The Houston Rockets could look to trade Jock Landale after just one year with the team.

The Houston Rockets will look to make upgrades this offseason after finishing outside of the playoff picture with a 41-41 record.

While the team is happy with the core they have in place, there are still adjustments to be made. Among the possible players who could be dealt is backup center Jock Landale.

“Landale has one of the more unique contracts in all of basketball, and he’s owed $8 million in each of the next three seasons but with all three years being non-guaranteed,” says Bleacher Report. “Houston could use his $8 million salary in a trade this offseason, with the team acquiring the 28-year-old then having the option to keep paying him this money or opt for the cap space instead.”

At the trade deadline, the Rockets acquired Steven Adams, which might render Landale’s position on the squad outdated. The Rockets have every incentive to cut ties with Landale given his unusual four-year contract, of which only the first season’s salary was guaranteed.

Landale had trouble at the start of the season. But when Alperen Sengun got hurt toward the conclusion of the season, he showed his worth and demonstrated that he might be a useful addition.

What complicates matters is Landale’s late-season surge. He can undoubtedly contribute, but it’s feasible that a trade would be more beneficial for him than his on-court performance.