Rockets' Matthew Mayer 'Solid' in Summer League; Two-Way Deal Coming?

Matthew Mayer averaged 12.5 points per game during the Houston Rockets' Summer League run.

Jeremy Brener | Jul 19, 2023

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The Houston Rockets' Las Vegas Summer League run may not have ended in a title, but several players likely helped their career opportunities overseas or in the NBA.

The league made a change this offseason, adding an extra two-way spot to each roster. This means there are 30 new jobs as two-way players in the league.

The Rockets had several players showcase their abilities and make cases as to why they should get a two-way spot. USA Today named Rockets sharpshooter Matthew Mayer as one of 10 Summer League standouts worthy of a role in the NBA.

"Mayer was a solid catch-and-shoot threat for Houston and made multiple 3-pointers in each of his appearances during NBA Summer League. He should have a place in the league given his size," USA Today writes.

Mayer shot 43.5 percent from distance and averaged 12.5 points per game during his Summer League run, numbers that should jump off the page for inquiring NBA teams.

The Rockets have just one two-way spot available as Trevor Hudgins and Darius Days currently occupy two of the three contracts. If Houston doesn't offer him a deal, it's certainly possible for another team to step in.

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Published Jul 19, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.