Battling the Rockets? roster glut and contract considerations, former Rice forward Mike Harris will be placed on waivers later today, a team official with knowledge of Rockets' decision-making said Monday morning.

Harris, one of the few contracts not fully guaranteed, had been considered a longshot to make the Rockets' final roster but had been impressive in the summer training camp, Las Vegas summer league and in workouts this month.

Including Harris, the Rockets have 20 players under contract and will need to cut five by next Monday. They would have to place players on waivers by Friday to have them clear before the roster deadline.