Second-year forward Anthony Lamb, who earned high marks for strong defensive play at the recent 2021 Las Vegas Summer League, is likely to be back with the Houston Rockets for 2021-22 training camp.
“Lamb is expected to be the final player at camp, either by accepting a qualifying offer [QO] for another two-way contract or with an Exhibit 10 agreement,” reports Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Lamb played on a two-way deal last season, and the Rockets issued him a QO earlier this offseason to make him a restricted free agent.
Great on ball defense and strip from Anthony Lamb ending with the Josh Christopher lay in transition.
Not sure how many players would be able to stop Christopher in transition with that kind of speed and athleticism. pic.twitter.com/V9EttDEMaZ
— Aram Cannuscio (@AC__Hoops) August 11, 2021
NBA teams can bring up to 20 players to training camp, but they can carry a maximum of 15 players under standard contracts. Assuming those regular slots are filled — and they are in Houston, at the moment — that leaves room for up to five players on training camp deals (i.e. Exhibit 10) or two-way contracts. Armoni Brooks, Tyler Bey, and Daishen Nix are all on Exhibit 10 deals, while Matthew Hurt is on a two-way deal. Barring a transaction to free up an additional roster spot, that leaves only one spot remaining, and it appears set to go to Lamb.
A 6-foot-6 forward, Lamb averaged 5.5 points and 2.9 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game with Houston last season. He’s now 23 years old.
Jalen Green steps back and hits the 3 following Anthony Lamb's good defense and outlet pass. pic.twitter.com/52oSXlHZBt
— Aram Cannuscio (@AC__Hoops) August 8, 2021
