Dikembe Mutombo is reportedly considering playing a half season, waiting until January to return.  If Mutombo waits until after the first of the year then he can see how well the Rockets are playing under Rick Adelman and how he fits their club.

Mutombo and Rockets general manager Daryl Morey met about 10 days ago in Atlanta and had a pleasant discussion. The Rockets had earlier made an offer of roughly $1.2 million, but would likely be willing to go as high as $1.9 million (the maximum they can pay) to have Mutombo back.