Conroy Headed Back to Vipers

HOUSTON - Houston Rockets guard Will Conroy is returning to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA Developmental League.

Conroy's second ten-day contract with the Rockets has expired and he can only be re-signed by Houston for the rest of the season.

Sources with knowledge of the situation indicate the Rockets will leave that roster spot open for now.

"It's a tough situation, but it's part of the business," Conroy said in an interview Thursday with FOX 26 Sports.

"When you try to make it into the NBA through the back door, the journey is not going to be as easy as the next guy."

Conroy played in five games for Houston averaging 1.2 points and 1.4 assists per game.

With the Vipers Conroy has played in 19 games, starting 17 with some glittering statistics.

In the NBA D-League Conroy is averaging 15.7 points, 10.1 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 1.75 steals per game.

"I will earn that solid job in the NBA and it will make it all worth it," Conroy said.