Does his plan to not sign an extension and instead wait until next summer, when he has a player option, change that? Especially if Denver emerges from this offseason without Peyton Watson or other key players. Even if they keep Watson and enter the season as a second-apron squad, the NBA populace will be waiting for them to shed salary and escape it. Reed Sheppard, Houston RocketsSheppard more than tripled his total court time last season compared to his rookie year. He also occasionally appeared to be exactly what the Rockets need: an on-ball option who stretches the floor and offers a dab of defensive playmaking.