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3 Houston Rockets who definitely won’t be back next season

By Ian Levy

Oct 14, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) prepares to enter the game next to Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) prepares to enter the game next to Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 26, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets forward Frank Kaminsky (33) warms up prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets forward Frank Kaminsky (33) warms up prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Frank Kaminsky

Kaminsky came to the Rockets from Atlanta as part of a minor deadline deal — arriving with Justin Holiday and a pair of second-round picks for Bruno Fernando and Garrison Matthews. Kaminsky hasn’t been playing much with the Hawks but he’s seen even less playing time in Houston — just 36 total minutes across seven games.

Kaminsky might have value to someone as an end-of-the-rotation big who combines size and shooting. But the Rockets clearly don’t need him and he hasn’t made much of an impact in his limited opportunities — shooting just 2-of-11 from the field and 1-of-7 from beyond the arc in Houston.

Turning 30 just before the season ends and with an expiring contract, it seems extremely unlikely Kaminsky will be back. There are other teams that might be able to offer him a larger opportunity and the Rockets have too many other young bigs who need developmental minutes.

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