Rockets sign undrafted guard Quadir Copeland to two-way contract

The Houston Rockets have signed former NC State guard Quadir Copeland to a two-way contract, the team announced on Wednesday.

Copeland was an All-ACC third-team selection, averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals while shooting 39.7% from 3-point range. He ranked 11th in the country in total assists with 222, the 10th-most in a single season in program history.

The undrafted Copeland was one of three players to average at least 13 points, six assists and 1.7 steals per game last season. He recorded 10-plus assists four times, including 16 on Feb. 3, the most without a turnover by any player over the past seven years.

OFFICIAL: The Houston Rockets today announced they have signed rookie guard Quadir Copeland to a two-way contract. 

He will play for the Rockets at the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas from July 9-19. pic.twitter.com/EHp9SFH5yL

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) July 8, 2026

Copeland played his first two seasons in college at Syracuse before transferring to McNeese State for his junior season. He was an All-Southland Conference second-team selection in 2024-25, averaging 9.2 points, 4.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds.

The 22-year-old will split his time next season between the NBA and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the G League. He is eligible to play up to 50 games in the NBA and will earn $678,882, which is 50% of the minimum salary for a player with zero years of service.

Copeland will suit up with the Rockets in the NBA Summer League, beginning on Friday against the Denver Nuggets in Las Vegas, Nevada (6:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).

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