Nuggets trade point guard Ty Lawson to Houston

FILE- In this Dec. 5, 2014, file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, is fouled by Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13), of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, July 20, 2015, that the Denver Nuggets have agreed to send point guard Lawson to the Houston Rockets. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) FILE- In this Dec. 5, 2014, file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, is fouled by Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13), of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, July 20, 2015, that the Denver Nuggets have agreed to send point guard Lawson to the Houston Rockets. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

By Associated Press July 20, 2015 3 min read

HOUSTON (AP) – Rockets general manager Daryl Morey knows adding Ty Lawson is a risky move. He believes the possible reward is worth that risk.

Lawson was acquired in a trade with the Denver Nuggets on Monday, giving the Rockets needed depth at point guard, though he is currently dealing with off-court issues. He entered a 30-day residential treatment program last week after his second DUI arrest.

Morey noted there are always risks with players, whether it’s concerns like Lawson’s or with injuries or other issues.

“When you’re trying to be the best team out of 30 you’ve got to risk all over the place,” he said.

Morey vowed that the team will help him stay on track after he leaves the treatment program.