Our free agency previews continue with a player who was almost a Rocket once before. Might Houston get a second chance?
Yes, that's right, the llama himself is set to be an unrestricted free agent. And with the Chicago Bulls publicly stating their desire to get younger and more athletic, the forward/center is not likely heading back to Chi-town.
If you recall, back in 2011, Gasol was set to become a Rocket as part of a three-way deal also involving the Lakers and the Hornets. The Rockets would get Gasol, the Hornets would pick up Luis Scola, Kevin Martin, Goran Dragic and Lamar Odom, while the Lakers would get prized point guard Chris Paul.