The Rockets are expected to sign rookie guard Garrett Temple to a 10-day contract on Monday.

Will Conroy's 10-day deal with Houston has expired, opening up a roster spot.

Kyle Lowry is out with a sprained left ankle so the Rockets need a backup for starting point guard Aaron Brooks.

They could have signed Conroy to a second 10-day contract to serve as Brooks' backup, but most of the contract would have been spent during the All-Star break.

In addition, the 10-day deal would have been Conroy's second, and final, one.