The Rockets waived Hinton on Saturday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hinton made 15 regular-season appearances for Houston last year but was unable to make the roster for this regular season. Hinton will likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League.
Rockets' Nate Hinton: Signs Exhibit 10 deal with Rockets
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The Rockets signed Hinton to an Exhibit 10 deal Monday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
The Rockets previously decided not to extend a two-way qualifying offer to Hinton. The 25-year-old averaged 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds across 5.0 minutes in 15 regular-season games with the club last season. However, Hinton will now have the chance to prove he is worth another two-way contract with Houston's Summer League team.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Recalled from G League
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The Rockets recalled Hinton from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
The Vipers were eliminated from the G League playoffs Tuesday, so Hinton will join the parent club as the NBA season winds down. Over 11 appearances with the Rockets this season, he's averaged 2.8 points in 5.3 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Rare appearance in loss
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Hinton produced no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 110-99 loss to the Pelicans.
Hinton failed to score in one minute of action, continuing his season full of disappointment, To this point, he has seen the floor only eight times, scoring a grand total of 14 points. There is obviously nothing to see here from a fantasy perspective.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Gets call-up from G League
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Houston recalled Hinton from the G League's Rio Grande Vipers on Sunday, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Hinton joins the Rockets in advance of Sunday's contest versus Boston, although he hasn't logged NBA action since playing 10 minutes in a blowout victory over Dallas on Dec. 22. The two-way player may not be included in the rotation Sunday, even if Jabari Smith (ankle) and Reggie Bullock (back) join Victor Oladipo (knee) and Tari Eason (lower leg) in street clothes.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Recalled by Houston
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The Rockets recalled Hinton from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.
Hinton was productive in Rio Grande Valley's Showcase Cup loss to the Remix on Thursday, tallying 16 points, seven rebounds, four steals and three assists in 29 minutes. However, he's unlikely to be part of the rotation for the parent club.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Back to NBA
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Houston recalled Hinton from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hinton has been showcasing an impressive all-around skill set in the G League, averaging 14.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game. However, he's unlikely to carve out an NBA role, barring injuries.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Available Sunday
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Hinton (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Hinton's status isn't particularly surprising since he was deemed probable ahead of Sunday's game. He's unlikely to be a significant part of the Rockets' rotation.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Expected to suit up Sunday
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Hinton (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game versus the Warriors.
Hinton is expected to suit up Sunday after missing the previous game with an ankle injury. However, he is unlikely to receive extended minutes.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Won't play Friday
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Hinton is out for Friday's game versus the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain.
Hinton's absence shouldn't affect Houston's rotation. While his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Warriors, Hinton will also spend time in the G League this season.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Inks two-way deal with Houston
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Hinton signed a two-way contract with the Rockets on Monday.
Hinton was waived Saturday after signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Rockets in August, but he'll now return to the organization as one of its three two-way players. The Houston product is expected to see time with both the Rockets and the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Let go by Houston
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The Rockets waived Hinton on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Hinton was released from his Exhibit 10 contract after spending the preseason with Houston. He will likely spend the 2023-24 campaign with the Rockets' G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Hinton signed a contract with the Rockets on Wednesday, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.
Hinton joined the Rockets for Summer League and will likely have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot with the team ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. He's made 23 appearances in the NBA between the Mavericks and Pacers, averaging just 2.7 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Nate Hinton: Impresses on both ends
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Hinton racked up 27 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five steals and three assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-101 win over the Jazz.
Hinton led Houston to a Summer League semifinal victory, posting a game-high 27 points in an efficient manner. He was also impressive defensively, recording five steals. The 24-year-old will look to continue his solid play in the Summer League championship against the Cavaliers on Monday.
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Nate Hinton: Sniffs double-double
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Hinton posted 26 points (7-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three steals across 41 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Motor City.
Hinton was one of the Charge's best players in this game and reached the 20-point mark for the first time since Feb. 8, when he scored a season-high 28 points against Delaware. He also ended just one rebound shy of posting what would've been a second consecutive double-double.
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Nate Hinton: Goes scoreless against Ontario
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Hinton went scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in Friday's loss to Ontario. He racked up two rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Hinton has proven he can produce in the past, but his shot wasn't falling Friday, and he ended up going scoreless despite playing 24 minutes.
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Nate Hinton: Puts up 29 points
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Hinton had 28 points (12-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, an assist, four steals and a block across 37 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Coats.
Hinton has been on a tear of late and has been one of Cleveland's best players in games where the likes of Sharife Cooper and Isaiah Mobley have not featured. Hinton is averaging 13.1 points on the season, but he's topped the 20-point mark in two of his last four outings.
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Nate Hinton: Shoots poorly in Monday loss
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Hinton recorded 12 points (5-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal across 39 minutes in Monday's loss to the Blue Coats.
All five starters scored in double digits for a depleted Cleveland team, but Hinton had a rough night from the field and ended up with more field-goal attempts than points scored. Hinton has been a reliable contributor for the Charge this season, though, putting up 12.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game while starting in each of his 13 appearances so far.
