HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets signed point guard Mark Jackson on Thursday.

Jackson, who ranks second all-time in NBA career assists with 10,215, played for Utah last season. While with the Jazz, he averaged 4.7 points and 4.6 assists.

Jackson was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1987 and has since played for five other teams, including the Los Angeles Clippers and the Indiana Pacers.

The signing brings Houston's active roster to 12 players.