Clint Capela and the Rockets don't appear to be close to a contract agreement.
The Houston big man reportedly was offered a four-year, $60 million deal, but he wants a much higher payday, according to ESPN.com.
Capela wants to receive a deal similar to Steve Adams' with the Thunder, which is a four-year contract worth roughly $100 million.
Capela was slow to gain steam in the NBA, but has enjoyed success the past two seasons with the Rockets. He averaged 13.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game while making 62.5 percent of his shots from the floor.
One issue that was brought up in the Rockets' offseason decisions was the luxury tax, which came up with the team re-signed Chris Paul to a four-year, $160 million maximum contract. As a result, the Rockets let free agents Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute go.
However, team owner Tilman Fertitta said the luxury tax has nothing to do with the roster decisions.
"We know we're going to be in the luxury tax, and if you want to compete for a championship, I feel like unless you get real lucky, you're going to be in the luxury tax," Fertitta said. "So it is what it is. ... It never even came up in any discussion."
But since the Rockets are facing the luxury tax, it's highly unlikely they are willing to go over it to give Capela a blockbuster deal.
