Omer Asik wants out of Houston, but will he get his way? The big man has been voicing his displeasure ever since he was bumped down a peg in the pecking order by this summer’s signing of Dwight Howard. The Rockets have reportedly engaged other clubs in talks, but for now, they contend the defensively-minded center is staying put. Here’s more from the week that was..
- The Knicks and Nuggets discussed a deal involving Kenneth Faried and Iman Shumpert, but talks didn’t get far as Denver values their forward and they would seek draft picks in such a deal, something New York can’t really offer earlier than 2018. On Friday, we learned that the Kings might have some interest in Shump.
- If Houston does decide Asik, you can expect the Raptors to have interest.
- Asik has apparently been making trade requests on a weekly basis. How annoying.
- Within the above story, Sam Amico of FOX Sports reports that there is league-wide speculation that the Pistons are looking to move the expiring contracts of Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva.
- Kris Humphries isn’t demanding a trade from the Celtics, but he’d welcome it.
- The Pelicans signed Josh Childress.
- The Pelicans waived Lance Thomas and Arinze Onuaku.
- The Cavaliers and Kings are actively seeking out trades.
- The Wolves made both Derrick Williams and Alexey Shved available, according to one report, but Wolves president of basketball ops Flip Saunders denied that.
- General Manager Mitch Kupchak says that he’ll stand pat for now rather than find a replacement out-of-house for Steve Nash.
- The Pelicans signed Louis Amundson.
- The Lakers and Clippers would consider Lamar Odom if he can get past his personal troubles, but the forward reportedly only has eyes for the Clippers.
- The Jazz signed Diante Garrett.
- The Bulls auditioned Reggie Williams.
- Josh Akognon is headed to China.
- The Jazz released Jamaal Tinsley.
- Sam Young signed a deal in Australia that includes an NBA out.
- Hassan Whiteside is going to Lebanon. Lucky guy, I love Lebanese food.
- Luther Head, who last played in the NBA with the Kings prior to the 2011 lockout, is fielding interest from teams in Turkey, Ukraine, and Australia.