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Chances Of Yao Opting Out Are 'Remote'
However, a source close to Yao told Yahoo! Sports that chances of the center doing so are "remote." Yao told the Houston Chronicle over the weekend that he might think about opting out due to the uncertainty of the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Yao Could Opt Out This Summer
Yao said he has not considered his options, but was noncommittal about whether he might opt out of his contract. “I'm sure I'm not sure until after we discuss (it),” Yao said. “We have not started (to) discuss it yet, so I'm not sure, either way. I have to talk to my agent first before we start to decide where I need to go. If you ask my agent, he will say, ‘I have to ask Yao and we will start discussing it.'” Yao's agent, John Huizinga, had no comment. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has often said he expects Yao to be with the Rockets next season under his contract and has made roster moves with that in mind. Yao has been running on a gravity control treadmill, but is not expected to begin on-court workouts until July. “This is my favorite place,” Yao said of his preference to remain with the Rockets. “I have my home here.” Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Shoulder Forces Martin To Miss 2nd GameRockets guard Kevin Martin missed the team's game against the Lakers on Saturday night with a shoulder injury. It was the second consecutive game Martin missed with the sore left shoulder. Houston acquired Martin from Sacramento on Feb. 18 in the three-team deal that sent Tracy McGrady to New York. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rockets Mar 2010 Archive
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Rockets center Yao Ming can decide to opt out of his contract and hit the free agent market this summer.