The Houston Rockets have added another guard to the mix, agreeing to a two-way deal with Sean Pedulla, agent George S. Langberg of @GSLSportsGroup told @hoopshype.
Pedulla arrives after a strong run in the G League, where he was named Rookie of the Year. Last season, he averaged 23.6 points, 6.8 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. In 28 G League games with the Rip City Remix and the Clippers organization, he posted 23.6 points, 6.7 assists, 5 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 44.3% from the field, 36.9% from 3-point range and 84.5% from the free throw line.
The former Mississippi and Virginia Tech standout went undrafted in 2025 and began his pro career with the Rip City Remix, Portland’s G League affiliate, before moving into the Clippers system, where he played for the LA and San Diego Clippers. He also appeared in seven NBA games for LA, averaging 1.9 points in 4.4 minutes per contest.
Now he gets a new opportunity in Houston, a team that went 52-30 in 2025-26 and still appears to be sorting out its backcourt depth. Fred VanVleet missed the entire season with an ACL injury and is expected back in 2026-27, while the Rockets also used the No. 31 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Bruce Thornton.
That adds to a guard group that already includes VanVleet, Thornton and Reed Sheppard, the former No. 3 overall pick. Amen Thompson also starred for Houston in 2025-26 and could handle the ball, though he may be better suited to the wing.
Pedulla is unlikely to walk into a major role, but the Rockets clearly see him as another useful option if injuries thin out the rotation. For a young guard who has already shown he can produce in the G League, it’s a chance to make a real case at the NBA level.
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