Dikembe Mutombo's future with the Houston Rockets could be in jeopardy after his production has dropped off dramatically, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

"Why all of the injuries?" he said. "Why all of the problems? Why can't we finish games? So many questions."

One more is whether the veteran center has the inclination or the energy to return for a 16th NBA season ? the last on his contract ? and if the Rockets have a place for him.

"Ohhh," Mutombo said, dropping his face into his palms. "It crossed my mind once this season. There was a period (March 3-13) where I hardly played at all (five minutes total) for six games and you sit and ask yourself why. Did I want to go on?"