The Houston Rockets have waived Marcus Thornton.
Thornton saw his role with the Rockets diminish and he was even traded at the deadline in a deal with the Detroit Pistons that was later rescinded.
Thornton had not returned to the Rockets' active roster after the trade.
Thornton signed a one-year deal with Houston with hopes of increasing his value in summer free agency. Thornton averaged 10 points in 18.8 minutes a game this season.