The Rockets plan to waive Springer on Thursday, John Hollinger of The Athletic reports.
The Rockets acquired Springer from the Celtics on Wednesday in what amounted to a salary dump for Boston. Rather than keeping the 22-year-old guard around as backcourt depth, the Rockets will part ways with him to clear a spot on the 15-man roster for center Cody Zeller, whom Houston acquired from Atlanta on Thursday.