The Houston have landed already landed a big free agent in Stromile Swift and now hope to add a smaller one in Damon Stoudimire.

"Damon is very interested in playing for Houston," said Stoudamire's agent, Aaron Goodwin. "A sign-and-trade would have to be worked out in order for that to happen.

"Portland has shown interest in working deals with other teams. We have asked Houston to contact Portland and see if there is something that they can work out."