Report: Rockets to acquire James from Minnesota

The Houston Chronicle reports James could be dealt from the Minnesota Timberwolves back to the Rockets as early as Thursday in exchange for Juwan Howard. The newspaper reports the deal could be expanded to include other players.

James played in all 82 games last season and averaged 10.1 points, about half as much as he averaged while playing for Toronto in 2005-06. He has played for seven different teams over his career and has averaged 11.5 points per game.

Howard, a first-round draft pick by Washington in 1994, averaged 9.7 points and 5.9 rebounds last season, his third with Houston.