Aaron Holiday is no longer on the Houston Rockets' roster, a change confirmed by the team's official roster on Monday, Sept. 21. No report had signaled the move beforehand, and his next team is not announced.
The move
Aaron Holiday, a 29-year-old guard entering his eighth season, has left the Houston Rockets' roster. The move was detected from the club's official roster on Monday, Sept. 21, and his next team is not announced. No injury or transaction report preceded the departure; none is logged for this move. Houston had carried 19 players on its roster, above the standard 15-man limit with three two-way spots included, before this change.
The money
Holiday's contract for 2026-27 is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or a departure by a day, so his cap hit and any years are unknown for now. The Rockets carry $205.5 million in payroll across 16 contracts for 2026-27, putting the club over the luxury tax. The league cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Last season, Holiday played 57 games for Houston, averaging 13.7 minutes, 5.5 points, 1.0 rebound and 1.1 assists. The Rockets' backcourt minutes in 2025-26 were led by Amen Thompson at 37.4 minutes and 18.3 points, with Reed Sheppard logging 26.2 minutes and 13.5 points; the frontcourt rotation included Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, Steven Adams and Josh Okogie. Houston's roster stood at 19 players, 15 on standard deals plus three two-way spots.
Where does Aaron Holiday go next?
Not announced.
Why did Aaron Holiday leave the Rockets?
Not announced. No report preceded the move; it was detected from the official roster on Sept. 21.
What is Aaron Holiday's new contract?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or a departure by a day.