HOUSTON – Restricted free agent Danuel House Jr. is making it clear that his heart is in Houston.
He told Channel 2’s Lainie Fritz, “Houston is where I would love to be."
For now, House said he’s focused on what he can control and letting his agent handle the rest.
“I’m not worried. I trust that my agent is going to do a good job, and I trust that something will possibly get worked out. I just sit back and make sure that I focus on details of my game that I need to get better at,” House said.
The Houston native contributed to the Rockets' surge in the second half of the season when his two-way contract was converted to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season March 13.
In 25 appearances total last season, he averaged 9 points, 3.6 rebounds and one assist.
House credited head coach Mike D’Antoni for trusting him to come in and contribute in his system.
“He gave me a big breakthrough and an opportunity. It takes a lot for a coach to trust you," House said.
The NBA free agent negotiation period was moved up to June 30 this year, so House will have more answers then.