The Houston Rockets began the process of narrowing their roster for the 2020-21 season by waiving second-year big man Kenny Wooten, veteran guard Jerian Grant, and rookie swingman Trevelin Queen. NBA teams are allowed to carry significantly more players in training camp and exhibition games than during the regular season, which will force roster reductions across the league in the coming days.
All three of Houston’s waived players averaged 12 minutes per game or less during three preseason contests to date, so it was clear that none were among the preferred options for new head coach Stephen Silas.
With Wooten, Queen, and Grant gone, and Chris Clemons expected to be out for the season due to a torn Achilles, here’s how Houston’s active roster currently stands entering Thursday’s preseason finale.
Guards: James Harden, John Wall, Ben McLemore, Brodric Thomas (rookie), Mason Jones (rookie)
Swingmen: David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, Gerald Green
Forwards: PJ Tucker, Danuel House Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, Kenyon Martin Jr. (rookie)
Centers: Christian Wood, DeMarcus Cousins, Bruno Caboclo
The release of Wooten opens up a two-way contract slot for the Rockets, since that’s how he was claimed from the Knicks.
