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The quest for another big man to join the Houston Rockets is complete.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets signed big man Ray Spalding to a two-way contract.
Forward Ray Spalding is signing a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 12, 2021
Spalding is currently playing alongside Kevin Porter Jr. and Kenyon Martin Jr. in the G-League bubble, and he’s putting on a show. In the first two games of the G-League season, Spalding is averaging 18.5 points per game and 13 rebounds per game.
Spalding was originally claimed off waivers in October 2019, but was waived eight days later.
The move also comes at an interesting time because of the team’s lack of depth at the center and power forward position.
Christian Wood has missed the last four games with a sprained ankle and P.J. Tucker left last night’s game with a hamstring injury.
Whether Spalding will leave the bubble to join the Rockets on the upcoming road trip is yet to be seen.
Update, 9:11 p.m. CT: The team announced that they are waiving Brodric Thomas in a corresponding move.
Roster Updates: The Rockets announced they have called up center Ray Spalding from NBA G League affiliate, @RGVVipers, and signed him to a two-way contract.
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 13, 2021
The Rockets have waived guard Brodric Thomas. pic.twitter.com/2gJ2gPmfcW
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