It seems the Houston Rockets are running out of patience with the injury-prone Yao Ming as they started talks of about a possible trade with lowly teams Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Bobcats. The 7-6 Yao is now 30 years old and clearly on the decline after seeing action in only 5 games in the last two years because of various ailments, which is why he is not gaining any interest from top-caliber teams. From the way things are going for the former number one draft pick over-all (2002) and seven-time All-Star, he is longer a hot commodity in the league. With age and all the injuries catching up with Yao, the Rockets are dead set in finally letting go of their former franchise player, according to the Houston Chronicle.
“For the Rockets, replacing Yao Ming likely will be impossible.
“The Rockets have begun talks regarding a variety of options designed to motivate teams seeking cost savings to make a deal, a person with knowledge of the Rockets’ thinking said.
“The Rockets have spoken with Sacramento, which has the sort of young talent the Rockets would seek, and Charlotte, which would more likely have to include attractive draft picks along with contracts, according to one individual familiar with the talks.
The Kings have been steadfast in a refusal to deal first-round pick DeMarcus Cousins, despite a rocky start. The Bobcats are more likely to offer players who don’t fit in to the Rockets’ plans, such as Boris Diaw and Nazr Mohammed, along with desirable draft considerations.”
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