Houston Rockets Release 2-Year NBA Player
UPDATE: The Houston Rockets have re-signed Nate Hinton.
Nate Hinton most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he appeared in two games for the Indiana Pacers.
This past year, he played in the G League and had averages of 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 38.3% from the three-point range in 27 regular season games (he also appeared in 18 Showcase Cup games and two G League playoff games).
Over the offseason, Hinton signed a deal with the Houston Rockets, but he has now been waived.
Via Adam Spolane SportsRadio 610: "Rockets say they have waived guard/forward Nate Hinton."
Hinton has played two seasons in the NBA for the Pacers (and Dallas Mavericks).
Over 23 regular season games, he has a career average of 1.8 points per contest while shooting 34.9% from the field and 21.1% from the three-point range.
Hinton has played well in the G League and has career averages of 14.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field and 37.5% from the three-point range in 72 regular season games (he has also appeared in 32 Showcase Cup games and two G League playoff games).
As for the Rockets, they will play their first game of the 2023-24 regular season on October 25 when they visit the Orlando Magic in Florida.
They are coming off a year where they were the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record.
