Rockets Set to Re-Sign Jeff Green and Key Vets in Strategic Free Agency Move
Hey everyone, let’s talk about what’s going down in Houston this offseason—because the Rockets are making some moves that, while not exactly earth-shattering, definitely show where their mindset is as they continue building on last season’s success. According to Shams Charania from ESPN, the Rockets are planning to re-sign three veteran players: Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate, and Jeff Green. And while none of these guys were putting up huge numbers last year, their experience and presence still seem to matter in a meaningful way to this young Rockets team.
Now, let’s break it down a little. Jeff Green—yeah, Uncle Jeff, the guy who's been around the league forever—is set to return for another year. The 38-year-old played in just 32 games last season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in about 12 minutes a night. He wasn’t a central figure on the court, but his value clearly lies in veteran leadership. And let’s not forget the nostalgia factor: Green and Kevin Durant were once rookies together in Seattle, then teammates in OKC. Now they’re reuniting in Houston—how full circle is that?
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Aaron Holiday is another name staying on the roster. His current contract has a team option worth just under $5 million, but the Rockets are likely to decline that in order to sign him to a new, possibly more cap-friendly deal. He averaged 5.5 points, 1.3 assists, and shot a solid .398 from three-point range last season. Again, not eye-popping, but in a bench role, you’ll take that kind of steady shooting.
And then there’s Jae’Sean Tate, the workhorse who’s been with the Rockets for his whole NBA career. He only saw the floor for about 11 minutes per game this past season, putting up 3.6 points and 2.3 boards. He’s heading into unrestricted free agency, but Houston doesn’t want to let him walk. It’s a smart move—he’s one of those glue guys who doesn’t always show up in the box score, but he brings defensive grit and effort every night.
So why is Houston doing this? Well, even though none of these guys are likely to be major rotation pieces next year, keeping them around on veteran minimums gives the team flexibility. With the salary cap and tax line being tight, bringing these three back on affordable deals allows the Rockets to maintain depth without pushing into the luxury tax. And that means they can still potentially retain Jock Landale or use a chunk of the non-taxpayer mid-level exception elsewhere.
At the end of the day, this isn’t about blockbuster deals—it’s about strategy. The Rockets are keeping their locker room stable, bringing back players who understand the system, and doing it all while giving themselves room to maneuver financially. It’s a low-risk, high-continuity approach that could pay off big, especially with a rising young core and now the addition of Kevin Durant. Don’t sleep on the importance of experience when the postseason rolls around. Houston’s playing the long game—and so far, it looks like they know exactly what they’re doing.
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