Agent: Rockets Are 'Leading Contender' To Sign Marcus Camby

[RealGM Wiretap]

The Houston Rockets are a “leading contender” to sign Marcus Camby once he clears waivers.

Camby’s agent, Rick Kaplan, negotiated his buyout from the Toronto Raptors.

"If Marcus becomes a free agent as we expect on Sunday the Rockets are a leading contender for where he'll end up next season," Kaplan said.

"He had a very positive experience there. It's his adopted hometown. He'd be a great fit with the organization. It's premature right now. We'll see what happens in the next few days."

Camby appeared in 19 games for the Rockets during the 2011-12 season.

Via Marc Berman/MyFOXHouston

[inquisitive]

no brainer!

[fluent]

Why would the Rockets need Camby if they have Asik? 3rd string back-up?

[Tim Reynolds]

Why would the Rockets need Camby if they have Asik? 3rd string back-up?

Sign Camby, then trade Asik for a more balanced roster/more depth?

[BallerTalk]

As expected.

Now with the addition of Brooks and potentially Camby, if the right deal comes along for Asik and/or Lin the Rockets will already be in prime position to pull the trigger.
That being said, I still don't expect Morey to be in a rush to move either.

[meatwad4343]

Why would the Rockets need Camby if they have Asik? 3rd string back-up?

Sign Camby, then trade Asik for a more balanced roster/more depth?

because despite what morey is saying, asik doesn't want to be there and he is going to be gone gone at some point this season.

[inquisitive]

As expected.

Now with the addition of Brooks and potentially Camby, if the right deal comes along for Asik and/or Lin the Rockets will already be in prime position to pull the trigger.
That being said, I still don't expect Morey to be in a rush to move either.

no rush to move him...rockets are hoping that the wolves or blazers get off to a bad start...then frustrations by Love or LMA come out, etc...then you know..

[NashtyNas]

As expected.

Now with the addition of Brooks and potentially Camby, if the right deal comes along for Asik and/or Lin the Rockets will already be in prime position to pull the trigger.
That being said, I still don't expect Morey to be in a rush to move either.

no rush to move him...rockets are hoping that the wolves or blazers get off to a bad start...then frustrations by Love or LMA come out, etc...then you know..

I don't know about this, but I do know that the Rockets have their eyes on Love and will not trade Asik or Lin for any contract that goes beyond 14-15. Why? Love will more than likely opt out after that season, and having that much salary come off their books allows them to sign Love to a max. Imagine Howard and Love on the same team - no one on the other side is getting a rebound.

[BallerTalk]

As expected.

Now with the addition of Brooks and potentially Camby, if the right deal comes along for Asik and/or Lin the Rockets will already be in prime position to pull the trigger.
That being said, I still don't expect Morey to be in a rush to move either.

no rush to move him...rockets are hoping that the wolves or blazers get off to a bad start...then frustrations by Love or LMA come out, etc...then you know..

LMA is definitely on the radar, Love not so much.

The LMA situation is tricky in that he would almost have to designate Houston as a preferred destination or it would require a multi-team deal. Portland has no need for Lin and I'm not sure Asik + Jones/Montiejunas gets it done by the numbers.

[mugzi]

Why would the Rockets need Camby if they have Asik? 3rd string back-up?

Because they think he's going to play more then 20 games next season cause at 40 yrs old he's very durable, lmao.

[thedustyfoot]

he will play 10-20 games max

[caronimo]

cotton camby