The Rockets have signed 2011 draft pick Donatas Motiejunas to a four-year, $4.2 million contract with team options in the third and fourth years.

Motiejunas needs to get stronger, and his motor has been questioned, but he's also an extremely skilled 7'0" 21-year-old with a soft touch, who should contribute this season for Houston. The Rockets need frontcourt depth even if they land Omer Asik, but fantasy owners should take a wait-and-see approach with their Lithuanian rookie.

Rockets sign 2011 first-round pick F/C Donatas Motiejunas.

He will play for the Rockets Summer League team and should serve as a backup center in Houston next season. He's seven-feet tall and should have an impact, as he's a big man with offensive skills.

Donatas Motiejunas needs to focus on finishing at the rim after contact, according to Rockets Director of Scouting Arturas Karnisovas.

Motiejunas, the No. 20 overall pick in 2011, is expected to join the Rockets for the 2012-13 season. A true seven-footer, Motiejunas could very well have an immediate impact on Houston's rotation during his rookie season. "He possesses a huge arsenal of back to the basket moves and he's very skilled," said Karnisovas. We expect an adjustment period for Motiejunas, but he's got the skills to succeed in the NBA.

The Rockets have received clearance to sign 2011 draft pick Donatas Motiejunas as early as July 1.

Motiejunas, who was selected No. 20 by the Timberwolves before being traded to the Rockets in 2011, is currently working on his buyout agreement overseas. The NBA gave the team early clearance to sign Motiejunas in order for him to get FIBA approval to join the team prior to summer league getting underway. It will certainly be interesting to see what the seven-footer will bring to Houston.

Rockets big man Donatas Motiejunas will work on getting a buyout agreement this weekend in Treviso.

It also sounds like he'll skip playing for Lithuania in the Olympics and play for the Rockets in the summer league instead. All signs point to him being with the Rockets at the start of next season.

Donatas Motiejunas, the Rockets 2011 first-round draft pick, may not play for Lithuania in the Olympics because any injury could void his contract with Houston.

Motiejunas averaged 12.5 points and 7.9 rebounds in the EuroLeague this season, playing for Poland, and is ready to make the leap to the NBA. It's good news for the center-starved Rockets, who will likely sign another veteran to hold things down while Donatas adjusts.

The Rockets expect Donatas Motiejunas to play in the NBA next season.

GM Daryl Morey said he expects "no issues" with Motiejunas' contract, and the 2011 first-round pick could make a really big impact beneath the basket for the Rockets. He has three-point range despite standing seven-feet tall, so he'll certainly be an intriguing sleeper name for owners to stash away in anticipation of next season.