Serbian star Bogdan Bogdanović inks one-year deal with Houston Rockets

Veteran Serbian guard Bogdan Bogdanović is returning to the NBA, signing a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets. The 33-year-old will team up with stars Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün for his tenth season in the league.

Bogdanović's previous season with the Los Angeles Clippers was marred by injuries, resulting in his lowest scoring output since entering the NBA. He averaged 7.4 points in just 23 games, a significant drop from his previous seasons where he consistently averaged double-digit points. His best NBA performance came in the 2023-2024 season, where he scored 16.9 points per game.

Before joining the Clippers, Bogdanović played for the Sacramento Kings from 2017 to 2020 and the Atlanta Hawks from 2020 to 2023. The Rockets, who reached the playoffs last season but were eliminated in the first round by the Los Angeles Lakers, will look to add Bogdanović's experience to their roster.

Several European powerhouses, including Partizan Belgrade and Panathinaikos, had expressed strong interest in signing Bogdanović. However, the allure of another NBA season ultimately proved more compelling for the seasoned shooting guard.