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Rockets Send JD Davison to Rio Grande Vipers In sports, the preseason is oftentimes a time period in which fans fall in love with unheralded players. Especially when they're undrafted....

NOVEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Recalled Sunday The Rockets recalled Davison from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday.

Impact Davison joined the Vipers for Saturday's win over the Texas Legends, recording 26 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 assists, seven rebounds, three steals and one block in 39 minutes. The two-way player has yet to log double-digit minutes in a single game for the parent club, and he'll likely continue to provide emergency depth for Houston.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Davison (personal) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact After missing Monday's game against the Mavericks for personal reasons, Davison will get back on the floor. The Alabama product has played in only two of the six games his squad has played so far this season. He's currently averaging 4.0 points and 1.0 assists across 7.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out for personal reasons Davison (personal reasons) will not play Monday against the Mavericks.

Impact Davison has logged just two appearances during the regular season for an average of 7.4 minutes per contest. his absence is unlikely to impact the rotation.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Saturday Davison amassed five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one assist and one block over eight minutes during Saturday's 128-101 victory over Boston.

Impact Davison played for just the second time this season, taking to the court during the final quarter, with the result well and truly determined. Both of his appearances have come in blowout victories, indicating he is likely to be utilized as nothing more than a depth piece.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

JD Davison (14 points) Highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks

OCTOBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Ex-Boston Celtics G League MVP looking for playing time with Rockets JD Davison is only 23 entering his fourth season in the NBA as he looks to leave an imprint with the Rockets.

OCTOBER 16 • MASSLIVE.COM

Fares well in win Davison recorded 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds and one turnover across 22 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason win over Atlanta.

Impact Davison, who was the 2024-25 G League MVP, has been earning rave reviews in training camp. The Rockets signed him to a two-way contract, but due to Fred VanVleet's (knee) injury, he could find himself in the mix for backup point guard minutes if he can build on this momentum.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets win preseason opener over Hawks as JD Davison pushes for more minutes In the preseason opener, All-Star center Alperen Sengun and NBA G League MVP JD Davison turned heads during Houston’s 122-113 victory over A...

OCTOBER 7 • USATODAY.COM

HAWKS at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 6, 2025

OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE

With point-guard minutes open, Rockets see JD Davison taking advantage of opportunity “He’s been great,” Rockets head coach Ime Udoka says of JD Davison. “He’s taken advantage of the opportunity and the extra reps (at point gu...

OCTOBER 4 • USATODAY.COM

Celtics veterans raved about new Rockets guard JD Davison “The way he manipulates the defense in the pick-and-roll is really high-level. Playing against him a lot in training camp, he was a hard gua...

JULY 27 • USATODAY.COM

The Boston Celtics cutting JD Davison gave them more than just cap relief The Celtics elected to move on from last season's G League Most Valuable Player earlier this week.

JULY 27 • USATODAY.COM

Rockets sign JD Davison, Isaiah Crawford to two-way contracts JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford are now on two-way contracts with the Rockets, per the NBA’s transactions log. Davison was G League MVP last...

JULY 27 • USATODAY.COM

Inks deal with Houston The Rockets signed Davison to a contract Saturday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Impact After being waived by the Celtics on July 24, Davison gets another opportunity in the NBA. The Alabama product played in 16 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 2.1 points across 5.8 minutes per game.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Writer Smells Another Move Coming 'Relatively Soon' The Boston Celtics surprisingly waived JD Davison way ahead of camp, which might mean another move is planned.

JULY 25 • NESN.COM

Havlicek Stole the Pod 10: What the Celtics need still need to do this offseason, with Justin Turpin The Boston Celtics have waived point guard JD Davison to get under the second apron. What else do they need to do this offseason?

JULY 25 • USATODAY.COM

Celtics just gifted Timberwolves an exciting free agent target The Boston Celtics waived JD Davison, but he could be a candidate for one of the Wolves' open roster spots.

JULY 25 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Fresh off a G-League MVP, former Bama guard JD Davison is a man without an NBA home JD Davison was finally getting his NBA shot. After spending three seasons in the NBA's G-League, with spot minutes here and there with the B...

JULY 24 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Former Alabama Guard Waived by Boston Celtics JD Davison was named the NBA G League MVP this past season.

JULY 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Boston Celtics waive recently-crowned G League MVP JD Davison The former second round draft pick will now become an unrestricted free agent

JULY 24 • USATODAY.COM

Celtics waive player for clear reason (and something else might be next) The Boston Celtics just waived JD Davison, bringing them back below the second apron.

JULY 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

BREAKING: Boston Celtics Release 3-Year NBA Player JD Davison has spent each of his first three seasons in the NBA with the Boston Celtics. Last year, he had averages of 2.1 points per contes...

JULY 24 • SI.COM

Waived by Boston The Celtics waived Davison on Thursday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact After spending his first three seasons in the NBA with Boston, Davison will be looking for a fresh start. The Alabama product appeared in 16 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, but saw the floor rarely, averaging 5.8 minutes per game.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Boston Celtics exercise team option on JD Davison for 2025-26 NBA season The University of Alabama alum was converted to a regular contract at the end of the 2024-25 regular season.

JUNE 29 • USATODAY.COM

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