Melton was traded prior to the start of the season .
Like most Rockets players during Daryl Morey 's tenure , Melton was drafted as an analytical darling kind of pick for the team , even performing well for the Rockets during the 2018 NBA Summer League.  Unlike most rookies , however , Melton was traded alongside veteran power forward Ryan Anderson to the Phoenix Suns on August 31 , 2018 , in exchange for veteran point guard Brandon Knight and power forward Marquese Chriss.
2018–19 Houston Rockets season