Rockets Exercise Fourth-Year Option on KJ Martin

Posted: June 29, 2023 -- 3:02 p.m.

The Houston Rockets today announced they have picked up the fourth-year team option on forward KJ Martin's contract.

Martin was originally the 52nd pick by Sacramento in the 2020 NBA Draft before his rights were acquired by the Rockets. In three seasons, he has appeared in 206 games while averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Martin ranked 12th in the NBA in field goal percentage last season (.569) and seventh in dunks (173).

The Rockets also announced they have waived guard Daishen Nix. Nix appeared in 81 games for Houston over the past two seasons.

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