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Recent Duke basketball star gets the boot in Texas

Duke basketball product Matthew Hurt is hoping to find some NBA permanence.

After going undrafted in late July following two seasons as a Duke basketball player, Matthew Hurt looked to be in a relatively ideal situation to set in motion his pro career.

Until this week, that is.

In early August, the Houston Rockets signed the 6-foot-9, 235-pound stretch-four to a two-way contract. It meant — or so it seemed at the time — that Hurt would have the opportunity to continue honing his craft via valuable G League experience.