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Rockets interested in signing Daniel Oturu to training camp deal

Rockets interested in signing Daniel Oturu to training camp deal

The Houston Rockets are casting a wide net as they evaluate options at center behind new starter Alperen Sengun. Even after agreeing to sign the likes of Bruno Fernando and Willey Cauley-Stein in recent weeks, it appears general manager Rafael Stone isn’t done.

Veteran Minneapolis sports reporter Darren Wolfson says on a new podcast that young center Daniel Oturu could be an option.

“Daniel Oturu has an opportunity to either sign with a team in Turkey or the Houston Rockets,” Wolfson said, per HoopsHype. “I’m told [they] have at least inquired about a training camp deal.”

Now 22 years old, the 6-foot-10 Oturu was picked at No. 33 overall in the 2020 NBA draft, which suggests that he has solid upside — or at least was believed to have upside less than two years ago. So, it could be worth a flyer to Stone and the Rockets.

The University of Minnesota product has played only sparingly at the NBA level over his first two professional seasons. In the G League, Oturu averaged 20.6 points (63.2% FG, 37.5% on 3-pointers), 9.3 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 32.1 minutes per game last season.

Houston currently has a full roster heading into training camp, though it’s believed that at least three players (Sterling Brown, Marquese Chriss, and Trey Burke) will be traded or released at some point prior to camp. Thus, roster constraints shouldn’t be a problem.

For Oturu, the decision may come down to how much risk he’s willing to accept and/or any assurances that he receives from the team. If he believes there’s a legitimate chance to play his way on to the Rockets at backup center and eventually earn an NBA contract, that’s the most lucrative path — both professionally and financially.

On the other hand, if he thinks Houston is simply trying to secure his G League rights following a post-preseason release (once rosters need to be trimmed), then certain international deals could be more lucrative. After all, it’s not clear whether that same offer would be available at a later date. Time will tell as to Oturu’s answer.

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