Report: Rockets Guard Chris Clemons Suffers Torn Achilles in Preseason Game vs. Spurs

Houston Rockets guard Chris Clemons reportedly tore his Achilles in a preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night.

Rockets guard Chris Clemons suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a preseason matchup against the Spurs on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. 

Clemons will reportedly undergo season-ending surgery.

Moments after sinking a three-pointer, Clemons was backpedaling to defense before suddenly stopping and grabbing his right ankle. He was later wheeled off. 

Chris Clemons appeared to injure his lower leg and was taken off the court in a wheelchair.

Hope he's alright. pic.twitter.com/diKHPgXlN3

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 16, 2020

The 5-foot-9 guard was signed as an undrafted free agent last season out of Campbell University in North Carolina. It started as a two-way deal but was later changed to a standard contract with $1.5 million this year non-guaranteed and a $1.7 million team option for 2022.