Nick Johnson

Johnson comes to the Rockets as an intriguing prospect out of Arizona, who had a solid NBA summer league experience. He finished the summer league season averaging 13.4 points over the span of 15 games. Johnson demonstrated his ability to do more than just score, when he exploded for a triple-double 15-point, 10-assist, and 10-rebound game, but it's left to be seen what Johnson will be able to do against stiffer competition. Not all too common for a second-round draft pick, Johnson will have the opportunity to carve out an extended role with the Rockets this season. With the departure of Jeremy Lin this offseason to the Lakers, and the anointing of Patrick Beverley as the starting point guard, Johnson will have a chance to gain a roll as a backup point guard. He'll have to continue to impress the coaching staff, but if he's able to out play Isaiah Canaan and the newly acquired Jason Terry, Johnson may get a bunch of playing time. He'll also be a backup to James Harden at the shooting guard position, but again, that's if he can impress the coaching staff come the season's start and show himself as reliable as those ahead of him.