據 ESPN 記者 Adrian Wojnarowski 報導，Houston Rockets 已經與 Austin Rivers 達成共識，Rivers 將加盟 Rockets。
Clearly there’s some unpleasant Clippers history between Paul and Rivers but sources say there were no objections to signing Rivers with the Rockets needing backcourt depth. Paul’s projected to have a 2-3 week absence with a strained hamstring. https://t.co/Rzh1YUakii
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 23, 2018
上個賽季 Rockets 與 Clippers 的比賽發生過一段小插曲，兩隊在比賽中發生激烈衝突，賽後 Chris Paul 及 James Harden 等人更前往 Clippers 休息室，想找 Rivers 理論。而過去 Rivers 與 CP3 同隊時，兩人不和的傳聞不時傳出，如今 Rivers 加入 Rockets
再次與 CP3 同隊，外界紛紛關注二人的關係。
Cap hit on Austin Rivers will range between $914-$931K based on the day he signs his contract. Houston does not play again until Christmas Day. Rivers will earn back the $650K he gave back to PHX plus close to an extra $500K with his new salary in Houston.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) December 23, 2018
根據 NBA 薪資專家 Bobby Marks 的消息，Rivers 新合約價值為約 120萬美元。
現年26歲的 Austin Rivers 本季為 Washington Wizards 上陣29場，僅2場為先發，大多時間都是擔任替補角色。場均上陣23.6分鐘，貢獻 7.2分 2.4籃板 2助攻。
