Overview

• On a livestream, Beverley said he was “really close” to signing after spending two to three weeks working out with the Rockets.
• Houston had about $1.3 million in room below the first apron, short of the roughly $2.3 million needed for a veteran-minimum deal, according to multiple reports.
• Reports note the Rockets are hard-capped at the first apron following offseason moves that included acquiring Kevin Durant.
• Beverley played the 2024-25 season in Israel with Hapoel Tel Aviv before a February 2025 mutual separation following a social-media incident, and he is pursuing an NBA return.
• The veteran defender began his NBA career with Houston in 2012-13, earned First- and Second-Team All-Defensive honors, and last appeared in the league during the 2023-24 season.