The Rockets selected Whitmore, 20, at No. 20 overall in the 2023 NBA draft following a standout career at Villanova. Whitmore averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 51 games for the Rockets last season. All told, Whitmore averaged 16.2 minutes a night in a crowded wing rotation in Houston.

The Houston Rockets reached a decision on guard Fred VanVleet. With the team considering an option, both sides instead decided to agree on a new, two-year, $50 million contract. The move ensures VanVleet will remain with the Rockets through the 2026-27 NBA season.

The Houston Rockets are expected to re-sign Jeff Green, Jae'Sean Tate and Aaron Holiday to new deals in free agency, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Rockets have terms in place to bring back a trio of veteran players who would have become free agents this summer.

Grizzlies Announce Trade With Rockets After NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Memphis Grizzlies haven't been shy to trade recently. After dealing Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic before the NBA Finals ended, they also traded up from pick No. 16 to No. 11 and selected Washington State swingman Cedric Coward on Wednesday.

The Houston Rockets added one of the greatest players in NBA history to last year's 50-win roster Sunday with the trade for 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. Acquiring Durant-especially at such a reasonable price-made Houston the early winners of the NBA offseason.

NBA draft came and went this week, and the Houston Rockets did not make a selection - well, not really. Two prospects walked across the stage at Barclays Center and donned Rockets hats, but they won't sign with Houston.