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Nets Acquire K.J. McDaniels From Rockets Just Before Trade Deadline

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Nets made another move before the trade deadline Thursday, trading for swingman K.J. McDaniels from the Rockets, according to multiple reports.

With the move, Brooklyn helped Houston free up $3.3 million in salary cap space that the Rockets reportedly plan to spend on a current free agent or someone whose contract will be bought out.

McDaniels, 24, was a second-round pick (32nd overall) by the 76ers in 2014. He was traded to the Rockets the following February. This season, the 6-foot-6 McDaniels has played in 29 games, all coming off the bench, and is averaging 2.