In an expected move, the Houston Rockets yesterday signed forward Jeff Green for the remainder of the season.
In four games as a Rocket, Green is averaging 9.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.3 minutes per game while shooting 70.0% from the floor and 61.5% from 3-point range. He has played at least 18 minutes in 17 of his 34 games for Utah and Houston this season, and is averaging 2.0 3-pointers made on 49.3% shooting in those games.
Houston Chronicle:
“I really like Jeff,” Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said. “He fits exactly what we need. Athletic. He can guard on the perimeter, guard bigs, hit 3s, run the floor. He can dunk and finish, roll, pop. He’s a complete player that complements what we do.”
He initially signed a 10-day contract with Houston on Feb. 18.
The Rockets are 38-20 this season, which is the Western conference’s 4th best record, and are on a five-game winning streak.
