Rockets sign free agent center Oscar Tshiebwe to bolster roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Houston Rockets announced the signing of center Oscar Tshiebwe on July 24, 2026. Tshiebwe, a 26-year-old former Kentucky standout, previously played as a two-way player for Indiana and Utah. In his NBA career, he has averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and boasts a high shooting percentage of 61.3% in limited minutes. The Rockets now add him to a center rotation that includes Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams, and Clint Capela as they prepare for the 2026-27 training camp in September.
- •Oscar Tshiebwe has signed with the Rockets as a free agent.
- •He averaged 7.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in 49 NBA games.
- •Tshiebwe played his rookie season as a two-way player.
- •The Rockets have significant depth at center ahead of training camp.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets sign free agent center Oscar Tshiebwe
"In 49 career NBA games with seven starts, Tshiebwe has averaged 7.0 points (61.3% FG) and 6.5 rebounds in 15.2 minutes.
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