Rockets waive potential center option for Boston Celtics

Rockets waive potential center option for Boston Celtics

The Rockets are waiving center Jock Landale according to a report from Shams Charania of ESPN.com. The Houston center was set to make $8 million next season, but his contract was non-guaranteed until July 7. With his release, Landale will become an unrestricted free agent upon clear waivers. Kelly Iko of the Athletic reports a number of teams have expressed interest in the big man ahead of him hitting the open market.

Rockets Waive Jock Landale Ahead Of Guarantee Date

The Houston Rockets have waived Jock Landale ahead of his July 7th guarantee date. Landale agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal with the Rockets during the 2023 offseason, but only the first season was fully guaranteed. The Rockets had to waive Landale in order to stay below the First Apron, which will be triggered as part of their acquisitions of Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela. Landale averaged 4.8 points and 3.3 reboudns in 11.9 minut…

Jock Landale Waived, These Teams Could Be Potential Suitors

The Houston Rockets certainly possess a load of depth at the center position. They showed more of their double-big lineup in the opening round of the playoffs, playing All-Star Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams together. Now in free agency, they brought back one of their former starting centers, Clint Capela, on a three-year deal worth $21 million. With the cupboard stacked with centers, the Rockets have waived Jock Landale. He will become an unre…