The Houston Rockets have abruptly ceased trade talks involving Omer Asik and now face the complicated task of trying to reintegrate the unhappy center into their frontcourt rotation, according to sources close to the process.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Rockets moved away from the negotiating table Thursday when it became apparent they wouldn't find a trade that matches their valuation of Asik before their self-imposed Dec. 19 deadline to move him.
The reality is that the Rockets still have two months until the league's annual trade deadline Feb. 20 to find a palatable deal, so Asik's name will continue to be at the forefront of trade speculation until the deadline passes.