On Friday, the Houston Rockets waived former first round pick AJ Griffin.Following Rafael Stone and company buying out the former Atlanta Hawks wing, a report from Shams Charania indicated that Griffin will be stepping away from basketball entirely while he considers his long-term future.

Former first-round draft pick A.J. Griffin is walking away from the NBA and will be waived by the Houston Rockets, The Athletic reported.Per the outlet, the Rockets will buy out his contract, which

The Rockets on Friday reached a buyout agreement with forward A.J. Griffin, allowing him to sit out the season while considering whether to continue his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement said.