Rockets Land Quadir Copeland

Houston Rockets pull off a savvy draft-night trade to jump up to the 31st pick, selecting combo guard Bruce Thornton — and quickly follow up by snagging undrafted gem Quadir Copeland in free agency. Copeland, a six-foot-six point guard with elite court vision and a knack for creating offense, averaged 13 points and 6 assists last season while leading McNeese State to the NCAA Tournament’s second round. Though he struggled with turnovers, his improved three-point shooting and defensive quickness make him a promising backup point guard who could immediately impact the Rockets’ backcourt. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8dca9ff90bb85456