three-point shooter on this list. Although he’s a veteran, he’s never been a a full-time starter, and the question remains — can he lead a playoff contender?

The other option is that the starting point guard isn’t on this list, and the Rockets go out and find someone. Tell us which one you choose.

Thanks for voting. We’ll be back later this week with the results.

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