Houston Rockets Officially Sign Former Los Angeles Clippers Guard
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Houston Rockets Officially Sign Former Los Angeles Clippers Guard
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Sean Pedulla #00 of the LA Clippers drives against Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Getty
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Sean Pedulla #00 of the LA Clippers in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Getty
HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 10: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Toyota Center on April 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Getty
TheHouston Rocketshave officially added a former Los Angeles Clippers guard to their roster ahead of training camp.
According to NBA.com's transaction logs, the Rockets have signedSean Pedullato a two-way contract. Pedulla appeared in seven games for the Clippers last season and played for them in the 2026 NBA Summer League.
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Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported Pedulla agreeing to join the Rockets to bring their current roster count to 19 players.
"The Houston Rockets and guard Sean Pedulla have agreed to a two-way deal, agent George S. Langberg of @GSLSportsGroup told @hoopshype. Pedulla was the NBA G League Rookie of the Year, averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game in the G League last season," Scotto tweeted.
The Rockets now have three players on two-way contracts, with Pedulla joiningTristen NewtonandQuadir Copeland. They also have 12 players on standard contract, two on non-guaranteed deals and two on Exhibit 10s.
Sean Pedulla's Career
Sean Pedulla and Darius Acuff
GettyDarius Acuff Jr.#5 of theSacramento Kingsis guarded by Sean Pedulla #00 of theLA Clippersin the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After three seasons at Virginia Tech, Sean Pedulla transferred to Ole Miss for the 2025-26 season. He declared for last year's draft, but his name wasn't called. He ended up signing for thePortland Trail Blazersfor the Summer League before earning a contract for their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.
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On February 20, Pedulla signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. He played in seven games as a rookie,averaging1.9 points in just 4.4 minutes per game.
Pedulla was much better in the G League,putting up20.3 points, 5.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 42 games between the Remix and the San Diego Clippers. He was named 2026 NBA G League Rookie of the Year.
In five Summer League games for the Clippers, Pedullaaveraged13.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 2.2 steals.
Houston Rockets Current Roster
HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 10: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Toyota Center on April 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
GettyKevin Durant#7 of the Houston Rockets looks on against theMinnesota Timberwolvesduring the second half at Toyota Center on April 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
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Here is the full Houston Rocketsrosterat the moment, with around a month before training camp:
Jeff GreenandAaron Holidayremain as free agents, though it's unclear if the Rockets are going to sign them to new contracts.
The Rockets can sign up to 21 players for training camp before trimming it to 18. They need to have 15 players on standard contracts and three players on two-way deals.
Training camp is scheduled for September 29, with preseason games from October 3 to 16. The regular season starts on October 20, but the Rockets don't play until October 21 against theDallas Mavericksat home.
