The Houston Rockets have agreed to sign Marcus Thornton to a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum.

“The Rockets were the right choice because of their style of play – up tempo,” Thornton said. “That’s when I’m at my best. And they are a playoff team that is always competing for a title year in and year out and that’s what I want to do. Win on the biggest stage.”

Thornton has averaged 12.7 points per game in six NBA seasons on 42.9 percent shooting, making 36.2 percent of his 3-pointers. He made 40.6 percent of his 3s with Boston and Phoenix last season.

“He needs to play to sort of re-invent himself in the league and this was a perfect fit,” said agent Tony Dutt, who said Thornton turned down larger offers with other teams to sign with the Rockets. “There were some teams trying to do some things for him, but this was right. He’s very excited. This is going to be fun.”