The friction between the Houston Rockets and rookie Royce White continues as the team announced a suspension of the first-round draft pick on Sunday. The team and player have been at odds over how to best address his anxiety disorder and overall mental health during an NBA season.
"The Houston Rockets have suspended Royce White effective immediately for refusing to provide services as requires by his Uniform Player Contract," Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said in a statement, via the Houston Chronicle. "We will continue to work with Royce to hopefully come to a resolution."
The suspension comes a week after White, who has been on Houston's inactive list for most of the season, refused his assignment to Houston's D-League affiliate.
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