NBA news and rumors about Omer Asik
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Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that center Omer Asik is expected to miss the next three weeks with a right calf strain.
NBA market
Free-agent center Omer Asik is finalizing an agreement for a five-year, $60 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to league sources.
Statements
Former Rockets’ center Omer Asik said that he was going to miss Houston and was grateful for his time with the Rockets.
NBA market
The Houston Rockets' long anticipated trade of Omer Asik to New Orleans has expanded to become a three-team trade involving Washington and Trevor Ariza.
NBA market
The Rockets agreed to deal center Omer Asik to the New Orleans Pelicans for a first-round pick in the 2015 draft.
Injuries
As the Rockets hit the two-month mark without Omer Asik, Rockets coach Kevin McHale said that Asik might be cleared within seven to 10 days.
NBA rumors
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.
NBA rumors
Among the interesting tidbits floating around the D-League Showcase involved the possibility of the Rockets pairing Dwight Howard with Deron Williams.
Injuries
Omer Asik has repeatedly been able to make strides and greatly increase workouts, but each time he seems close to being able to return.
NBA rumors
The Houston Rockets have abruptly ceased trade talks involving Omer Asik and now face the complicated task of trying to reintegrate him.