By: Tyler Ward
The Houston Rockets announced today that they have signed all-around player Brad Miller to a 3-year/$15 million contract - this caps off a busy week, as Houston had already re-signed Luis Scola to a 5-year/$47 million extension. They also matched Cleveland's 3-year/$23 million offer sheet to point guard Kyle Lowry a few days ago.
Miller played for Chicago last season and will serve as a back-up to Yao Ming, who missed all of last season with a broken foot. Miller averaged 8.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last yea
The former All-Star preferred to play for Houston because of his relationship with coach Rick Adelman, who he played for in Sacramento. He played under Adelman from 2003-06. He also joins Kevin Martin, who he played with in Sacramento.
In a statement earlier today, Miller said, "It's my favorite coach I've ever played for. I know (Kevin) Martin real well from our Sacramento days. Luis Scola had a heck of a year. And I finally get to play with Yao Ming instead of guarding his big butt. The team is pretty solid."
Since teams could officially sign players on July 1, Miller had been courted by teams such as Boston, Atlanta, and Cleveland, with Chicago also expressing interest in re-signing the journeyman. He decided to go to Houston, where he said it was "too good to pass up".
Miller made two All-Star teams while playing with the Kings and had also played for Indiana (2x), Sacramento, Charlotte, and Chicago (2x). He has averaged 11.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game over his 12-year career.
