The Houston Rockets and forward AJ Griffin have reached terms on a contract buyout, per the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen.

AJ Griffin, the No. 16 pick in the 2022 draft out of Duke, plans to step away from the game and ponder whether he wants to continue his NBA career after agreeing to a buyout with the Rockets, sources confirmed to ESPN.

QUICKLY AND QUIETLY AJ Griffin walks away from the NBA after only 92 games. Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 16 pick, the Dallas Native averaged 7.5 points on 37 percent shooting from behind the 3-point line.