NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Possibly Signing Ryan Anderson In Free Agency

NBA rumors have been swirling Ryan Anderson. The 28-year-old power forward is set to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming summer. Anderson was one of the best backup big men in the National Basketball Association. He has the ability to hit from beyond the arc and can explode on offense. Several teams will be looking to acquire the scoring big man during the offseason. According to Sporting News, one of the teams that will be calling to sign him will be the Houston Rockets. They have been looking for a consistent stretch power forward for the past couple of years.

The New Jersey Nets picked Ryan Anderson with the 21st selection in the 2008 NBA Draft. He spent only one year with the Nets. Anderson was traded along with Vince Carter to the Orlando Magic. His best season with the Magic was in 2011. Anderson averaged 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds. It is a career high for rebounds. He also won the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. The former California Golden Bears star led the National Basketball Association in three-point field goals made.

In the summer of 2012, Ryan Anderson decided to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former NBA Most Improved Player of the Year has spent a majority of the time with the Pelicans coming off the bench. Anderson has been a very steady sixth man for the team. He provides a spark and can explode for 20 points in any given night.

Ryan Anderson is a very versatile player in the NBA. The former California Golden Bears star can play at the small forward, power forward, and center spot on the floor. At 6’10” 240 pounds, he is a very good scorer and good at rebounding. Not only can Anderson score from the three-point line, but he can also score down in the low post. Last season, he placed sixth in voting for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is looking to retool the team’s roster this summer. He is looking for players who can help the team get to the next level. The Rockets have been looking for a stretch power forward for a couple of years now. Ryan Anderson could potentially be the perfect man for the team. He would help spread the floor and hit from beyond the arc.

The Houston Rockets might lose Dwight Howard this summer. The former Defensive Player of the Year is expected to opt out of his contract. Many people expect that Howard will be suiting up in a different uniform next season. He has expressed his frustration with the Rockets earlier in the year. Howard was hoping for more touches on offense. With him leaving, the Rockets will have plenty of money to spend in free agency.

There will be several teams in the National Basketball Association that will be looking to sign Ryan Anderson this offseason. Last season, he was one of the best backup big men in the NBA. One of the teams that will be looking to sign Anderson could be the Detroit Pistons. Stan Van Gundy loves having stretch power forwards on his team. Anderson played under Van Gundy with the Orlando Magic. He won the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award under Van Gundy.

Ryan Anderson is one of the top power forwards available in free agency this summer. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is looking to retool his roster for next season. He is looking for players who can fit in with superstar James Harden. The Rockets would love to add a versatile big man like Anderson to their team.

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