Houston Rockets Reportedly Make $10 Million Decision

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Houston Rockets will guarantee a player's contract.

Mar 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) reacts after a foul call against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports / Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Green is coming off his 16th season in the NBA.

At 37, he is still a productive role player who can help a team on the court (and in the locker room).

Green finished the 2023-24 season with averages of 6.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field and 33.1% from the three-point range in 78 games.

On Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that the Houston Rockets will guarantee Green's contract for next season.

Via Scotto: "The Houston Rockets have fully guaranteed the $9.6 million salary of forward Jeff Green, league sources told @hoopshype. Green, who played 78 games last season and turns 38 in August, remains a key rotational contributor for the Rockets and a strong veteran locker room presence."

The Houston Rockets have fully guaranteed the $9.6 million salary of forward Jeff Green, league sources told @hoopshype. Green, who played 78 games last season and turns 38 in August, remains a key rotational contributor for the Rockets and a strong veteran locker room presence. pic.twitter.com/VwcYSSkHVZ

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 12, 2024

In addition to the Rockets, Green has also spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.

His career averages are 12.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 33.7% from the three-point range in 1,185 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 103 NBA playoff games (25 starts).

Mar 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) during warm ups before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

The Rockets finished this past year as the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 41-41 record.

They were 5.0 games back of the Golden State Warriors for the final play-in tournament spot.

While the franchise has been unable to make the playoffs since 2020, they have shown significant improvement.