Houston Rockets forward Thabo Sefolosha has opted out of the season’s restart in Orlando, sources tell ESPN.
The Rockets are eligible to sign a replacement for the team’s roster.
Sefolosha, 36, had played in 41 games this season, averaging 10 minutes and 2.2 points
Veteran forwards Jeff Green and DeMarre Carroll — both signed during the season — will shoulder more minutes in his departure.
Houston is 40-24, sixth in the Western Conference — and only one full game out of fourth place.
Teams are submitting rosters and traveling parties to the NBA on Wednesday for the July 30th restart at Disney. Players pulling out with an excused absence will lose the balance of the season’s paycheck.
Sefolosha will lose approximately $230,000 in salary by sitting out.
In 14 NBA seasons, including stops with Chicago, Oklahoma City, Atlanta and Houston, Sefolosha has averaged 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds.