Even when it comes to Omer Asik, the disgruntled 7-footer who has appeared in just three games since Dec. 2, the Houston Rockets are picky.
Efforts to trade Asik by a self-imposed December deadline fell short, making it likely he would remain in Houston through 2013-14 and beyond. At least, that's was Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was telling people.
"At this point, Omer is very likely going to be here until the end of his contract at the end of next season, not this season," Morey said during a question-and-answer session with Rockets season-ticket holders in January, per Clutchfans' Ben DuBose.
Morey and the Rockets have apparently changed their minds. CBS Sports' Ken Berger now indicates they're trying to move their big man once again:
The Rockets have renewed efforts to trade disgruntled center Omer Asik, with the Philadelphia 76ers emerging once again as a potential landing spot, league sources told CBSSports.com on Tuesday.
The two teams engaged in serious discussions on an Asik deal in December, when the Rockets were trying to move the defensive-minded center so they could aggregate an ...
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Breaking Down What Houston Rockets Want in Potential Omer Asik Trade
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