Augustin's arrival in Houston will mark the third straight year in which he's donned a Rockets uniform. The Texas product has not played in an NBA game this season, but he logged 55 appearances in 2021-22, splitting time with the Rockets and Lakers. Augustin is now in his 15th season after being selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2008 NBA draft, spending time with 11 different organizations.
The Rockets sunk to the bottom of the Western Conference standings thanks to a host of issues this season, though the lack of consistent guard play served as a constant headache.