The Houston Rockets are set to sign free agent Tyler Smith to a two-way contract

The Houston Rockets intend to sign free agent Tyler Smith to a two-way contract, as reported by Jake Fischer. To create roster space, the Texas franchise will waive guard Kevon Harris. Smith, 21, was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 Draft and played his rookie season with the Milwaukee Bucks, finding very little playing time: only 122 total minutes in 23 NBA appearances.

Used more consistently in the G League, he averaged 10.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 25 games with the Wisconsin Herd before being waived in October due to the Bucks' roster crowding. Selected with the second pick in the G League draft by the Osceola Magic and subsequently traded to the Capital City Go-Go, Smith averaged 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in eight games, showing promise despite inconsistent shooting. Now, Houston offers him a fresh opportunity to revitalize his career.