Clutchcity.net updates us on the Moochie Norris standoff: more of the same, but with some slight adjustments to detail.  According to Clutch, Norris is seeking an average of $3 to $4 million (which is more reasonable than the $4 million to start figure ESPN reported earlier).  The Rockets are unwilling to pay so much.  Damon Jones, who is currently playing offseason ball in Houston, is a strong candidate to take Norris' spot if they cannot come to terms.

ESPN reports that Rockets' negotiations with Dan Fegan, the agent for backup Moochie Norris, are at a standstill, with Norris wanting a multi-year deal starting at $4 million.  The Rockets are reportedly seeking other available point guards in case Norris cannot be had.

Clutchcity reports that much-maligned center Jason Collier has added 20 pounds of muscle to weigh in at 283 pounds.  He doesn't yet have his wind back, after being sidelined by a knee injury, but Rudy Tomjanovich expects it back before the preseason.

In his press conference, Glen Rice says that he does not resent the Rockets stalling to be sure his foot is healthy.  He also expresses optimism for the future and says it is possible for him to become a 20 point scorer again.  Lets hope so.

When money talks, players walk. That was the case in the revival of the Glen Rice trade.

The New York Post reports that the Knicks and Mavericks each agreed to pay the Rockets about $1 million yesterday morning as "future considerations" to keep the three-team trade from collapsing, according to sources.

The New York Daily News reports that the Rockets never came close to killing the deal because of Rice's foot. Although the Rockets did want a draft pick and were holding out for a conditional selection as late as Thursday, they never had any intentions of scuttling the trade because they feel they got the best player.

The Associated Press is reporting that the Rockets, Knicks and Mavericks have agreed to their week-old trade. Reportedly, both the Knicks and Mavericks have agreed to give the Rockets "future considerations" to compelte the deal, though no word on what those considerations are.

Earlier today, The New York Post reported that the 3-way trade was almost dead. The Knicks rejected Houston's request for a lottery-protected first round pick to compensate for Rice's injury.

On the other hand, Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News reported that all signs pointed to Houston accepting the deal.