As the Houston Rockets edge closer to opening night, we also move further away from Donatas Motiejunas‘ qualifying offer deadline. The club has created an interesting predicament for themselves, whereby they already have 15 guaranteed contracts on their books notwithstanding a presumptive fan favorite.
Could Motiejunas really be left out in the cold?
What about the players signed to training camp deals?
Was that just for the sake of resting their more important teammates and ensuring they make it through the preseason unscathed?
There has been an alarmingly over-correction in this roster for their lack of guard depth from last season.