Nearly four years later, Rashard Lewis has buried the past. Could the Rockets be in Lewis' future?

"I'll most definitely consider them," said Lewis, who can opt out of his contract with the Seattle SuperSonics at the end of this season. "What happened in the past is the past. I've put that behind me."

Unless he is willing to take considerably less or a sign-and-trade can be worked out, Lewis may be too pricey for the Rockets this offseason. The maximum the Sonics can offer is approximately $95 million over seven years. The Rockets, meanwhile, have no salary-cap room available with big money tied up in players such as Maurice Taylor, Glen Rice and Kelvin Cato. This summer is also the first chance to extend the contract of Steve Francis.