Another domino has fallen in the free agency game. LeBron James’ decision started a domino effect as teams moved quickly to snatch up who’s left. The Washington Wizards tried desperately to re-sign Trevor Ariza but he has decided to go to the Houston Rockets whom missed out on Chris Bosh.
Sam Amick of USA Today is reporting talks between Ariza and the Rockets have completed and they’ve agreed to a four-year deal worth $32 million.. The Rockets have cap space they need to spend before making a decision on whether or not to match Chandler Parsons’ offer sheet from the Mavericks.
Ariza’s $32M deal has declining scale: $8.6M, $8.2M, $7.8M, $7.4M, source tells Yahoo which gives them flexibility for summer 2016.
Ariza averaged 14.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 77 games for the Wizards. He helped them get to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the Indiana Pacers.
