Thornton is expected to be waived by the Rockets, Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton has been embroiled in a messy situation since the Rockets attempted to trade him to Detroit at the deadline. The deal was ultimately voided, sending Thornton back to Houston, but he has not played in the Rockets' two games since the failed trade. Assuming Thornton is ultimately waived, he'll likely look to sign on with a contending team, though it's unclear exactly what level of interest he'll draw. The 28-year-old is a proven scorer, but he's a streaky player who's shooting only 40.0 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from three on the season.