Report: Dragic Not Likely to Re-Sign With Rockets


Based on his play in the absence of Houston’s starting point guard Kyle Lowry for a good portion of the 2011-12 season, Goran Dragic has set himself up for a starting PG gig in the League. But while most thought it would come with the Rockets, there is now a report suggesting Dragic and Houston are far apart on contract negotiations. So far apart, in fact, that it looks like Dragic won’t be back in a Rockets uniform. According to ESPN.com‘s Marc Stein: “The Houston Rockets are pessimistic about their chances of re-signing point guard Goran Dragic with the sides far apart in negotiations, according to sources close to the process. The Rockets met with Dragic on Monday in Houston and were hopeful of reaching terms quickly with the Slovenian, who averaged 16.3 points and 7.3 assists in 32 games after the All-Star break following an injury to Kyle Lowry. But Dragic left town without a deal, sources said, leading one source close to the process to say that the lefty’s expected return to the Rockets is “not going to happen.” Dragic is scheduled Tuesday to visit the Phoenix Suns, who dealt him to the Rockets at the 2011 trade deadline. Dragic is said to be seeking an annual salary of at least $10 million and, according to sources familiar with his thinking, expects to be installed as the starter wherever he lands.”