Rockets reach out to Luol Deng during Chris Bosh wait

During last season's run to the NBA Finals, Bosh averaged 16.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and a steal per game during the regular season, giving him eight win shares for Miami – the same Dwight Howard was credited for last season in Houston.

But after offering free agent forward Chris Bosh a maximum-level contract, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is exploring a number of scenarios in case Bosh declines and perhaps re-signs with the Miami Heat. Morey reached out Wednesday to the 

Could Carmelo Anthony be waiting on LeBron James, Chris Bosh to make decisions? Anthony and James have expressed an interest in playing together, and Bosh's departure could potentially give them that chance.

If the Heat have their business in order and convince James, Wade and third All-Star Chris Bosh to re-sign, the best-case scenario for Riley includes all three agreeing to a specific salaries shortly after midnight and removing their cap holds from

If the Heat have their business in order and convince James, Wade and third All-Star Chris Bosh to re-sign, the best-case scenario for Riley includes all three agreeing to a specific salaries shortly after midnight and removing their cap holds from