The Houston Rockets signed Austin Rivers to a contract guaranteed for the rest of this season. 

Rivers adds backcourt depth following Chris Paul's hamstring injury.

While there was animosity between Paul and Rivers going back to their Clippers' days, Paul had no objections to signing Rivers according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Paul is scheduled to be out for 2-3 weeks with the injury. 

Rivers averaged 7.2 points and 2 assists in 29 games with the Wizards this season.