Tyler Ennis to get extra time with Pat Beverley out

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With the changes in the backcourt, Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said guard Tyler Ennis will likely get playing time to start the season. Starting guard Pat Beverley is out after Tuesday's arthroscopic knee surgery. The Rockets on Monday waived Pablo Prigioni, who had been their first point guard off the bench in the preseason.

"I don't think Eric (Gordon, the starter with Beverley out) is ready to be a full-time point guard, although he might," D'Antoni said. "We'll look and see. Tyler will get the nod at first and see where we'll go with that. Give him a few minutes. Bobby (Brown) is ready to roll if we need that. That's our short-term plan."

As expected, D'Antoni said Clint Capela would start at center, splitting time with Nene.