The Rockets are leaning against picking up Marquese Chriss‘ fourth-year option, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com.
Chriss came to Houston along with Brandon Knight in a deal that sent out Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton. The former No. 8 overall pick has yet to play this season because of an ankle injury, though he is expected to make his debut tonight against the Blazers.
Chriss won’t be the only young prospect from the 2016 draft to have his option declined. Dragan Bender and Henry Ellenson are among those who will see the same fate. Jahlil Okafor and Wesley Johnson are among the other recent top draft picks who have not made it through year four of their rookie deals.
Chriss has seen action in 154 games in his NBA career. He’s averaging 8.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per contest.
Is that bc they have no players once the land jimmy?
Wesley Johnson?
Never mind I get it now. Was thinking exclusively this class