Rockets waive former first-round pick A.J. Griffin, who is expected to step away from basketball, per report
The Houston Rockets are waiving A.J. Griffin by way of a contract buyout as the 21 year old is expected to step away from the game entirely, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. It is not clear whether this is being treated as a temporary break for Griffin as he addresses personal issues or if the 2022 No.