Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said he wished Danuel House Jr. the best, but said he likely would not play him after the G League season is over, barring injuries to the players in the rotation at the time.
House turned down an offer for a three-year, fully guaranteed minimum contract with the Rockets, wanting instead to sign for the rest of the season and become a restricted free agent. Still on a two-way deal with the Rockets but out of NBA service days, he returns to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He could be with the Rockets after the G League season is over, but would not be eligible for the playoffs while on a two-way contract.