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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

Rockets sign free agent center Oscar Tshiebwe to bolster roster
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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.

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  • •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.
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  • 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets sign free agent center Oscar Tshiebwe
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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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