HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets suspended first-round pick Royce White for "refusing to provide services" required by his contract on Sunday.

General manager Daryl Morey said Sunday that the team will continue to work with White in hopes of finding a resolution.

White will not be paid during his suspension.

White refused his assignment to Houston's D-League affiliate a week ago. The 16th overall pick in the June draft has spent most of the season on Houston's inactive list while he and the team figure out how to handle his anxiety disorder and overall mental health.

"What's suspending me supposed to do? I've been away from the team for a month and a half. Guess we want to give it a title to shift accountability," White tweeted after the announcement Sunday.