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Won't be retained by Houston The Rockets will not offer Cauley-Stein a second 10-day contract, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Cauley-Stein didn't make any NBA appearances during his 10-day contract and will head back to free agency and likely the G League. He appeared in 20 games (two starts) between the Mavericks and 76ers last year and posted 1.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.2 minutes.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Rockets on 10-day deal Cauley-Stein agreed Monday with the Rockets on a 10-day deal, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being cut by Houston in training camp, Cauley-Stein has spent the season playing for the club's G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Over 10 appearances for Rio Grande Valley, the seven-foot center has averaged 9.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals in 28.3 minutes. The Rockets have been getting destroyed defensively all season, and while the addition of Cauley-Stein won't solve that problem, he could at least prove to be a superior backup option at center than Usman Garuba or Frank Kaminsky.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Houston The Rockets waived Cauley-Stein on Saturday, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Impact Cauley-Stein did not play in Friday's preseason finale before being waived. The veteran big man averaged 1.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 9.2 minutes across 20 games between the Mavericks and 76ers last season. Cauley-Stein will look to join his sixth team in the last four seasons, as he didn't fit the direction of a rebuilding Rockets team.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Cauley-Stein (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Rockets haven't given an indication that Cauley-Stein is dealing with an injury, so it's possible that he's just resting for the team's final exhibition game. It wouldn't be surprising to see him available for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Atlanta.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with Houston Cauley-Stein signed a one-year contract with the Rockets on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cauley-Stein appeared in 20 games, split between Dallas and Philadelphia, last year and averaged 1.7 points and 2.0 rebounds across 9.2 minutes. In Houston, he'll likely compete with Boban Marjanovic for a backup role behind second-year center Alperen Sengun.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

76ers Sign Willie Cauley-Stein to 10-Day Contract ' Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA – FEB. 24, 2022 – Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed Wi...

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Joins Philly on 10-day deal Cauley-Stein signed a 10-day contract with the 76ers on Tuesday, Rich Hofmann of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cauley-Stein was waived by the Mavericks in mid-January after being away from the team for over a month due to personal reasons. The seven-footer is the only true center on the roster behind Joel Embiid, so he may see a solid role off the bench. However, he hasn't seen game action since Nov. 27 and has only played double-digit minutes 10 times this season, so it's unlikely he'll be fantasy relevant during his stint in Philadelphia.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Waived by Mavs Cauley-Stein (personal) was waived by the Mavericks on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cauley-Stein has been out due to a personal issue since early December, and it's not clear what he is dealing with or why he's been waived. The Mavs added Marquese Chriss on a two-year deal in a subsequent move.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas plays Orlando, looks for 4th straight home win

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JANUARY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Mavs rout Grizzlies 112-85, ending Memphis' winning streak

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Grizzlies play the Mavericks on 11-game win streak

Memphis is looking to extend its 11-game win streak with a victory over Dallas

JANUARY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Still out Friday Cauley-Stein (personal) remains out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Dallas has yet to provide any indication when Cauley-Stein might rejoin the team after he first went on personal leave in early December. Because of the time he's already missed, Cauley-Stein will likely need at least a few practices to get reconditioned whenever he eventually rejoins the Mavericks. Cauley-Stein played with the top unit in his final two appearances prior to leaving the team, but the starting center job belongs to Dwight Powell now, and that will likely remain the case even once Caluey-Stein is back in the mix.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks face the Knicks, look for 7th straight victory

Dallas will try to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Mavericks take on New York

JANUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Chicago puts road win streak on the line against Dallas

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JANUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Houston plays Dallas on 5-game home skid

Houston aims to end its 5-game home slide with a victory over Dallas

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Curry, Warriors set for matchup against the Mavericks

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JANUARY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Oklahoma City faces Dallas, looks for 5th straight home win

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JANUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Sacramento hosts conference rival Dallas

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DECEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Sacramento faces Dallas in conference matchup

The Kings will host conference opponent Dallas

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Portland plays Dallas in conference showdown

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