SAD NEWS: Houston Rockets confirms departure of two players
Ex-Rockets Point Guard Patrick Beverley Signs With Team in Israel
Former Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley will not be a part of the NBA for the 2024-25 season. As first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Beverley has signed with the Hapoel Tel Aviv BC of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/9339857/20130123_mje_at5_021.0.jpg)
Beverley began the 2023-24 season playing for the Philadelphia 76ers before the franchise traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks in February. There, he played a role in the team’s playoff run following the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. He averaged a combined 6.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists on 41.7 percent shooting from the field.
Despite being a second-round pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009, Beverley began his pro career overseas following his college days at Arkansas.
He spent two seasons overseas before signing with the Rockets in 2013. Beverley became a staple of Houston’s success during the early years of James Harden’s tenure. He started alongside the future Hall-of-Famer in four of the five seasons they spent together. Beverley averaged 9.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 291 career games.
In 2014, Beverley notched his first of three All-Defensive Team awards. His highest honor came in 2017 when the league awarded him All-Defensive First Team. However, following the 2016-17 season, the Rockets traded Beverley to the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul.
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Houston Rockets Sign Jack McVeigh To Two-Way Deal
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report that the Houston Rockets added to their roster Tuesday afternoon with the acquisition of Jack McVeigh. McVeigh’s deal with the Rockets will be a two-way contract, and the Australian professional basketball player will play most of the season with Houston’s G League team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
During the 2023-24 NBL season, McVeigh had a prominent campaign. He averaged 16.5 points on 52.5 percent shooting from the field and 5.4 rebounds for the JackJumpers. The 28-year-old forward also showcased the ability to stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. He shot 36.4 percent from behind the arc while attempting 4.6 3-point field goals a game.
McVeigh currently plays alongside the Rockets big man Jock Landale as a member of the Australian national team. During Australia’s 98-92 loss to Team USA, McVeigh played a vital role in a near comeback attempt. He finished with 11 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field.
The Rockets will have a crowded frontcourt during the 2024-25 season. Alepren Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. will continue to start for Houston, while Steven Adam and Tari Eason’s additions will add more depth to the roster.
McVeigh went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft. By signing with the Rockets, Houston has given the former NBL Grand Final MVP a chance to play in the NBA.
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