Rockets ink Bruce Thornton to multi-year deal

Houston traded Jack Kayil, Mojave King and Ugonna Onyenso to New York for Nick Martinelli and Bruce Thornton, per an official transaction record. Three-for-two, all at the fringes of the roster. No picks or cash were listed in the record.

Houston has waived two-way center Rafael Castro, according to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel.

Montrezl Harrell took part in tryouts for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston's G League team, according to Rockets reporter Lachard Binkley.