Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Sun 1/8/17 1:14 PM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer was assigned Sunday to the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
EDGE Analysis
Wiltjer hasn't seen the floor in each of the Rockets' last four games, so another stint with the Vipers affords him the opportunity to get extended playing time. He'll likely be recalled to the big club in time for Tuesday's tilt with the Hornets, but is not a part of the regular rotation and will struggle to see minutes in competitive games.
Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Thu 12/15/16 8:18 AM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer totaled seven points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in six minutes during the Rockets' 132-98 win against the Kings on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Making just his fifth appearance, Wiltjer saw a career-high six minutes and posted career highs in points, made field goals, and threes while attempting the first free throws of his career. Still, the 24-year-old rookie out of Gonzaga has spent the majority of the season working on his game in the D-League, and given the Rockets' depth, it likely won't be long before he's re-assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Wed 12/14/16 11:22 AM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer was recalled from the D-League on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wiltjer spent just over a week with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, but he'll return to Houston in advance of Wednesday night's matchup with the Kings. The rookie out of Gonzaga offers an intriguing combination of size and outside shooting ability, but whether he'll stick in the NBA long-term remains to be seen.
Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Tue 12/6/16 3:57 PM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer was assigned to the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
With the Rockets off the schedule, Wiltjer will head to the D-League to suit up for Rio Grande Valley in their matchup Tuesday with the Northern Arizona Suns. There's a chance that the Rockets will recall Wiltjer in advance of Wednesday's tilt with the Lakers, but is unlikely to see the court in that contest if it remains competitive.
Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Sun 12/4/16 2:15 PM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer was recalled from the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wiltjer spent less than 24 hours with the Vipers in his latest D-League stint before returning to the Rockets' Sunday practice session. He played a season-high four minutes during Friday's win over the Nuggets, and made a three-pointer on his lone attempt in the process.
Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Sat 12/3/16 2:24 PM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer was assigned to the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie from Gonzaga was just recalled on Monday, but his time with the Rockets will ultimately be short-lived. He played four minutes in Friday's win over the Nuggets, and posted three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) and one rebound in the process. It is unclear if this move has anything to do with the Rockets intending to match the Nets' qualifying offer to restricdte free-agent Donatas Motiejunas or if it was purely a basketball decision.
Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Mon 11/21/16 12:30 PM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer was recalled from the D-League on Monday, Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie out of Gonzaga has an intriguing combination of size and outside shooting ability, but he's flat-footed defensively and not ideally suited for the Rockets' fast-paced style of play. As such, he's unlikely to be a relevant fantasy commodity this season but could be a deep rotational player down the road. In five games for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Wiltjer averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Sun 11/13/16 12:58 PM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer was assigned Sunday to the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wiltjer has played in just three of the Rockets' first nine games, logging a total of seven minutes of playing time. He'll get some much-needed experience while spending time in the D-League, but he could be recalled in time for Monday's outing with the Sixers. Even when with the big club, Wiltjer is only a deep reserve and not worth a look in fantasy leagues.
Kyle Wiltjer PF FA Mon 10/24/16 6:59 PM
Kyle Wiltjer
PF FA
Wiltjer has made the Rockets' final 15-man roster, Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wiltjer had a solid showing with the Rockets during their preseason schedule, averaging 8.3 points and 2.6 rebounds over 15 minutes per game, which helped him beat out his competition for one of the final spots on the team's regular season roster. The 6-foot-10 big man out of Gonzaga is quite skilled on the offensive side of the ball, but is a liability defensively, which will ultimately keep him off the court on most nights. He'll offer the Rockets a deep reserve in the frontcourt, but it wouldn't be surprising if he saw a bunch of time with the team's D-League affiliate in order to gain valuable experience that he won't get while riding the bench during most games with the Rockets.