Ronnie Brewer considered returning to the Chicago Bulls or Utah Jazz before signing with the Houston Rockets in unrestricted free agency.

"They play my style," Brewer said. "Dwight Howard is a defender, but can get up and down the court."

Brewer played with the Bulls for two seasons and was the Jazz's draft pick in 2006.

Trey Burke understands the Utah Jazz will most likely be his team to run from the start, and the rookie point guard says he's ready for the responsibilities.

"Absolutely. I love challenges and this is one of the biggest challenges of my life," Burke said. "I’ve prepared for this challenge. I’m definitely looking forward to going in there and making an impact right away."

Burke feels pressure being the Jazz's starting point guard, but he also senses lowered expectations for the team from outsiders.

"But with my mind set, I love to win, so I plan on winning," Burke said. "As bold as that sounds, I just plan on winning. I think it’s only pressure if you put the pressure on yourself. If I go out there trying to please the fans, trying please the coaching staff, rather than just playing my game, that’s where the pressure comes. But I think I’ll do just fine.

Free agent forward James Johnson will attend workouts for the San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz and is hoping to leave teams impressed, league sources told RealGM.

Ever since Johnson was drafted 16th in the 2009 NBA draft, teams have envisioned him as an athletic forward at 6-foot-9, but he’s yet to put together a breakout season in four years.

Johnson’s ability to perform in workout settings could have one team intrigued enough to give him an opportunity, though.

Johnson played a complete season with the Chicago Bulls in 2009-10, but he was traded to the Toronto Raptors the next year and averaged 9.1 points and 4.7 rebounds in 2011-12. Johnson, 26, spent last season as mostly a reserve for the Sacramento Kings.

The Utah Jazz have promoted David Fredman to director of pro player personnel and Richard Smith to executive director of basketball operations.

In addition, the Jazz hired Bart Taylor as coordinator of scouting and Isaiah Wright as assistant strength and conditioning coach.

Taylor interned with the San Antonio Spurs when Dennis Lindsey was with that organization.

Dennis Lindsey confirmed on a radio show that the Utah Jazz are having ongoing discussions to reach contract extensions with Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors.

The Jazz's preference is to extend both players' deals this offseason, but they are willing to let the market dictate the price.

If they are not able to sign extensions, Hayward and Favors both are expected to become restricted free agents.

The Utah Jazz are on the verge of hiring Justin Zanik as assistant general manager.

Zanik is a player agent that has worked with Andy Miller over the past few years.

Zanik represents Omer Asik, Serge Ibaka, Ersan Ilyasova and Jason Maxiell, amongst others.

Anthony Tolliver has been offered a one-year deal by the Charlotte Bobcats at the veteran's minimum.

Tolliver has also received interest from the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz.

Tolliver spent last season with the Atlanta Hawks.