According to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, Nene plans to re-sign with the Rockets and will play the 2019/20 NBA season in Houston.

The interesting thing about Nene’s return is that he will earn less money than he would if he just opted into his contract. His option was worth around $3.8 million, while the new deal should reportedly net him $2.6 million. This will help the Rockets to stay under the luxury tax.

Back in May, Nene discussed his future with ESPN Brazil and hinted that he might be retiring.

“I’m going to talk to them [Rockets] after the season is over. But my time and my legacy is already ending. Everything I did, I did.” – said Nene at the time.

Nene played his statistically worst season since entering the NBA in 2018/19, mostly due to injuries. He appeared in 43 games, averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

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Nene confirmed the news while talking with NBA Freestyle, although he left the window slightly open in case he has a change of hearts.

“I’m going to talk to them [Rockets] after the season is over. But my time and my legacy is already ending. Everything I did, I did.” – said Nene.

Since the emergence of Clint Capela, Nene saw his role with the Rockets getting gradually smaller in the past two seasons. The 36-year-old played 42 games in this regular season, and averaged 3.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

Nene was drafted seventh overall in 2002 NBA Draft by New York Knicks and was traded to Denver Nuggets on the draft night. He established himself as an important part of the Nuggets’ lineup in the years that came, and was part of the team that played Western Conference Finals in 2009. Nene was traded to Washington Wizards in 2012 and played four and a half years with the organization before joining the Rockets in 2016.

During his 18 years in NBA, Nene played 965 games and averaged 11.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

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According to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, Nene plans to re-sign with the Rockets and will play the 2019/20 NBA season in Houston.

The interesting thing about Nene’s return is that he will earn less money than he would if he just opted into his contract. His option was worth around $3.8 million, while the new deal should reportedly net him $2.6 million. This will help the Rockets to stay under the luxury tax.

Back in May, Nene discussed his future with ESPN Brazil and hinted that he might be retiring.

“I’m going to talk to them [Rockets] after the season is over. But my time and my legacy is already ending. Everything I did, I did.” – said Nene at the time.

Nene played his statistically worst season since entering the NBA in 2018/19, mostly due to injuries. He appeared in 43 games, averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

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Nene confirmed the news while talking with NBA Freestyle, although he left the window slightly open in case he has a change of hearts.

“I’m going to talk to them [Rockets] after the season is over. But my time and my legacy is already ending. Everything I did, I did.” – said Nene.

Since the emergence of Clint Capela, Nene saw his role with the Rockets getting gradually smaller in the past two seasons. The 36-year-old played 42 games in this regular season, and averaged 3.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

Nene was drafted seventh overall in 2002 NBA Draft by New York Knicks and was traded to Denver Nuggets on the draft night. He established himself as an important part of the Nuggets’ lineup in the years that came, and was part of the team that played Western Conference Finals in 2009. Nene was traded to Washington Wizards in 2012 and played four and a half years with the organization before joining the Rockets in 2016.

During his 18 years in NBA, Nene played 965 games and averaged 11.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

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