FEBRUARY 15: Nix’s promotion to the 15-man roster is now official, the Rockets announced today in a press release.
Nix is joining Houston on a four-year, $6MM deal, with only the first two seasons guaranteed, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype (via Twitter).
FEBRUARY 14: Point guard Daishen Nix has agreed to a four-year contract with the Rockets, Mark Berman of Fox 26 tweets.
The exact terms of the deal aren’t yet known, but it almost certainly won’t be fully guaranteed across all four years. Houston will use a portion of its mid-level exception to give Nix four years.
Nix was on a two-way contract with the club and will have it converted to a standard contract. The rookie has excelled against G League competition and Rockets GM Rafael Stone said the promotion was well-earned, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes.
“He’s playing great,” Stone said. “He’s really happy, and he’s just developing at an awesome rate. I would imagine that at some point, he will be back (in the NBA). He’s been on the court with the Rockets already, so that’s not a secret, and I would imagine we’ll see that again. But there’s not, like, a firm plan that he needs to do this or that. We’re really, really happy with his development, and so there’s no need to interrupt that right now.”
Nix has played in eight games with the Rockets this season, averaging 3.8 PPG in 8.4 MPG. In 22 games with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, he is averaging 24.5 PPG, 7.3 APG, 6.4 RPG and 2.6 SPG.
Nix was one of a handful of prospects who opted to forgo college ball in favor of a spot on the G League Ignite last season, but he went undrafted.
Houston won’t have to make another roster move to promote Nix to the 15-man squad, since the team waived Enes Freedom earlier in the day.
I liked him in the G-league last year before his draft. He plays hard, and can defend, and has a skillset that can improve in certain areas offensively (I liked his playmaking potential), and it looks like he has been doing that. Definitely an interesting situation to consider, with him being so young last year, and now we see how 2 years in the d-league helped him get to this point. I also think he might have got slightly taller too, but not sure
This kid has major talent & will be in the league for a long time. For Houston to acquire Nix & KPJ for basically nothing is pretty incredible. With their backcourt stacked with young talent the Rockets would be a perfect landing spot for Chet Holmgren. He would help shore up some of their weaknesses defensively while also providing much needed shooting & a replacement for CWood who’ll surely be traded by this time next yr
Have not seen him a lot but if can help this team. I was not pleased with the play in the game against Utah. Turnovers by Sengun during first half were ridiculous. I am sorry I am not in favor of Silas as head coach after this season. I think need more of a strong coaching staff. Need to start seeing something better next season. I want to see many things better for next season. Myself even Wood tonight smacking people around. I feel of anyone that may not be here for next season is Wood.
I just want to start seeing better play. Maybe fans will return when have something want to see. I want to see something coming together. Want to see something a little more competitive. At least look like a team that can compete.
I wish baseball was nearing but till they solve things there may only have this whatever you call this team.
Yes I know still a work in progress and will take a while but just tired of sloppy play.
Thibs will be available … Actually Billups could be great for that team
You want to see a lot
I am not a Silas fan
Never heard of him ……
Those are nice stats in G-league …..