Houston Rockets Make Roster Moves Before Mavs Game

Hinton and Samuels are both on two-way contracts. 

Meanwhile, Whitmore was the 20th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and has played in five games for the Rockets so far this season. 

The 19-year-old is averaging 4.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field and 20.0% from the three-point range.  

As for the Rockets, they are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 13-12 record in their first 25 games. 

They are 5-5 over their last ten games and in the middle of a three-game losing streak. 

Most recently, the Rockets lost to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks (at home) by a score of 134-127. 

Following the Mavs, the Rockets will play their next game on Saturday evening when they visit Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans. 

The Mavs come into the night with a 16-11 record in their first 27 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference. 

However, they will be playing without their best player (All-Star Luka Doncic). 

Following the Rockets, the Mavs will host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday evening in Dallas, Texas.