Rockets add major award winner in recent flurry of signings

The Houston Rockets had a busy weekend. They signed a pair of recent G-Leaguers to two-way contracts in JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford.

These are intriguing signings. Everyone knows that guys on two-way contracts don't always get minutes on contending teams. That said, Davison has a chance to be an exception.

He's not far removed from winning a prestigious award.

New Rockets guard is former MVP

He was last season's G-League MVP.

Davidson averaged 25.1 points, 7.6 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game for the Maine Celtics last year. Davison didn't do much damage with the Celtics' main roster, but he sure strutted his stuff with the Maine roster.

(Hold your applause.)

Davison is an explosive athlete with outstanding floor vision. He's got starry qualities, but he also has flaws. As a 6'1" guard who's shot 30.4% across three G-League seasons, Davison has an interesting profile.

He's unlikely to get on the floor in Houston, barring injury. That said, injuries happen. Davison will likely lead the Rio Grande Vipers, but he may find more opportunities on a Rockets team that's light on guards compared to the Celtics. Davison has a chance:

How about Crawford?

Rockets find perfect fit in Crawford

Crawford is practically Davison's exact opposite. He's a 6'6" combo guard/wing with a 7'0" wingspan. He shot 44.2% from three-point range for the Stockton Kings last year.

Davison is a talented guard with fringe star potential who may never make it in the NBA. Crawford doesn't have much in terms of star potential, but he feels very much like an NBA player. Players with surplus wingspans who hit threes tend to stick in the league.

Yet, Crawford is Davison's opposite in more ways than one. As a long wing with defensive portability, he should have a place in the NBA. That doesn't assure him a place on the Rockets. This team's wing depth is the envy of the NBA.

That said, Crawford's shooting is needed with the main roster. Like Davison, he's unlikely to play with the Rockets unless someone gets hurt. In that event, it's possible that Crawford's floor spacing could prove to be an asset.

Does he have a chance to crack the starting lineup? In a word: No. He may be able to usurp someone like Josh Okogie in the rotation if his shooting translates at the NBA level.

More broadly, these feel like a pair of quality signings for the Rockets. They're taking a swing on a high upside guy in Davison, and adding a player with a needed skillset in Crawford.

Hopefully, the Rockets' front office can spend their Sunday relaxing.