James Harden wants the Houston Rockets to add a big name in free agency and that will either come from players that have already been on the roster or someone on the market. The Rockets will have to make decisions regarding their current roster as players like Josh Smith, Corey Brewer and Patrick Beverley who were essential to the season all have expiring deals. While Harden is preaching continuity, the might not be possible as one guy could be left out.
While Smith and Brewer are stressing their desire to return to Houston, Beverley is admitting he is excited for free agency. The point guard will certainly have a lot of interest around him despite suffering a season-ending injury and he is ready to be wined and dined while earning a contract that best fits his future. He does admit that loyalty could win out if the Rockets show it back.
"This is the only team in the league - I am very loyal - only team in the league that really took a chance on me," Beverley said, via the Houston Chronicle. "At the end of the day, I understand it's a business. I am hearing numbers I have never heard in my life. It's a blessing. I have worked my (butt) off to get where I am today. I am nervous. I have to take the feeling out of it, the personal aspect out of it. It's a business. It's something I have never been through. I have never been a free agent before so I don't know the answer to give. But next November, I will be a lot more happy."
Could a contract come from the Dallas Mavericks? According to the Dallas Morning News, Chandler Parsons is hoping to recruit his former teammate to the other side of Texas. The Mavericks are aiming to replace Rajon Rondo who is expected to depart and would have the money to give Beverley is free agency. Harden is hoping the point guard is back with the Rockets in 2015, but if Houston re-signs Smith and Brewer, Beverley is the man out.
"I hear from Chandler every day," Beverley said. "It's hard, but I try not to think about it. I can't talk about contracts. It's going to be a fun summer. I have put myself in a position to be set for life and that's something that I never thought was possible growing up."
If Beverley departs for a better contract, the Rockets will need a new point guard and potentially will only be able to acquire one via a trade. Tough decisions could be ahead for Houston. Harden wants everyone around in 2015, but making that actually happen is tricky.
