
Houston Rockets signing Luc Mbah a Moute; Thabo Sefolosha opting out
July 1 (UPI) -- The Houston Rockets are signing veteran forward Luc Mbah a Moute as a replacement player for Thabo Sefolosha, who is opting out of the NBA's restart in Orlando, Fla. Sefolosha's absence is considered unexcused, meaning he will lose a portion of his salary. Advertisement ESPN and The Athletic first reported the news Wednesday. The Rockets have yet to confirm the roster moves. Sefolosha, 36, appeared in 41 games this season, his first with the Rockets. He averaged 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game. Veteran forwards Jeff Green and DeMarre Carroll -- along with Mbah a Moute -- are expected to play more minutes after Sefolosha's departure. Mbah a Moute, 33, played only four games for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018-19 campaign due to injuries and hasn't ...