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Green and the Rockets agreed Sunday on a one-year, $2.39 million contract, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Rockets will bring Green back at the veteran's minimum after he distinguished himself on the team's second unit last season. He appeared in 41 games for Houston, averaging 12.1 points -- his most since the 2013-14 campaign -- 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 three-pointers in 22.7 minutes per contest. Green could be pressed into an even larger role in 2018-19 if the Rockets don't address the void at small forward created by the departure of starter Trevor Ariza, who agreed to a one-year deal with Phoenix when free agency opened.

Green tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), and one block in 26 minutes during Saturday's 115-86 loss to the Warriors.

Green saw some additional run with Chris Paul (hamstring) on the sidelines and was able to shoot the ball well in his time on the floor. While the points are nice, Green offers very little to the team on the defensive end or as a facilitator. Paul is questionable for Monday's Game Seven and Green could be forced into extended minutes once again. Hopefully, for the Rockets, he can channel his inner superstar and produce a little more across the board.

Green finished with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one rebound across 16 minutes during Houston's 98-94 win over the Warriors in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals playoff series Thursday.

The Rockets have been playing with tight rotations during the series, but Green has seen at least 12 minutes and as many as 20 while seeing action in all five games thus far. His playing time could see even more of a bump in Saturday's Game 6 if Chris Paul (hamstring) is unable to suit up, as Green is aptly capable of providing a substantial offensive punch any time he's on the floor. He's yet to score in double digits during the series, but that could certainly change if he logs more than 20 minutes in what could be a series-clinching showdown at Oracle Arena on Saturday night.

Green registered 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Houston's 102-82 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Green checked in behind only Eric Gordon in terms of second-unit minutes Wednesday, and he made good use of them with a strong effort from three-point range. His long-distance proficiency led to a postseason career-high scoring total, and the veteran wing was equally impressive on the boards. Green has now seen at least 20 minutes in the first two games of the series, giving him value as a DFS tournament value play head into Saturday's Game 3 in Minnesota.

Green posted 31 points (11-22 FG, 7-17 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across 26 minutes in a 96-83 loss to the Kings on Wednesday.

With four-fifths of the Rockets' first unit sitting for the finale, Green was the de facto offensive linchpin. The veteran was letting it fly while putting on his best James Harden imitation, which led to an impressive game-high scoring total. Green can undeniably provide plenty of scoring punch off the bench in his usual role, and his presence figures to be especially important during the first round of the postseason at a minimum with Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) projected to miss at least that portion of the playoffs.