The Houston Rockets waived guards D.J. Augustin and Armoni Brooks. Houston had to make these waivers to complete their 3-for-1 trade with the Boston Celtics. The Rockets acquired Dennis Schroder, Bruno Fernando and Enes Freedom, while sending Daniel Theis to the Celtics.
Houston will have $7 million in dead money on their books for Augustin for this season, as well as $333,333 for next season, Augustin had a partial guarantee for 2022-23.
Brooks comes a dead money hit of $1.5 million for this season. The Rockets also waived Freedom following the deal and have $1.7 million on their cap sheet for him for this year.
If any of the three players are claimed off waivers, their cap hits will clear off Houston's ledger.