In an article for the Houston Chronicle about Kenny Thomas' bid for Most Improved Player, Jonathan Feigen writes that the return of Maurice Taylor may not mean the end of Thomas' stay in Houston.  Next season, the Rockets will have three starting quality power forwards in Thomas, Taylor and Eddie Griffin.  However, Rudy Tomjanovich seems to think all three could get their minutes.  "I don't see a problem with those guys playing together," he said, citing that Griffin's and Taylor's perimeter shooting could open the lane for Thomas' slashing game.

The Rockets will have an opportunity to offer Thomas an extension this offseason.  Joel Bell, Thomas' agent, has not specified what he would seek.  Certainly a MIP award would help matters.  Thomas thinks he's not a real candidate even though his scoring has more than doubled and he has improved his rebounding and defense in Taylor's absence.  The Rockets' disappointing season may be an element as well.