Bonzi Wells could?ve taken a richer, long-term contract to play in another city.

The free agent chose the Houston Rockets, sacrificing dollars for what he believes is a chance to play on a championship-caliber team.

"You look at their talent level, they should?ve been better last year," Wells said Monday after passing a physical. "Hopefully, I can be a part of them making that next step ? not only making the playoffs, but making a serious run. They have all the ingredients."

"I could?ve got a whole lot of money anywhere," Wells said. "I just want to be in a good situation where I can go for a championship."