Rockets waive two-way guard whose return could remind fans of an infuriating era

The Houston Rockets, facing limited cap flexibility, have made roster adjustments by waiving Daishen Nix and Caleb McConnell from their active roster, with plans likely to add them to the G-League squad in the near future.

This move comes amid concerns over the team's backcourt depth, which was already a worry even before starting point guard Fred VanVleet suffered an ACL injury during a mini-camp, highlighting the need for reliable substitutes.

As a result, players like Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard are expected to take on primary roles, but the Rockets urgently require depth guards such as Aaron Holiday or JD Davison, the reigning G-League MVP who has shown promise in the preseason, to step up and contribute significant minutes this season.

Fans are reminded of a difficult period when Nix previously played for the Rockets, averaging 14.5 minutes per game with modest stats and contributing to the team's poor performance under coach Stephen Silas, including records of 20-62 and 22-60 in consecutive seasons.

Although Nix has not rejoined the NBA roster, his continued presence in the organization evokes memories of that era, and the team hopes to avoid similar struggles as they navigate the upcoming season with their current roster challenges.