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On Saturday, the Houston Rockets made a few relatively minor roster moves, assigning both Jae’Sean Tate and JD Davison to the Rio Grande Vipers. Neither move was much of a surprise, as both players were averaging right around five minutes per contest, when they played.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 23

Rockets Send JD Davison to Rio Grande Vipers

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 10

Could JD Davison Carve Out a Role with the Rockets?

Through two preseason games, the Houston Rockets' offense has looked spectacular. The games before the regular season aren't an end-all, be-all for how the year will go, but the Rockets have given a great glimpse into their revamped offense after wins against the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz.

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Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 7

Rockets Hidden Gem Sparks Win In 2025-26 Preseason Opener

The Houston Rockets opened their 2025 preseason with a fresh storyline and a new No. 4 leading the charge. In a 122–113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, 23-year-old guard JD Davison didn’t just fill a jersey number, but a void.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 5

Ime Udoka raves about JD Davison’s impact in Houston Rockets training camp, ‘he brings…’

After the unfortunate Fred VanVleet injury, the Houston Rockets have been looking for an answer for their point guard problems. While the team looks to solve the issue by committee, some specific players are standing out to head coach Ime Udoka.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 28

Can Reigning G League MVP JD Davison Crack the Rockets' Rotation?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 27

Houston Rockets Sign Reigning NBA G League MVP

Just when fans thought the Houston Rockets were done making moves this summer, it was recently reported by Chris B. Haynes that reigning G League MVP JD Davison will be joining the team after reaching an agreement on a two-way deal on Saturday.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

Rockets Add Reigning G League MVP On Two-Way Deal

The Houston Rockets have been making moves this offseason to improve their championship odds. Most notably, they added four-time scoring champ Kevin Durant to their roster.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Rockets Sign Ex-Celtics G League MVP After Surprise Cut

Of all the players the Celtics were expected to rid themselves of in their quest to get below the dreaded NBA second apron, young point guard JD Davison--the team's second-round pick out of Alabama in 2022--was not high on the list.

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 26

Report: Rockets agree to deal with G League MVP JD Davison

The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with guard JD Davison, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Davison was selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Celtics Waive G League MVP in Another Cost-Cutting Move

It's not quite as painful, of course, as having to trade away point guard Jrue Holiday, whose veteran presence and defense were keys to the Celtics winning

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Why Celtics’ recent roster move has major second-apron implications

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Celtics waive recent NBA G League MVP

The Boston Celtics will look a lot different next season as they went through some big changes over the offseason. Outside of some of their core five being traded, the Celtics have also just made a decision on one of their role players.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / July 24

Celtics Waive JD Davison, Clearing Cap Space Below Second Apron

The Boston Celtics have waived guard JD Davison, the team announced via social media, parting ways with the 2024-25 G League MVP despite a strong run with their affiliate.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / July 24

Celtics release G League MVP to move under second tax apron

According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, cutting him has moved the Celtics under the punitive second tax apron, giving the team more maneuverability on the trade market.

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Celtics exercising option on 2024-25 G League MVP

His $2.27M salary for next season is fully non-guaranteed, so the move doesn’t necessarily mean that Celtics will retain the 22-year-old guard.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

G League MVP gets massive Celtics contract update

Within two weeks of earning the 2024-2025 G League MVP award, JD Davison is now a full-time NBA player. Days ahead of their 2025 playoff run, the Boston Celtics promoted Davison to a standard contract, giving him their final roster spot on the active roster.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

Celtics Make Final Roster Decision

The Boston Celtics have filled their open roster spot by converting JD Davison to a standard two-year NBA contract. Davison won G League MVP early this season and thrived with the Maine Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / April 12

Boston Celtics Make Roster Move After Hornets Game

JD Davison has spent part of three seasons with the Boston Celtics organization. He is currently averaging 1.6 points per contest while shooting 34.8% from the field and 20.0% from the three-point range in 15 games.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Celtics' JD Davison named G League MVP

Celtics two-way player JD Davison has been named the G League’s Most Valuable Player of the 2024/25 season, according to an official announcement from the NBA (Twitter link).

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

JD Davison Deserves an NBA Opportunity

JD Davison has been a two-way player for the Boston Celtics for the past three seasons. During this time, Davison has established himself as one of the top players in the G League.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 16, 2024

Maine Celtics Star Breaks Franchise Record

For the past three years, JD Davison has been a two-way player for the Celtics, splitting his time between Boston and Maine. However, the 6-foot-1 guard has primarily played in Maine, where he has established himself as one of the best players in the G League.

NBA News / 5 GOATs / July 17, 2024

JD Davison announces basketball camp in Alabama hometown in August

Boston Celtic and former Alabama guard JD Davison will be back in his hometown of Letohatchee, Alabama, to put on a youth basketball later this summer.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / July 10, 2024

Boston Celtics Announce Roster Decision

JD Davison is coming off his second year in the NBA for the Boston Celtics. The former Alabama star was on a two-way deal, so he only appeared in eight games and had averages of 2.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field.

Boston Celtics News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 8, 2024

Celtics Re-Sign JD Davison to Two-Way Contract

Former Alabama guard JD Davison has signed a new two-way contract with the Boston Celtics, the team announced on Monday. Davison, who was drafted 53rd overall by the Celtics in the 2022 NBA Draft, will enter his third season in the NBA, and third straight season on a two-way in the Celtics organization.