Jazz to Sign Former First-Rounder to Two-Way Contract

The Utah Jazz are making some roster moves. According to Jazz beat writer Tony Jones and The Athletic's Shams Charania, Utah is signing former first-round pick Josh Christopher to a two-way contract. 

In order to make room, the Jazz are waiving Joey Houser.

Christopher was drafted with the No. 24 overall pick by the Houston Rockets in 2021. In his short time in Houston, he logged a total of 138 games over two years and had some shining moments that stand out. 

In his rookie year, Christopher had an 18-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets, shooting 7-for-7 from the field. Later that season, he also scored a career-high 30 points on 11-for-14 shooting against the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Christopher fell out of the rotation in his second year in Houston and ultimately was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the Dillon Brooks exchange. Memphis waived Christopher on September 30, creating a path for Utah to take a flyer on the young prospect.

Utah has a crowded backcourt as we approach the season, but Christopher is a low-risk acquisition that Utah will try to develop into a rotational piece. Jazz fans can expect to see Christopher get some live reps with the Salt Lake City Stars as he attempts to resurrect his career with the up-and-coming Jazz.

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