Rockets sign former EuroLeague big man Jock Landale on multi-year deal / News - Basketnews.com

Just one day after the Suns made Jock Landale a free agent, the Aussie big man has found his new destination in Houston.

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After breaking the bank to win the Fred VanVleet chase on the first day of free agency, the Houston Rockets picked up where they left off on Day 2 and made multiple signings and acquisitions to bolster the roster.

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Houston added both Dillon Brooks via free agency and Patty Mills via trade, and they followed it up with the signing of free agent big manJock Landale. The former Phoenix Suns center reportedly agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal to join the Rockets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Landale’s first year is guaranteed, while years two through four are not. The final year of Landale’s contract is a team option, a league source told KPRC 2.

Landale has played in the NBA the past two seasons, spending 2022-23 with the Phoenix Suns. He averaged 6.6 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game off the bench. The Australia native was a star at St. Mary’s in college, leading the Gaels to the NCAA Tournament.

Brooks bolsters Houston's wing defense, while Landale gives them a quality backup big man behind Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun.

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