Rockets sign Anthony Lamb to two-way contract, cut Mason Jones
On Monday, the Houston Rockets announced that they have signed rookie Anthony Lamb to a two-way contract from their NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
The team also waived Mason Jones, who was on a two-way contract.
Lamb, who went undrafted out of Vermont last year, appeared in six regular-season games with the Vipers, averaging 18.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks. He shot 41.9% from 3-point range on 5.2 attempts per game.
Meanwhile, Jones averaged 5.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22 games this season with the Rockets. He posted a career-high 24 points in a loss versus the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 16.
🏀 Roster Update: Rockets today announced they have called up forward Anthony Lamb from their NBA G League affiliate, @RGVVipers. Lamb is averaging 18.2PTS, 8.8REB, 3.7AST with the Vipers.
The team has waived guard Mason Jones. pic.twitter.com/5Ry3N0jNwO
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 8, 2021
With the Vipers losing on Monday in the G League playoffs, Lamb will join the Rockets ahead of the start of the second half of the season. The team will also have Kevin Porter Jr. and KJ Martin back to begin the second half of the season after successful stints in the G League.
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