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          Strange case of Donatas Motiejunas and the Rockets

          Why is Donatas Motiejunas sitting? Larry Coon and Kevin Pelton discuss. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez
          • Kevin Pelton
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            Kevin Pelton
            ESPN Senior Writer
            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          • Larry Coon
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            Larry Coon
            NBA
          Dec 8, 2016, 08:00 AM ET

          Donatas Motiejunas and the Houston Rockets are at an impasse. After the Rockets matched the Brooklyn Nets' rare in-season offer sheet to the restricted free agent, Motiejunas has opted not to report for the physical necessary to complete his signing.

          Why are Motiejunas and his agent, former NBA player B.J. Armstrong, so unhappy with Houston's matching the contract? And how might the situation play out?

          NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) FAQ author Larry Coon and Insider's Kevin Pelton help provide answers to your questions.