Rockets sign G JD Davison to two-year deal

The 23-year-old point guard has been playing on a two-way contract this season.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:11am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements of a basketball player, with sharp geometric shapes and planes representing the energy and fluidity of the sport.The Rockets' signing of young point guard JD Davison to a multi-year deal signals their belief in his potential to develop into a valuable NBA contributor.Boston Today

The Houston Rockets have signed point guard JD Davison to a two-year contract, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Davison, 23, has been playing on a two-way deal with the Rockets this season, averaging 2.2 points and 7.1 minutes in 27 games off the bench. He has also played for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League, where he averaged 25.2 points, 6.8 assists and 6.6 rebounds in five games.

Why it matters

Davison was a second-round pick by the Boston Celtics in 2022 and has played in 63 career NBA games, averaging 2.0 points and 6.2 minutes per game. The Rockets are looking to solidify their backcourt depth by signing Davison to a multi-year deal, indicating they see potential in the young point guard.

The details

Davison has spent the majority of this season on a two-way contract, splitting time between the Rockets' NBA roster and their G League affiliate. His strong play in the G League, where he has shown the ability to score, distribute and rebound, has earned him a more permanent role with the Rockets.

  • Davison was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2022.
  • He has played in 63 career NBA games since joining the league.
  • This season, Davison has averaged 2.2 points and 7.1 minutes in 27 games with the Rockets.

The players

JD Davison

A 23-year-old point guard who was a second-round pick by the Boston Celtics in 2022. He has spent this season on a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets, splitting time between their NBA roster and G League affiliate.

Houston Rockets

An NBA franchise based in Houston, Texas that competes in the Western Conference.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to sign JD to a multi-year deal and continue developing his talent. He's shown the ability to contribute at both the NBA and G League levels.”

— Rockets GM

What’s next

Davison will look to continue improving and earning more playing time with the Rockets as he settles into his new multi-year contract.

The takeaway

The Rockets are investing in the long-term potential of JD Davison, a young point guard who has shown promise in limited NBA action and more consistent production in the G League. This signing indicates the team's belief that Davison can develop into a valuable contributor at the NBA level.