Rockets likely to part ways with Aaron Holiday after draft

After selecting Bruce Thornton in the second round of the NBA draft, the Houston Rockets may not re-sign free agent Aaron Holiday. Holiday has served as a reliable backup over three seasons in Houston, but Thornton's arrival presents a similar skill set with greater potential. Thornton, a former Ohio State standout, averaged 19.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in his final college season. Holiday, who is 29 years old, has struggled defensively compared to Thornton, who boasted 1.2 steals per game in college. Houston appears set to move in a different direction with their roster.

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