The Houston Rockets have signed DeJon “Deeky” Jarreau to a 10-day contract using a hardship exemption.  

Jarreau (6-5, 185) was eligible for the 2021 NBA Draft following his senior season at the University of Houston.  After averaging 11.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists for Miami during NBA Summer League, Jarreau signed as a two-way player with Indiana on Aug. 24.  

The New Orleans native appeared in one game for the Pacers and 10 games while assigned to their NBA G League affiliate, Fort Wayne.  He averaged 9.7 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds for the Mad Ants while shooting 38.1% from 3-point range.