The Rockets didn't include Howard on their 15-man roster for the resumption of the 2019-20 season in Orlando after the rookie signed a contract with French club LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Howard managed four points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal during Saturday's loss against the Hustle.
Howard tallied 25 points (8-18 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in Tuesday's win over Northern Arizona.
Howard amassed 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in Tuesday's loss to the Hustle.
Howard is signing a two-way contract with the Rockets on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Howard tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and nine rebounds in a win over Wisconsin on Friday.
Howard poured in 27 points (10-12 FG, 7-9 3PT) and contributed three rebounds, four assists and three steals in a victory over Rio Grande on Tuesday.
Howard posted 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block over 30 minutes in Sunday's G League opener versus Sioux Falls.
Howard was waived by the Jazz on Monday, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.