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Rockets end Omer Asik trade talks, plan to keep him for now

Omer Asik (left) has missed the last seven games with a right thigh injury. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images) Houston's self-imposed deadline to move Omer Asik
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Rockets end Omer Asik trade talks, plan to keep him for now
Rockets end Omer Asik trade talks, plan to keep him for now

Omer Asik (left) has missed the last seven games with a right thigh injury. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Houston's self-imposed deadline to move Omer Asik arrived on Thursday, and with no deal in place, the Rockets plan to keep the big man for now, a league source told Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports.

The Celtics had become a potential trade partner in recent days, but a deal never materialized.

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The 27-year-old 7-footer, who is averaging 4.4 points and 6.8 assists in 17 games this season, is owed $15 million next season. He has missed the last seven games with a right thigh injury for the Rockets (17-9).

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