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With an agreement with the team within reach, subject to the advice of the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association, White is reporting to Rockets' camp this morning, a week after the rest of the team. He worked on the side with some players and assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff Sunday, and he's way behind. But he's going to be on the team this season. "Everyone was just asking me if I was okay," White said. "The perception was I was going through something mental health wise right now, that I wasn't well. But they were all really supportive. Chandler Parsons is my veteran; I'm his rookie. And he told me, whatever I need, just let him know. I definitely don't want to be one of those weak links, and I don't think anybody sees me as that." NBA.com

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Unlike White, Morris and Parsons attended those practices and believe they did benefit from watching the drills. Parsons said White can catch up, even if it is unclear how far behind he will be. “It’s frustrating, because you see and read about and hear your teammates practicing all together, and you feel like the odd man out,” Parsons said. “I think it’s our job to make him feel as comfortable as possible while he’s not here to catch him up. He’s going to watch so much film, by the time he gets here, he’ll know exactly what the coaching staff wants. “I sent him a text and gave him a call just to say I’m here for him. If he ever needs anything, I’m here. ‘Just take your time.’ We want him here. We need him here. We look forward to him being on the court.” Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Chandler Parsons, Royce White 

It's been a little while, so here is an important reminder that Jeremy Lin is still the best. On Sunday, Rockets forward Chandler Parsons tweeted, "Glad all that @NBA money didn't change him @JLin7." with a screenshot from his cell phone. This is that screenshot: "Sorry to bug u but u think i could crash on ur couch tmrw night until my furniture comes in?" USA Today

Houston Rockets, Jeremy Lin, Chandler Parsons 

Jeremy Lin: So answer the question...can i? Haha RT @ChandlerParsons: Glad all that @NBA money didn't change him @JLin7. pic.twitter.com/5RMKAMll Twitter

Houston Rockets, Jeremy Lin, Chandler Parsons 

I’ve noticed a lot of talk about Chandler Parsons nicknames of late. I saw Daryl Morey and Matt Bullard discussing that very topic via Twitter last week. What do you want to be called? Chandler Parsons: Honestly, I was kind of feeling the Chandler Bang for a little bit ... JCF: I always thought that one fit the best. NBA.com

Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey, Chandler Parsons 

David Baumann: More from @chandlerparsons25 on #obamaclassic: "It was an honor for me to even be there... I was thankful that I got invited." @ObamaNews Twitter

Houston Rockets, Barack Obama, Chandler Parsons 

David Baumann: On my show, @chandlerparsons25 said of @BarackObama's game, "He has a little lefty jumper, a little unorthodox, but you can tell he plays." Twitter

Houston Rockets, Barack Obama, Chandler Parsons 

Chandler Parsons: Congrats @Courtney Lee. Dinner on you when I get back to Orlando. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Courtney Lee, Chandler Parsons 

Chandler Parsons: Everybody welcome my dude @JLin7 back to the @HoustonRockets. LINSANITY Twitter

Houston Rockets, Jeremy Lin, Chandler Parsons 

Chandler Parsons: For those wondering, yes, I am playing in Vegas in Summer League. Looking forward to it. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Summer League, Chandler Parsons 

Chandler Parsons: LINSANITY!!! Twitter

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Chandler Parsons: smh Twitter

Houston Rockets, Chandler Parsons 

David Baumann: More @Chandler Parsons on uncertainty: "No one is ever safe but I love Houston and they love me in Houston so I'm in a good situation." Twitter

Houston Rockets, Chandler Parsons 

David Baumann: More @Chandler Parsons on #dwighthoward: "I understand how much the #Magic want to keep Dwight and I understand him wanting to branch off." Twitter

Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard, Chandler Parsons 

The team also picked up its non-guaranteed options on guard Courtney Fortson and forward Diamon Simpson on Friday. Both are expected to be part of the Rockets summer league team, along with this season’s first-round selections, Royce White, Jeremy Lamb and Terrence Jones, last season’s top pick Marcus Morris and Motiejunas. Chandler Parsons and Patrick Patterson are expected to make more limited appearances with the summer league team in Las Vegas. Houston Chronicle

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The Rockets signed forward Chandler Parsons to a four-year, $3.7 million contract Saturday, ending his eight-day wait to begin his NBA career. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Chandler Parsons 

The Rockets structured the deal as if Parsons, 23, the 38th player taken in the draft, was a first-round pick. As they had Chase Budinger when he was taken in the second round, they guaranteed the first two years of the deal with conditional guarantees the next two seasons. The team waited to make the deal to work through their free-agency options and then to receive FIBA clearance after Parsons' stint playing for Cholet in the French league during the lockout. They received clearance Wednesday and completed negotiations late Friday. "It was frustrating, but I was just trying to be accommodating to whatever they needed to do with the whole free-agent thing," Chandler, 6-9, said. "I'm glad I can start practicing and playing with these guys. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Chandler Parsons 

Rockets rookie Chandler Parsons finally played in Houston for the first time, but seemed closer to returning to Europe than Toyota Center. Parsons said he enjoyed his time playing in France and would go back overseas if the lockout continues but only with an out to return to play in the NBA if the lockout ends. "I had a great experience," he said. "I was over there two months. I rolled my ankle. Had to come back and get some rehab. My agent is keeping options open. If this lockout is still on, I want to keep competing and playing. If I have to go over there, I will. "It's a tough situation. You always dream about getting in the NBA and getting drafted. And then there's the lockout. It's part of life. "We want to play." Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Lockout, Chandler Parsons 

Jonathan Feigen: John Lucas added more names to his All-Star event Sunday. He called to say Rockets Luis Scola, Kyle Lowry and Chandler Parsons will play. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Kyle Lowry, Luis Scola, John Lucas, Chandler Parsons 

While the NBA may be in the midst of a lockout, former NBA coach and player John Lucas told FOX 26 Sports he will host a charity game featuring a number of NBA stars on Nov. 20 at the Delmar Stadium Complex in northwest Houston. According to Lucas the players he has confirmed who will take part in the event include L.A. Clippers forward Blake Griffin, Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant, Washington Wizards forward Rashard Lewis, the former star from Alief Elsik and free agent guard T.J. Ford, former star at Willowridge High School and the University of Texas. "Blake and Rashard will happen for sure," Lucas said. (Chicago Bulls guard) Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant is supposed to be coming, (Thunder center) Kendrick Perkins, T.J. Ford, (forward) Chandler Parsons with the Rockets, (guard) Jonny Flynn with the Rockets." FOX 26 Sports

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