ESPN.com optimistic that the rockets might go for james

The Wolves, conceding now that signing James was a mistake after drafting Randy Foye, are working hard to move him before the deadline -- with the Houston Rockets emerging Wednesday as a plausible destination.

James played on Detroit's 2004 championship team and the Pistons have interest in reacquiring him. The latest signals, however, suggest that the Pistons won't be making a deadline deal.

Houston has also previously employed James and still likes him, according to club insiders, despite James' decision to spurn the Rockets in free agency last summer when Minnesota agreed to include an 8 percent trade kicker in his four-year contract.

To trade for James now almost certainly would affect the Rockets' future spending and probably would force them to part with the virtually expiring contract of injured guard Bob Sura, who can be bought out next season for $1 million. But I get the feeling they're going to go for it.


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