Rockets' Nate Hinton: Recalled from G League

The Rockets recalled Hinton from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

The Vipers were eliminated from the G League playoffs Tuesday, so Hinton will join the parent club as the NBA season winds down. Over 11 appearances with the Rockets this season, he's averaged 2.8 points in 5.3 minutes per game.