Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons, one of the NBA's most underpaid players, can expect to land a big payday after he becomes a restricted free agent next week.
The Rockets will decline the $964,750 option on Parsons' rookie contract. As a restricted free agent, Parsons won't lack for attention on the market, but the Rockets are allowed to match any offer he receives.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have interest in Parsons. The Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks have primary interest in signing Carmelo Anthony as a free agent, but also could chase Parsons if they don't, a source said.