As the Houston Rockets have navigated their offseason, they have had one primary mission beyond their blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant: give the team the depth they need to compete.
Yet, while their roster is essentially complete, there is a notable lack of reliable scoring and playmaking guards behind veteran Fred VanVleet, and this fact could lead to a golden opportunity for reigning G-League MVP JD Davison.
Through three seasons as a two-way player for the Boston Celtics, Davison has shown promise as both a scorer and a ball-handler, and, if Houston proves to be as thin as they seem at the position, Davison could ultimately become the answer.