As training camp edged closer, Griffin’s appearances — and communication with the organization — diminished,” The Athletic says of AJ Griffin.

For the Houston Rockets and all other NBA teams, the annual media day and start of 2024-25 training camp is only a few days away.

Ahead of the new season, veteran Jeff Green might have trouble finding a spot in the Houston Rockets' rotation

The Houston Rockets and forward A.J. Griffin have agreed to a buyout, per the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen. Griffin, the 16th overall pick in the

As had been expected, the Houston Rockets and A.J. Griffin have agreed to the terms of a buyout the team announced. The buyout is for a reported $250,000 and allows “him to sit out the season while considering whether to continue his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement” told Jonathan Fiegan of the Houston Chronicle.

AJ Griffin, the No. 16 pick in the 2022 draft out of Duke, plans to step away from the game and ponder whether he wants to continue his NBA career after agreeing to a buyout with the Rockets, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The Houston Rockets have decided to buy former first-round pick AJ Griffin out of his contract due to the forward's wishes to step away from the NBA and the game of basketball, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Seventh in a series A look at key questions for the Houston Rockets ahead of training camp, which opens Oct. 1. Is there any competition for roster spots? With Friday’s agreement to buy out and waive forward A.

With AJ Griffin off the roster, Houston may wait to see what opportunities open up around the league before filling it, Jonathan Feigen suggests.

The Houston Rockets recently announced the release of forward A.J. Griffin. A recent acquisition, Griffin is 21 years old and was set to enter his third NBA season, however, he has decided to step away from basketball.