Omer Asik Requests Trade, Rockets Say No

Omer Asik has been vocal about his displeasure about the idea of backing up Dwight Howard and he has now taken the step of formally requesting a trade out of Houston, sources told Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com.  However, the Rockets have no plans to grant the center's wish.

Asik started all 82 games for the Rockets last season and wasn't ready to take a backseat to the league's No. 1 center.  The former Bull averaged 10.1 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in his first season with the Rockets.  Asik makes a very reasonable $5.225MM next season but his salary balloons to $14.9MM in 2014/15.

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