Report: Rockets, Nene agree to 1-year, $2.9M deal
The Houston Rockets have agreed to a one-year, $2.9-million contract with free-agent big man Nene, The Vertical's Adrian WoIt'sjnarowski reports.
The reported deal fills a need for Houston, who was in need of another center after losing Dwight Howard to the Atlanta Hawks earlier in free agency.
I am honored to become part of the Houston Family!! 👊 Thank you for the opportunity and LETS GO ROCKETS!!!
— Nene Hilario (@NeneHilario42) July 6, 2016
When healthy, Nene serves as one of the most productive big men in the game. In 57 games this past season with the Washington Wizards, the 33-year-old averaged 17.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals on 54.4 percent shooting. The 6-foot-11 Brazilian should see his fair share of minutes given the Rockets' lack of size upfront.
Nene joins Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson as Houston's newest offseason additions.