The Rockets are still trying to acquire Kent Bazemore.
Houston is hoping to deal for the Hawks wing player, according to multiple reports. The Bucks have also reportedly inquired about Bazemore.
Atlanta is now willing to take back Ryan Anderson in exchange for Bazemore, according to a report from USA Today’s Rockets Wire, which cites unidentified league sources. But it would also need to receive a draft pick and a young player in the trade.
Anderson has two years and a little more than $40 million remaining on his current deal.
Bazemore averaged 12.9 points and 3.5 rebounds for Atlanta last season. He also shot 39.4 percent from 3-point range and tallied a career-high 1.5 steals per contest.
The Rockets finished last season with a 65-17 record and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they fell to the Warriors in seven games.
