Daryl Morey says Asik will stay with Rockets for rest of contract

Rockets GM Daryl Morey told season ticket holders Friday that they expect Omer Asik to remain a Rocket for the duration of his contract, not just this season.

The veteran center signed with Houston in 2012 expecting to be the starting center, a situation that altered when the Rockets signed Dwight Howard last summer.

An upset Asik demanded a trade. The Rockets attempted to trade the Turkish big man, but saw no offer good enough to prompt a move. Asik hasn't played a game since December 2nd.

“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," said Morey.