It’s been a long and arduous process, but it appears that Royce White is close to beginning his professional career. According to Houston Chronicle, White is expected to report to the Rockets’ D-League affiliate in Rio Grande on Monday: “Rockets rookie Royce White moved a step closer to reporting Monday to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League by passing a physical Friday, athletic trainer Keith Jones said. White and the Rockets reached an agreement that allowed him to work out for several weeks before reporting in time for games Tuesday and Wednesday.”