Brandan Wright Released by Houston Rockets Posted Mar 24, 2018 Brandan Wright was released by the Houston Rockets on Friday. Wright signed with the Rockets after being bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies and was immediately hit with a right knee injury. The former UNC big man underwent surgery on it and would not have been able to return this season, so he will rehab with the Rockets without officially being on their roster. (CBS Sports)