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Rockets Opt for Beck, Not McCants

by Andrew Sharp

Well, last week we told you that the Houston Rockets had signed former lottery pick Rashad McCants to a non-guaranteed contract. As diehard Tar Heels fan, I rejoiced at Rashad’s good fortune, particularly because a stamp of approval from Rockets GM Daryl Morey means more than most.

↵Sadly, it was not to be. Because of a lingering abdominal injury for McCants, the Rockets have elected to go in a different direction, instead signing Romel Beck to a non-guaranteed deal. For shame!

↵Not sure who Ramel Beck is? SBN’s Rockets blog, The Dream Shake, offers some insight.

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